GIS meet &amp; greet

Nebb · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself 2) What are your fitness goals? 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? 4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? 5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? 6) How do you stay motivated? 7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? aaaaaaand go.

jbmadonna · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself - Jamie2) What are your fitness goals? Tone up mostly. If I could lose 5 lbs that would be nice too3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Eating well, controlling my will power for food4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? FI is a trainer, so I get one on one training whenever i want. But I am wearing a strapless dress and i want toned arms5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? FI says the shape of my butt is much nicer (all those squats he makes me do! lol) Wearing a swimsuit that looked like crappola in May but fantastic now6) How do you stay motivated? Its a daily battle7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? yep. Though FI likes to eat bad too. Hes at the gym all day so he can work it off, im in an office

ValAndRyan · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Valerie2) What are your fitness goals? To be slender athletic and have a healthy lifestyle.3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? definitely dieting. I am not good and have no willpower at all.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? It's a rollercoaster for me. I worked out all the time before, stopped, got older and bigger, let it go a bit and now I'm motivated again.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? getting back on track and following a workout program6) How do you stay motivated? I want to look good in the end! :)7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals?100%

SLee2 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself - Sydni2) What are your fitness goals? Too lose 64 pounds and feel good about myself and the way I look3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Cutting back on my breads and potatoes..well Carbs in general! 4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I went to try on wedding dresses and decided I looked like a cow!! ha! I want to look and feel beautiful on my big day!5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? My bra size went down from a 42 to 38!!! I am ecstatic!6) How do you stay motivated? When all I wanna do is sit on my couch and not get up to exercise I look at the pictures I took of myself when I tried on dresses7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? yes my FI has also changed his diet so that we won't have tempting foods in the house. My mom calls and checks in with me daily to make sure I am staying of track!! I love my family!

lvasilen · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself - Linsey2) What are your fitness goals? - Get in shape and lose 73 more lbs!!3) What has been the hardest hurdle you've encountered in your fitness journey? Sticking with it long term....right now I seem to be looking smaller and am sticking with it but the scale isn't moving4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I have known it for a while but the wedding gave me a push5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Going to the gym and sticking with the WW diet...and am more educated6) How do you stay motivated? I know it is only in my best interest and I am the only thing in the way...also through boards and FI and I made a bet7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? Yes mostly, my family not so much but they live in another state

elishabelle · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself : Elisha2) What are your fitness goals? To be able to run six miles or more without being completely sore the next day. Just to be fit, toned, and feel good.3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Moving across the country and not having my normal support group of people/workout buddies.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? This time around it is definitely the wedding, but after a year in a new state I also knew I needed to get back into a healthy routine.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? I've ran two half marathons....back in Nov of 2007 and May of 2008.6) How do you stay motivated? Feeling good is a huge motivator.7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? They try to, but my FI grumbles about our meals on occasion. I don't force him to eat what I make, but he refuses to make anything else. Usually, he will end up with a bowl of cereal in addition to what I've made. He just has a metabolism that I would die for...figures.

soontobeklg · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself? Hello, my name is Keri, and I am a GIS addict!2) What are your fitness goals? run a marathon, lose 5 lbs, but I don't care that much about the weight3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? staying motivated to eat less, since weight loss is not my main goal anyway4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? Running is its own motivation... I like it!5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? I ran 14 miles last weekend, the farthest I've ever gone by far!6) How do you stay motivated? Just get out there and do it7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? Sort of... FI is doing a 1/2 marathon and runs with me. My mom is against marathons, she thinks I will ruin my knees. Some of my friends tell me I'm crazy, others tell me it's great and they want to do it with me next year!

lmark7786 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself: Hi, My name is Lisa :)2) What are your fitness goals? I would love to work myself up to running a short marathon, eating a balance diet, not craving sweets anymore3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Staying motivated to eat well and exercise regularly4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? Getting married in a little over a year, and just the motivation to be a healthy human being5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Joining WW6) How do you stay motivated? working towards a goal (my wedding day) is a great way to stay motivated because it gives you an actual date to work towards. 7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals?I think they do, but have issues with weight/fitness as well and should be trying to get motivated as well.

krisdi78 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Kristen2) What are your fitness goals? To lose another 30 lbs, look and feel great and be as healthy as possible for when I want to start trying to conceive3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? I really like beer and food - I didn't want to totally give it up but realized I didn't have to if I exercised and controlled my portions and how often I ate those bad things - also hitting plateaus is tough because you want to give up since you're not seeing any progress4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I stepped on the scale and was over 200 lbs (I'm only 5'4") - it really struck home that I needed to lose weight for my health, especially since my dad found out a few yrs ago he was diabetic and I take after him and don't want to deal with those sorts of health issues if I can help it5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Losing 47 lbs and sticking to getting in shape for a year and a half now - even when I've hit plateaus 6) How do you stay motivated? I just think of my healthy future self and how much better I feel now. All the compliments I've already been getting help too7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? Yes - DH never exercised before and I never thought he would - he despises it. But now he does with me - he also pushes me when I don't feel like exercising (I asked him too) and helps me with portion control. Also him and my family are always telling me how proud they are of me and that helps immensely.

chicagochocolate · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Hi, I'm Lauren. nice to meet you.2) What are your fitness goals? to lose 15-20 pounds, or be a size 12. Also to tone my arms (hello, strapless dress!)3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Hmm, probably NOT LOSING WEIGHT!4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I'm not really happy with how I look, especially in photos. I also really want to be in better shape just for general health reasons.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Actually completing the 30 Day Shred!6) How do you stay motivated? I just take a look at myself in the mirror, and I know I'm not happy with what I see, and that there's only one way to change it.7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals?Kinda.

Nebb · August 2009

1) Im Sam, otherwise known as Nebb 2) I originally just wanted to lose weight (get down to 145-150range), but that has since changed to being in the best shape ever and fitting into a size 10/12, or smaller (ive never been smaller than that). 3) Figuring out the science of nutrition, how to eat within my ranges and feel fulfilled. Learning more about food and what is in it has really helped me. 4) I knew for months I was gaining back all the weight I lost, I just didnt care and I was lazy. It finally hit me when my "fat" clothes, didnt fit anymore, that I had really messed up. 5) Ive lost 41" in 4 months, and im so proud of that. I am also super proud that ive started going tp spinning, got over my fears of going to a class alone and actually did really well. 6) pictures of myself when I was skinny, I dont feel good when I eat bad or dont work out, I love the feeling after a good work out and I love knowing how strong ive become. I dont want to lose that. 7) They are very supportive and comment on my progress a lot. My husband is a bit moody I dont make fried food anymore but generally he doesnt complain often.

angelandlibby · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Anne2) What are your fitness goals? to be healthy and be off or at least decrease my need for blood pressure medication3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? giving up sugar. I swear it was harder to withdrawl from sugar than cigs.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? My last pregnancy I went into kidney failure. The doctor told me if I don't do something to get my blood pressure under control I'll be on dialysis within 5 years.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? I've lost 25 pounds and just feel good about myself.6) How do you stay motivated? my kids7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? FI is super supportive and FMIL is too. She cooks a healthy meal for us at least one night a week to give me a break. FSIL is a jealous troll we were very close at one time she can't handle the fact that I am changing my lifestyle.

kelly910 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself hello! my name is Kelly.

2) What are your fitness goals? To make healthier food choices and start a workout routine3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Exercise! I hate it! I've yet to find anything I'll stick to.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape?Being uncomfortable in my clothing.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Ditching my pop habit and drinking more water!6) How do you stay motivated? Ugh, I don't. No will power, especially when it comes to exercise. 7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? they would if I talked about it much.

GracefulMeadow86 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourselfI'm Kim2) What are your fitness goals? Pound wise, 55 lbs, but in reality, just want to get to the point where i feel great and dont hate how i look in the mirror. also being like a size 10 would be AMAZING3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? getting back into the swing of things, definitely. still haven't lost any, but i just joined WW so im doing better i think4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? wedding, how i looked in pictures, and health problems5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? joining WW thanks to the inspiration from all these lovely ladies.6) How do you stay motivated? its very hard - i really want to be healthy.7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? FI is very supporting - he made me sign up for WW after i was considering it for weeks. my family, yes. FI's family, they think that they are helping but they really dont understand that most foods they offer me are way high in calories and not good for you at all. lol. but i love them anyway

Mrs_AF · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself I'm Jenn.

Nice to meet you. 2) What are your fitness goals? Lose 10 pounds, tone up, run a 10k without feeling like my lungs are going to explode. 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? gaining back 10 pounds in one month and losing nothing in 3. It's frustrating.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? About 3 years ago, I realized that the freshman 15 turned into the freshman 25 so I decided to get into shape, and be healthy. 5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? running 4 miles in 42 minutes. 6) How do you stay motivated? FI helps out a lot, he is a marathon runner and loves being able to share that together. I also have a couple of "before" pictures that I look at when I want to quit.7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? They don't quite understand it sometimes. But they support me being happy. They just don't think I *need* to lose weight.

jnorth90 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself - Jackie2) What are your fitness goals? To get back to a comfy size 6. Also to be toned and in my best physical shape. To look good and feel good, inside and out.3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? When I started back working out, the soreness and pain that came with it, also cutting out the foods that I love, like ice cream, and white carbs for healthier choices4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? After the wedding, I sat home and gained 7lbs so quick and my clothes were fitting tight.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? resisting temptation6) How do you stay motivated? The number on the scale getting smaller and also my muscles developing7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? My husband supports me by eating the healthy meals I eat and encouraging me to work out.

Mistym05 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Hi, My name is Misty2) What are your fitness goals? I would love to lose 30 lbs by my wedding day 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? The past 3 months I've seen the scale only move 3 lbs, but I am losing inches, I lose motivation when I step on the scale and it hasn't moved! Also my LOVE of ice cream I used to eat it every night before bed, not it's a treat! 4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? My dad at the young age of 46 had a massive heart attack. He is VERY lucky to be alive. He had a quad bypass and is doing very good. I am 5'2" and 180 I took a look in the mirror that day and realized I didn't want to end up having health problems like him...That's where I started. Now that I'm engaged it only pushes me more to look amazing on my wedding day!5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? I would say pants starting to fit better then they had been! 6) How do you stay motivated? Rewards... I sat x amount of lbs or inches I can get a gift for myself... WHEN I reach my ultimate goal I get a new camera, which I've wanted for over a year now! 7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? 110% Colin even wakes up with me at 5am and runs with me! Sometimes they forget and make temptations, but I've been a very good job resisting *most* temptation

sohappyforthem369 · August 2009

1. Hi I'm Jack and I am addicted to food (LOL)2. To be able to run a mile by December3. Eating - trying to find the right mix of carbs and proteins so that I can make a life change and not be on a diet for the rest of my life.4. My BF destination wedding, not being able to run with DS.5. I started working out and making better choices.6. Look in the mirror and see my double chin and my hanging belly.7. Yes and No.

spainerk · August 2009

1. Katie 2. Lose 30 pounds and tone up. 3. My hour long commute cuts into work out time. Also, the bus schedule is not conducive to trying to fit a work out in at work at any other time but lunch. 4. Figuring out how much weight I gained in law school and then studying for the bar. Blech.5. Getting into a good schedule for lunch time workouts (which I hope to get back into once I am back on-site at work again August 31st!).6. Going to WW meetings. Getting a star. YOU GUYS!!7. Yes. My parents and sister are all fit. FI and I are working on it!

FutureMrsF111 · August 2009

Hi, Im Shera. I would like to be in better shape generally. Initally I would like to lose the 35lbs gained since I have known FI. Another 10-15 after that would be great. The hardest hurdle has been a stream of medical problems that I am finally getting under control. I was motivated by wedding dress shopping but it is mostly about getting healthy. My biggest accomplishment has been getting up early in the mornings to work out even if it is just for 20 min. I look at bridal magazines and read this board to stay motivated. Hearing what everyone else is doing is the best. My friends and family are 100% supportive and FI and I are doing this together.

purple.cow.0206 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Casandra2) What are your fitness goals? I'd like to lose about 3 more lbs or so, but the biggest thing is to keep myself exercising and eating healthy amongst all the turmoil that is the last month or so of wedding planning. I know I can keep it up when I have time on my hands, as is evidenced by the initial 54 lbs of weight loss, but I've been bouncing around in the same 5 lbs for the last few months due mainly to stress eating.3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Keeping myself motivated when I'm stressed, by far. I'm attempting to keep myself motivated by planning to run a 5 Miler the Sunday before my wedding, and it's kinda working.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I just hit that breaking point back in 2007 that I decided it was time to get healthy. I was unhappy and just didn't feel great about myself. It had nothing to do with anyone or anything other than myself, which I think was what worked best for me. I had no timetable or deadline, it was just time to get healthy.5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Diet-wise, joining WW. It was the first time I made a real, concrete move towards being healthy. Fitness-wise, running a 3.5 mile run this past Sunday only having to stop to stretch my leg out halfway through the run. AND getting myself moving again. I think the moving again is the most important thing about that.6) How do you stay motivated? Mainly remembering that I don't want to go backwards. I'm where I am today by doing what I can to keep healthy. That is my biggest motivation, not wanting to be where I was the fall of 2007, before I started WW.7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? FI is 100% behind me in everything, it's wonderful. My family is supportive, but in a more passive way. Instead of praising me and congratulating me, they ask me what I can/can't eat at family gatherings and meals, which I appreciate, and they find ways to let me do what I need to do. Two good friends are on WW as well, and that works - most of the time - and my college friends that don't live as close are also supportive.

melissaa1 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself. Hi. My name is Missy. 2) What are your fitness goals? I would really like to get into a size 6 again and lose 43 pounds. 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Getting up in the morning and working out. Changing my eating habits again. I do well for a while and then fall back into my old habits. 4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? My wedding and I saw a picture of myself and could not believe how much weight I had gained. 5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? I have lost 3 inches in my thighs total. My pants fit much better. I started Insanity and have completed week 1. 6) How do you stay motivated? Checking out this board especially when someone posts before and after pictures. Also, I feel bad about not particiapting in the morning accountability. Currently, my dad and I are competing about who works out more in the week. 7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? Sort of. My fiance will not diet and he had really bad eating habits. I am always tempted by what he eats. Although, today he told me he can see a huge difference in my body.

spacey281 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself - Hi, I'm Deena 2) What are your fitness goals? - To be strong and healthy, to continue to challenge my body3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Getting to my goal weight after years of being really over weight, then losing my job while in maintenance. Needless to say, I've gained some weight4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? Initially I just wanted to lose weight since I was pushing 230 pounds and I felt horrible about myself and that affected every aspect of my life. 5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? When I was doing Jenny Craig, I lost so many inches I could literally wrap the ribbon of inches lost around my waist and tie it in a bow. Running a mile in 8 minutes 30 seconds. I couldn't run a mile when I was a kid because my asthma was so bad.6) How do you stay motivated? When I don't work out, I go kind of crazy and have tendency towards depression. Once the depression sets in, everything kind of goes and I sink inwards. Every day is a fight to feel strong, healthy, and worthwhile.7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? 100% I'm incredibly lucky to have wonderful, supportive people in my life who never get irritated or bored with me when I'm down on myself, obsessing about my weight, or raving about the newest thing I'm doing to work out.

lillianchameleon · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself My name is Lil2) What are your fitness goals? Lose 10 pounds and flatten my tum tum3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Running, my boobs always hurt from like bouncing, and then when I wear a tighter sports bra I can never breathe.4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? That little built in inner tube around my belly that I've acquired5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? nothing amazing yet6) How do you stay motivated? not so sure7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? no... my mom is constantly buying my fav junk food, despite my pleas for her not to.

lizzytish1002 · August 2009

1. I'm Amy2. I'd like to run a 5k, then a 10k then who knows!!!!3. The money. What I love doing costs so much money and I'm just out of it. 4. Initially my wedding, in the end though - the idea that I want kids within 5 years and I want my body to be ready!5. Cutting my mile time to 8:35 WAHOOO!6. I just feel better when I exercise, I love doing whtat I can outdoors - makes me more grounded7. Everyone is really supportive, although I must say most didn't think I'd really lose the weight - but 28 pounds later <EEEEK!> I jsut can't get over it.

blenderdance · August 2009

1. I'm Tristan...I just got married on 8/8 and I have been around the board for a little over a year now 2. Now they are to maintain my current weight and keep exercising 3. Staying motivated during plateaus...4. My blood pressure was high...I was only 24 and not oka with that! 5.I've lost 75lbs over all, now have a healthy BMI, and have developed healthy habits 6. I stay on this board, and occasionally look at old pictures of myself...but now it has become habit, so it isn't that hard to stay motivated any more.7. YES

LaurenDarling · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Wouldn't it be funny if I said my name wasn't Lauren... but it is... so we'll leave it there... 2) What are your fitness goals? I'd like to be a size 10 so I can try on wedding dresses and look good. 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? When I got patellafemerol syndrome and found out I couldn't run anymore. That was a downer. I worked around it though, biking and swimming. I can walk for a while now too without much pain. 4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? Standing on the Wii Fit in front of FIs family on fathers day and telling me I was obese in front of everyone. Then the icing was it made my mii fat. I almost cried. 5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? I fit back into some old jeans I thought would never be past my hips again! And I feel good. I like the feeling good. 6) How do you stay motivated? I take it a day at a time like an alchie. Eating was an addiction to me, it would make me feel better and calm me down, but it never did me any good. 7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? Most of them do. My little sister is jealous, so she tries to sabatoge me whenever we're together. My FI has been amazing though, going exercising with me and pushing me along when I'm feeling doubtful. Great quiz Nebb!

kavc016 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself - My name is Kristie.2) What are your fitness goals? My goal is to lose 61 lbs and to be in great shape for my wedding (which is about 12 months away). I want to be comfortable with how I look. 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? I've been on WW for 5 months now and have lost 32 lbs so far. Right now the weight is coming off REALLY slow. I'm trying to exercise harder and eat better...but it's been frustrating. 4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I kind of started to feel disgusted about myself. I couldn't believe that i let myself get so overweight. And i know i didn't want to feel like that on my wedding day. I want to be beautiful and feel good about myself. I also want to live a long healthy life with my FI and hopefully one day start a family. Plus i want to wear a bikini on the honeymoon. :)5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? definitely losing 32 lbs! i feel so good about myself so far...and can't wait to get to my goal6) How do you stay motivated? i keep thinking about that bikini....plus that fact that i don't want to spend extra money for a "plus" size wedding dress7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? my family and friends do support me. but they all think i want to lose too much weight...but honestly it's not. My greatest support comes from my FI. he knows just how much this means to me...and he wants me to be happy.

hunniapple · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself Michelle2) What are your fitness goals? Tone up my upperbody (arms and abs) and lose weight in the lower region (hips, thighs) 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Working full time and being in grad school leaves little time for working out4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? I used to be in better shape but the mere presence of this board on a wedding planning site did it too5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Well a long time ago I dropped from about 185 to about 135 but I have gained 20ish of it back - oops!6) How do you stay motivated? This board really helps!7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? FI doesn't get the whole thing - naturally thin the bastard! Other friends and family yes

Heeeyhoney75 · August 2009

1) Introduce yourself: Shana2) What are your fitness goals? To lose 90lbs and be in great shape and health so I can love myself and eventually have children 3) What has been the hardest hurdle youve encountered in your fitness journey? Staying on track and being lazy. I need to push myself harder to leap over this plateau I've been in for months4) What motivated you to start getting in shape? Getting engaged, and seeing pictures of how huge I had become5) Greatest GIS accomplishment, thus far? Losing 25lbs on my own and keeping it off. 6) How do you stay motivated? I love feeling good, and I want to keep feeling good. I also like thinking I'm better than other people who eat bad food and then wonder why they are hungry or fat!!7) Do your family/friends support your GIS goals? My family does, however, my fi tends to support my laziness. He's ok with me being big because he is big and comes from an overweight family

kaydi327 · August 2009

1. Hi everyone- I've been posting since I found the board after I got engaged in Feb, although I've tapered off as of late. 2. My fitness goals- complete a 5k and get through the 100 pushups workout. Be able to to at least 20 consecutive pushups. It's funny- once I get close to my goals I want to step it out. My first 5k is in sight and I'm already thinking 10k. 3. Hardest hurdle- some of my friends have given me the stinkeye whenever I mention that I have to go for a run or that I don't want to drink because I want to work out in the morning. That's been annoying. 4. I was motivated to start getting in shape when I gained 10 lbs after starting meds. Now, however, I am committed to living a healthy lifestyle because of how great I feel. 5. Greatest accomplishment- the other day I ran for 27 minutes nonstop. When I first started a minute was an accomplishment.6. I stay motivated by reading other health and fitness blogs, and by recording all of my workouts in my planner/google calendar. Seeing something tangible works for me.7. Yes, they do, aside from the aforementioned friends.