Getting inspired?

[Incinerated Innocence]

What do you do to get inspired? I really need ideas, 'cause I've got the diet and exersize part sorted, I just keep thinking "oh well, this weight doesn't really matter. I can live with it, so why bother?" But the thing is, I actually need to do this, it's part of my confidence plan, which is kinda hard to explain...Anyway, what do you do when you feel all weak and like you're going to break your diet? Thoughts, activities, anything!  

[Euphoric Ghost]

I watch Spartacus, lol, or some movie where the people are fit, or listening to some good rock music to keep my blood pumping  

[__penguin__]

I think about all the cool outfits (SKINNY JEANS!!) I'll be able to wear when I lose 50 lbs! And how strangers won't subconsciously or consciously treat me like crap. "No fat chicks", etc. Did you know that overweight people tend to make less money for the same job as an average-weight person? And I don't know, I just feel like I can't talk to strangers without them thinking "ew, what a dumb fat b***h". I mean I talk to people when I have to, and I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who hates fat people anyway, but still...

I also find that it helps to make "mini-goals" instead of just having one big goal. I eventually want to get down to 125-130 lbs, but I'm only 15 lbs over having a normal BMI, so my primary goal right now is just to get to 160, a healthy weight (I'm tall... sweatdrop ). It's a lot less intimidating!  

[Testicular Diabeetus]

I look at the models and look at their thinness.
I know that having a body like that is not really possible since it is all photoshopped but, it makes me to not want to pig out.  

[Incinerated Innocence]

__penguin__

I think about all the cool outfits (SKINNY JEANS!!) I'll be able to wear when I lose 50 lbs! And how strangers won't subconsciously or consciously treat me like crap. "No fat chicks", etc. Did you know that overweight people tend to make less money for the same job as an average-weight person? And I don't know, I just feel like I can't talk to strangers without them thinking "ew, what a dumb fat b***h". I mean I talk to people when I have to, and I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who hates fat people anyway, but still...

I also find that it helps to make "mini-goals" instead of just having one big goal. I eventually want to get down to 125-130 lbs, but I'm only 15 lbs over having a normal BMI, so my primary goal right now is just to get to 160, a healthy weight (I'm tall... sweatdrop ). It's a lot less intimidating!

How tall are you? I'm 5'9 and 1/2...  

[Incinerated Innocence]

Testicular Diabeetus

I look at the models and look at their thinness.
I know that having a body like that is not really possible since it is all photoshopped but, it makes me to not want to pig out.

I've tried that, but seeing how skinny some of them are makes me feel slightly nauseaus...  

[Baddicus B itch]

I listen to Bruno Mars's Just the Way You Are and Katy Perry's Firework. And just remember I have friends who love me for me and I can kick serious butt if I want to. That usually revs me up ^^;;;;  

[__penguin__]

Incinerated Innocence

__penguin__

I think about all the cool outfits (SKINNY JEANS!!) I'll be able to wear when I lose 50 lbs! And how strangers won't subconsciously or consciously treat me like crap. "No fat chicks", etc. Did you know that overweight people tend to make less money for the same job as an average-weight person? And I don't know, I just feel like I can't talk to strangers without them thinking "ew, what a dumb fat b***h". I mean I talk to people when I have to, and I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who hates fat people anyway, but still...

I also find that it helps to make "mini-goals" instead of just having one big goal. I eventually want to get down to 125-130 lbs, but I'm only 15 lbs over having a normal BMI, so my primary goal right now is just to get to 160, a healthy weight (I'm tall... sweatdrop ). It's a lot less intimidating!

How tall are you? I'm 5'9 and 1/2...

5'7" 3nodding Yay for tall girls!  

[A Touch of Evil]

I think having mini goals is so much easier and less intimidating rather than having just one large goal, so maybe that might help with motivation. Also, having a friend workout with you makes it easier. It made me motivated having friends support me and eat healthy with me and even exercise with me. Also, the immense unsatisfaction I had with my body motivated me to work hard and lose 20 pounds. I still need to lose like 40 more but I'll take it step by step and I know u can do it too!  

[S e d l a v a n a]

First, I got mad at myself of my current weight: 200 pounds.
That's what happens when you don't love enough yourself.
At first, I pretended that I didn't care about myself.

But now I do since my parents are giving me the opportunity of becoming healthier. They want me to live longer and to accomplish my dreams.

I was abused psychological and physically by my Art Gallery Director up to a point that it led me to the hospital.

For me, losing weight it's a NECESSITY that my back is claiming.

This semester, I decided not to go back to College but to train day by day, re-educate myself of how to take care of my back, and show to the world that I got strong enough to move on.

P.S. Thank you for inviting me to this guild, penguin.  

[Incinerated Innocence]

__penguin__

Incinerated Innocence

__penguin__

I think about all the cool outfits (SKINNY JEANS!!) I'll be able to wear when I lose 50 lbs! And how strangers won't subconsciously or consciously treat me like crap. "No fat chicks", etc. Did you know that overweight people tend to make less money for the same job as an average-weight person? And I don't know, I just feel like I can't talk to strangers without them thinking "ew, what a dumb fat b***h". I mean I talk to people when I have to, and I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who hates fat people anyway, but still...

I also find that it helps to make "mini-goals" instead of just having one big goal. I eventually want to get down to 125-130 lbs, but I'm only 15 lbs over having a normal BMI, so my primary goal right now is just to get to 160, a healthy weight (I'm tall... sweatdrop ). It's a lot less intimidating!

How tall are you? I'm 5'9 and 1/2...

5'7" 3nodding Yay for tall girls!

*high fives* blaugh  

[Euphoric Ghost]

Oooo tall girls surprised  

[Edochi]

I become inspired when I think about the people who care about me--mostly the few friends I have. I think of how I want a healthy future as well as the benefits good health will bring me, and how I'll be able to better do the things I want to do (run, hike, ride a bike, etc).

I also feel inspired when I pull out some of my old pairs of pants of when I was smaller... (I was a decent size--and I became very very sick my Sophomore year of high school and started gaining weight rapidly after that). I want to be that healthy size again, and my health is improving every day really, when I actually work on it. I am inspired when I feel better too.

Often a healthy breakfast encourages me to do well for the rest of the day. :3  

[A Touch of Evil]

S e d l a v a n a

First, I got mad at myself of my current weight: 200 pounds.
That's what happens when you don't love enough yourself.
At first, I pretended that I didn't care about myself.

Yup, that's exactly how I was too. The heaviest I've ever been was 197 pounds.....3 pounds short of 200 eek I remember being so sad when I first saw that but then I just got pissed at myself for letting that happen. I'm glad I lost 20+ pounds but I still have 40 more to lose. It's a long journey but can definitely be done. heart  

[A Touch of Evil]

I also inspire myself by looking at smaller clothes. I can finally fit into size 12 jeans so I eventually want to get down to size 10 then maybe 9 or 8. So that's a big motivator for me. I also want to fit in small t-shirts. I think right now, I'm a woman's XL so for now I want to get down to a woman's L, then M. Also, it motivates me to work out more when I see my friends in two piece swimming suits or bikini's with small bodies and flat tummies. It makes me want to work out harder so I can have an attractive body too.