Motivation - Where are you?!

I am like 2 weeks into my health journey and I have my days where I lose my motivation. I am like a big kid I love candy cookies cakes, etc so it's really hard for me to resist the temptation. What I would suggest is to remove anything from your house that you can't control yourself around. I had an episode where I went like 600 calories over my limit eating junk food so I no longer buy any junk food, I can't even buy healthy nut mixes because I'll eat the whole can.

As far as wanting people to notice, we're human we all want someone to notice. I let my close family and friends know that I am trying to get healthier and lose weight so that they can a) help me out when I try to eat bad things and b) give me some praise. When you bring it to your loved ones attention that you're trying to lose weight and that you need encouragement they will know to look for changes in your body and your attitude to help you stay on target.

Also I personally don't have anyone who's trying to lose weight with me. My family support my decision but they are not doing the same thing I'm doing. So it might help to get some friends on here (I'd be willing to be your friend) and you can get encouragement and someone to notice you. And they will truly know what you're going through because they are in the midst of the same process.

Sorry for the long response but I hope it helps

I can definitely relate. Its a daily struggle. Some days I win, a lot of days I don't. Thankfully, as long as I wake up--there's a new day waiting!!!

We've all had the days when we eat a tub of pringles (or something similar...such as scoop after scoop of peanut butter..bahah) Anyway, the KEY is, to stay positive..no matter WHAT! Understand that you WILL have days when you feel less motivated, but if you take it one day at a time, and do EVERYTHING in your power to make THAT day the best it can be..then you can't be ashamed..:)
Good luck!!

I had the same problem, but you know what I found out u don't need anyone's validation!! Losing weight and staying motivated is all mental and it come from within....as long as you feel great and you notice the change that is what really matters. I hope you find it within yu. I was lost for 3mos after losing 30 pounds. I just woke up one day and restarted my journey. that is when I joined this website and it has helped me regain control. I wish yu luck and don't give up.

I know exactly how you feel!!! I am down almost 20lbs and it seems like no one has noticed!! Especially at work, there are a few people here who have done the HCG diet and everyone comments to them on how great they look but my thoughts on that are that yes, you lost weight but did you go about it the right way?? Starving yourself for a month is not a good way to lose weight!!! My clothes are looser and I am down almost 2 sizes!! My advice as far as eating goes is to eat fiber rich foods that will fill you up and keep your hunger at bay. I eat lots of low fat and low cal yogurt, apples, and whole grain foods. And TONS of water!!! Water will fill you up if you drink enough of it. The less sugary, high carb foods you eat, the less you will crave them! I also make whey protein shakes in the morning and put fruit in them! They really help, A LOT!!

I also feel like I have no support which makes it hard but I know I can do this and so can you! If you start your day off eating healthy foods, you are more likely to eat healthy foods for the rest of the day.

Good luck and keep your chin up!! Today is another day

I am the same way, I have days where I just want to say "forget it - I give up" Because I am so tired or frustrated about things at work or just feel like I am not getting anywhere and then I look in the mirror and I can see that the belly fat that I so desperately want to loose is going down (slowly but just enough that I can notice) then I get motivated and push through. Last night I wanted so badly to not go for that 5 mile bike ride because of things at work having me so stressed out. I decided to go and once I got on the bike I was glad that I decided to do it. I rode so hard for about 5 minutes of the ride (20 miles and hour) and felt so much better the rest of the evening.

Yesterday I fixed a galon size bag of popcorn (air popped) and ate on that all day as my snacks. I did not eat any more snacks all day. At the end of the day I was full and felt better about what all I did not eat and did not stay hungry all day like I have in the past. Some days I stay so hungry that I just want to eat everything in site. I am sticking with the popcorn for a while and see how that continues to go. Good luck with it and know you have support here!!!

I've been going through the same thing the last few days. I'm taking it one hour at a time. I know that i can do this I just have to remind myself how far I've come and that I CAN DO THIS!!!! You can do it too. Good luck.

I had a dream a few days ago about stacking up about 3 inches of pringles and trying to get them all into my mouth. What is with the Pringles?

I think we shouldn't beat ourselves up for when we do things like that. Since when do we have to do everything 100%? I'd love for my house to be clean 100% of the time, but life happens and sometimes there is junk all over. The key is to not let the junk take over and finally get it cleaned up again.

Same with this - we will always have days/weeks where maybe we don't want to choose the healthy thing, or go on that bike ride, or go to that exercise class. That's fine. But don't make that the habit going forward.

Also - I'm almost at 25 lbs and it took until 20 for anyone else to really notice. I don't think people can see 10 pounds yet. You are doing great - and you'll keep doing it too!