Losing motivation

LahrysaTebo2015

I need someone to be on my *kitten* as much as possible with losing weight. I'm expecting fast changed which I know won't happen so I'm losing my motivation. I have 80 pounds to lose. Someone light a fire under my *kitten* PLEASEEEEEE

mumbles2013

Hey I have 80lbs to go too!!! Sending you a request. I'm the quick fix need results yesterday type and I should know better after yo yo dieting for the last 15 years!!!! I'm on a high right now but it's when you're feeling low that you really need that buddy that cheers you on.

emmaprocopiou

You need to keep in your mind ( or visual cues stuck on the fridge ) why you want this. How bad you want it is up to you.

Break you goals down into smaller more achievable ones and for some people rewarding themselves , hair cut, spa, new jeans etc when you hit your goals.

Don't dwell on the big number it sometimes becomes too overwhelming and remember the past progress you have already made when you hit lows.

Look at NSV's rather than just the scale number ( for me it's fitting into clothes at the back of the wardrobe, it's like I've been out shopping lol)
Work on your health and fitness goals as something else achievable . This could just be walking more and further and faster or upping workout time if your a gym bunny. Try new classes/ exercises / sports for fun

Good luck

Abbie918

Don't lose motivation! It's going to take time to lose the weight, but you'll get there! The support on this site always keeps me going when I start to fall off the wagon. Feel free to add me if you want an extra cheerleader!

karenm0924

You got this! Slow and steady wins the race! To be successful we need to change our lifestyle by regular exercise and eating healthy, the weight will come off. I have 40 to go and no longer feel like I am "dieting", my lifestyle has changed and I know the weight will come off. Also try measuring different areas of your body. The scale may not budge, but if you are exercising the inches come off!!

maz165

One of the best things I ever read about motivation pertains to it being an emotion. We talk about losing motivation like it controls us, but it doesn't have to. Just like waking up for work and being extra happy or extra stressed doesn't generally keep us from getting out of bed, dressing, and heading to the office, we need to view exercise and health as a habit in order for it to be successful. When your brain is saying GIVE UP, THIS ISN'T WORKING, F THIS, turn it off the best you can or let it keep playing that soundtrack while you lace your shoes up and get out the door.

I need to get better about this myself, but sometimes when I'm feeling blaaahh about it all, I remind myself that it will cycle back around and that in this moment, it's just emotions, and if I can just get my shoes on and get out the door, I'll be happy for it.

dsgoingtodoit

You will pardon my being blunt...but I was in your shoes once...with only 80 lbs to lose. Stop and think...do I want to have more than 80 to lose? Sooo many good comments up there...so THANK YOU for starting this thread. I truly believe MOST of us have the moment you were having when you typed this. I will have it again. However, if you will stop...process...and just get moving....or go to sleep....or drink some more water....or eat another healthy snack....you will find yourself CLOSER to a healthier weight...and then you will see you are living a lifestyle that makes you feel and look great. Best wishes...and BE STRONG.... Switch up your workout routine...and don't think for one minute that you can't do this.

GreenIceFloes

emmaprocopiou wrote: »

You need to keep in your mind ( or visual cues stuck on the fridge ) why you want this. How bad you want it is up to you.

Break you goals down into smaller more achievable ones and for some people rewarding themselves , hair cut, spa, new jeans etc when you hit your goals.

Don't dwell on the big number it sometimes becomes too overwhelming and remember the past progress you have already made when you hit lows.

Look at NSV's rather than just the scale number ( for me it's fitting into clothes at the back of the wardrobe, it's like I've been out shopping lol)
Work on your health and fitness goals as something else achievable . This could just be walking more and further and faster or upping workout time if your a gym bunny. Try new classes/ exercises / sports for fun

Good luck

Pretty much this.

jakkrk

For me, motivation comes from my results that I see and from ppl commenting on my changes (the one I cannot see). I see myself every day so sometimes I don't see the physical changes. They will come with time. Like others have said. This site does help. Log, adjust and log again. Set achievable goals (maybe will not be easy) but achievable. TIME IS YOUR FRIEND.

brb_2013

maz165 wrote: »

One of the best things I ever read about motivation pertains to it being an emotion. We talk about losing motivation like it controls us, but it doesn't have to. Just like waking up for work and being extra happy or extra stressed doesn't generally keep us from getting out of bed, dressing, and heading to the office, we need to view exercise and health as a habit in order for it to be successful. When your brain is saying GIVE UP, THIS ISN'T WORKING, F THIS, turn it off the best you can or let it keep playing that soundtrack while you lace your shoes up and get out the door.

I need to get better about this myself, but sometimes when I'm feeling blaaahh about it all, I remind myself that it will cycle back around and that in this moment, it's just emotions, and if I can just get my shoes on and get out the door, I'll be happy for it.

I love this!! I did it this morning. Woke up feeling tired and cranky, but it's a workout day. Then I was running late getting my partner his lunch ready (mine too, but I can do mine later he leaves early), and I started my workout 10 minutes late but I still finished it. It was a rushed morning but I don't regret it and I feel better for sticking to my plan.

I was completely unmotivated!! My mind was on everything but exercise, I was distracting myself with TV and music just to workout for 30 mins. But that was my commitment to myself and my doctor, 30 mins 3x a week for 3 months. Can't break a promise to my DOCTOR! (seems bigger than a promise to myself..)

cate320

Whenever I start to lose motivation, I like to look at the progress pics thread.

Seeing other people, especially those at my start weight, and what they were able to accomplish makes me feel more optimistic about my own future.

I may not be able to have instant gratification for myself, but I can live vicariously through them, lol.

kandell

Try setting goals and rewards. So every 5 or 10 pounds you lose, you treat yourself to something (not food, but like a mani-pedi, or getting your hair done, a massage, etc.). Save pictures that motivate you to your phone or put them up on a bulletin board at home to help remind yourself why you want to stay committed. Think about how much further you'll be in a month if you stick to it, rather than giving up and restarting in a few weeks :]

endlessfall16

I rarely find (empty) motivation works, especially sustainable for long term. My mind is just too smart to buy it.

Maybe yours too, if you frequently find yourself "unmotivated".

I suggest that you start to attach real values/rewards to your actions. We only do things when we clearly perceive the benefits. The clearer, bigger the rewards, the more motivated we get. It's that simple.

treehopper1987

Look up some articles that talk about the math of losing weight. It really helps to understand that to understand why you can't/shouldn't lose weight fast. I wrote a blog about this if you want a start...

hillabeans23

It took me over a year to lose 30 pounds. the struggle is real! It sometimes makes me mad that it took me that long to lose what I did. and I'm still not where I want to be but i'm pretty damn close and you know what, this past year of change and trial and error, I wouldn't trade it. We all want a quick fix but it is not possible. one day of eating salad or working out is not going to make us fit into that certain size or see a certain number on the scale. fortunately, the more you have to lose, the smallest changes you make will have, imo, drastic results. it's when you get close to your end goal that it gets so much harder. be prepared for that. but small things. it took me a year to get to my exercise routine NOW, the way I eat NOW, everything has led up to where i'm at today. at first, I changed my diet a little- I cut out drinking as much and eating out as much, and did that for a couple months. then I walked a little bit more, then I portioned a little bit more, then I started doing pilates and yoga a little bit, and so on and so on. and all those little changes, choices, decisions have brought me here. you can't think, '6 months from now' or have this mentality of- if I do this for a month, i'll look like that. you're not going to win that way. you have to make a permanent change. and like everyone else said, start small. so so small that it makes you mad you can't push yourself any bigger than that one small change. and before you know it, it will get easier. you will get better. but you have to want and enjoy the change you're trying to bring to yourself. something I heard, 'what is your why? push yourself because of that why.' and it doesn't matter what your why is, how shallow or silly. it's you! at first my 'why' was so I could wear a bikini (at some point, that's what I told myself, at some point I want to wear a bikini and feel good in it, didn't matter when) and that why has changed now, I have a lot of 'whys'. and you'll find more 'why's' to make the change you want to. but it's not easy. it isn't. I had days where I gave up, days I ate whatever, days I just said screw it. the trick is getting back into it. letting yourself mess up. it took you a long time to get to where you are now, and it's going to take a long time to get to where you want to be. it's worth it I promise. good luck! you can freaking do it!

xtina315

You can do it. Think about all the things that will happen if you continue your old ways. I tell my self this every time I want to give up- do I want to continue to have high blood pressure, do I want to have a heart attack, stroke, develop diabetes. Do I want to continue to feel tired, and sickly everyday. Or do I want to live the life I deserve that my family deserves. YOU CAN DO THIS. You need to keep telling yourself this. Keep fighting for what you want, it took years to put it on it will may take years to take it off.

theresam2469

jkhoffe wrote: »

if you are like me...this probably isn't your first time trying to lose weight. That being said - You already know what happens when you quit, aren't you curious to see what happens when you don't?

You can do this, you are stronger than you think

I like this. I'm going to copy,paste and print it to keep me motivated. Thank you