I lost all motivation!
anarivera
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I lost all motivation. I feel like I'm digging a deeper hole and I don't know how to get out of it. I've reached my max of 200lb and I don't know where to start to lose weight. Any suggestions? Please help 
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Ooook i am going to be the first one to say...hey you! You've come to the right place
watch...you'll see....someone else is going to say this it is a flipping fantastic forum!!!! 0 -
Going through this exact thing now! I've found that at least still logging all my foods has helped. I've found patterns of foods i tend to just"grab" without thinking makes up a bulk of my diet. Plus staying active in here Jerrod new accountable.0
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Well I guess downloading the app is a start.0
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And for that you get a high five!!!0
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You're here so that's a good start. I panicked too when I hit 200 pounds and was completely overwhelmed at the amount of weight I needed to lose. I started slow, tracking and weighing my food then started increasing my exercise. In the past I've given up after a few weeks because I restricted myself too much, this time I am eating more and losing slower but it's much easier to stick with.
There's a lot of great advice out here so you'll pick up some good tips along the way. Good luck to you.0 -
Oooh see??? I told you there'd be good responses. .ol Tam knocking it out of the park.0
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Motivation is a finicky thing. When I start to feel it slip, I think about my goals and how great it will be to hit them. I have a chart that has milestone days over the next year (birthdays, anniversary, annual Dr checks etc) and the weight I will be at if I continue on my new lifestyle journey. That usually is enough to snap me back onto track. I also find that just being active on this awesome board is really helpful. Good luck and keep pushing.0
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Ooooh and jtitus. ..also coming in with work strong post and tossing out the word finicky!!0
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Where to start? Well you have the app. Plug in your stats and use it. Log everything you eat, invest in a food scale, before you know it you'll be 190...then 180...then goal. Start right now.0
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Surround yourself with some great MFP friends! I started last March 2014..and when my real life friends faded away, so did I. NOW I have met some amazing, supportive, and motivated individuals here who have the same goals and talk about daily struggles, where they could do better, and successes. I am lucky to have my MFP friends because they have literally changed my experience with this app.
For starting out, things that I would recommend: Be honest and LOG everything that you put in your mouth! Awareness is huge and it allows you to make a more educated decision. For me, some high calorie foods are TOTALLY worth it, while others I didn't mind eating less of. Try to eat at maintenance at first..I like this calculator: http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/calorie-maintenance-calculator-daily-calorie-requirements/. Once you can eat at maintenance, slowly lower your calories. I was once told by a girl something like: "The idea is to eat as many calories a day as you can, but still slowly lose weight." I like that. I have tried the 1200 calorie diet and I found it wasn't sustainable for me and often led to random-day binges which probably eradicated the original deficit I had. What everyone is looking for is a sustainable lifestyle change and it's a long journey, but everyone has to start somewhere.0 -
As everyone here said, you being on here is the first step. Logging all of your food will help you become more accountable for the choices you make. As for exercise, do whatever you like whether it's walking, running, swimming or riding a bike. You will need at least 40 min of cardio 4x a week to help burn off the excess weight.0
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As everyone here said, you being on here is the first step. Logging all of your food will help you become more accountable for the choices you make. As for exercise, do whatever you like whether it's walking, running, swimming or riding a bike. You will need at least 40 min of cardio 4x a week to help burn off the excess weight.
False. Exercise is for health, diet and calorie deficit is for weight loss. I lost my weight doing little to no cardio.0 -
Geez ok ok top response is going to Jessica...although that was a HUGE well thought out reply...which makes me think...she was waiting for the perfect chance to strike...or she has that masterpiece saved for a quick copy and paste...either way. .bravo...Bravo indeed.0
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arditarose wrote: »As everyone here said, you being on here is the first step. Logging all of your food will help you become more accountable for the choices you make. As for exercise, do whatever you like whether it's walking, running, swimming or riding a bike. You will need at least 40 min of cardio 4x a week to help burn off the excess weight.
False. Exercise is for health, diet and calorie deficit is for weight loss. I lost my weight doing little to no cardio.
OP, a huge YES here!! She is right you know!!0 -
I agree. Being honest and logging what I eat is a huge start for me. As for fitness I enjoy being active I just need to surround myself with friends that have the same goals.0
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Good day, everyone. Why is it that my app's claiming, I'm not losing any weight, when my clothes are fitting loosely. I wish my app showed that I've lost some pounds. #bewildered0
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This site can be glitchy sometimes0
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arditarose wrote: »Where to start? Well you have the app. Plug in your stats and use it. Log everything you eat, invest in a food scale, before you know it you'll be 190...then 180...then goal. Start right now.
^^ yep. This is a link to a thread with fabulous information to get you started:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
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arditarose wrote: »As everyone here said, you being on here is the first step. Logging all of your food will help you become more accountable for the choices you make. As for exercise, do whatever you like whether it's walking, running, swimming or riding a bike. You will need at least 40 min of cardio 4x a week to help burn off the excess weight.
False. Exercise is for health, diet and calorie deficit is for weight loss. I lost my weight doing little to no cardio.
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I try to find a balance. I can eat 500 and then do an hour of cardio to make up for it.
Eventually I'm going to eat more calories then I can burn off.0 -
arditarose wrote: »Where to start? Well you have the app. Plug in your stats and use it. Log everything you eat, invest in a food scale, before you know it you'll be 190...then 180...then goal. Start right now.
^^ yep. This is a link to a thread with fabulous information to get you started:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
Welcome
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Also, there is a difference between motivation and determination. There's a good blog article that talks about this. I will try to find it and send you the link.
Remember, you need patience, willpower, and commitment. If you have that, use this app correctly, and read / research information, you'll be a success. Good luck!
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arditarose wrote: »As everyone here said, you being on here is the first step. Logging all of your food will help you become more accountable for the choices you make. As for exercise, do whatever you like whether it's walking, running, swimming or riding a bike. You will need at least 40 min of cardio 4x a week to help burn off the excess weight.
False. Exercise is for health, diet and calorie deficit is for weight loss. I lost my weight doing little to no cardio.
agreed
From what I've seen, data tends to show that those who regularly exercise have better success with maintaining a healthy weight over the long term. Obviously, you can never out-exercise a bad diet, though.
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Joining MFP, hiring a personal trainer and getting a fitbit for myself have been some of the best investments I've ever made. I'm nearing 40 lbs lost and I couldn't be more proud of myself! You got this girl!0
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I believe my Jenny Craig consultant told me its 20% exercise and 80% food! She has seem folks with very little exercise be successful, however it's so much faster and better for you to add in whatever exercise you can do. Also Maintainers were more likely to be exercises. Makes sense to me. A short walk won't compensate for the Snickers!0
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I stared a week ago. I agree- buy a scale for sure and weight everything. You will be amazed what a difference this makes;)0
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Hi I'm about in the same boat. 162lbs at my heaviest. Right now I'm doing the 30 day shred with Jillian michials. Look it up on YouTube. There about 28min workouts. 3 levels. I'm starting day 4 today or level 1 and it's really working out for me. I'm definitely feeling it even after my first day.0
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I feel your pain. I never thought I would get to be over 200 pounds but ive weighed more than that for over a year. My body hurts, I don't recognize myself in the mirror, and my self esteem is at an all time low.
For the past year, I kept telling myself I would lose weight but never actually took the steps to get there. I joined mfp this past Friday and im ready for a change. I'm ready for this lifestyle change; this weight didn't come on quickly so it won't come off quickly but im going to take it day by day. We can do this!0 -
I am not to far behind you so maybe we can do this together! Tomorrows my day 1 and need to get excercise in before off to work. That's a challenge in its self! I lose and I regain over and over. Let's do this!!0
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You've already started - Welcome to MFP!
Put your stats in to the MFP app and find out your calorie allowance per day (Remember, you can eat back any exercise calories earned too!) Eat whatever you like (weigh your portions if possible) and track, track, track! Atick to that number and you'll lose weight. Simple as that. Good luck!0
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