For me, my motivation is being able to go with my kids to amusement parks and fit in all the rides. Wondering if I am able to go with them is excruciating and embarrassing when you realize you don't fit.

So, I have started riding a bike or walking for 15 minutes and then stretching or lifting weights every other day. I try to swim on the opposite days. It has helped even out my moods too. I am also not too hard on myself when it comes to diet. I am making better choices and have lost 16 lbs in about 3.5 months. I am okay with 1 to 2 lbs a week. This way my body adjusts as I go and allow me to maintain and keep it off. Once I lose it, I never ever want it back.
Just take it slow and set little goals like others have said. Expecting too much will only discourage and unmotivate. Take pride in making it to the end of your driveway if that is what you can do. The more often you move the more motivated you will become. It just doesn't feel right when you don't do it.

I don't work out. But I do have a full time job that keeps me on my feet and moving. I think my medications have literally killed my libido. My doctor is looking into a medication that will increase/normalize my drive. I'll keep you posted and let you know if it works.

the desire to feel better and look better

Well I did turbo sculpt today and was feelin it and sweating the entire time. I switched to diet soda even and don't notice a difference. I was having doubts But the hubby said I have only been drinking diet for like a week and I should keep it up instead of switching back to regular that it would defeat the purpose of switching.

you just have to crawl into it. start doing small thing, building resistance.

you will eventually get to a place where it doesn't suck as bad.

10 minute walks.. 20 minute walks.. 30 minute walks.. 45 minute walks.. 10 minute jogs.. 20 minute jogs.. 5 crunches.. 10 crunches.. etc.. Also, try something slow and easy like yoga.. You can build your way into that.

you don't have to go into full blown work out right away.. you just have to remember that none of it means anything if you don't change your eating habits as well.

You can do it =) it's one of those small steps every day that you take to progressivly make your life better.

I started back up with my turbo jam vids again....got them 2 years ago, and I don't notice a change in weight loss. I guess it's because I haven't given them a chance to work yet.....boy am I impatient! I did turbo sculpt today and didn't know it was possible to sweat while doing lunges.....I did low impact lunges for like 30 minutes and sweat like a pig!

A TOTAL BELIEF IN MY VITAL IMPORTANCE TO THE WORLD.MY OWN DESTINY AND INVINCIBILITY. THE PASSION OF KNOWING THAT YOU ARE IMPORTANT AND CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLES LOVES AND LIVES.CARPE DIEM SEIZE THAT BLOODY DAY!!!!!

i was told by my counselor last year ( not my pdoc) that we as beepers shouldn't eat as much carbs as most people do.. she said that carbs go to our blood sugar and thus makes our moods go up and down much more than the normie.. plus she said drink lots of water... hmmmm maybe i should have listened, then i wouldn't have ballooned more than 25 lbs!!!!

Topamax.

Kills the appetite.

Skyrockets the libido.

Win Win situation.

Gotta luv it.

My husband has left me...have I lost a pound?
Nahhh...grrrrr.