Two weeks in and losing motivation

nam14uk
nam14uk Posts: 556 Member
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone!

So I'm fairly new to this site having joined just over two weeks ago. I've been doing pretty well having lost 9lbs so far (and about 30 more to go) but today I am finding it all a bit of a struggle and am defnitely losing motivation.

Any help/tips/suggestions welcome!

Namita
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  • ashlee954
    ashlee954 Posts: 1,112 Member
    Just know that it is human nature to have bad days. Tomorrow, or even later today, could be the complete opposite and you may be super stoked to eat right and workout. We all have days like this so just pamper yourself and know that tomorrow is another day. Good luck!
  • slimline1
    slimline1 Posts: 44 Member
    Namita

    No don't give in, keep focussed and remember why you are doing this. Try not to let yourself feel swamped but get on top of it and persevere, you have the strength to carry on and this feeling will soon pass.

    Been there and probably will be again but now I have started I intend to stick it out to the end, so I can look back and see what I have achieved, for myself.

    You and me have both lost 9lbs, however, it has taken me 8 weeks, so you are doing pretty good.

    Good luck and stick at it.
    Carol
  • lisa511
    lisa511 Posts: 14
    Hang in there. Think about the 9lbs that are gone and feed off of that! When I feel the same way, I do something special for myself that day that will make me feel pumped about working out the next day i.e. buy a new album to listen to while walking or go out to lunch or something like that! You will be fine!!!
  • lucifa73
    lucifa73 Posts: 110
    Go easy on yourself today. You've done great to lose 9lb in 2 weeks but this is a marathon not a sprint.

    Take some time out to remind yourself WHY you wanted to do this in the first place. How do you feel in yourself compared to where you were 2 weeks ago?

    Have you set mini goals or are you looking at the next 30 in one big chunk? Are you exercising? Set mini goals there that will give you focus and motivation to keep going. Also - have you taken measurements (hips, waist, bust etc) to keep motivation because those weeks you don't lose lbs you may well lose inches
  • kcoat
    kcoat Posts: 1
    Sometimes it helps the motivation to take a day off. Keep track of what you eat, but go over your daily allowed calories. Eat pizza and ice cream today, but start fresh tomorrow. As long as you're not doing this regularly, it doesn't really hurt your weight loss but it does ease the days when you want to quit. Good luck!
  • plainjoe81
    plainjoe81 Posts: 53 Member
    Sounds like a great day to plan a reward for when you reach a certain goal point. Make it a non food related gift to yourself but something fun or exciting to you. Hang in there, go for a walk.
  • gnrshelton
    gnrshelton Posts: 358 Member
    Just realize everyone has those days. But also know that you CAN do it. YOU ARE STRONG. just take it a day at a time. If you can get through today you have made it. You don't want to waste the days you have already worked so hard at. You have already lost a good amount of weight do you really want to add them back on. No you don't. Keep your goal in mind. YOU ARE STRONG!!
    YOU CAN DO IT. YOU WILL DO IT. Believe in yourself.
  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
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  • nam14uk
    nam14uk Posts: 556 Member
    Wow! Thanks everyone so much for your replies! Can't believe all the support on here it really is amazing. It's mid afternoon in cloudy London so I'm more than half way through the day! Have just booked in for a gym class tonight and a session tomorrow morning so am starting to look forward to that and perking up already! Also treating myself is a great idea - will download an album for the tube home! Thanks again!

    Lucifa73 - my goal is to lose as much as possible by the end of Sept as I will be turning 30 (and I am told it is much harder after this milestone)!No exact number of lbs although I guess a healthy 10lbs by then would be great!
  • clarkecolin
    clarkecolin Posts: 34 Member
    Hi,

    Same as you I'm 9 lbs down after two weeks, this week no so good even though I've been good.

    Don't give in at this stage, you'll be delighted you stuck it out. Well done in booking into the gym.

    Keep the faith.

    Colin.
    Ireland.
  • lisalynn35
    lisalynn35 Posts: 250 Member
    Don't give up! You will feel miserable if you do. If I can lose more than 100 lbs you can lose 30. I have faith in you, I know you can do this!
  • katlou2
    katlou2 Posts: 199 Member
    Exactly! What She said! haha! 2 weeks in I started having some motivational problems too. The jounaling seemed tedious, the exercise wasn't fun (yet) and I was still feeling overwhelmed with my larger goal of 70 pounds. I did stick with it and it has been over 3 months and 21 pounds. It is soooo worth it, you can do it. Just stay focused! There will be hard days, days when you go over your calories and times when the scales don't move. That's all a part of this journey of becoming healthier and it's hard to change what you've always done. But you know the saying, " If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got" Good luck!
  • Erin_endless_benevolence
    Erin_endless_benevolence Posts: 61
    Same thing happened to me. Been a month and I am kinda stuck at 10.5 lbs but I feel better than I have in a long time. I exercise when I start feeling blah about things. The Endorphins and serotonin released from a good 2-3 mile walk will get you feeling better quick. Find inner motivation! and, yes... have some chocolate or A slice of pizza or a scoop of icecream. Denying everything will surely not help your success.
  • Erin_endless_benevolence
    Erin_endless_benevolence Posts: 61
    The weight you want to lose did not appear overnight, I am sure. It will not vanish overnight either. Just remember, the slower you lose it the better and more permanently you will keep it off.
  • Erin_endless_benevolence
    Erin_endless_benevolence Posts: 61
    The weight you want to lose did not appear overnight, I am sure. It will not vanish overnight either. Just remember, the slower you lose it the better and more permanently you will keep it off.
  • Erin_endless_benevolence
    Erin_endless_benevolence Posts: 61
    The weight you want to lose did not appear overnight, I am sure. It will not vanish overnight either. Just remember, the slower you lose it the better and more permanently you will keep it off.
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    So what is it you do for work? I only ask because I'll bet you didnt start your job one day and be automatically good at it. if like most jobs it took studying and determination and there were probably days in there in which you were like i really just want to quit. this is no different. It takes determination, if you really want it that bad you have to find your niche, your inner 'i will do this' because you want it. not because you'll look good for your husband, bf,, family, party, etc... its so you look good, feel good and are healthy for you.. no one else, no one else got you your job or where you are in life, only you can change the way you are.
    so keep up the good work you really can do it 9 lbs is nothing to turn your nose at.
  • rsua2281
    rsua2281 Posts: 13
    Sweetie we all fall off once in a while and you know what else ....GET YOURSELF UP, DUST IT OFF, AND START A NEW DAY!!!

    I enjoyed my weekend, ate pizza, chicken, wedges, ranch sauce, sushi, chips, & everything in between, I weighed monday morning and was 4 pounds heavier...got right back on track yesterday, and I've already lost 3 of those pounds. Don't beat yourself up. It's o.k. to crave once in a while and indulge yourself, you have to make your self happy but just remember.

    NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD, AS BEING HEALTHY AND THINNER FEELS!!!
  • bigran82
    bigran82 Posts: 8
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    Steph

    great post!
  • nam14uk
    nam14uk Posts: 556 Member
    I can't tell you all how glad I am that I found MFP! My lull at lunchtime today put me on a bit of a downer but all your comments and support picked me right up and reminded me of my goals. I've just got back from a gym class and feel great and even more motivated! Thanks my new friends!
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
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    Steph
    what she said and snag about 30 + more friends that you find interesting, motivating, or just wanna be inspired by!! Once you get some peeps on your newsfeed, you'll be so busy chatting about everything you'll be highly motivated, trying new recipes, learning more about how this place works and getting pumped every morning you sign on!! Getting involved in the site is what does it for many ppl, you wanna sign in, log your cals, excercise and catch up with your peeps, by then you'll be addicting and starting a thread about that. bwwwwwahah

    Good luck!
    Becca
  • rsua2281
    rsua2281 Posts: 13
    Love the qoetes on here!!!
  • legacysh
    legacysh Posts: 464
    Start reading some of the inspirational stories on here. Look at some before and after pictures. That always makes me feel great. Then this week when I was feeling a little less than positive, I went to the store and bought a size smaller in jeans that I wear normally. They are too tight for me, but I know that with a little work, they are going to fit me and that is my new goal...It will feel so nice to wear them. (I just got into my smallest pair that i previously owned). So do something that will inspire you to move forward. Stay on this website and make friends!
  • deasourus
    deasourus Posts: 16
    DONT STOP NOW! lol When I loose motivation I like to read the success stories. Makes it all seem more realistic =)
  • lcs1211
    lcs1211 Posts: 121 Member
    9 lbs in two weeks is awesome. I only lost 11 in a month and was very excited. You will always have discouraging days, but just keep doing what you are doing because it is obviously working.
  • Solomonre0
    Solomonre0 Posts: 143 Member
    Come on keep going! It takes 30 days to make something a habit, so don't stop now!! 9lbs lost in 2 weeks is absolutely amazing! Think of how fast that weight is coming off and how much better you're going to feel if you continue for just another 2 weeks, and then another 2 weeks after that. Keep up the good work!
  • TenaciousTAZ
    TenaciousTAZ Posts: 135 Member
    Losing 80 lbs I can say that it is trying, and a struggle. I treated the process as a job. Some days I didnt' want to go to "work" but I knew I had to. If you are truly commited, you will keep going. You have to will yourself to do it. You can stay the course. Also google motivational quotes, speeches, people overcoming adversity and you'll realize you have it a lot easier than other people. ITS HARD! I failed many times in the past, but this time I surrounded myself around positive, supportive people and kept pushing.
    YOU CAN!
  • sacfrazier
    sacfrazier Posts: 53
    Keep your eyes on your goal. When I start feeling that way, I read some of the success stories on here and it keeps me going. You can do it!
  • wiglitt
    wiglitt Posts: 22
    I had that feeling last Saturday, I weighted in and instead of loosing I gained 2 pounds. I really wanted to cry and almost did. I did not understand how that was possible. I was eating right, going to the gym 6 days a week...errrrr!

    Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who would not let me get depressed and quit like I have so many times before. I might not have lost pounds but I am defiantly shrinking. Bottom line….I FEEL GOOD. I have to tell myself to take it slow and keep going and it will come off.

    Keep your head up and keep going......
  • youngchick
    youngchick Posts: 2
    I had that feeling today. I had a half piece of fudge and instantly felt both guilty and great. I entered it right away in my diary to keep my reality in check. I think 9 lbs in 2 weeks is awesome. It's taken me 3 weeks to lose 11 lbs! 20 more to go ... just have to stick with it. So much harder than it was 20 years ago :-)!
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