Motivation is Crashing Fast.... How to keep on?

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  • loubidy
    loubidy Posts: 440 Member
    Just keep going. The longer you go the easier it gets. I'm now on day 38 and 6.5lbs down but I couldn't imagine stopping now. Logging everything has become a part of my life, I don't remember what it feels like not to have a burn feeling in my muscles.

    A day at a time.
  • Jsphine
    Jsphine Posts: 96 Member
    So since my last post here, I have been keeping daily calories at 1300, and it has helped me get through a rather stressful week.on the other hand, my progress slowed. lt feels like trying to stand on a balance beam...
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    here watch this.

    http://youtu.be/iItgeWUeQ_4

    I'm sorry I didn't catch your excuse? Now get back in the game.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Only two weeks ago, I was all ready to take on the weight loss challenge for the last time. I have been doing great with the diet, made appearances at the gym, and even lost about 5 pounds. All going in the right direction. But I'm now feeling 'bored' of counting calories and constantly thinking about dieting. Any tips on how to stay focused and keep the energy up?

    I'm really bored with showering, putting on makeup, making my meals, vacuuming, cleaning the gunk out of my dog's eyes, getting gas in the car, balancing my checkbook, and taking the trash to to curb. I have been logging for 610 days. Just like those other things, I just do it. Takes 5 minutes a day or less. I can keep going and have energy because I don't deprive myself of delicious food. I also have energy because I'm at my goal weight and fitter than I've been in at least 15 years.

    Just do it.
  • Jsphine
    Jsphine Posts: 96 Member
    Hey, guys,
    Just wanted to give you a quick update.
    As per your advice, I kept on logging calories (been logging for more than 35 days straight!), increased calorie allowance to 1300, even went to the gym every work day in the last two weeks, and so far have lost 10 lbs. over the past 5 weeks. I think this is all on you guys for helping me get through the very first critical moment of weakness. Thanks a bunch! I also have been reading many threads from people in all stages of weight-loss journey covering all sorts of topics (successes, struggles, tips on everything), and I now have some idea on what to expect in the weeks to come. I love this place.
    Thought I would let you know. After all, you were the 'welcoming committee' for me.
    (Really want to *high five* all of you.)
    Cheers!

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