Where to find motivation??

[ktinspired]

i dont know how to use that quote thingy

[fitme]

Originally Posted by head nurse

I have about 7% BF left to meet my goal...the weight is another story. Every time I think I'm losing the pounds - it's just the BF going down. I know I know that is the important thing but I really want to lose the pounds to not just trade the fat for muscle.
As for the competition - for now I'll keep on. I might chicken out though as it gets closer.....I have this little thing with body image issues. But we'll see hehehe

forget the scale! I was addicted for a long time but i give up..lol

bf and measurements matter!


As for the comp..dont chicken out..go for it!

[head nurse]

Originally Posted by fitme

forget the scale! I was addicted for a long time but i give up..lol

bf and measurements matter!


As for the comp..dont chicken out..go for it!

...must... step... on... scale....must... step... on... scale......
my BF thingy is on my scale though.....I try not to look but it just sits there and calls me "just one look wont hurt" "sure you lost weight look how much"

giggle giggle I'm being silly....but it really is hard not to 'weigh in' and the BF thingy is really on my scale...I guess I could always put something over the wt part so I can't see it - mmmmmm
I still plan to go through with it at this point.....but I have told friends & family not to come (just in case) I'm soooo bad

[head nurse]

[quote=ktinspired]

Originally Posted by head nurse

hahaha ya I'm for real......I'm not into the sweets. Pasta is my down fall. can't have any of that right now either Oh well 6 more weeks to go

My down fall is also pasta so I try to have it for lunch. But I buy whole wheat pasta. And I think it was a great flavor compared to regular.

I hope to be able to eat pasta again in April, after the competition. Very small amounts though....if I pig out then I never touch it again

[CubanChick]

I find my motivation in the way I looked and felt before I let myself go. I used to be 3xs stronger and quicker. I was always energetic and ready to go, but I went from working out 6xs a week to pretty much nothing but running around after my 3 year old (even though that is a workout in itself).
I know that I can achieve my goals to get back into shape but it will take some time and commitment. I want to be able to keep up with my daughter for many years to come, so I better start now. I have my old picture of myself on my desktop to remind me of what I am aiming for.

Good Luck!!!

[fitme]

Originally Posted by CubanChick

I find my motivation in the way I looked and felt before I let myself go. I used to be 3xs stronger and quicker. I was always energetic and ready to go, but I went from working out 6xs a week to pretty much nothing but running around after my 3 year old (even though that is a workout in itself).
I know that I can achieve my goals to get back into shape but it will take some time and commitment. I want to be able to keep up with my daughter for many years to come, so I better start now. I have my old picture of myself on my desktop to remind me of what I am aiming for.

Good Luck!!!

hi and welcome! where in Cuba r u? i was there last October...i miss it...i was in Varedero...i even lifted in the gym at the resort...lol

[CubanChick]

Originally Posted by fitme

hi and welcome! where in Cuba r u? i was there last October...i miss it...i was in Varedero...i even lifted in the gym at the resort...lol

Not really in CUBA... just from there. I am in NJ. I guess if you are in CANADA it is really easy to get to CUBA. Alot of Canadians I know frequent the land. I myself, have never been there, born in the US... But 100% cuban.
My husband and I would love to visit, but not sure when. Varadero is supposed to be beautiful, so you know more than me...

Rice/beans all the way...

[fitme]

Originally Posted by head nurse

...must... step... on... scale....must... step... on... scale......
my BF thingy is on my scale though.....I try not to look but it just sits there and calls me "just one look wont hurt" "sure you lost weight look how much"

giggle giggle I'm being silly....but it really is hard not to 'weigh in' and the BF thingy is really on my scale...I guess I could always put something over the wt part so I can't see it - mmmmmm
I still plan to go through with it at this point.....but I have told friends & family not to come (just in case) I'm soooo bad

i've never seen a scale like that...am i just behind the times here? okay you're allowed if it has the bf on the scale...lol

[jiujitsugirl]

The Y near me (and I think all over the country) has free childcare and I know of more than one mother who was willing to hit the treadmill if it meant here kids were being taken care of by someone else for a couple of hours.

[head nurse]

Originally Posted by fitme

i've never seen a scale like that...am i just behind the times here? okay you're allowed if it has the bf on the scale...lol

it's by 'Tanita'......the one I have - you program in your height, age and activity level. You have to weigh in with bare feet (naked is better) and not wet (like after swimming or a shower). I have covered the weight part of the screen so it's working out okay - so far.

[macro]

this story and pictorial is pretty motivational:
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/an...uncementid=249

[ktinspired]

I have stopped getting on the scale and even stopped checking the BF for the time being. Im sure you guys remeber some of the days I'd get all frustrated. No more.
The funny thing is I feel great. One thing that gets me going is leg day. I love it. I am getting great definition in my thighs and hams. LOVE IT!!!!
Of course dont really care for the three days afer leg day....ouchie wawa.

[Sandy]

For me at the moment its a song. We are currently showing Australia's version of "The Biggest Loser" and the theme song is from one of "Australian Idol" runners up - Shannon Noll. The song is called 'Lift' and I'll post the words...(its gets me motivated anyway, hope you like).

I know you're hurting
Feels like your learning
'Bout life the hard way
And it ain't working
Seems like forever
That you've been falling
It's time to move on
Your life is calling, yeah

This was never meant to be the end
Close the book and start again

Chorus:
Cos i know how hard it can get
But you've gotta lift
You've gotta lift
And sometimes that's how it is
But i know you're stronger
Stronger than this
You've gotta lift
You've gotta lift

When you can feel your
Whole body's aching
What's left of your heart
It wont stop breaking
You've got to let go
You took a hit
Time to pick up now
Move on from this

This was never meant to be the end
Close the book and start again

Chorus

You've got to lift yourself up above all
the hurt
Don't give in
Wipe your eyes and remember you're better
than this
Let them know that they took their best shot
and they missed
Come on and lift

Chorus

Pick up now...
Pick up now...