We all have those days when we just want to throw in the towel and say it's not worth it. It IS worth it, and we all know it, but we have those days anyway. That's what this thread is for; whenever you need a pick-me-up, drop in. Whenever you've got something that fires you up every time, come here and share it with us (PLEASE!!!).

You can list your reasons for losing weight/getting healthy, the rewards you'll get for reaching your goals, the horror stories that started you down this path, the pictures of what you do or do not want to look like, before and after pics, whatever motivates you.

Let's keep each other motivated!

1. Burn calories
2. Increase your metabolism
3. Lose weight
4. Lower your body fat
5. Lower your BMI
6. Prevent weight gain
7. Build muscle and get stronger
8. Increase endurance and stamina
9. Feel energized
10. Increase self-esteem and confidence
11. Feel and look healthy
12. Look younger
13. Burn your fat clothes
14. No more starving yourself
15. Enjoy all types of food
16. Improve circulation
17. Relieve stress
18. Reduce anxiety levels
19. Alleviate depression
20. Prevent injuries
21. Reduce low-back pain
22. Strengthen joints
23. Alleviate or prevent migraine headaches
24. Alleviate or reduce PMS symptoms
25. Improve immune system
26. Sleep better
27. Improve balance and coordination
28. Improve posture
29. Improve or maintain flexibility
30. Lower resting heart rate
31. Lower or control blood pressure
32. Reduce total cholesterol
33. Reduce circulating levels of triglycerides
34. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
35. Reduce the risk of heart disease
36. Reduce the risk of cancer
37. Reduce the risk of stroke
38. Reduce the risk of colon cancer
39. Reduce the risk of breast cancer
40. Increase insulin sensitivity and prevent Adult-Onset Diabetes (Type II)
41. Increase or maintain your bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis
42. Live a longer and better quality life
43. Set a good example for others
44. Quit smoking with less trouble
45. Live an independent lifestyle as you age
46. Increase your pain threshold
47. Feel the rush of endorphins
48. Participate in fund raising walks/runs without a problem
49. Be the one everyone wishes they looked like
50. Get complimented on a regular basis

I don't remember where I got this list (I do know it was from someone here at 3FC). It is a bit repetitious, but you get the point.

Feel free to add your own reasons. I'd like to add these three:
51. Climb stairs without getting winded
52. Look good in a bathing suit or whatever else I want to wear
53. I'm sick of being the fat girl!

Love this

54. Shop in normal size clothing stores.
55. Cross my legs.
56. Tie my shoe laces in the middle.
57. Rest my chin on my knees.

What a great idea!

58. Increase your fertility
59. Be an active mum, not a sideline mum
60. Partners that exercise together have statistically happier marriages
61. Show my daughter what a healthy attitude is all about

One of the chickies here gave me my mantra........anytime I feel myself slipping, ready to head for the cookie jar or can't get myself out of the easy chair to exericise, I ask myself:

HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT?
HUH? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT?

puts everything back into perspective somehow.......

Watch SuperSize Me for warding off those fast food cravings . I watched it 2 months ago and I have had one small french fries from McDonald's since. I can't even think about eating a sammy from there.

My motivation?

I want this dress, and I want to look good in it.

http://magazines.ivillage.com/cosmop...500705,00.html

I have this cover (Cosmo magazine Aug. 2002) posted on my wall.

I want to get married to the man of dreams and get married in the DRESS of my dreams and look good in it too!

My Wedding Dress

Girl!!! I didn't know you had it in you!!!! You go, girl...you go!!! Love the dress and you WILL knock them dead!!! I need to find a motivational dress, too! Waaaa! I will and will be back!

Star Angel....the wedding dress is gorgeous! You will get there and you will look beautiful wearing it!

Elisha-feisty!
Jessica- woah that wedding dress is cool!
Luckily I have many years before I need to look good in a wedding dress as I will have to put off getting married until I can afford it. Could be some time!! Maybe I could borrow it after you?!!