What do you do to stay motivated when...

SkiddysWife
SkiddysWife Posts: 2 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
You just feel like saying F it and giving up?? You know in your mind how bad you want to lose weight and be fit but the cravings for those 'naughty' foods are almost uncontrollable. It's like the angel on one shoulder and devil on the other type thing whispering in your ear. Your 'angel' keeps telling you 'NO, don't do it! You're making great progress!" But your 'devil' side is almost a little bit stronger saying 'Who cares what you look/feel like, what does your weight matter? Eat it, you know you want to." Yadda, yadda, lol.

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  • cdemumbran32310
    cdemumbran32310 Posts: 102 Member
    I have the same problem. I try to work for it. If I eat a Reeses (love them) then I know I have to go to the gym. Try and earn them! Good Luck and sorry i wasnt much help.
  • adjones_21
    adjones_21 Posts: 234 Member
    This is the only thing that comes to mind......

    "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."
    ~ Unknown

    That is one of my favorite quotes.
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 843 Member
    I was going to say the same thing. Do you ever treat yourself? Just go for a run, earn some exercise calories, and then EAT 'EM!
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    I have the same problem. I try to work for it. If I eat a Reeses (love them) then I know I have to go to the gym. Try and earn them! Good Luck and sorry i wasnt much help.

    this is exactly how i try to look at it. if its worth the work you'd have to do to get it back off, go for it, but if its not to you, you might think twice.
  • SkiddysWife
    SkiddysWife Posts: 2 Member
    Well, I've been dieting for 3 months, and exercising for 5 weeks and I had yet to lose any weight at all.:ohwell: I know it takes time, been through this my whole life, went through a time where I lost 65 lbs and another I lost 45. With this current dieting, I would treat myself like once a week with my favorite thing for doing a 'job well done'. But like I said, I had yet to lose any weight despite all my hard efforts. So, I had to move to another diet that came from a nutritionist and it is extremely strict and you aren't allowed a 'cheat' day or 'reward'. But, I have lost 5 lbs already so that in itself keeps me motivated but sometimes that's just not enough.


    BTW-adjones_21--LOVE the quote. I think that will help me out some. I will have to write/print and hang it around my house. :smile:
  • pinkgigi
    pinkgigi Posts: 689 Member
    when you feel like that, just walk away, distract yourself. I cuddle my ***** cats and everything is ok ;-)

    GG
  • Black_Swan
    Black_Swan Posts: 770 Member
    I think about looking hot in my underwear and how I want guys to think "wow she is hot!". I know its kinda stupid and shallow, I guess, but thats my thing...
  • Mamoonie
    Mamoonie Posts: 328 Member
    Take a look at the success section... read all those posts from people who have lost weight, take a look at all those before/after pictures...
    That usually makes me want to be one of them :-)

    MM
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