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I have the same types of motivation as you - 1. I am too cheap to lose my money and 2. I also want to look hot or hotter than how I look now. LOL The problem with these types of motivation is they don't last and they aren't powerful enough usually to keep you going, at least for me. Clearly I don't have the answer for a better motivational reason. I don't have kids, my health is fine and those are some of the reasons I see others post. My best advice is think bigger and more long term - keep your weight in check now so you don't have to worry about it when you are older. Eating right and exercising isn't temporary or until the Fall Ball is over make it your lifestyle. I have all the faith in you that you can stick this out. If you are really feeling hungry maybe you should add an extra vegetable, a little more protein or 12 almonds. If you go too extreme on the restrictions it might cause a binge later and it won't make this easy. It can become like a roller coaster of ups and downs - slow and steady is what will win this race. You should post a picture of your dress or dresses if you have them - I would love to see what you plan to wear. Keep posting and getting the encouragement of your teammates on this challenge especially when you are feeling low on motivation. You got this girl!