I got my motivation back.....

twinmom430
twinmom430 Posts: 457 Member
edited January 17 in Success Stories
after 5 long months...of being in a rut, I'm BACK! I still logged in every day...but I just lost the "spark"....I think it was the fact that I hit a plateau and it just got out of control. I started snacking again, not weighing my food....luckily the 60 lbs I lost prior to this rut I didn't gain back, just fluctuated 5 lbs back and forth. The only thing I lost was motivation.
But in the last week or so, I got it back...it took a long time, but I'm back at it. I see how easy it is to fall into old habits. Although I never went for the fries, candy, cookies etc....I wasn't wtaching the amounts I was eating. Anyway just wanted to say, anyone that lost motivation, don't let it sidetrack you....it will come back. :) Good luck!!

Replies

  • ndblades
    ndblades Posts: 233 Member
    So happy you stayed with us! You are not alone,, feeling like I am getting back to --- 61 pounds-- AWESOME! And not gaining that back, THAT is indeed an NSV!
  • allgoodthings
    allgoodthings Posts: 82 Member
    Good for you! Keep it up!
  • MichelleRoseMurphy
    MichelleRoseMurphy Posts: 12 Member
    Great job for keeping all that weight off while you took a break. I have lost motivation in the past and gained back my weight. This time I am going to stick to it no matter what! You are ready now and you will be right back in the swing of things in no time :) good luck and good health :)
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    I needed to read this today, because this is the 4th day that I got off track! I don't know what is wrong with me!
  • HelensReady
    HelensReady Posts: 28
    welcome back and wow 61lbs off and you've kept it off these past few months :) I am also back after nearly 2 years tho...stayed the same but now I really need to lose the 65lbs I gained after major surgery! to begin with anyway :(
    really glad your motivation returned...here's to mine returning too :)))
  • goalpeace
    goalpeace Posts: 272 Member
    You have no idea how badly I needed to hear this right now. I have been in a no motivation rut since just after the Holidays. I am getting married in 4-1/2 months in.....Hawaii!! You got me going girl, good luck!
  • twinmom430
    twinmom430 Posts: 457 Member
    You have no idea how badly I needed to hear this right now. I have been in a no motivation rut since just after the Holidays. I am getting married in 4-1/2 months in.....Hawaii!! You got me going girl, good luck!

    So glad I could help!!! Sometimes it help to hear from someone in the same situation to know you aren't alone. I don't know what my problem was, just lost motivation along the way....but I still didn't give up. I easily could have gained all 60 lbs back.....but luckily I caught myself before I fell into those bad habits....and I owe it to MFP and the wonder friends I've made along the way. Good luck!!!
  • goalpeace
    goalpeace Posts: 272 Member
    You have no idea how badly I needed to hear this right now. I have been in a no motivation rut since just after the Holidays. I am getting married in 4-1/2 months in.....Hawaii!! You got me going girl, good luck!

    So glad I could help!!! Sometimes it help to hear from someone in the same situation to know you aren't alone. I don't know what my problem was, just lost motivation along the way....but I still didn't give up. I easily could have gained all 60 lbs back.....but luckily I caught myself before I fell into those bad habits....and I owe it to MFP and the wonder friends I've made along the way. Good luck!!!

    YaaaY!! I'm friending you!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!