Motivators

On the Biggest Loser, they tell you that you should have clear, realistic and tangible goals to succeed. If you don't know what you're working for, you can lose focus easily. But what sort of things can keep you motivated? It's so different for everyone. I've realized a few of my biggest motivators:


* When I first started working with Shane, I thought having a trainer who was so attractive was going to prevent me from pushing myself because I'd be too self-conscious. However, it's turned out to have the opposite effect! The more I work with him, the more I want to impress him with what I can do. I refuse to let myself fail in front of someone who resembles statues from the Roman Empire. Sometimes all he has to do is walk by and it gives me a second wind on the cardio machines. "Don't let Shane down, Gina!" I tell myself.

* Every time someone I haven't seen in a while compliments me on how "fantastic" I look, it's a boost. I know it's vain but sometimes I just need that reminder that what I'm doing is showing results. I've mentioned it before that I really look the same in the mirror to myself. But when other people notice it just makes me want to keep going until I reach goal.

* These weddings are a factor in my decision to lose weight in the first place. Now that I have the outfits to wear for them, I try them on to make myself "feel pretty. Oh so pretty". Not only do I feel great that these dresses are quite smaller than my starting size, but the dresses themselves are just beautiful.

* There are a couple REALLY cute guys at the gym. Much like when Shane walks by, sometimes all I need is for them to walk by for me to catch a second wind. Am I doing it to impress them and catch their attention? Sure. But I'm also using it as a reminder to myself that if I keep working, I can get a guy like that.

* Checking Tara Costa's facebook fan page keeps me in check. She posts her little blogs or what she's up to but she keeps on truckin even when things get rough or busy. I can only hope to be half as determined as her.


I realized after watching last night's episode that I don't really have clear-cut goals. I've been afraid to aim for a particular goal-weight because I don't know what my body is capable of and maybe I'm still not sure what I want out of all of this. Soon I will be posting a list of my goals and checking them off as I reach them. I'll also be revising them as I think of bigger challenges for myself.