The only thing that really motivates me is RESULTS. When I see my weight going down, my measurements getting smaller, I'm able to fit into a smaller size... that's the biggest motivator. Short-term... not being embarassed at the gym or when my BIL finally brings his new, super-sportive, iron man competitor girlfriend to meet the family and I don't want to look like sh** compared to her. So there, I've said it. And since, as my friend Charlic says "I respond well to carrots", knowing that I'll get a shopping spree as soon as I reach my goal works pretty well too