I lost 12 pounds, started a new Birth control, gained almost 6 back, and I can't get motivated again

maea5040
maea5040 Posts: 36 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
When i lost the 12 pounds, the only way I could lose weight was if I felt hungry, and ate a really early dinner. My mood has dipped, and I can't figure out how to get motivated again to eat well.

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  • siluridae
    siluridae Posts: 188 Member
    edited November 2015
    Become disciplined instead then.
    See it as just another thing adults have to do to stay healthy, like going to the dentist or showing up to school/work.
    I really doubt anyone ever wants to be eating at a calorie deficit unless they have disordered eating. But they do it anyway, for their health and looks.
  • steuartcj
    steuartcj Posts: 132 Member
    My motivation returns when I look in the mirror and remember how good I felt after losing some weight.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Losing weight happens when you eat in a calorie deficit. No matter what. Buy a food scale, weigh your food, log it, and follow a calorie deficit. You will lose weight.
    Birth control does not have any effect on your weight.
  • Saraness
    Saraness Posts: 32 Member
    If by chance you do gain weight after starting birth control it is most likely water weight( as long as you are still at a calorie deficit). The extra water weight dissappears after a few weeks.

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