Staying motivated

I hear this so often, so I have to start by saying first of all, GREAT JOB! 3lb is 3lb! Imagine if you didn't workout and do what you're doing- you could be UP! Second, do not let the scale define you. SO SO SO many things are happening with your body that may not be reflected by a number on an object you stand on. Do not let it guide or misguide you! Be sure you're feeding/fueling your body, keep doing what you're doing, and DO NOT GIVE UP. It will pay off!

Also, if you need help with motivation, start a fitness journal. Write down or paste pictures of things that motivate you- the bikini you want for summer, the ***** from high school you want to show up at your reunion- whatever it may be. And set reward goals so you have something to work towards. Remembering why I started always helps me when I get discouraged.

I hope I don't sound like I'm preaching but I have to remind myself that weight is a lifestyle factor. Yes it has only been about a month but the slower it comes off the longer you are going to keep it off. Good luck, you are headed in the right direction. How are your clothes fitting, have you noticed any changes in the way they fit?

I stay motivated because I don't want it to be a year in the future and find myself thinking "damn, I should of kept going and I would be close to goal now".

Can you exercise longer than before? Are you eating better than you were before? Are you drinking more water? Making better choices? Sleeping better? All these things and more are results besides the scale going down. The scale lies... it doesn't show hormone related water rentention.. it doesn't show water retention from sodium consumption... it doesn't show water rentention from muscles holding onto water.

Take your measurements as well if you haven't already. Measurements show more progress than the scale.

Just a word of warning... no matter what you do you may not alway lose while trying to lose weight. Some weeks you will, some you won't and some you will gain. It's just how it goes unfortunately.

Congratulations on losing 3 pounds this far. Don't always go by the scale, it definitely can be discouraging at times. Pay attentionto the way your clothes fit, small changes in your face or other body parts. On here we use NSV a lot, which means Non Scale Victory. Celebrate things that you've accomplished aside the number decreasing on the scale. Those victories will keep you going. Remember this is a lifestyle change and you have to renew your way of thinking. You are doing great so continue - it's exercise and a balance 'diet' (I so don't like that word) but pay attention to your eating and make improvements were needed. I really hope this helped. Stay encouraged!

I started in January and felt like my progress was really slow as well. I just kept at it and just in the last week people are starting to notice as well as myself. I have had several people ask me if I am losing weight and I went down a size in my clothes. I typically don't weight myself because I find it to be discouraging. I just go by how my clothes fit me. If I go down a size that means I am doing something right. Just keep at it. You body will adjust, and just like the last poster said think about if you quit a year from now you will be wishing you had stuck with it.

I think the fact that you're losing is amazing!! Just keep at it. For me it's my family and knowing that I'm being a good inspiration for them. You have to find that one thing you're passionate about. Clothes, spouse, summer bod, family, just keep searching and keep up the great work. If you need additional motivation and accountability, feel free to add me. Good luck!