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Alix H traineo Regular Posts: 38 Alix H My weight goes up and down depending on how I'm feeling/motivated and I often give up or set myself ridiculous goals I can't stick to. I also suffer from the "I'll start tomorrow" syndrome. Would love to hear from other people in my situation for two-way motivation, or not, for that matter! (when that damn red cross goes from my photo box, you can see what i look like as well)	# Posted: 24 Jul 2008 13:26 Which person gets you motivated?
Alexander Vjestica traineo Newbie Posts: 18 Alexander Vjestica Trying my best to get back into shape. Was doing well but had a lads holiday for 2 weeks and need to get back to business!	# Posted: 24 Jul 2008 14:03 The film 'Just Friends' with Ryan Reynolds when he's a big fatty and then comes back buffed and gets his girl. Always seems to motivate me! Top class film
Josephine McCulley Fitness Guru Posts: 383 Josephine McCulley "The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." - Henry Rollins	# Posted: 24 Jul 2008 17:13 When I'm on the stair stepper or what have you and really, really want to quit, I picture Jamie Eason in front of me, in all her fitness model & competitor glory, being my own personal cheerleader. Works everytime. If I want to feel as good as she looks, I have to keep going. ^_^
Mikaela K Fitness Guru Posts: 256 Mikaela K I'm just trying to tone my body and maintain my weight (and be healthy).	# Posted: 25 Jul 2008 00:11 I look at the people I see in the gym that I've seen losing weight. It makes me think "if they can keep at it, so can I".
Lynn M. Fitness Guru Posts: 209 Lynn M. This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:55 My mother and sister: My mother is blind, but she manages her weight wonderfully, and she exercises 6 days a week. When she stays at my sister's house (quite often), she and my sister get up at 4:30 in the morning (yes, you read correctly), and they powerwalk for an hour! Even at home, my mother does 20 minutes a day on the Schwinn stationary bike (the one with the moving arms). I also admire my sister because she makes exercise a daily habit, and she varies her routines quite a bit. She'll walk with my mother, but she also kayaks on the weekends, uses her Trikke, bikes to the library, etc. I really admire her because she has a terrible time losing weight, but even if she doesn't lose a pound in a month, she doesn't let that deter her from exercising. So, whenever I feel lazy and don't want to exercise, I think of my mother and my sister, and that usually is enough to get me into gear.
Jamie Lamb traineo Newbie Posts: 1 Jamie Lamb This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 25 Jul 2008 05:11 Does anyone else struggle with lower ab roll? I'm not fat but I do have a roll there and developing love grabbers. I used to be about 55kg and was healthy looking and didnt have pudge. Now, I do. Any tips I LOATHE it I watch what i eat a bit although not obsessivley I excercise on ab machine and treadmill and walk alot
Azi M traineo Newbie Posts: 7 Azi M just a year ago, i was sooo out of shape. out of shape, and not aware of it! i never paid attention, so it was like i had no idea that i was actually overweight. -- fortunately, i began to care about my fitness and health, and began to study about a healthy lifestyle. i began to go to hip hop classes, and do lots of exercises at home, and i made it. :) i had become 59 kilos. pretty near to my goal. --after march-april my life got all mixed up in a way, so i just ate what was on offer, and forgot about exercising for a while. now i weight 66 kilos, and i'm aiming to weight 57. -- when i began to lose weight i didnt have anyone motivating me, i motivated myself. i read motivating and inspiring articles, used motivating pictures, thoughts etc etc. -- but i know how much it helps to have someone there who cares and inspires you to go on, telling you you can do it, and always being interested to listen, if you wanna talk. that's why i'd love to be as a motivator for anyone here who needs/wants one, and i'm ready to do my all to help you out with stuff. i'm a trustworthy person, and it's easy to talk to me about anything. -- and a little about my thoughts: ----I like meeting lots of different people, with different thoughts and opinions, i like discussing about stuff, i love writing, dancing, music, poetry, books, movies. -----My favorite drinks and foods are italian, indian, persian, battery, 7up, lime juice, latte, cappucino -----I dislike waiting, being told to do something, jealousy, labelling people, i hate dishonesty, racism, wars, talking behind people's back, backstabbing, liars. -----What makes me sad, is why people have to wage war, innocent people having to suffer. -----What makes me happy, is that... wait i havent thought of that yet :\| -- i cant think of anythign else right now, but if you wanna get to know me better or want to have me as your motivator, feel free to do so ;) -Azi xoxo	# Posted: 25 Jul 2008 13:22 my hip hop dance teacher. and people in step up movies. the strong amazing bodies are just .. amazing! what's better than a body which looks great but is also so strong, that u can do almost anything with it. any moves, tricks. that thought always keeps me goin ;)
T K M traineo Regular Posts: 51 T K M After hitting just under 200lbs. first year of college, I knew I had to make a change. I lost 50lbs, got down to 146 but have put a little back on. My goal now is to fight off the remaining fat and switch it to lean muscle, tone up, get abs, and improve my running!	# Posted: 25 Jul 2008 20:34 britneyyyyy
Robert Thom traineo Newbie Posts: 2 Robert Thom This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 08:06 Britney Spears? Are you serious? That woman is nuts! why the fuck would you want to be like her?
Sarah Skilton traineo Newbie Posts: 20 Sarah Skilton I am heavier now than I was when I was pregnant. This is due to a good life of large portions, alcohol but little exercise. I am in a cycle of bad habits which I am struggling to break, and need motivation to do this long term as I don't believe in diets. I want to change my eating habits long term so that I am healthier and the weight stays off.	# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 11:32 A photo of myself, just after I had my second son. I was 10 stone (64kg) and am trying hard to get back to that. xxx
Alix H traineo Regular Posts: 38 Alix H My weight goes up and down depending on how I'm feeling/motivated and I often give up or set myself ridiculous goals I can't stick to. I also suffer from the "I'll start tomorrow" syndrome. Would love to hear from other people in my situation for two-way motivation, or not, for that matter! (when that damn red cross goes from my photo box, you can see what i look like as well)	# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 12:15 Quoting: tkylem britneyyyyy because?
Emily Outland traineo Fanatic Posts: 89 Emily Outland I am a university student, mid 30's, and mom to a 5 year old boy. I want to loose weight so I can move well doing martial arts and look good.	# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 16:49 I also use a skinny picture of myself for motivation. I remember how good I felt when it was taken.
Bourblaster of Virginia Fitness Guru Posts: 318 Bourblaster of Virginia Demystifying the non-mystery, one misguided soul at a time. squat three times a week	# Posted: 26 Jul 2008 20:19 Quoting: hellionz Britney Spears? Are you serious? That woman is nuts! why the fuck would you want to be like her? good point. I was wondering the same thing.
Kate Sheppard traineo Newbie Posts: 1 Kate Sheppard This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 27 Jul 2008 02:40 Looking at my wedding photos is the best inspiration for me. I looked awesome and I am determined to get back to that weight!!
Robert Thom traineo Newbie Posts: 2 Robert Thom This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 27 Jul 2008 10:17 I use pictures of African aids-babies. They so skinny while I so fat!
Sarah Skilton traineo Newbie Posts: 20 Sarah Skilton I am heavier now than I was when I was pregnant. This is due to a good life of large portions, alcohol but little exercise. I am in a cycle of bad habits which I am struggling to break, and need motivation to do this long term as I don't believe in diets. I want to change my eating habits long term so that I am healthier and the weight stays off.	# Posted: 27 Jul 2008 10:27 Is that a joke Robert, because it is sick.
Rachael M Fitness Guru Posts: 1999 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 28 Jul 2008 14:00 Robert, WTF?
Azi M traineo Newbie Posts: 7 Azi M just a year ago, i was sooo out of shape. out of shape, and not aware of it! i never paid attention, so it was like i had no idea that i was actually overweight. -- fortunately, i began to care about my fitness and health, and began to study about a healthy lifestyle. i began to go to hip hop classes, and do lots of exercises at home, and i made it. :) i had become 59 kilos. pretty near to my goal. --after march-april my life got all mixed up in a way, so i just ate what was on offer, and forgot about exercising for a while. now i weight 66 kilos, and i'm aiming to weight 57. -- when i began to lose weight i didnt have anyone motivating me, i motivated myself. i read motivating and inspiring articles, used motivating pictures, thoughts etc etc. -- but i know how much it helps to have someone there who cares and inspires you to go on, telling you you can do it, and always being interested to listen, if you wanna talk. that's why i'd love to be as a motivator for anyone here who needs/wants one, and i'm ready to do my all to help you out with stuff. i'm a trustworthy person, and it's easy to talk to me about anything. -- and a little about my thoughts: ----I like meeting lots of different people, with different thoughts and opinions, i like discussing about stuff, i love writing, dancing, music, poetry, books, movies. -----My favorite drinks and foods are italian, indian, persian, battery, 7up, lime juice, latte, cappucino -----I dislike waiting, being told to do something, jealousy, labelling people, i hate dishonesty, racism, wars, talking behind people's back, backstabbing, liars. -----What makes me sad, is why people have to wage war, innocent people having to suffer. -----What makes me happy, is that... wait i havent thought of that yet :\| -- i cant think of anythign else right now, but if you wanna get to know me better or want to have me as your motivator, feel free to do so ;) -Azi xoxo	# Posted: 10 Aug 2008 12:49 Quoting: hellionz I use pictures of African aids-babies. They so skinny while I so fat! Uve got some issues. seriously.
John W traineo Newbie Posts: 2 John W This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 00:46 The question wasn't who do you want to be like. The question was who motivates you. TKM may be motivated to NOT be like Britney for all we know... Let's dial down the intensity a little here all, geez.
Ms. M. traineo Fanatic Posts: 87 Ms. M. My goal is to complete the Dublin Marathon in October. Also to stick consistently to a healthy diet and thereby lower my BF%, overall weight and cholesterol.	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 04:57 Yeah things have got a little out of hand here! But as for thinspiration - Nicole Scherzinger and Gwen Stefani... I WANT ABS!!!!!!
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2583 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 05:33 - Edited by: Minu Quoting: hellionz I use pictures of African aids-babies. They so skinny while I so fat! Even if this was written crassly, I can appreciate it on a certain level as while dieting I have often thought of the starving people in this world and how we as 1st world citizens rarely, if ever actually KNOW what it is like to be really hungry. Not peckish, not nibbley, not grumpy from missing a meal, but truly hungry. As for who motivates me, hmmmm I'm not really into celebs etc., but there are a few folks on this site that have brought a tear to my eye with either the giant steps they have taken, the positivity and encouragement they have offered, or how they've handled adversity and they are, in the above order, Rachael, Dean and Dave N. I also find Splint's story, zest for envelope-pushing and keen-ness to test stuff out for himself, as opposed to the far too common regurgitations of fitness facts du jour to be a breath of fresh air. There's a lot more of you on here that have my admiration too, so CHEERS to you all.
Ian Sawlor traineo Regular Posts: 62 Ian Sawlor This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 08:33 - Edited by: acidlacedpenguin There's a girl in my social circle who took notice when I was drinking wine (where I normally drink beer, and lots of it) and I said I was doing it to avoid the excess cals/carbs of beer. Then we chatted for awhile about my current diet and exercise routine. That genuine positive reception to my resolve to be a healthier man is currently my top motivation. Bonus points to my motivation if the positive reception is coming from attractive women. I also find myself a lot more motivated whenever I'm reading these forums. So every one of you is also playing a a positive part of my motivation.
Rachael M Fitness Guru Posts: 1999 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 09:37 Minu, I hardly even know how to respond to such kind words. Just knowing that someone as awesome as you thinks that I am an inspiration is going to make me want to push even harder. I'm really quite overwhelmed with emotion right now. You are amazing, Minu, and maybe one day I'll be able to do a pull ups like you.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2583 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 13:01 If I were there now, Rach., you'd be getting one BIIIIIIIIIIIG-ASS bear hug!
Rachael M Fitness Guru Posts: 1999 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 16:52 Maybe I'll get to visit you in France one of these days. I really really want to do one of those trips to Europe where you bounce around every few days and see a different country. It's a fantasy of mine.
Monique Kamosi Fitness Guru Posts: 226 Monique Kamosi I'm a vegetarian, trying to be better at eating whole foods and exercising 6 days per week. I've been off this site for a while, but I think I'm back for the long haul. Wish me luck! My rewards for goal weights: 200 pounds: Order a body fat % calculator (I've been wanting one for awhile) 190: I can buy $40.00 of books that I've been wanting lately 180: He'll buy me a wedding band (we just recently got married, and at first I didn't want one to wear with my engagement ring, but I've changed my mind. So now we're making it a reward). 170: Professional full body massage (If you've never had this done, DO IT -- it's amazing). 160: New clothes (because my old ones -- even my old skinny clothes -- probably won't be fitting at this point). 150: Here's the grand prize -- we're going to go to either Africa or Europe! My husband grew up in Africa, and we've been talking about going for a long time. He has a lot of family there, and he hasn't been himself in several years. However, if that doesn't work out, then we'll go to Europe for a couple weeks. I'm SOOOOO excited, I've been wanting to go back for years and now I've finally convinced him to go!	# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 21:05 You should do it rachael! It really is all its cracked up to be!
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2583 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 12 Aug 2008 04:12 Quoting: tkylem britneyyyyy Well, all character lameness aside, ole Brintney has not only beautiful lines but in her prime was in fine shape to show them off. I mean look at that pic posted--a QUALITY rump if I ever saw one.
Rachael M Fitness Guru Posts: 1999 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 12 Aug 2008 10:11 Quoting: moniquearielle You should do it rachael! It really is all its cracked up to be! Oh, I'm sure I will one day, but you've gotta have some money first. One day.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2583 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 12 Aug 2008 10:53 And France in particular is certainly one of the more pricey items on the Euro-menu. If you're hankerin' for the countryside however and can skip the usual suspects like Paris, Nice, the whole Côte d’Azur for that matter, then thing$ start to look less insane. EG: Just a few weeks ago I was at a big club in Paris and was rather taken aback to have the bartender asking me for 24 Euros for 2 vodka-tonics. And they coulda been stronger... Viv la France.
Ms. M. traineo Fanatic Posts: 87 Ms. M. My goal is to complete the Dublin Marathon in October. Also to stick consistently to a healthy diet and thereby lower my BF%, overall weight and cholesterol.	# Posted: 12 Aug 2008 11:23 Speaking of France... I have been dying to know this... I have just finished reading a book called "French women don't get fat" - is that really true??? I have been in France before but I can't really remember what size the women were... I guess I wasn't paying attention at the time!

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