Discouraged and Looking for Support

hollyrinehart4883

For the last 7 months I've managed to get 80 pounds off. However, I'm feeling stuck, flabby, and still not where I want to be in terms of physical fitness. I'd love some pointers on how to remotivate myself, get over this hump, and stop the tears every time I look in the mirror. I could really use some supportive MFP friends.

ninerbuff

hollyrinehart4883 wrote: »

For the last 7 months I've managed to get 80 pounds off. However, I'm feeling stuck, flabby, and still not where I want to be in terms of physical fitness. I'd love some pointers on how to remotivate myself, get over this hump, and stop the tears every time I look in the mirror. I could really use some supportive MFP friends.

If you're working out in a gym, walk over to the dumbell rack, unrack 2 40lb dumbbells and walk with them for about 20 feet and then rerack them. Then realize that's the weight you used to carry previously. You've done this already. So it's not a matter of IF you can, but whether or not you are COMMITTED to doing more. There will be obstacles and deterrences along the way, however successful people find a way to get past them.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

changeconsumeme

Lift weights!

88olds

Don't look in the mirror.

What were your goals when you started? What are your goals going forward? Likely you've achieved a lot by now. You won't get fitness model results just losing weight. Also, 80lbs in 7 months is extremely aggressive.

Here's why I'm responding to your post- beware, danger. Your brain is trying to wreck you. You've done amazing work and have made significant changes, but according to your post, your brain wants to rate you- Not good enough. Push back.
Perfect is the enemy of good.

Do like ninerbuff suggests, then ask your feet and your knees if they want those lbs back. If I were you I'd make a list of weight loss benefits that you've already gotten. A real list of benefits, don't let negativity into your list. Look at that a lot.

You read this board much and you will find that people failing to accept their own success is a big problem in weight loss.

Whatever your goals, losing 80 lbs is a very big deal. Good job.

VeronicaA76

stretchmarksaretigerstripes wrote: »

Lift weights!

Exactly!!!!! Or more to the point, it's time to change your workout.

Had a bit of an epiphany when someone asked me, "How do you expect to change, if you don't change.". Well, no skit!

TavistockToad

hollyrinehart4883 wrote: »

For the last 7 months I've managed to get 80 pounds off. However, I'm feeling stuck, flabby, and still not where I want to be in terms of physical fitness. I'd love some pointers on how to remotivate myself, get over this hump, and stop the tears every time I look in the mirror. I could really use some supportive MFP friends.

What are your fitness goals? Focus on them instead of just your weight for a while.

Crushingit22

ninerbuff wrote: »

hollyrinehart4883 wrote: »

For the last 7 months I've managed to get 80 pounds off. However, I'm feeling stuck, flabby, and still not where I want to be in terms of physical fitness. I'd love some pointers on how to remotivate myself, get over this hump, and stop the tears every time I look in the mirror. I could really use some supportive MFP friends.

If you're working out in a gym, walk over to the dumbell rack, unrack 2 40lb dumbbells and walk with them for about 20 feet and then rerack them. Then realize that's the weight you used to carry previously. You've done this already. So it's not a matter of IF you can, but whether or not you are COMMITTED to doing more. There will be obstacles and deterrences along the way, however successful people find a way to get past them.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Well said!!! Best comment I have read. Puts it all in perspective.