Need Motivation!

momster65
momster65 Posts: 3
edited October 10 in Motivation and Support
I need motivation!! I want to lose 50lbs before my daughter graduates in June. I do good for a couple of weeks then I seem to slip.... I just need something that would light a fire under me and get me going!!

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  • Buttsmom
    Buttsmom Posts: 351 Member
    Welcome. Try joining some of the challenges here, I know they help keep me on track. Or you can always start one of your own and have others join you. I wish you the best of luck on reaching your goals!!!
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    good luck. Keep that goal in mind at all times. Commit and you will succeed!
  • momster65
    momster65 Posts: 3
    What kind of challenges are you referring to? And thank you, I wish you continued success in being a "loser"! I want to be a "loser" too!
  • momster65
    momster65 Posts: 3
    Ok, how did you do it??? As much as you have lost is my goal! Please let me in on your secret.
  • SailorMoon007
    SailorMoon007 Posts: 93 Member
    Having the support of your MFP buddies can be quite motivational. You can do it! We all have faith in you and you are going to look awesome at your daughter's grad. Add me as a friend and we can support each other too if you like :wink:
  • Buttsmom
    Buttsmom Posts: 351 Member
    What kind of challenges are you referring to? And thank you, I wish you continued success in being a "loser"! I want to be a "loser" too!

    Some of the challenges I have seen and joined here are: lose 10 lbs in a month, exercise to lose 3500 calories a week, walk "x" amt of miles a week or month, some do 24 hr challenges and set mini goals for each day ie: drink 8 glasses a water a day, burn 500 calories a day, etc. , then there are ones for the different exercise videos and games. The key to all of these is you are checking in with others on a daily or weekly basis, so it helps to keep you motivated because you have to account to others for what you are doing. I just finished up a challenge for Jan. and am looking for an new one for Feb., because I know on the days I didn't feel like exercising or wanted to eat something I shouldn't I knew I was going to have to account for it.

    The other thing is to make sure you are logging all your food and exercise, that helps keep you accountable. And have supportive friends on here that cheer you on. I know when I post my exercise, food logs, weight loss it really feels good and pushes me to keep at when I get positive feed back from others.
  • cwlsr
    cwlsr Posts: 71 Member
    will keep it short! How about trying something new. How about not using MFP as a social network but focus on living a healthy life mentally and physically. Instead of asking for help; learn how to be healthy and set an good example then others will want to know more about how you did it. Become a resource and motivator to others then you will not need to be motivated. All real motivation comes from within persons themselves if it is to have an lasting effect. Believe in yourself and then others will believe in you. You can do it if you have the real desire to be healthy.
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