"I NEED MOTIVATION" THREADS

[Barbde]

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And I am pretty sure everybody knows that Betty.
I for one have been known to say "Ack, I seem to have lost my motivation!" And there are plenty of people there who have rushed in and picked me up and helped me on my way.
I can see people being hurt by this thread is all I am saying.

[Barbde]

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And actually, motivation is found in different places, for different people.
For me, it's the 6WEC that keeps me going on my workouts. Even after all this time. I want that slug free button!

[lush_jenn]

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thank you to those who agree this post is a bit harsh, when i read this this morning my heart sank, as this is one of the nicest and warmest message boards there is and i have never seen discouragement of other users posts to this level, we all need to stick together as we are often the only ones who understand each other and the ways of live which atkins leads us to live, thank you again xxx

[jimmie 48]

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lush, you can hit the journal chats and start yourself a thread there. lots of members will pester, kick butt and motivate you on towards the goal.

[Sheshy]

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Exactly. Those who know me, know that I am seriously into cheering others on to their goals. That's why I stay on this board. But to expect anyone else to MOTIVATE YOU is absurd. Nobody can do that except you. We can help, encourage, inspire and cheer you, but getting to goal depends on YOU.

Betty

That's the problem Betty, there is a broad audience in the Main and many don't know you, so your words can cut like a knife to someone struggling or looking for motivation.

[Starmaker]

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I believe what Betty was trying to say is that she is all for cheering people on and she constantly is doing that and has been for ages. But when people ask for motivation, thats a hard one for us seasoned vets to give as motivation comes from within. Betty is never short of kind words or helpful advice trust me. Lets all have a group hug and move on?

[Barbde]

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TO MOTIVATE

mo·ti·vate
tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates
To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel

It really is not all that difficult. Sometimes someone needs just to be shown the way to the Challenges Forums, that may be motivation for whatever the person is lacking.
Sometimes motivation can come from just knowing there is someone else out there, willing to be a "partner". Or shown the Food Chat where there are lots of recipes and food ideas for those lacking in Food Prep motivation.
Heck this whole BOARD was my motivation in the beginning!
Although I know where Betty was coming from, her choice of words was harsh.

[Starmaker]

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true that, but don't believe for a second it was intended that way sweetie

[not2late]

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My motivation for starting Atkins was I finally had it with being a huge, whale-sized slug! I didn't like that I kept getting wider and wider and wider and my health was getting worse and worse and worse.

On Day 15 of this WOE, I saw that it worked for me and it was easy for me to do. That provided more motivation to continue on Atkins and continue losing weight and get healthy.

I didn't find ADBB until I was about 3 weeks into my Atkins and when I did, it was great! There were alot of folks who started out like me. Some of them were in the middle of reaching their goal, like Brook and 2Big. They provided me with tons of support and reassurance that I might hit a snag here or there but I will eventually make it to my goal or being smaller and being healthier.

But determination comes from within. Other folks can give you support and encouragement during the "bad times", but it's still up to you to carry on. So make achieving your goal your motivation for going on this diet and come to ADBB to keep your spirits up.

[Sheshy]

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We're trying to interpret what "motivation" is for other people...there lies the problem...what motivates and how a person is motivated is a personal thing.

It doesn't matter which word we use...support, help, inspire, motivate...we're here to do all of those whenever someone needs it, not to make them feel bad because they want the support, help, etc...

[staziaw]

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I believe that motivation can come from the inside as well as the outside. I'm motivated by my own desire to regain my health and fit body. I'm also motivated to pursue my goals by my friends who inspire me to be the best I can possibly be. Inspiration and motivation are so closely connected as to be confused with each other.

This board is about motivation, inspiration, support, honesty, love, and companionship. We can't be all things to all people, but we can certainly do our best!

Personally, I find motivation in the Challenges, to be accountable and honest.

I find inspiration in other people's stories of success and struggle.

I find support daily from so many people (and I love you all, individually and as a group!).

I find honesty (sometimes brutal, sometimes heartbreaking) in every Journal Chat post I read.

I find love in the most unexpected places on this board!

And I find companionship every time I open this board and see responses to my posts and to my Journal.

All of these things motivate me to keep moving down the path I've set for myself, and inspire me to be even better than I thought I could be.

For all of that, I thank each and every one of you!

Big love and smoochies to all,

Stacy

[Jacksuncle]

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For some reason I equate a new Atkins member as someone who needs and deserves our attention and direction. I think its from being an addict and whenever someone new came off the streets and into recovery we all just wrapped our arms around them and didnt let go. All is well that ends well and as long as lush jenn stays then its all worth it.

[lush_jenn]

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aw u put things into perspective there!!!!!!!!!! course i am staying lol!!!!!!!! wuldnt feel so at home newhere else !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XXXX

[Jerzaka]

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For some reason I equate a new Atkins member as someone who needs and deserves our attention and direction. I think its from being an addict and whenever someone new came off the streets and into recovery we all just wrapped our arms around them and didnt let go.

I whole heartedly agree. When someone wants and seeks help - WE should offer that. Whatever that may be. However that may be. Whenever that may be. What kind of people would we be if we didn't?

I think this post speaks volumes about what kind of people we really are.

[Barbde]

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We're trying to interpret what "motivation" is for other people...there lies the problem...what motivates and how a person is motivated is a personal thing.

You know I have had to sit through many a meeting where there was a "Motivational Speaker" who was paid big bucks to come and Motivate people..... some were very good, some did not quite strike a chord with me. My point being that yes, words from others can be very motivating.