What motivated him to do this?
I’m motivated by fear. I sign up for tough fitness challenges because the fear of pain and failure motivates me to get off my ass and train. When I look in the mirror and see my hiney sliding down the backs of my legs, the fear of a pancake butt motivates me to do the dreaded step-ups (although it seems gravity moves faster than the rate at which I can do enough step-ups).
It’s pretty basic or me. It’s about my selfish, personal fears. Nothing more.
I need your help — Tell me what motivates you. Acceptance? Health/fitness? A smaller pant size? A person? An event? Use a fake name if you like but help a gal out. I need inspiration. If you can’t say what motivates you then tell me about something that inspires you.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Kisses…
Physical Funness for the Motion Starved 
August 29, 2011 at 1:38 pm
I’m motivated by the yearning to live a long healthy life. I’m motivated to strength train by my desire to be strong, stable, & energetic when I’m 70. My heart motivates me to keep it healthy by eating clean food, running, biking, & climbing stairs. And my job motivates me to practice what I preach!
August 29, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Well said! Thanks for the comment and inspiration Dawn! You inspire me (and I am certain others) to do better!
August 31, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I’m motivated to set a good example for my kids–especially my daughter who appears to have inherited my body type. I want her to understand that strong is beautiful, and that she should stand up tall, even if she’s the tallest one in the room. I want my son to see that there’s more to being a woman than layers of make-up and high heels. I want them to realize that by taking care of myself, I’m better able to take care of them. I want to be around for a long time, to see who my kids grow up to be, and meet their children. I want to be the granny rocking work out clothes, not playing bingo.
August 31, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Excellent answer GP! Your chillins best be proud!
September 2, 2011 at 11:01 am
This is very interesting to contemplate. Mostly, I think it’s empowering to be strong and capable, and you don’t get that way by sitting around. And being able to kick ass is HOT 🙂 I like that feeling of “I can do that!” – and like those before me, I want to be able to say that at 70+!