Motivation

My motivation has 2 parts: short & long term.

Short term goals keep me OP this week, this day, or even this meal. These baby steps help me "keep my eyes on the prize." Ex:
1. loose the next 5 lbs
2. fit in next smaller size
3. success at next WI

Long term goals are the real kicks in the pants:
1. Live a healthy athletic life style so that I'm alive and active for many years
2. Never having to shop at the "Big Ladies" shops
3. Being more attractive

Then I just "plan the work" and "work the plan." I read a lot of success stories that I can relate to. I mine weightwatchers.com for articles about the science of weight loss, the psychology, the recipes, etc. I plot my progress on excel.