needs a challenge or something feel like im slipping away

kiannlouise
kiannlouise Posts: 310 Member
edited September 23 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone! lately im not as motivated as I once was, I need some sort of challenge or something to get me back on track!! some help, need a buddy or something! anything! If anyone has some goals and need the extra motivation please let me know! I have 15kgs to lose by may and 25kgs by september!!

:)

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  • nezeray
    nezeray Posts: 34
    I'll be glad to help however I can from here. :)

    I'm still going pretty strong with my weight loss, down close to 30 lbs since November. In February I plan to start back with P90x, but until then I just watch what I eat with MFP. Feel free to check out my meal diary for ideas.

    If a picky eater like me can stick to this program, anyone should be able to. :)

    James / Nezeray
  • jyt2573
    jyt2573 Posts: 80
    You need a new challenge. Do you run? Signing up for a 5k is a great way to find the incentive to get out and run more than you would otherwise. I did that last year and almost hyperventilated with fear after I sent in my check. The fear made me go out on days when I would have rather stayed in bed, just to try to stack the deck in my favor. Since I was focused on the 5k, the small moves I made everyday seemed to fly by and I lost inches and pounds as a by-product. I did do the 5k, and although I wasn't able to run the entire thing, I felt strong and proud of having accomplished it.

    Find a challenge that scares you. Sign up for it. Then let the anticipation drive you forward.

    Good luck!!
  • Suzy12
    Suzy12 Posts: 284
    Pick up a copy of Michael Polan's "Food Rules" book. It's about $10 here. Pick the rules you can actually deal with. Put them on individual pieces of paper and each day pull one out for the next day. You'll make some wonderful "baby step" changes to your lifestyle. I did this with another group of gals and we had the best time with it. And the "rules" are all very do-able; eat 5 servings of green veggies today; no fast food today, etc. I think we came up with well over 30 of them. And it's fun too!
  • ronpurvis
    ronpurvis Posts: 2
    You could also find a sport that you enjoy doing, I do Karate so I am learning something i can use in life as well as getting some really good all around exercise in. Just don't lose faith in yourself, weight loss is, in my opinion, 75-80% mental, so try to pump yourself up.
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    Depends what you're into. Are you doing weights? If so, changing up your routine can help. For me trying something new and mastering it keeps me going :)
  • loriefolk
    loriefolk Posts: 352
    Challenge? Let's buddy up and race to lose 5lbs together! You can do it!!
  • kiannlouise
    kiannlouise Posts: 310 Member
    Hi everyone, thanks for your replies!
    They all sound like great ideas!

    ronpurvis - Ive only lived here for four months so ill have to find out what sports are in my area and when they will be starting up:) thanks

    FemininGuns - you look amazing in your display photo! wtg! I'm currently doing weights twice a wk with my trainer and meant to be doing lots & lots of cardio when im not with her!

    jyt2573 - I tried to actually run the other day, I STRUGGLED haha I'm going to start though because I want to do "City to Surf" in august, a 14k run for the sick kids in hospital over here... I've just never wanted to run haha but i will start :)

    Suzy12 - It's not that I eat take-away or anything like that but I just find I've been lazy in trying to cook healthy meals! what's in the book? like actual healthy recipes?

    loriefolk- I wish i only had 5lbs to lose lol. I've sent you a friend request :-)

    James- I need to try this P90x thing lol.... what is it?? haha yeah picky! dont eat seafood or eggs =/
  • Suzy12
    Suzy12 Posts: 284
    "Suzy12 - It's not that I eat take-away or anything like that but I just find I've been lazy in trying to cook healthy meals! what's in the book? like actual healthy recipes?"

    No recipes, but good advice on making smart food choices. For some, fast food is a way of life, so that's why that is one rule. I found it enlightening because there are so many little things that we can do that go far toward health (and health of the planet as well!). It's more of a Live-It book than a diet book.
  • kiannlouise
    kiannlouise Posts: 310 Member
    Okay yeah nahh that sounds good! I think maybe reading something like that will do some good :-) ill have a look for it. thanks :-)
  • sarahliftsUP
    sarahliftsUP Posts: 752 Member
    I recently took pictures of myself in a bikini and then found a picture of Olivia Wilde in her bikini.. haha I find that motivating! Not that I want to look exactly like her -- but it would be nice to lose these last five pounds to feel better.

    I found that starting running was motivating as well. I couldn't run at all but started Couch to 5k. In nine weeks I was able to run 5k with no stopping. Just set a goal and stick to it.. maybe try 30 day shred if you haven't already, or sticking to going to the gym 4 times a week.. whatever helps you along the way!
  • kiannlouise
    kiannlouise Posts: 310 Member
    Thats the thing I go five-six times a week but I think im getting over it lol.
    Yeahh im definately taking up running now haha I want to be able to do that !!!
    and the bikini pics sound like a good idea actually!
    thanks so much! :)
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