Advice... Big time yoyo dieter!

KellyLouiseGibson

Hey Everyone...

So I have lost weight numerous times done every diet going. I get so close to my goal and then give up. It's like my mind not wanting me to carry on!

I go away to Croatia with my girlies in 17 weeks and need to get at least 3 stone off. I did the same thing for Ibiza got back and gained all the weight again.

I need to know how to keep myself motivated day in day out!

Currently weighing in at 13 Stone 10lbs and want to get to 10 stone 7lbs!

HELP

KellyLouiseGibson

I weighed 11 stone 2 in this photo in Ibiza.

kimny72

I can't give you any tips to stay motivated to lose that much that fast, because I would be miserable in that situation and not be able to stick to it myself.

It is not really realistic to expect to lose 42lbs in 17 weeks, that's more than 2 lbs per week, which is very aggressive if you're not morbidly obese.

Often when people yo-yo diet, it's because they try to do too much too fast and never learn how to just eat like a normal person at a healthy weight. Perhaps setting a more moderate goal will help you to stick to your plan and not just gain it all back after your trip anyway. Losing aggressively fast also risks more muscle loss, which can lower your calorie needs (meaning you have to eat even less) and perhaps affecting your physique when you get to goal.

Check out these posts, and whatever you decide to do, best of luck!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818701/the-myth-of-motivation-and-what-you-need-instead/p1

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p1