Motivation can be from one's self and from a team. Sometimes a combination is what it takes to keep going. You have to want to train but when your motivation is ebbing there is nothing like a team mate with a similar goal to keep you going. Enjoy this link.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2012/02/15/ri_researchers_find_weight_loss_may_be_contagious/