We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

motivation lacking

emmabeckemeyer1
emmabeckemeyer1 Posts: 298 Member
edited January 8 in Motivation and Support
So I lost a 75lb after my second child. It took about a year and a half. It was a lot of work but I was motivated and it was enjoyable!! I mean it! I loved losing the weight, eating right, and hitting the gym.
Now I am 2 months PP for my third child and needing to lose 30lb but I am having a hard time getting motivated. I am more angry about my weight and the way I look than motivated.
Any suggestions as to how to get motivated? How to change this negative attitude?

Replies

  • Angel_Muss
    Angel_Muss Posts: 20 Member
    I know how you feel. I have felt like that a lot. I just had to get really mad at myself for putting on all this weight. Like when I had to go shopping for new jeans, and saw what I looked like in that full length mirror. Yuck. I am just trying to not burn out. I am not going to weigh in obsessively (which makes me insane!) And just go by how I feel in my clothes. It is so hard.

    How have you been sleeping? I am sure with a new baby, you might be sleep deprived. That might have something to do with it.

    Good luck. You can do this!!
  • emmabeckemeyer1
    emmabeckemeyer1 Posts: 298 Member
    I think sleep has a lot to do with my bad attitude! I am trying to get more sleep!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    motivation not required.
    self discipline, determination, planning, desire, dedication - these are necessary.

    motivation is the spoonful of sugar, not the medicine. do yourself a favor and learn this from day one.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    anger can be motivating.
  • Angel_Muss
    Angel_Muss Posts: 20 Member
    It is hard to sleep with a new baby. I had 2 horrible sleepers. My youngest is 4 and is finally sleeping through the night. (most nights). My oldest was the same way.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories