Motivation

yesss dont give up

I think ur diet is hard & u r feeling weak & lethargic add some healthy stuff. i am guessing u r not doing exercise cz if u were doing u wuldnt have felt disappointment & depressed seriously

I think it is hard sometimes, especially if you haven't seen alot of movement lately. Things I have done;

Maybe give yourself little rewards... like maybe if i work out 3 x this week, I can get a manicure and maybe if meet my goals for the month (i.e, time exercising or #s lost, or inches lost) give yourself a little treat.

Sometimes being too restrictive of yourself can also cause you to feel little depressed. If you can let yourself do it with moderation (that's the key! ) maybe a sweet treat that you like after you make your weekly goal... like a coffee or a couple cookies whatever that little thing is that you miss. Main thing is don't overdo, but give yourself something to work for.

Measurements helped me keep going too when weight wasn't making a big shift... I would measure myself monthly and even seeing a half inch gone somewhere always was a nice thing.

As for exercise... maybe what you are doing is boring you or not motivating you... try something different, maybe a Zumba class or swim or run do something you haven't done before, you might like it! And if exercise is just draining you, a nice walk is a good thing - gives you perspective, but gentle on you, and you are exercising and calories are being burned... count it. Have someone come with you having someone either walk with you or workout can help that too.

Food - maybe look up new recipes or foods to try - that might help too to change it up and get you excited to see what options are there...

Main thing is it is a lifestyle change, and as in life in all aspects, sometimes you just have to change it up abit. You are doing great... look at your pictures, keep focused on how good you feel. you will push through!

You lost 20lbs already, that's motivation to me!! Keep doing what you are doing and you'll easily double it!

Pinterest has some really good recipes... my husband and I are trying to lose and I agree eating the same thing does get old. But I am enjoying finding some new meals to try and it's been kind of fun. Hang in there you are doing great!

try www.skinnytaste.com too. I've tried several of her recipes and they are all yummy! And, it's pushed me to try new recipes/foods that I otherwise wouldn't have even thought about (like the spaghetti boats on there. YUMMMM!!)

I also like to check in here on days that I just really don't feel like exercising. I see everyone's progress, what helps them stay motivated. And, then I decide that it's time to start working for it.

It could be the time of year. Apparently the 3rd Monday in January is supposed to be the worst day for feeling down? I think that's next Monday, but it's close enough! I would say that losing 20lbs in 3 months is pretty good, I think that's about what I did in the first 3 month, maybe less. Keep it up, it seems like it takes ages, but suddenly you realise that you're looking a lot better and loads has gone.