Need to lose 80-100lbs and need motivation

I recommend smaller goals. It makes the big one achievable.
I started one month ago at 274. I am down around 9. I have a "mini" goal to be down 20 by Christmas. Looking daily at a 100+ goal is too much.
You have to do this for yourself and be in the right mental spot. I think that once you do really well for a few weeks, it gets to be more of a routine.

I also struggle with motivation. I tend to stick photos of what I want to achieve (abs) around my room. Waking up in the morning and seeing the photos gives me the motivation to go out on a run,or have weetabix instead of chocolate pillows

Great mini goals & rewards!!

OP- only YOU can motivate you. If you don't really want it, no one else can make you want to. Then focus on developing habits & routines that support your goal. This way you can follow your routine regardless of whether you "feel motivated."

SW 301
CW 183
GW 150

I don't have as much weight to lose but I struggle with motivation so have found the support of other members to be really beneficial. I finally know what works for me and the unwanted weight is slowly coming off in a good healthy way, what's more is that I am enjoying the journey. I don't look at goals as you can feel defeated almost straight away when the journey to get there seems like it will never end. I just aim to do a little better than I did yesterday, burn a few calories more, eat a little better and compete only with yourself. That way you find what works for you and if it works you'll enjoy it, keep at it & it'll become a habit. It doesn't have to be a miserable long lovely journey, we are all on the same path however big or small... Feel free to add me x

Just fill in your profile, and it will work if you stick to it. The system is pretty easy to understand, and I like the database. I can fill in foods from my phone, even.

Hi! I am 34 and started my MFP journey almost a month ago @ my largest weight (240 lbs.). I am down about 9 lbs but am getting discouraged and losing motivation. The first few weeks I was doing great because I saw quick results. I know it's mostly water weight but after the scale stops moving fast, I start stalling too. My husband works in construction so he is always active and very fit. He also has a metabolism to die for! I'm talking 4 fudge bars and 2 candy bars every night before bed, only drinks sodas or sweet tea, and never counts calories or turns food away because he's worried it will make him gain weight. It's hard for me when I see the way he is able to eat and know I'll never be able to do that. His idea of support is reminding me he doesn't care about my size. I know he thinks he is helping but I really need people to hold me accountable for my actions. I have a way of justifying that cheeseburger I ate for lunch by saying I'll not eat much at dinner. Then dinner rolls along and I'm starving and justify eating everything then too. It really is a vicious cycle! Maybe MFP friends will be the support group I need