losing motivation

You already acheived a huge weight loss. Do not give up now!!! I have only dropped 2 silly pounds, but that is due to my lack of motivation and love for chocolate. Hang in there and do not give up. Turn on the eye of the tiger and go girl, go!!!

I'm confused... you've lost 28 lbs in less than a month, and you're not seeing a difference? That's an alarmingly fast rate. It took me 28 weeks to lose that much.

I agree take pictures!
I wasn't seeing any changes either but then I looked at my before an current pictures!

You can do it!

yes takin pics is ALWAYS a HUGE motivator! switch up ur diet. get some soups, low cal bread n turkey. etc. google it. incorporate some apples and oranges and bananas. i lost the first 14 easy...and then ive plateud for 2 months. but im back at it again. cheer up. cheer up...uve been doin great!:flowerforyou:

28 lbs doesn't seem like a lot when you have a lot to lose does it. Well, next time you are in the grocery store pick up a 20 pound bag of potatoes and have someone throw a couple bags of apples on top of it. That's the amount of weight that your feet, ankles, knees, hips and back aren't carrying around any more.

You will start to see a difference soon.

It depends of course on how much you need to lose whether you can notice it or not. I found people started really commenting on my loss when I was at the 25-30 lb off range. Another motivator I did and still do, go to one of the local consignment store and buy some new to me clothes. The first outfit (sweater and jeans) I bought was probably 1 to 1.5 sizes too small, but it felt great when the clothes fit. I am now down about 4-5 sizes and continue buying from there. It's a lot cheaper and in many cases still new clothes with tags.

28 lbs is great though. A friend of mine says compare to a pound of butter, 28 of those little blocks add up

I'm confused... you've lost 28 lbs in less than a month, and you're not seeing a difference? That's an alarmingly fast rate. It took me 28 weeks to lose that much.

I am with you. A pound a week is my average. Stick with it. Your hard work is paying off and you are healthier even if you aren't getting the results you want yet. Patience is something I struggle with as well, but keep at it and you will look back at where you were today and be thankful you didn't quit.

Dont quit., 28 is a lot. Consider this.If you weighed 200 lbs when you started that is 14% of our original weight. That is a great number. Some of your lost motivation could be you not eating. Like everyone else has said. 28 pouns is a lot for 1 month. A healthy loss is about 2-3 lbs a week. Reward yourself for your work out. Get your hot fudge sunday if you desire one. This will also help you understand what you need to do to eat that. That has helped me. I need to excercise for over an hour to get my large pineapple sundae from dairy queen.. I tell you though it makes you think about what we put into our bodies vs what it takes to make room for it.

Keep going, you know its worth doing. I try and earn my treats with extra walking. being a choc-a-holic, well trying to be a x choc-a-holic. I think you will suprise yourself by what you can achieve.
All the best and don't give up.

Don't give up! It seems like forever but it has only been a month and you are doing fantastic! :bigsmile: This time next month you'll be glad you kept going. You don't need to limit yourself to salad and veggies. There is no reason you can't have anything in moderation - just be honest and accountable but overall make healthier choices. If you like chocolate have a fat free sugar free jello pudding made with skim milk. Drink lots of water and move (however much or little you are able) If you are like me, as happy as I am for people's successes, I can't help but compare myself at times. I am 5'7 and if I lose 50 lbs it doesn't look that much different as compared to someone who is considerably shorter than me - they already look like a totally different person. Just take it a day at a time, don't compare yourself, don't put time limits on yourself. It will come.

CONGRATS Great job losing almost 30 pounds that's like 3 sack's of potatoes!!!! I am sure by now your clothing is a little looser and other physical aspects are sure to come soon. Save up some $$ because you are going to need a new wardrobe!!Don't give up we are here to support and motivate you. I am gonna send you a friend request right now. We girl's need to stick together. Anyone else want to help each other out??Add me as well. Good luck to us all .

whoa.. I've been dieting for a month now.. i checked my weight though after 3weeks and only lost 4pds.. you should be happy you lost that much in that little bit of time. i know i would be!!