Lost all of my motivation

seasha86

The first week I signed up for MFP I did great and lost 7 lbs. Ever since that first week ended I have been making bad choices. The last 3 or 4 days I have logged in just didnt log my food in. What do you guys(and girls lol) do when you start to lose your motivation? Please give me some advice!

superstarcassie

Find a new workout to motivate you- If I get bored with the gym, then its bike ride time....or 30 day shred......or biggest loser cardio max. Plan your meals and make yourself stick to them. Research new healthy recipes, go on a walk, cook a healthy meal. Whatever you do, don't give up. I get these feelings sometimes....but I dig deep and force myself to do it! Just remember that you CAN do it!!

batty5

It has taken me nearly 8 weeks to lose 6 lbs so you have done really well! Think about the reasons you started your journey & feel free to ad people for support. YOU CAN DO THIS & YOU DESERVE IT.

Nina74

7 pounds in one week is quite a lot. Lucky!

I agree- change up the gym routine, change up your food so that you and your body don't get bored. Also, I found if I make healthy things that taste good, I am more likely to stick to this new routine.

I also find that browsing the success stories, or looking at the fitness magazines is also motivating and idea-inspiring.

Jamiebee24

I think about the weight that I have lost and think about gaining it back!!

It is nice to plan out meals, make your grocery list and only buy whats on it, so you have no choice but to eat that!!

tommygirl15

By any chance do you have an iPhone? The MFP app for it has been a super big help in keeping me accountable with logging my food because no matter where I am I can log my food right into my phone. I think they got an app for another kind of phone as well.

Don't give up!

cparter

Realize what got me in the bind that I am and the goal I have set for myself. Then I take a look in the mirror and say are we there yet?

CFAITH_WARD

Don't focus on each day focus on your goals.....Ask yourself does this help with my goal? If you fall every once in a while today is a new day to work towards your goal....I want to be healthy and look good for my family...What is your goal?

OlenaS

Preparing / preplanning the meals ahead of time has helped me a lot. Also, log in here every day and read a few posts, etc... Seeing others' progress motivates me a lot. My family and close friends know I am working on myself and it helps me to be more accountable when I know they ask about my progress all the time...

Good luck It's not easy, but it is doable, promise. I am new, like you, been here for just 5 weeks or so, I think...

lexbannister

Honestly, when you lose your motivation, you can't force yourself to be motivated. You should just maintain as much as possible until you find what motivates or challenges you to take your fitness and diet to another level! If you force yourself, you'll just stress yourself out even more! Just maintain!!!:bigsmile:

lexbannister

Honestly, when you lose your motivation, you can't force yourself to be motivated. You should just maintain as much as possible until you find what motivates or challenges you to take your fitness and diet to another level! If you force yourself, you'll just stress yourself out even more! Just maintain!!!

CFAITH_WARD

Oh and one more thing...Guess what you deserve to reach your goals!!!!....I finally told myself that I am worth it!!!!

zenzoes

success stories and pics!

themommie

Looks like you have some good advice here. Dont give up. Think about why you wanted to do this in the first place. Reading other people success stories and posts can motivate you, add some friends, maybe you can find a friend or neighbor to exercise with, it is always more fun when you do it with someone. Or maybe find someone on here that you can compare daily your food intake and exercise. Good luck.......

Mindful_Trent

Remind yourself why you signed up here. If you can, take off your clothes and stand in front of a full-length mirror and ask yourself if you are living up to your potential. Be honest with yourself - no excuses. Write down a list of all the reasons you *need* and *want* to eat better and become healthier. This is *not* a crash diet or a even a "diet" at all - it is a lifestyle change. This is the start of the rest of your life, and you can be whoever you want to be - it's your choice. At the beginning of this new lifestyle, I wrote a list of all the reasons (wants and needs) for trying to become healthier and eat better, and I read that out loud to myself at least once a day, and anytime I felt like giving up or binging or anything like that. I don't use my list much anymore, but I think I want to make a new one and post it up somewhere I see it every day, like on the bathroom mirror.

You CAN do it! Good luck!

YummyTpn

The same thing has happened for me...and I found that even though I knew I was over the limit, I still tried to record all I ate. For me, there was something about still being on the website and seeing what I was doing that made me feel like I was still "in the game". As well, there is something valuable in making yourself accountable, even if you really really don't feel like it. Sometimes I even found that I wasn't as bad off as I had imagined, and I would not have discovered that had I not been logging my food. Anyway, hang in there, and remember that this too shall pass!

Holton

Try to think about what motivates you in general. For me, it was putting together a "support group" of close women friends who kept me accountable. I didn't want to let them down. ALSO once I had lost some weight and folks starting complimenting me, that really stoked me! I put a picture of myself on my bathroom mirror (heavy and not looking so good) as a means for me to see what I was trying to change every day. It is different for everyone, so try and see what works for you!

cayey1479

Hello from Lancaster PA

nicorae_24

I always look at old pictures of myself when i was the weight that I want to be now and also at pictures of friends of mine that look great and jealousy usually takes over and I convince myself to put down the snack and go to the gym. It is very hard to stay motivated for me too but that's what works the best

metizzy2

As someone stated, reading motivational stories really helps!! It puts things into perspective! Everyone has days like these, but you have to remember your goal and keep pushing forward. Find friends who can be supportive, including people from THIS site. Just like it takes a village to raise kids, it takes a village (or support system) to keep you on track! We are all here for the same reason. You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

seasha86

:happy: Thank you all for all of your advice! Feel free to add me as a friend!

TabiHerbalifeCoach

luckily i haven't lost my motivation yet, I've been disappointed, and frustrated but haven't lost my motto. I just keep thinking about my goals and how much i want them. i know for certain giving up won't get me to my goal, so I have to stick with it.

succeedin2

First I would say log in EVERYDAY and encourage someone else sometimes that's where it starts then you will see that people will depend on hearing from you and you will encourage them wbhen you reach your goals as a group when you are successful, we are all going to be successful! Please add me as a friend if you would like.

I also agree find an exercise program you like last night I did ZUMBA and I loved it don't measure it just by weight because this week, I did a Fatbuster class on Sunday before church, was busy running around the entire day until 11pm and only ate healthy throughout the week and also had very aggressive workouts yet I did not loose a single pound but I don't really care because this week some slacks I put on last week were a lot looser I lost inches and I can see some toning this week as well and I was acually able to do ZUMBA for 1 hour yesterday then I came home ate two waffles and then did the treadmill for 20 mins then hit the weights and then did the elliptical for 20 mins. Remember log in and encourage someone EVERYDAY as if there life depends on it........

luly727

Great advise has been given already and PLEASE do not take this as me being mean..but why did u start here in the first place??

Why I Want To Get In Shape

So I wont just keep getting fatter an fatter. I want to have a healthy body. I want to look in the mirror and like what i see.

Thats what YOU wrote yourself, and after 1 week u lose 7 lbs !! thats Awesome. But we can not make you do it, you have to stay focused on why you came here. Its not easy, but it can be done. But you are the only one that can figure out whats gonna work for you AND then stick with it, one day at a time.
You may fall off the food wagon one day, but then u get right back on track. Honestly thats the only way its going to work.

So no matter what we all say, you are going to do what you are goign to do, but in your own words, you are tired of being FAT, well then stick it up, pull yourself up and get back on track!
And if u logged in , why didnt you record your food intake?? its a great way to see what is actually going into your body PLUS keeps you accountable, so if you need someone to say "hey! you really are going over calories, or eating too much fat etc etc, we can actually see what you are eating..ACCOUNTABILITY
Good Luck