Lost momentum

swim777 · May 2016

Knowing how to lose makes all the difference. We have been successful.. We know what worked.. Many of us have lots of new clothes we enjoy wearing..if we are good 80 percent of the time...it works...my routine actually is my comfort zone during the week...I can loosen up on the weekend for a meal or two and it's still okay. I've not got maintenance down yet...but I'm enjoying more calories. You Can do this!!!

LULU4178 · May 2016

Do not go buy bigger clothes! Wear the same pants and or shirt every day until they don't feel snug. That is what I did (only had to do it once). Kind of embarrassing to be a 50 year old woman with the same outfit every day but it motivated me to get it together and lose the couple of pounds I had gained. I am a school teacher and a few kids commented on my clothes. Ouch!

Look at old pictures of yourself. That also helped me. Writing in to MFP means you have some motivation. Go for a walk. Just do something-anything-different than you have been doing to get out of your rut. Think "What can I do today that I will be thankful for 6 months from now." This kind of thing happens but think how far you have come and get back on track. You can do it!

Rocknut53 · May 2016

Advice from someone who I think is old enough to be your mother: Most of us have been where you are right now. I started MFP 3 years ago before I turned 60 because somehow I missed the note to self that I needed to do it before I turned 60. I lost 27 pounds, got discouraged for some obscure reason and just quit. I gained back 17 pounds. Like trollerskates, I caught a spark in January and here I am today within less than a pound of my goal weight. Determination has got me where I am right now and for the first time in my life it seems like this has been the easiest weight loss ever. You have done this before, you can do it again. Don't be like me and wait so long!

silvilunazul · May 2016

I don't think momentum is what works to maintain. Momentum will always fade away after a while. What works is creating habits, permanent ones, like the habit of brushing your teeth. People do things long term out of habit rather than motivation, and yes, you'll always have to be vigilant.

LivingtheLeanDream · May 2016

Our journey is never over. If we resume previous eating habits then gain is inevitable. That's why its best to weigh in regularly and for some there is a need to continue logging foods. That way any small gain can be nipped in the bud while its still small.

Hearts_2015 · June 2016

"By taking the time to stop and appreciate who you are and what you've achieved - and perhaps learned through a few mistakes, stumbles and losses - you actually can enhance everything about you. Self-acknowledgment and appreciation are what give you the insights and awareness to move forward toward higher goals and accomplishments."

Jack Canfield

I found this inspiring.... there's even more at the link below... as someone already shared...watching youtube vids, Reading quotes is also what pumps me up, then sharing those quotes on my feed and other places really cements them in my mind because I realize I'm passing them on for others to gather strength from as well.

Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/goals.html

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