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130lbs to lose and out of motivation!

ETsambouris
ETsambouris Posts: 51
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Well, that is not entirely true. I have lots of things to motivate me, but no drive to stick to it. Overeating isn't my problem. skipping meals and not exercising IS. I do well for a week or two, then I get sick, or don't get much sleep for a few days, and BANG I am back where I started. It is very depressing. I run a day home and have 3 small children. One of which has sleeping issues. I am not even close to where I thought I'd be by this time of year. Any suggestions? I know everyone has times like these, I don't mean to whine. I was just hoping someone out there had the same problems I do and overcame them.
Thanks bunches

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  • Strive2BLean
    Strive2BLean Posts: 300 Member
    You should try friending carolinamomma3. She has lost over 150 lbs. in less than a year and I find her to be very inspirational.
  • cppeace
    cppeace Posts: 764 Member
    yeah it can always be rough with life dear. Simply take deep breaths and take it a day at a time. Try and make the best choices you can and don't look back, don't dwell in regrets. :) Keep pushing I know you can do this.
    Kimmy
  • kngarber
    kngarber Posts: 227
    I am kind of in the same place. I basically blew all of September and October and maintained. I, like you, have plenty to motivate me, but no drive. I should have been more than 1/2 way to my goal by now, but I do really well and just kinda blow it. My pants are starting to get snug again and I feel horrible, so I am back at it. I think it's just going to be a daily struggle. IDK I am excited to see some of the responses you get :)
  • ETsambouris
    ETsambouris Posts: 51
    I am, in a way, glad I am not the only one having this "drive to succeed" issue. It makes me feel like less of an idiot. I appreciate all the words of encouragement I have received. I keep staring at the success stories and asking myself "why can't I do that?"
    My husband says I can. I suppose I just have to get to the place where I believe that myself.
    There are so many amazing people on here! You are all an inspiration to me!!!
  • redheadc2
    redheadc2 Posts: 29 Member
    May be you need a buddy! I think I am in a similar place so let's do this together. I know my hardest thing is planning meals. but that I do better when they are planned.:wink:

    So you and me let's start simple by not skipping breakfast and planning it out. How about some oatmeal with nuts for protein?

    I'll reply tomorrow with how I did.
  • ETsambouris
    ETsambouris Posts: 51
    Brilliant!
    I made myself eat breakfast today! So far so good!
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