Lack of Motivation??

My sister has a saying when your why is big enough you will find a way. (She probably got it from a motivational book or speaker.) I am in the same boat, but I know my reasons are mostly outside reasons. When it is more about me, then maybe I will be more motivated. Right now I just want to lose weight, but don't know why exactly. (Does that make any sense).

Know all about that. Having no problem with getting my exercise, just can't seem to get my $h1t together with my diet. Tired of being hungry ALL the time. Brutal.

Yet you've dropped 30. Looks like you **** is together to me, bro. keep on truckin. I read your "Why I want to lose", and I could have written it, you know?

Nice job, sir

I can understand your lack of motivation. I am a Firefighter/EMT and have been doing it for 28 years fulltime. I hurt my back at work and have been out for over 6 months. I have always been a big guy weighing at least 350 pounds not long ago from sitting around with a damaged back. My doctors said that I won't be able to return to work if I don't do something about it. Well 1 month ago exactly I started walking everyday with my dog starting at 1.1 miles and as of today I am up to 2.78 miles. I also started CrossFit for the first 3 weeks going twice a week and now going 3 times a week, plus eating much healthier. Since I have started a month ago I have lost 27 pounds, I'm down 2 pant sizes and almost down 3 sizes.
I want my job back and to get my back in great shape. Yesterday was my first day that I did not do any exercise at all because I lost my mojo, but I woke up today and said time to kick my *kitten* in gear. When I had the no motivation day I actually had a cheat day for food. Damn pizza!!
So pick a reason why you want to do this, for yourself? Your Husband, Kids? Anything but remember, it is your life and you can take control over it and not let it defeat you!!
Good Luck!!!

Steve

I have the lack of motivation because I find I have a lack of energy. I recently found out I have asthma which is partially why I want to get more fit, so I am not sucking wind every time I walk up a couple flights of stairs

Sometimes setting a goal and getting the support of others around you to hold you accountable for completing said goal is a great way to start. It really helps self motivate one self.

It's hard this time of year. It's dark and it's cold and you don't want to be outside, and you crave stodgy foods! I put on nearly 3 stone since last March/April. Been up and down with m weight my whole life. But I've lost it before and I'll do it again. Soon I won't be able to hide my bulk under baggy jumpers! But I've not had a great start. So many social things on and I am not great at the willpower thing!

I can't say that's a problem for me. I love cooking. Hardly ever eat processed food. And much of what I eat is healthy. Love fish, veggies, salad! I also love butter, bread, cheese, chocolate. But I've terrible portion and impulse control. Slightly food obsessed actually. Love cooking it, eating it and talking about it! But I know it needs to take a back seat in my life for a while. I can't wear half my jeans! I'm NOT buying bigger clothes!

I really don't believe in health foods! I'd never buy anything with the word diet in it or low fat! It's all nonsense, and companies trying to make money off you. You can lose weight by just eating normal food, cooked in healthy ways and good portion control. I've done this several times, my problem is keeping it off! And I totally get it's so much tougher when it's not just yourself you have to cook for. Meals with the family when everyone else has a bigger plate than you can get depressing! But once you start to see a bit of progress, that can be really motivating. I think it's important to always keep positive and not beat yourself up about what you can't do. Even one small positive change is good, and then you can make another, and another!