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jhoney8
jhoney8 Posts: 43 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So. I have been on MFP since mid-January. I recently turned 30 and hit 50 lbs lost all in the same weekend (I have been hovering within .5 lbs of that since, but refuse to "count it" until I stay there). I am happy that I have come so far, but I also get a little overwhelmed when I think about the 25 lbs or so left to go. I'm now smaller than I have been in 8 years or so AND I have officially hit ONEDERLAND. I know that I have made big changes and I am smaller, but sometimes it's just so hard to see it unless I look at side-by-side comparison pictures.

I knew things would slow down eventually and I pretty much know I need to step up my fitness component...I guess I have a case of the blahs and I am feeling a little unmotivated and in need of support. Maybe I am just bored with my routines in both fitness and diet. Am I being ridiculous? Do I need to get over my pitty party for 1? Anyone have any inspirational tid bits, tricks or advice to help me out of my slump?

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  • bridgie101
    bridgie101 Posts: 817 Member
    It sounds to me like you need a bit of a rest. Say a couple of weeks just maintaining. I'd reset my goal to lose nothing for a fortnight... just have a rest from it all, focus on something else for a little while, get out in the daylight and enjoy what you've managed.

    I look back in my life to the times I could have enjoyed and I think if I have any advice to give, it's be happy with where you at. the glass is half full - back when you were heavy you would have looked at the weight you are now and just died to be it - and you've managed it. Have a party but not a pity party - a woo-hoo!!! party.

    :D Do it. Get out - do something, have some fun and just be proud of yourself.
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