Help!! Need a new reason.

seniorbug2003

When I started I wanted to be able to go out for a day of activities and not get winded, Chase my niece around and be able to play. I can do all of these things and even lost 4 pants sizes.

I am having issues getting back on track. I have been off and on tracking for a month now. I have not gained anything, now granted I have not lost anything either. This fact does not bother me. I was happy to see that I don't have to track everything and can still stay on track.

However this is my issue. I have done what I set out to do. I know i am still OVER weight, but that does not bother me, my husband or my family.

I don't have the will to keep going eating good every day or working out at all. I need a new reason to keep going.

Any ideas on what my new reason should be, or what you used after you met your first goal?

Debbie_Ferr

4 pant sizes! that's quite an accomplishment. CONGRATULATIONS


Here's a few threads on NSV (non scale victory) and other ideas that might inspire you.
~Enjoy

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/488464-nsvs-non-scale-victories?hl=nsv&page=16#posts-15811111

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/30442770#Comment_30442770

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1103385-what-are-the-top-5-things-you-recomend-to-do-to-lose-weight

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1083301-what-can-you-do-now-that-you-couldn-t-do-30-days-ago

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/993104-bad-things-that-have-happened-since-i-starting-losing-weight

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10027148/nsv-non-scale-victory-other-inspirations-what-are-some-of-yours?new=1


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uconnwinsnc1

You need to find intrinsic motivation. We cannot help you there.

melbmeg

Well, maintaining is possibly harder than losing, so you've actually just achieved something great.

You don't have to lose any more weight. Maybe you'll be healthy and happy at your current weight? From my reading, a BMI in the overweight range isn't usually that problematic health-wise, although it depends on ethnicity, body type etc. I am assuming you are not still medically obese?

If you don't have the motivation to keep losing, it's unlikely to happen. Why don't you set yourself a goal of maintaining your significant weight loss for a year or so and then revisit the decision if you can do that? Maintaining a loss is more than most people manage, so that's an ambitious goal in and of itself.

TLDR: I don't think anyone else can give you a reason.

1moretimetho

If you aren't bothered any longer by your weight or the way you look - then stop looking for motivation to lose. Instead, you need to find the drive to keep on maintaining. Winter months are hard because you get all bundled up and its easier to hide some pounds. Remind yourself of where you were and why you never want to go back to that.

fat2strongbeth

I have found that sometimes life just gets in the way and I can't focus on everything all at once. I maintain for a couple of months and then refocus to start losing again. You have to figure out what is right for you right now.

yoovie

what was your wildest dream as a child?

Jasper_Thinkington

No one or any reason can make you continue on to an even healthier lifestyle. I will tell you this- congrats on your hard work and bask in it now. Enjoy the next six months to a year. Don't track, don't push yourself out of your new 4 size lower comfort zone, and don't find an internal motivation outside of just being only overweight enough to not bother your family. Enjoy it- WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN, and at the original weight you started at OR MORE. You will be sad, you will see all the hardwork down the drain, you will see the time that has passed and been wasted, and this comment will haunt you as a blaring reminder of why you didn't realize to NOT GIVE UP on getting even healthier. This is the crossroad of "not so overweight anymore contentment", if you stop now then your future is the same person you were before you started, or worse. Pick a new size you want to be , pick a lower weight, pick a new NSV, choose to do even better! Wish you well. DON'T STOP.

malibu927

To be healthy. I've been losing so I don't develop diabetes or any other health ailments that have plagued my obese parents over the years.

But if you feel comfortable where you are, then it's probably time to move to maintenance.

ankdworak

my motivation is to be the best "me" I can be and it is not an overweight me, it is a "fit and healthy" me. feel free to add me for support. ankdworak

libbydoodle11

Your health should be reason enough.

What meds are you currently on? Do you want to stop depending on them?

What do your health insurance bills look like?

missh1967

How about body recomp?