I've lost it and don't know how to get it back!

Motivation is actually at the core of everything you are doing right now. I'm actually starting to struggle a little in this area as well. Even after 154lb weight loss. it's so easy to slip back into your old way of thinking -- especially when you hit your goal weight. But the key is to keep in front of you the REAL reason you are getting into shape. For me, it was the desire to present my physical body as a living sacrifice to my Creator. To be in the best shape possible and to remove all the excuses that I had for not fulfilling my truest potential in serving Him. It's unbelievable how the deepest of motivations keep you from having "Cheat" days...keep you on the treadmill for one more hard lap, keep you lifting and eating the way that our bodies were designed to do. Hang in there.

When you keep going when you really don't feel like it is what separates the girls from the real women! Come on, most people would rather not get all sweaty but remember that awesome feeling when you lost those first 1 or 2 pounds and you were on your way? Get someone close to you - husband, friend, children - to make you accountable. My husband walks with me every day after work. He walks FAST so it really pushes me. He also knows I go to the gym 3 days a week and he always ask me on Mon, Wed & Fri if I worked out. Ask for help. It is hard to do but sometimes you need an extra push. Add me as a friend if you want. I'll keep you accountable.

I think you may misunderstand motivation. Zig Ziglar once said: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” The point being we don't get motivated once and forget about it. It takes constant work. So I guess the question is, what are you doing DAILY to motivate yourself?

Wow, this is awesome thanks for sharing this!

Been there, done that. I immerse myself in the success stories. There is a motivational video on you tube that I keep in mind. I force myself to take a good look at myself in the mirror every morning. But mostly I put a call out to MFP friends and let them know that I am struggling for that extra boost!

Remember, this is about living life more healthy. It isn't supposed to be drudgery. The way I have accomodated that is by adding one healthy new habit at a time. It doesn't get overwhelming that way AND I have time to adjust. Movement has been my biggest challenge to date. I keep trying to find something that I will LIKE and really WANT to do. In the summer it is swimming. Currently I am trying Couch to 5K on my treadmill with the hopes of eventually going outside. ONE babystep at a time. I'll fall...and get back up. Just because I fall doesn't mean I can't do it. It means I need to practice and build myself up until I CAN!

YOU CAN DO THIS!
Hang in there!

You made an excellent start! But...Do you want to know what I think...truthfully?....It sounds like a head game (going on in YOUR head)! Are you AFRAID of succeeding?

Few simple ways to keep the motivation flowing:

Make goals. When's the last time you evaluated where you want to be at in a week, month, year? Sit down and chart it up. Heck, I find setting myself a set of weekly goals (tiny thing, really. Write 3 times, workout 4 times 30 mins, walk every day) and keeping track helps keep my mindset into the game. And at the end if I reach my goals I'll reward myself somehow. If I don't, then I add some "consequences" to do with during the next week (like "go for a 15 min run" since I don't enjoy running much). Not only is it constructive because if I miss something, I somewhat make up for it, but because I actually GET STUFF DONE!

Sit down, pump up some of your favorite workout tunes, or some workout video. Think about what you wanna look like. Just picture it. Picture yourself running up those stairs in Philly next to Rocky, with that dream body. And then see if telling yourself you're not good enough to get there still seems like a good idea. Chances are, no, you want to succeed.

Keep in mind that failures are learning aides. You get stronger and smarter from them. If you find yourself binging one day, look into your mind and find out what triggered it. You're already one step closer to knowing yourself and how you tick, and that will definitely help you in the future!

If you keep plowing through, eventually you'll find yourself sailing like never before! There will be hitches in the way, but as long as you think you can do this, you got it!

One of the ways I am staying motivated is looking at my reason for embarking on this journey. I wrote it out on a sticky note and put it on my bathroom mirror. I see it every morning.