Motivate me or I'm giving up

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  • petreebird
    petreebird Posts: 344 Member
    By the look of your profile and food diary and the fact that this is your first post, I would safely say you just joined MFP today? Yes?

    If you want motivation and some friends to help you along this is a great place for that. It's also a great place for information, yes some of it is bad, but some of it is very good. Of course you have to do your own due diligence regarding any info you come across.

    If you truly want friends to help you on your journey and/or your stuck in a rut or plateau, add me!! I'd love to help any way I can. Of course I'm a paralegal so I can't give you a whole lot of info, but I can root you on!!

    I stand corrected....I see 4 entries Jan 15, 16, 17 for food and one day of exercise....
  • MelHoneyRocks
    MelHoneyRocks Posts: 223
    THIS!!!

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  • Savyna
    Savyna Posts: 789 Member
    As a broke college student I can tell you where to find all the free food (even the healthy stuff), the party with the free beer (light is served there too) ~.

    But seriously, if you've lost about 40 pounds then congratulations! that's out of sight~!!! Don't ever give up on making your life a healthier one. If you're tired of thinking about food and weighing in so much maybe take a break from MFP and logging all your food (but still eat in moderation, don't go overboard), and just relax for a while and work to maintain. Maybe before you leave/take a break go see what calories you need in order to maintain your weight and then just take it easy =3
  • cherrytulips
    cherrytulips Posts: 109
    Ive lost 45 pounds and can't do anymore
    I'm at a similar place. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I'm very tired.
  • robinpickles
    robinpickles Posts: 78 Member
    You have to want it... simply said..

    You CAN do it.. and if you want it, DO IT!!!!!!!!

    YOUR WORTH IT!!!!

    WE ALL ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • jlira01
    jlira01 Posts: 27 Member
    In my experience..one's motivation has to stem from within. I find this site and friends encouraging, helpful, funny, and great sources of info..but I'll meet my goals and keep on my journey alone if needed. it's my health, body, and future that I'm trying to secure and change...and It's on "me" to make it happen. If your having a bad day...then give up for today..but dig deep and follow the hilarious advice on this thread and march on.

    Just looking at some of the profile pics on this thread inspire me ; ) Folks are looking good ....
  • nitepagan
    nitepagan Posts: 205 Member
    Give yourself a break from the diet, It's better take a break, say a week or so and then come back ready to do some more, than to just outright give up. How close are you to your perfect weight. Is the weight loss you have chosen appropriate you. Some try to lose more than they should.

    Decide what you want to do, then do it.
  • myopus
    myopus Posts: 321 Member
    THIS!!!

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    Read this graphic. Spend some time reading through the success stories, where people often share their initial feelings of vulnerability and discouragement. Forty-five pounds is a huge achievement - it really is. Look through the groups and find those with similar interests or goals. Don't give up, whatever you do.
    Good luck.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    At the end of the day, only you can motivate yourself.
  • nk17
    nk17 Posts: 141 Member
    You never fail until you quit trying.
  • danahake
    danahake Posts: 64 Member
    It is very hard. Have a cheat day and try try again. Maybe change some aspects of your diet or exercise. Too much deprivation is miserable. Try weight watchers. Their food is at walmart. You can eat it all. its normal food but its healthier. Try whole grain versus white flour products and just cut back your sugar. We all feel like giving up sometimes. This is the hardest thing ive had to do.. Im here if ya need to talk.
  • xxslvrxwngsxx
    xxslvrxwngsxx Posts: 195 Member
    as someone that has done this successfully, well somewhat successfully, no one can motivate you like yourself. Ask yourself if you're happy and if not work harder. Suck it up. A little tough love. Don't take offense.

    "Somewhat successfully" BS. 186 ls lost... I would say that is successful!!!!!!!!!! Good job

    And you shouldnt quit, you've done great so far, keep going!!!!!!!!!! Everyone has bad days, but we come back from them. Think about how the future you will feel minus the extra weight!!!!!!
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    "Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Anonymous
  • sidonieaten
    sidonieaten Posts: 14 Member
    I work in Pathology as a Histotechnologist, I have seen with my own eyes what poor eating habits can do to a person...on an autopsy table! Americans are use to immediate gratification, "quick fixes", we can cheer you on but YOU are the only one that can actually do this. It is a lifetime choice and YOU can do it!! Hang on!
  • seaoftears
    seaoftears Posts: 46 Member
    45 lbs is an amazing loss! Why should you give up now?!
    Take a break if you need to...
    eat some good grub,be lazy... then get back on track..
    I've been there done this several times....
    Each time it gets easier for me to want to keep going.....
    Whats stopping you?
    I don't wanna die, so thats what keeps me going.
    I don't wanna wakeup in pain.
    I don't wanna cry myself to sleep because I couldn't wear sexy jeans.
    I don't wanna live this life anymore...as a fatty.
    THIS motivates me...
    I'm sure you have something that kept u going for those 45lbs!
  • sunnyd52
    sunnyd52 Posts: 48
    how could you think about quiting. you'll gain back the weight and all your hard work will be waisted........DON'T BE LAME ! ONLY YOU CAN MOTIVATE YOU.
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    You're the only one who can motivate you. You have to want the lifestyle change and you have to be the one to follow through. No one else can do that for you.

    This exactly.

    However, if you can give us a bit more info about what's got you discouraged, what you're doing to lose weight, and so on, we might be able to give you some pointers.
  • em1976
    em1976 Posts: 119 Member
    My education and career have absolutely nothing to do with what I'm about to say...Set an attainable goal for yourself and don't place a time limit on it if you're going to stress over it. Don't compare yourself or your journey with anyone else's and never give up on your dreams. You've done well to lose 45lbs. focus on maintaining the loss and if some point down the road you decide you want to go another 5lbs then set your sights on those. There is no race if you don't make it a competition:)

    I wish you health and happiness!:wink:

    Well said.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    "Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Anonymous
    ^^^^^^^^^^
    And THIS!

    THANK YOU!
    Actually, I've gotten some good stuff from these responses.

    Thanks ALL who responded. :flowerforyou:
    OP may not be for real, but I assure you, I am.
  • Florawanda
    Florawanda Posts: 283 Member
    Seriously, it is a long hard slog unlearning the bad habits of a lifetime, but you do have to decide why you want to take this road, and keep the destination in sight, and have some rewarding stop-offs on the way to keep you on the right track!
  • mkcressotti
    mkcressotti Posts: 5 Member
    I can't motivate you need to do that yourself, don't give up you lost 45 pounds that's great just stick with it everybody has bad day I 've been doing this only 4 weeks I dropped 10 pounds and today even i had a bad day i am not going to quit just going to re-group. so i can encourage you to stay with but cannot motivate you to do it.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Do you want to die before your time is really up? Do you want to live the remainder of your life just making do with what you have or do you want the best for yourself?
  • LoggingForLife
    LoggingForLife Posts: 504 Member
    Don't quit when you are tired, quit when you are done.
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