Only you can find your motivation.....what is it?

What motivates you to stay (or get in better) shape?  Sometimes people ask me to motivate them, and the truth is.....motivation, if at all worthwhile must come from within.  My motivation has changed over the years.  When I was in my early 20's my motivation came from trying to have an amazing body to meet guys......in my 30's, it has changed.  It's still about having a great body, hopefully even better than I had when I was in my twenties....although I can't lie, I just don't feel as focused on impressing guys, I just want to look good, period.  I also find motivation in how much I enjoy the end result of feeling strong and capable.  When some physical task arises, even though I stand at a petite five foot five, I am usually more than able to handle the task.  Pushing the airplane I just flew back into her spot, no problem.....climbing up on the wing of an aircraft to pour gas back into the tank after checking it for sediment and water....done.  I love the feeling of doing what ever needs to be done, instead of hoping that someone else can do it for me. I have to say though.....most people will act as though vanity is a bad thing, but if at least some of your reasons for staying in shape are not based on the exterior......what you actually see......I bet you will have a very tough time actually getting motivated.  There's nothing wrong with taking pride in your appearance....

Stay gorgeous and healthy....

Megan

My favorite things.....

Exercise clothes.....what can I say?  I love them!  Half of my closet is filled with capris, boy shorts....and every style of sports bra imaginable.  Putting on a great outfit to work out, is so motivating to me.  Boston has a pretty dismal selection of workout clothes, so I usually stock up when I'm in Miami at Body Up Fitness on Lincoln Road, or online at www.bodybybrazil.com and www.sandiegofit.com.  My workout apparel choices are a little more of a Miami look than Boston, but......you only live once!