I am lost, I NEED HELP!!!

gems0999

Hello everyone, this is my first time writing a topic and hopefully I can get something in return. To summarize the whole situation, 2 years ago I was 35 pounds heavier. During The coarse of a year, I managed to lose those weight. The latter part of my fitness journey has been quite a roller coaster ride trying to maintain my weight. This past few months, it seems like I lost the motivation to continue probably due to stress from school and work. I gained 10 pounds and has been feeling bad about myself. I even started this new myfitnesspal acount to just kinda restart again and do all the things that helped me lose weight. It is really hard to lose weight when support from your family is lacking. All of my family members are pretty much overweight and here I am trying to be the odd one. I am writing this post gain tips on how to restart again and find motivation to keep going. If you guys have any success stories on losing all the weight that was gained after a massive weight loss, please share.

Need2Exerc1se

Maintaining is the hardest part. Statistics show that only a small percentage of people that lose weight are successful at keeping it off long term. It really is a lifetime endeavor and no one can do it for you. You just have to want it badly enough.

Since you've been through this before just think back to what worked for you and what did not. You can do it!

LPflaum

You've got this! Even though you lack the support from your family, you have it here. What sort of things worked for you last time that you can build on? I find that it's sometimes easier to start a little slow and build up, rather than throw yourself headlong into 1 hour of cardio + 30 minutes of weights + no carbs + restricted diet. Are you the person in your family that "controls" what you eat every day (ie, is someone else making your meals)? How is your exercise currently? Are there things that worked last time that you could pick up again?

Staying positive is key. I usually go by the personal motto that every day you don't move toward your goal is a day you're moving away. However, when I need to be kind to myself and let the drill Sargent in my head go, like after a bad binge, I remember that it's not how many times you fall down, it's how many times you get up. Kudos to you for "getting up" again.

makayladavis1

better way is to maintain your workout and diet plan in such a way that could be managed afterwards otherwise this all practice of weight loss is just a waste of time and energy. maintaining weight is hundreds of times harder than losing weight, never rush for the target you set, always be calm and keep going on. I'll suggest you to add beyond weight management tea to your diet plan and see the results. you are going to find more than okay,

Lenala13

For me, I had to decide what I was willing to change about my lifestyle that I could stick with, literally, for the rest of my life. If I couldn't honestly say to myself that I would be happy doing this 20+ years from now, then it wasn't worth trying. So it's been small, little changes. For me, I had to make a conscious choice to be more active and cut back on some of my sedentary habits that I enjoy. Getting a fitbit has actually provided a lot of that external motivation to get up and move more. I want to be active, and with that mentality, I'm trying to eat healthier as well so I can do better at being active. The hardest thing to accept was that it is a slow process...it took me years to get this way, so it's going to take years to get back. Also, it's okay if not everyone in your family is as enthusiastic about living healthier. You can be the trail blazer and maybe, when they look at what you accomplish over the next few years, you may be what finally motivates them to get healthier too! Best of luck!

terbusha

The best thing you can do is develop consistency. Dial into a calorie level that is sustainable for you and that lets you make progress. Then work in intense exercise, preferably a combo of resistance training and HIIT cardio sessions. You can do it! Just take it 1 day at a time.

I also think of where I want to be in 5 years from now and take steps towards that goal. Try and think long term. That'll help you figure out what to do from day to day

yadingaling

Don't look for motivation, dig for discipline Motivation may give you the spark to start, but it will wane. You need discipline to continue and, as mentioned above, develop consistency. Every day think about why you started and imagine how you will feel when you accomplish your goals. That being said, start small. First goal: lose five pounds. It should only take a month and you will feel so good about yourself!! Good luck