Motivation is a huge factor in starting to change your life. I’ve been motivated before to go to the gym and get on the elliptical but lost motivation quickly because my brain wasn’t set with a goal. I am mentally prepared to get healthy through diet and exercise. I’ve shared my moments of when I want to give up but what saves me is the way I felt before and my goal. I want to hit my goal and not feel like a fat sh*t everyday like I did.
I came across some motivators that continue to push me:
Changing Liz 
I love http://bendoeslife.tumblr.com/ – click on “From the beginning” to watch his video