What is your motivation to lose weight?

HazardousRanger · #1 07-22-2012, 04:24 PM

title says it all, gf and i have set a reward system where at the end of the 3rd week in sept if we both lose 10 lbs we will do something for each other. we are going to start road biking together, i normally ride with my friends. its a sticky subject so it's kind of hard to get motivation from her since her main form of excercise and mine are different so we often work out seperately.

what is your motivation? id like to lose weight. i am 5'10 and 210 lbs. the doctors say i am overweight and i should be at 175 (holy crap on a cracker) so anyways. 10 lbs for a start.

94mtx · #2 07-22-2012, 04:29 PM

The ladies of course, and it's something to do in place of smoking (which I quit for four months in February then picked back up a few weeks ago.)

The only real motivation you will need is that burn in the end of the day, when you wake up in the morning and are sore, and the pay-off in the end which you can keep tabs on on a daily... I mean who doesn't want to look at themselves and say, "Damn! I'm sexy!" ROFL

Red31 · #3 07-22-2012, 04:30 PM

Im 5'9 and 209 lol
I wanna get down to 180 over the next several years. Lost 15 already

My motivation is the fact Im going to school to go into law enforcement lol

94mtx · #4 07-22-2012, 04:33 PM

Easiest thing to do is start eating fruit as one of your meals, and the other meals should be light and nutritious; something that fills your stomach but lacks calories and a lot of sugar. Cutting carbs is easier than you think as well...

Keep up the work bud! I lost 65 lbs over one summer a few years back! I was 210 @ 5'5" or so.

It's tough at first, but after you get the habit going, it all seems so natural.

HazardousRanger · #5 07-22-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 94mtx

The ladies of course, and it's something to do in place of smoking (which I quit for four months in February then picked back up a few weeks ago.)

The only real motivation you will need is that burn in the end of the day, when you wake up in the morning and are sore, and the pay-off in the end which you can keep tabs on on a daily... I mean who doesn't want to look at themselves and say, "Damn! I'm sexy!" ROFL

the problem is that i dont think i look that bad, i do have a pudge in my stomach but its not bad imo lol.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 94mtx

Easiest thing to do is start eating fruit as one of your meals, and the other meals should be light and nutritious; something that fills your stomach but lacks calories and a lot of sugar. Cutting carbs is easier than you think as well...

Keep up the work bud! I lost 65 lbs over one summer a few years back! I was 210 @ 5'5" or so.

It's tough at first, but after you get the habit going, it all seems so natural.

65 lbs! impressive!

94mtx · #6 07-22-2012, 04:37 PM

Ehhh that's just a minor trivial thought along the side... Your health and longevity should be the first thing on your mind. All you have to do is be at it for a month to form the good habit. Just keep it in your mind what you want to do that day and set out to do it... Whether you want to or not!

(:

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And above all, HAVE FUN!

Jog or bike somewhere that you enjoy visiting. Somewhere where you can use the restroom, relax for a few, and walk around and check out the sights or a companies products. Exploring is another great way to keep yourself motivated!

HazardousRanger · #7 07-22-2012, 04:38 PM

i bike twice a week but im trying to go much more often! i got my road bike and i can now bike around town

Pasco08 · #8 07-22-2012, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HazardousRanger

title says it all, gf and i have set a reward system where at the end of the 3rd week in sept if we both lose 10 lbs we will do something for each other. we are going to start road biking together, i normally ride with my friends. its a sticky subject so it's kind of hard to get motivation from her since her main form of excercise and mine are different so we often work out seperately.

what is your motivation? id like to lose weight. i am 5'10 and 210 lbs. the doctors say i am overweight and i should be at 175 (holy crap on a cracker) so anyways. 10 lbs for a start.

I have none i was attempting to for my wedding with my girl but after she is gone i just lost it all

HazardousRanger · #9 07-22-2012, 04:40 PM

Red31 · #10 07-22-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94mtx

Easiest thing to do is start eating fruit as one of your meals, and the other meals should be light and nutritious; something that fills your stomach but lacks calories and a lot of sugar. Cutting carbs is easier than you think as well...

Keep up the work bud! I lost 65 lbs over one summer a few years back! I was 210 @ 5'5" or so.

It's tough at first, but after you get the habit going, it all seems so natural.

That's good!
I pulle that 15 in about a month or so

HazardousRanger · #11 07-22-2012, 04:42 PM

http://planbredesign.com/2012/01/08/...ional-posters/

great motivational posters

KCHahn · #12 07-22-2012, 04:44 PM

Well, I'm diabetic-Type 2.
Spent 10 days in hospital, with Pulmonary Embolism.
Going between 275-285 @ just under 6 foot.
Thankfully, I do not drink, smoke or drugs. can't afford to!!
Model railroad collection, and truck mods are killing me instead!!

I'd probably be happy f I could get back to around 250#.
Lower yet would be better.

HazardousRanger · #13 07-22-2012, 04:47 PM

for those of us who are trying to lose weight, how often does one check their weight? i check mine every morning but its usually the same range and it disappoints me

Red31 · #14 07-22-2012, 04:52 PM

Once a week usually

HazardousRanger · #15 07-22-2012, 04:59 PM

we all know we wanna look good naked lmao