Re: Question of the day 6/22

[Guest guest]

> I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking

about somethings that maybe we haven't already thought about and

maybe help to motivate someone along the way.

>

> What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those

challenging days/weeks!)

>

A couple of things:

(1) an anchor: I use different things at different times. Sometimes

it is an old photo, of when I was young and thin, other times a pic

of me when I was at my highest weight works best. Also, if I'm having

an especially hard time, I'll dig out my favorite pair of jeans and

hang them on the outside of the closet door (or in the kitchen, if

that becomes necessary!) for motivation.

(2) continuing to pursue new goals now that I've reached lifetime.

Now, instead of weight loss, I'm focusing more on living a fit

lifestyle. I am trying new things, like rock climbing and mountain

biking, things I would never have had the courage or ability to do

before. I am constantly setting fitness goals, accomplishing them,

and right away thinking " okay, what's next?! " I've discovered that

what you eat can REALLY affect your performance when working out, so

now I think twice before eating something unhealthy because I know I

have to get up and run the next day, which I must do to be able to do

the race I'm signed up for at the end of that month, season, year.

April

April

[Guest guest]

> I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking

about somethings that maybe we haven't already thought about and

maybe help to motivate someone along the way.

>

> What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those

challenging days/weeks!)

>

A couple of things:

(1) an anchor: I use different things at different times. Sometimes

it is an old photo, of when I was young and thin, other times a pic

of me when I was at my highest weight works best. Also, if I'm having

an especially hard time, I'll dig out my favorite pair of jeans and

hang them on the outside of the closet door (or in the kitchen, if

that becomes necessary!) for motivation.

(2) continuing to pursue new goals now that I've reached lifetime.

Now, instead of weight loss, I'm focusing more on living a fit

lifestyle. I am trying new things, like rock climbing and mountain

biking, things I would never have had the courage or ability to do

before. I am constantly setting fitness goals, accomplishing them,

and right away thinking " okay, what's next?! " I've discovered that

what you eat can REALLY affect your performance when working out, so

now I think twice before eating something unhealthy because I know I

have to get up and run the next day, which I must do to be able to do

the race I'm signed up for at the end of that month, season, year.

April

April

[Guest guest]

> I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking

about somethings that maybe we haven't already thought about and

maybe help to motivate someone along the way.

>

> What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those

challenging days/weeks!)

>

A couple of things:

(1) an anchor: I use different things at different times. Sometimes

it is an old photo, of when I was young and thin, other times a pic

of me when I was at my highest weight works best. Also, if I'm having

an especially hard time, I'll dig out my favorite pair of jeans and

hang them on the outside of the closet door (or in the kitchen, if

that becomes necessary!) for motivation.

(2) continuing to pursue new goals now that I've reached lifetime.

Now, instead of weight loss, I'm focusing more on living a fit

lifestyle. I am trying new things, like rock climbing and mountain

biking, things I would never have had the courage or ability to do

before. I am constantly setting fitness goals, accomplishing them,

and right away thinking " okay, what's next?! " I've discovered that

what you eat can REALLY affect your performance when working out, so

now I think twice before eating something unhealthy because I know I

have to get up and run the next day, which I must do to be able to do

the race I'm signed up for at the end of that month, season, year.

April

April

[Guest guest]

what motivates me? well I bought a pair of shorts w/o trying them on, thinking

" if these don't fit they will soon " . well, dangit, they don't fit yet. so I hung

them off a lamp in my living room (the benefit of living alone, I can be a

flakey clutter-slob) and I can see them there, taunting me. " you think I'm so

big, you can't fit your ass in my yet " . I will conquer them, wear them, and then

have them be too big for me, just to shut their taunting up!

Kat

> > I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking

> about somethings that maybe we haven't already thought about and

> maybe help to motivate someone along the way.

> >

> > What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those

> challenging days/weeks!)

> >

> A couple of things:

> (1) an anchor: I use different things at different times. Sometimes

> it is an old photo, of when I was young and thin, other times a pic

> of me when I was at my highest weight works best. Also, if I'm having

> an especially hard time, I'll dig out my favorite pair of jeans and

> hang them on the outside of the closet door (or in the kitchen, if

> that becomes necessary!) for motivation.

>

> (2) continuing to pursue new goals now that I've reached lifetime.

> Now, instead of weight loss, I'm focusing more on living a fit

> lifestyle. I am trying new things, like rock climbing and mountain

> biking, things I would never have had the courage or ability to do

> before. I am constantly setting fitness goals, accomplishing them,

> and right away thinking " okay, what's next?! " I've discovered that

> what you eat can REALLY affect your performance when working out, so

> now I think twice before eating something unhealthy because I know I

> have to get up and run the next day, which I must do to be able to do

> the race I'm signed up for at the end of that month, season, year.

>

> April

>

> April

[Guest guest]

My long term goal keeping up with my 8 year old grand son we are raising, its so

much more fun now being able to run and chase him.Tonight we went for a long

bike ride before I had to pass now I do every thing with him and he loves it.

Short term goal being able to wear a sun dress and look great in it,not just

o'k.Looking in the mirror and liking myself more every day.

Jeanne

240/171/140

Maureen wrote:

I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking about somethings

that maybe we haven't already thought about and maybe help to motivate someone

along the way.

What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those challenging

days/weeks!)

My Answer:

Long term: My birthday in November, I turn 40 this year and want to be in the

best shape ever.

Short term: I was able to wear a little fitted skirt/jacket outfit to church on

Sunday, and actually be able to move, sit, and even breathe in it for the first

time ever!!! It is a size 13/14 but not very forgiving.

What about you?

Maureen

[Guest guest]

My long term goal keeping up with my 8 year old grand son we are raising, its so

much more fun now being able to run and chase him.Tonight we went for a long

bike ride before I had to pass now I do every thing with him and he loves it.

Short term goal being able to wear a sun dress and look great in it,not just

o'k.Looking in the mirror and liking myself more every day.

Jeanne

240/171/140

Maureen wrote:

I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking about somethings

that maybe we haven't already thought about and maybe help to motivate someone

along the way.

What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those challenging

days/weeks!)

My Answer:

Long term: My birthday in November, I turn 40 this year and want to be in the

best shape ever.

Short term: I was able to wear a little fitted skirt/jacket outfit to church on

Sunday, and actually be able to move, sit, and even breathe in it for the first

time ever!!! It is a size 13/14 but not very forgiving.

What about you?

Maureen

[Guest guest]

My long term goal keeping up with my 8 year old grand son we are raising, its so

much more fun now being able to run and chase him.Tonight we went for a long

bike ride before I had to pass now I do every thing with him and he loves it.

Short term goal being able to wear a sun dress and look great in it,not just

o'k.Looking in the mirror and liking myself more every day.

Jeanne

240/171/140

Maureen wrote:

I thought these little questions might help to get us thinking about somethings

that maybe we haven't already thought about and maybe help to motivate someone

along the way.

What motivates you to keep on working toward goal? (Even on those challenging

days/weeks!)

My Answer:

Long term: My birthday in November, I turn 40 this year and want to be in the

best shape ever.

Short term: I was able to wear a little fitted skirt/jacket outfit to church on

Sunday, and actually be able to move, sit, and even breathe in it for the first

time ever!!! It is a size 13/14 but not very forgiving.

What about you?

Maureen

[Guest guest]

These are the things that keep me going as well. I have done things in the

past two years that I never would have done if I hadn't lost weight. I have

taken belly dance classes, water skied, taken up Tae Kwon Do, and most

recently I went roller skating with my 6 year old. I also signed up for a

welding sculpture class which isn't directly weight related but I have more

confidence in myself now so I'm more outgoing and adventurous and more

likely to try all sorts of new things.

Kris

-----Original Message-----

(2) continuing to pursue new goals now that I've reached lifetime.

Now, instead of weight loss, I'm focusing more on living a fit lifestyle. I

am trying new things, like rock climbing and mountain biking, things I would

never have had the courage or ability to do before. I am constantly setting

fitness goals, accomplishing them, and right away thinking " okay, what's

next?! " I've discovered that what you eat can REALLY affect your performance

when working out, so now I think twice before eating something unhealthy

because I know I have to get up and run the next day, which I must do to be

able to do the race I'm signed up for at the end of that month, season,

year.

April

April

[Guest guest]

These are the things that keep me going as well. I have done things in the

past two years that I never would have done if I hadn't lost weight. I have

taken belly dance classes, water skied, taken up Tae Kwon Do, and most

recently I went roller skating with my 6 year old. I also signed up for a

welding sculpture class which isn't directly weight related but I have more

confidence in myself now so I'm more outgoing and adventurous and more

likely to try all sorts of new things.

Kris

-----Original Message-----

(2) continuing to pursue new goals now that I've reached lifetime.

Now, instead of weight loss, I'm focusing more on living a fit lifestyle. I

am trying new things, like rock climbing and mountain biking, things I would

never have had the courage or ability to do before. I am constantly setting

fitness goals, accomplishing them, and right away thinking " okay, what's

next?! " I've discovered that what you eat can REALLY affect your performance

when working out, so now I think twice before eating something unhealthy

because I know I have to get up and run the next day, which I must do to be

able to do the race I'm signed up for at the end of that month, season,

year.

April

April