Need motivation to get started and keep going

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  • captn2014
    captn2014 Posts: 23 Member
    Didn't do too great today. I hit a wall and can't seem to keep my mind off my cravings. Hopefully tomorrow I can do better.
  • captn2014
    captn2014 Posts: 23 Member
    Grrrrr. I haven't lost weight in a week. I think my sugar intake is too high. Going to grab this bull by its horn. Setting my self a 3 lbs weight lost by Friday. Taking the boys for a long walk at the zoo.
  • gypsysoul812
    gypsysoul812 Posts: 5 Member
    Everyone on here can add me. I'm in full on beast mode. This is my third time on MFP, and so far, I've had a 35 day streak. It takes willpower, and determination. It has gotten way easier for me just in the 35 days. Stick with it!
  • ersoper3118
    ersoper3118 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm just getting started...and I know Im going to have to focus and work my tail off. Id love to have friends on here that can send me a little motivation every day to keep me going. Im just under 300 lbs now and my goalis to lost 100 pounds in the next year. Its a lot and Im scared, but the pounds need to go. Having someone to visit with and show a little support that understands what I'm going through.
  • ersoper3118
    ersoper3118 Posts: 17 Member
    By the way, anyone who wants to add me, please do. I could use the motivation and would be glad to send some suppirt your way too.
  • captn2014
    captn2014 Posts: 23 Member
    You have my support, it's a little scary but you can do this!!! Start by eliminating drinks high on sugar. That's always an easy way to start loosing weight.
  • captn2014
    captn2014 Posts: 23 Member
    One month ago today I set a goal to be 180 by sept. I've lost 19lbs so far. Feeling a lot healthier. Today I'm 223 and still going strong. I ran 2.5 miles today starting to get a nice routine. I hope everyone is sticking to their plan and on their goal to success. If you got off the wagon, get back on it. The only time we loose is when we give up. Don't give up.
  • FitOldMomma
    FitOldMomma Posts: 790 Member
    HDub3459 wrote: »
    Hi Captn, I started yesterday. I just quit smoking a month ago. I figured if I can do that I can lose weight. I am about to go out for a walk now. Good luck to you!

    Good for you!! I just celebrated a year being tobacco free. I got a lot of negative feedback from friends and family when I was attempting to both lose weight and quit smoking. They don't say that anymore. ;)
  • FitOldMomma
    FitOldMomma Posts: 790 Member
    captn2014 wrote: »
    I'm currently 242 lbs
    My goal is 180lbs by September.

    Today is the day I get started.
    Change my eating habits.
    30 min workout each day

    Not to discourage you, but that is a huge goal! It's easy to lose momentum if you don't get the results you've set your goal for. 2 lbs a week is much more realistic.

    62 pounds in only 14 weeks? That is a 2214 calories deficit per day.
  • captn2014
    captn2014 Posts: 23 Member
    FitOldMomma wrote: »
    HDub3459 wrote: »
    Hi Captn, I started yesterday. I just quit smoking a month ago. I figured if I can do that I can lose weight. I am about to go out for a walk now. Good luck to you!

    Good for you!! I just celebrated a year being tobacco free. I got a lot of negative feedback from friends and family when I was attempting to both lose weight and quit smoking. They don't say that anymore. ;)

    Glad to hear that. It's gratifying when you prove people wrong for the greater good.
  • Angylinn
    Angylinn Posts: 4 Member
    Hi just started dieting again after a year. I lost about 30 lbs last year and unfortunately gained it all back. now my cholesterol is up farther and blood pressure is a bit high and it's also time to quit smoking in about a week. Doctor put me on Wellbutrin. Would like all the help I can get I really want to succeed this time.
  • captn2014
    captn2014 Posts: 23 Member
    I know what you mean. I've been there. Lost a lot of weight 5 years ago, gained it all back. We need to set a goal after we reach our goal weight. Maintaining is the real battle. Good luck and stick with it. Bad days will come, but will not stay.
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