Looking for encouragement for losing weight!

grace4u2receive · February 2013

I am tired of being told that "you don't need to loose weight!" I'm not that overweight, but have felt really unhealthy. This year I have been changing the way I eat and exercising. Part of the problem is when I'm around people I suck in my stomach. I don't mean to deceive people, but I feel that people would think that I'm three to four months pregnant.

My goal is to weigh 130 lbs. by the Summer! I started out Jan. 4, 2013 weighing 153.2 lbs and have lost six lbs! It has been nine years since I weighed 130 before my three pregnancies, where I gained 40 lbs. each time. I have 17.2 lbs. to go and ready to take back my body that God gave me!

After watching my husband go through cancer treatment last year, it has opened my eyes to being healthy! After not working out since I was pregnant working out at Curves almost 2 1/2 years ago, I'm ready for a change! I want to increase my quality of life! Ever since I've been exercising and watching what I eat, I feel alive and loving it!!

ShannonKN · February 2013

Congrats on already having lost 6 lbs! You can totally do this. Think how awesome it will feel to have that much more energy for your family. Don't worry about the "you don't need to" crowd -- I think most of them are well intentioned and worried that if they don't say something like that then we'll think that they're judging us poorly (and the others worry that we're judging them poorly by rejecting our own weight gain). Add me if you're looking for more people to cheer you on in your friends list.

ixia82 · February 2013

I know it sounds silly but i usually have a mental image when i don't have the motivation for exercising.
Something like this:
https://www.sluagency.com/Catalog/24123_18262.jpg
or
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Amanda+Bisk+19th+Commonwealth+Games+Previews+Pw0YurChpVVl.jpg

anyhow... keeps me motivated

grace4u2receive · February 2013

Thank you for your encouragement! Let's encourage each other!

Beata375 · February 2013

I also am tired of hearing I look fine, and I also suck in my tummy. I'm trying to get below 130. My goal used to be 123... now I'll be happy with 129

I've been losing and gaining the same pound for months, and am quite frustrated.

Good luck! (and I hope your husband is doing great

xSilke · February 2013

I sent you a friend request! Everybody could use some encouragement, right?

the1realninja · February 2013

I'm there too!! My goal is also 130 by the summer. I'm just starting all of this, but I could really use some encouragement/friends on here to keep me motivated

grace4u2receive · October 2014

Please feel free to add me as a friend! I look forward to encourage and be encouraged!

I have come a long way on my journey. Reached my goal longer than I thought it would take and bounced back a little.

Weight was changed on my ticker to reflect my weight loss journey prior to and including my weight loss while being here on MFP.

Surfingbodi · October 2014

ixia82 wrote: »

I know it sounds silly but i usually have a mental image when i don't have the motivation for exercising.
Something like this:
https://www.sluagency.com/Catalog/24123_18262.jpg
or
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Amanda+Bisk+19th+Commonwealth+Games+Previews+Pw0YurChpVVl.jpg

anyhow... keeps me motivated

Wow! Those are awesome!! thx for sharing these!

edyn_Blair · October 2014

I have a whole folder of my favorite bodies in my computer I put them as a rotating desktop background. intermingled with fitness quote images that inspire me. Keep going! and post a update photo will ya!

katies97 · November 2014

I have been using FP for a while and only want to lose 7lb but motivation difficult and always get those pathetic 'hard done by' feelings when saying no, when it's my choice. I have never used the community before so hoping to find some friends and inspiration! Really want to lose a bit for Christmas!!