Don't wait around for motivation... Just do it! (And other tips from losing 70 lbs.)

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Orphia
Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Don't wait around for motivation... Just do it! That's my motto.

Motivation isn't a blinding flash of light that fixes everything. You'll always have some negative thoughts that need challenging. Don't believe everything you think!

Just thought I'd share some of the rationale behind my 70 lb weight loss in the past 11 months.

Also, don't worry about eating "clean" or sticking to any resolutions or diet plans.

Just worry about eating under your calorie limit.

You can make room for what you desire the most with a little planning. This doesn't all have to be too complicated.

The best help I got was from these forums, and the Helpful Posts:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads

Read, learn, lose, and win!

Best wishes!

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  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
    So true! Motivation is highly over rated around here, and usually the first thing to fly out the window when the rubber hits the road in my experience.
    Congrats on your HUGE loss! Bravo! xoxo
  • lessismoreohio
    lessismoreohio Posts: 910 Member
    Thank you for your post.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    So true. Go Orphia! You got it!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Thanks, guys!
    scolaris wrote: »
    So true! Motivation is highly over rated around here, and usually the first thing to fly out the window when the rubber hits the road in my experience.
    Congrats on your HUGE loss! Bravo! xoxo

    Thanks! xoo

    Yep. I see too many expectations here on other people for motivation, or on some fleeting, ephemeral thing.

    You don't need motivation. You just do the thing.

    Lack of motivation is just another excuse.

    Don't allow yourself to make excuses!
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