Last 10lbs; help!

JewelyArielle

I feel the need to reach out for my last 10 pounds. I slowly see myself sliding back into old habits and I'd love some motivation. I run everyday and eat mostly raw vegan... but I feel like my cravings have been coming back and my motivation has drastically fallen down. I'm not sure if it's because I've lost 30lbs and I enjoy what I look like now or it's just one of those humps. Anyone else feeling the same? What do you do for motivation? I'm so close to my goal I don't want to revert back
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Monistar09

You are pretty inspirational to have lost 30 pounds. Keep logging. The responses are pretty motivating. What kind of raw vegan do you eat?

JewelyArielle

Thank you

I follow a raw till four diet. So I eat raw fruits and veggies all day until dinner then I eat a high carb, low fat, cooked meal (normally like rice/potatoes/pasta).

CoffeeNCardio

I'm not as far as you, so I didn't think any of my advice would really be helpful, but I didn't want to scroll away before congratulating you on your losses! You've done awesome! Congratulations in 30 down!

dawniemate

JewelyArielle wrote: »

I feel the need to reach out for my last 10 pounds. I slowly see myself sliding back into old habits and I'd love some motivation. I run everyday and eat mostly raw vegan... but I feel like my cravings have been coming back and my motivation has drastically fallen down. I'm not sure if it's because I've lost 30lbs and I enjoy what I look like now or it's just one of those humps. Anyone else feeling the same? What do you do for motivation? I'm so close to my goal I don't want to revert back
--- Add me if you'd like!

Exactly the same!

krithsai

Maybe the raw vegan diet is tiring you. Can you try and stick to your caloric goals whilst eating more cooked foods and small portions of whatever it is that you crave?

Also, congrats on the 30 lbs lost! Fantastic job!

ReflectivePhase

Same here, trying to lose 10lb (already lost 28lb) keep going! you've done well. log everything you eat, drink plenty of green tea and water between meals.

dawniemate

Sinking into old habits. ....its not good

JewelyArielle

darthfridgeraider wrote: »

Same here, trying to lose 10lb (already lost 28lb) keep going! you've done well. log everything you eat, drink plenty of green tea and water between meals.

Oh I gotta try to drink more tea! That's a great idea! Thank you!

MSDave

I took a few weeks off, ate what I wanted, then weighed myself. Gained a few pounds (no surprise). Now I'm as motivated as ever. Sometimes taking a little break can be a good thing.

modestguineapig

I am feeling the same. I have lost 22lb, and have 8 more until my goal weight. I have been losing at a rate of about 1lb a week, so I decided this week to take a little break and try 0.5lb a week. So far, it has felt weird to have that extra wiggle room...I am going to re-evaluate in a week or two. My best motivation is always asking myself, "Can I do it [log, eat at a deficit, exercise] today?" I focus on getting through the day and don't worry about how long it has taken or how much more time I have until goal weight. Feel free to add me as a friend.

sinbadfxdl

Food scale!

MarcyKirkton

I have 7 lbs to go. I was finding myself stuck, so I googled around and found a program that didn't have limitations. Sure enough, with the amount of exercise I was doing, I'd have had to cut another 300 calories out at this point to lose even 1 lb a week.

So obviously, something had to give. I'm cut another 100 calories off the daily goal and increased exercise. And yes, bam.......scales dropped. I just had lost my zone.

I think you have to fiddle around to find that sweet spot again.

JewelyArielle

Yeah, Marcy that is probably what I have to do. I think I'm going to change up my work out routine a bit. Maybe that'll help.

tomteboda

There's another thread here on "how did you pick your goal weight." I don't know what your goal weight / BMI / body fat % / physique is, but perhaps its time to re-evaluate how and why you chose that weight (possibly with the help of a physician and/or nutritionist). There's a reason that the "healthy weight" range is a range, because individuals vary greatly.

brb2008

MSDave wrote: »

I took a few weeks off, ate what I wanted, then weighed myself. Gained a few pounds (no surprise). Now I'm as motivated as ever. Sometimes taking a little break can be a good thing.

Yeah, consider eating at maintenance for a week or two! Take a little break and then get going again

JewelyArielle

I'll try to not be as strict and see if that helps

brb2008 wrote: »

MSDave wrote: »

I took a few weeks off, ate what I wanted, then weighed myself. Gained a few pounds (no surprise). Now I'm as motivated as ever. Sometimes taking a little break can be a good thing.

Yeah, consider eating at maintenance for a week or two! Take a little break and then get going again

blambo61

You may need more protein.

JewelyArielle

I've been pretty good with my protein. But I'll try and eat more and see if that helps.

JewelyArielle

I think I got too caught up in the number! I let things go and I've been slowly losing weight still. It isn't coming off as fast and I just was being way too controlling about it. If I lose the last 8lbs great! If not I really don't care. I feel great, I look great and I generally eat very well now.

debtay123

Good for you my friend- it WILL come off but the less you have to lose the slower it becomes. At least that is true for me. I have about 20 more lbs to go and it is slow but it is surely coming off and for that i am grateful!

obrienk82

Way to go! I think just recognizing that you're slipping is most of the battle! It's easy to ignore bad behavior and hard to keep yourself honest. I'm in a bit of a panic about my current plateaue and I love everyone's advice!