Today we took to our Facebook page to ask one simple fill-in-the-blank question. This week's subject? Motivation.
Our members were prompted with: When I don't feel motivated to workout, I remind myself that _____.
We received over 345 insightful responses that shed light on how so many of you are achieving your get fit goals. The feedback we received was so inspiring we felt compelled to share some highlight fill-in-the-blanks!
@Connie being fit is a way of life.
@Sarah I want to live as long as possible, and feel good when I wake up everyday!
@Lee my bike looks lonely.
@Terence strong body, strong mind.
@Valerie I remind myself that I cannot bear to regress - forward is the only way!
@Terence I can't fantasize my way my goal.
@Dave ...that I'm lucky enough to be in shape and workout.
@Kelly I can't motivate others to do what I won't do myself.
@Ana A new achievement has to be completed! Go!
@Emanuel My opponent isn't resting.
@Benji The armed forces protecting us don't take breaks, do why should I?
@Michael Six months ago I weight 50 pounds more and my waistline was 6 inches larger.
@Michele that I feel so much better when I've finished a workout!
@Bryan I want to be around to see my kids grow up and play with them.
@ John I almost died from kidney failure last summer and was in the hospital 5 weeks. I am ok now but had to learn to walk again I was so weak, go back to work and then I signed up for my 1st 5k May 1. My time was so slow in May I sort of gave up. Then my doctor said you are going to hate this for awhile since you are older and have gained weight. I really like him. He just plain said it is going to hurt and that is why so many people give up. Well I am no quitter. I came home. Signed up for 2 more races this summer and 20 personal training sessions at the downtown Seattle YMCA. Now I have to keep moving. If I don't I die early weak and feeble. No frigging way! My family typically lives into their 90s and I don't plan on being an exception.
@Bonnie This is mind over matter.
@Anne That moss can't grow on a rolling stone.
@Daniel I have to reach my goal so I could help others also :)
@Paulette that running helped me kick cancers arse
@Joshua I pretend I am a professional cyclist and I have no choice
@Dani I'll feel incredible physically and mentally once it's done!
@Janene I am worth it!
@Rana I can. And so I do and count my blessings while I'm at it.
Below is a visual representation of all the responses we received (Wordle.net). Click the image to enlarge.
Thanks, all, for encouraging our team to get out and get moving this week. You're an inspiration!
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