Motivation is one the most important things, because if you have no motivation, you don't have a reason to change. It can be anything. It could be your family, or being able to wear that bikini. I have some motivations that keep me going. Here are mine:
My daughter, Kara: One of the two people who keep me going. I want her to grow up to be healthy and have great memories of my husband and I living a healthy lifestyle. We want her to be happy and be able to do whatever she wants. If she wants to go hiking, I want to be able to go with her. Or ride that roller coaster ride with her. She deserves a mom who will be there for her through all of those things.
My husband, Jason: He's such an amazing man, and someone who would love me at any size. I truly believe that. However, he deserves a healthy wife. I want to grow old with him. I want to go on vacations with him and not feel self-conscious about my body. I want to look smokin' hot in a bikini. Lol. He needs someone who takes her health seriously. Being a stay-at-home mom I make most of the meals, so he needs someone who will make sure he's healthy too. Plus remember, healthy is sexy, and never feel weird to exercise in front, or with, your significant other.
My health: This one should be obvious, but apparently it isn't. I just overall want to be healthier. I want to live life, not sit on the sidelines. Taking an hour a day to exercise isn't that hard. Heck, even half an hour is better than nothing. And I feel so much better after exercising. I think most do because you see how amazing your body is. My body is strong and capable. It's able to carry a 2 year old toddler. It's able to bike miles faster than it ever was before. It's able to run around with a dog and not get winded as fast as it used to. And all these things will keep improving.
There are my top three. There are many more, and these things keep me going and exercising and making better choices. Everyone has motivators. Some just choose to think about whats more important. I no longer drink soda as much. My next goal is to bike 12 miles in an hour (which I can bike about 8 in half an hour, so almost there.) I make very nutritious meals that my family loves, and asks for more. And I do all this, and more, because my family is important to me and I want to live as long as possible for them.
So what are your motivators? I biked almost 8 miles today, so I'm tired. I think I'm going to relax for a bit. Then hockey ad stuff tonight. What do you want to hear about next? Let me know!
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