For me motivation came in a few different ways. 1) My doctor politely, yet bluntly saying to me that my life was doomed...I know that's a bit dramatic, but basically the long list of future health problems and shorter list of serious current problems gave me a wake-up call. I have been overweight for most of my adult life, and doctors have been telling me for years to lose weight. So, maybe it is what she said and how she said it, or maybe I was just ready to hear it. Either way, I left that office wanting to make a change, and knowing that I had to do it. 2) My daughter. I also have a daughter, who is a young adult and I raised her on a terrible diet. Through the years I used the excuse that fast food and quick meals were ok, because we were busy and her schedule was crazy with activities. Luckily, she was young and very active, which probably made up for the high calorie meals and she did not have a weight problem like I did. Well now she is getting ready to graduate from college in a couple of weeks, and she has struggled with her weight for the last couple of years. It truly breaks my heart because I feel responsible. Even though she is an adult, she is living what she learned...the things I taught her. She is about 40 lbs overweight, and she is making changes, but its very hard for her like it is for everyone. This is a wonderful time in her life, and it hurts me to see her struggle with weight. However, she will be moving home in about 3 weeks, and living with me while she attends grad school. This really motivates me to keep going. I cook almost daily, exercise, and my diet and attitude towards health is so much better. I know that this will help her with her struggle, and more than anything else I want to finally be that good example for her...or at least we can learn together.
I hope you find your motivation and it keeps you going. Best of luck to you!
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