Two year slump needs to be over!

frameloss

Hi all,

I’ve been on this board since 2012. And had great success up until 2018. I’ve literally been in a slump for two years (age 43-45). Prior to this slump, I’d always been able to get motivated and back on track. For some reason, I just haven’t been able to trigger that motivation response! Probably just needs kick in the butt so reaching out here! Thanks in advance for all feedback!!!

frameloss

Kick in the Butt

elisa123gal

It is weird... I was the same.. it seemed I just lost motivation and caring about losing weight when I got a bit older. Almost like I used up all my willpower.
. I did get it back..and I can't say what I did to do that, except what I decide to go back to the program that I knew worked for me before. I think I lost my way trying new things that took me off track because I wanted to eat more and differently.

so.. go back to what worked best for you before. that's my advice.

fiddletime

I’ve been on here for 5 years. The longest derail I had was for about 6 months. Each time I derail I really enjoy over eating fattening but yummy foods. For me, having to lose more than 8 pounds usually is the kick in the butt I need.

Get on the scale and ask yourself how many more unwanted pounds will you have to gain before you say “enough”. I’m 65 and I don’t want to be an out of shape person who can’t do what they used to do. That’s what motivates me to bite the bullet and start logging again. Even when I just want another slice of pie.

Also, if you like wine at night watch out for those calories. I measure out 4 oz and that’s what I drink. Because if I have two 5 ounce glasses I eat more. Over weight- not over weight. Those are your choices, and you do get to choose....

BrownSugar174

@elisa123gal that is excellent advice.

shorepine

I've been through this too. Lost a significant amount about 12 years ago and kept it off for a while, then it came back on when I had kids. Since then, I've really struggled with finding the motivation. It comes and goes which is so weird, because when lost initially and then maintained for 6 years, I could not imagine myself ever being in the place where I was so overweight again.

I have had bursts of motivation, but my most recent success (losing 15 lbs about a year ago) ran into a wall of unmovitation, and it all came piling back on and then some.

I certainly don't have the answer, although I think @elisa123gal 's advice above about returning to what worked before is spot on. For me, that is always how I find motivation. That's why I am on MFP with a shiny new account, calorie counting and food logging works for me. Still, when I've been in not the right headspace, nothing will help get me started. There has to be a wave of some sort. This time for me, it was the realization that my size and weight was affecting my health in a negative way, both physical and mental. That feeling of being fit and healthy is just so good, it can definitely propel me forward.

I hope you find your mojo soon! I dont think anyone else can "kick you in the butt" to make it happen though. It's an elusive thing, but definitely self generated.

frameloss

elisa123gal wrote: »

It is weird... I was the same.. it seemed I just lost motivation and caring about losing weight when I got a bit older. Almost like I used up all my willpower.
. I did get it back..and I can't say what I did to do that, except what I decide to go back to the program that I knew worked for me before. I think I lost my way trying new things that took me off track because I wanted to eat more and differently.

so.. go back to what worked best for you before. that's my advice.

Thank you! Re-committing now!!! Not tomorrow!

frameloss

Thank you! Re-committing now!!! Not tomorrow!

Katmary71

frameloss wrote: »

Thank you! Re-committing now!!! Not tomorrow!

Way to go! I've been in a slump since getting to maintenance, weight went back up and I got depressed about it all. It's been really hard to keep working out and eating right but got myself back in the gym today and had a good food day. I have health issues that have resolved with weight loss so I can't give up now!

frameloss

Katmary71 wrote: »

frameloss wrote: »

Thank you! Re-committing now!!! Not tomorrow!

Way to go! I've been in a slump since getting to maintenance, weight went back up and I got depressed about it all. It's been really hard to keep working out and eating right but got myself back in the gym today and had a good food day. I have health issues that have resolved with weight loss so I can't give up now!

Ok, I lied! I start over today! Went out last night and blew it out! 😊Had a great time but now feel horrible! If I hadn’t just put on 10 pounds, it would have felt ok! Planning a trip for spring, so now is the time to get this winter body into summer shape!