Losing Motivation!

don't stop keep going you can do it

You boosted your exercise! Did you boost your calories too? How about water drinking? Are you drinking more during your workouts? When you change your routine, as in adding exercise or more exercise, it can take a couple of weeks for your body to adjust. Be patient! The loses will come!

You can do this. Remember why you started it in the first place. For a better healthier you right? You are worth the effort.

You might try a cheat day. When I wasn't seeing results for a couple of weeks, I gave myself a cheat day(just one) and it got me over the hump.

Plateaus come...and fortunately...they go. The sad part is that too many people nearing the end of a plateau will give up...reverse course and have success snatched from their grasp just before the breakthrough.

As others here have suggested, find a way to modify your workout and nutrition. Your body is adapting to the changes you made with exercise and nutrition (notice I don't say diet). Now that your body has adapted, switch it up. Modify the schedule of your workouts, move your workouts earlier/later in the day.....push yourself in showing improvement with each workout. Also, remember, it's NOT always scale victories you want.

Non-Scale Victories (known on MFP message boards as NSVs) are huge motivators. I recently wore a dress suit I had purchased 16 years ago, but had not worn in 6-7 years. There was no loss of weight from 3-4 weeks ago when I tried it on, but the NSV appeared in inches lost when JUST last week I put on the suit and it fit marvelously.

What are your NSVs? Has anyone noticed your changes? If so, post about it. Allow your MFP friends to share in your joy.

Have you attended an event (wedding, reunion, etc.) recently where you displayed the ability to enjoy your time without sacrificing the weeks of nutrition and exercise efforts? That is a HUGE NSV and your MFP friends and message boards will love to hear about this success.

While it is not fun to admit, changes in our body take time...sometimes days...sometimes longer. I didn't put on the weight to get to where I was last Dec in a few weeks. I carefully ate my way to 40+ lbs heavier than I am now over a period of 2-3 years. Fortunately, with good nutrition and exercise, I've been able to rid myself of almost 3 bowling balls (15 lbs each). How is that for a mental image. BTW, I did NOT loose this weight in a few days...it has been a long, but rewarding challenge. I still have 2 more bowling balls to go. What's the goal you have achieved so far? What's your next goal?

Lastly, continue the good practice of seeking support through your family, friends and message boards on MFP or other social media sites (i.e. Facebook, twitter, etc.). Research shows that seeking support during times of plateaus and challenges in our exercise and nutrition will yield superior results if we PUSH through.

If you need an additional MFP friend to help you stay motivated....just ask.

Best regards,

Dave

You just started last month and are 25% towards your goal? Why would you be discouraged? You need to do more than 4 miles per week, that's 1 hour of exercise a week, you should be doing at least 3.5 hrs. Per week. You could also benefit from getting some friends for advice and motivation.

You can do this. Remember why you started it in the first place. For a better healthier you right? You are worth the effort.

You might try a cheat day. When I wasn't seeing results for a couple of weeks, I gave myself a cheat day(just one) and it got me over the hump.

I so agree, i had the same thing happening, I actually gained weight after increasing my exercise! I had a big night out, doubled my calories, got back on track the next day and two days later, back to my original loss and down one more!
Hang in there, even if we don't see the change on the outside, the changes are happening inside and they are sooo good for us!

I just posted this in success stories but I want to show you something.... it took me almost two years to get here. To lose weight there is no quick fix. Its a lifestyle change. You have to change the way you think about eating. That does not mean that you cant enjoy it! Message me if you want to know more! Keep going.. Trust me, its gets better!

Plateaus come...and fortunately...they go. The sad part is that too many people nearing the end of a plateau will give up...reverse course and have success snatched from their grasp just before the breakthrough.

As others here have suggested, find a way to modify your workout and nutrition. Your body is adapting to the changes you made with exercise and nutrition (notice I don't say diet). Now that your body has adapted, switch it up. Modify the schedule of your workouts, move your workouts earlier/later in the day.....push yourself in showing improvement with each workout. Also, remember, it's NOT always scale victories you want.

Non-Scale Victories (known on MFP message boards as NSVs) are huge motivators. I recently wore a dress suit I had purchased 16 years ago, but had not worn in 6-7 years. There was no loss of weight from 3-4 weeks ago when I tried it on, but the NSV appeared in inches lost when JUST last week I put on the suit and it fit marvelously.

What are your NSVs? Has anyone noticed your changes? If so, post about it. Allow your MFP friends to share in your joy.

Have you attended an event (wedding, reunion, etc.) recently where you displayed the ability to enjoy your time without sacrificing the weeks of nutrition and exercise efforts? That is a HUGE NSV and your MFP friends and message boards will love to hear about this success.

While it is not fun to admit, changes in our body take time...sometimes days...sometimes longer. I didn't put on the weight to get to where I was last Dec in a few weeks. I carefully ate my way to 40+ lbs heavier than I am now over a period of 2-3 years. Fortunately, with good nutrition and exercise, I've been able to rid myself of almost 3 bowling balls (15 lbs each). How is that for a mental image. BTW, I did NOT loose this weight in a few days...it has been a long, but rewarding challenge. I still have 2 more bowling balls to go. What's the goal you have achieved so far? What's your next goal?

Lastly, continue the good practice of seeking support through your family, friends and message boards on MFP or other social media sites (i.e. Facebook, twitter, etc.). Research shows that seeking support during times of plateaus and challenges in our exercise and nutrition will yield superior results if we PUSH through.

If you need an additional MFP friend to help you stay motivated....just ask.

Best regards,

Dave

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Hi, i'm feeling the same at the moment. But we need to focus on way we are here and keep at it, our MFP friend's will help to motivate us so we don't give up. I also have what I call target outfits got the idea from the show ' The Last Ten Pounds' with gorgeous Tommy Europe that is another motivation for me you could try it. Good Luck DON'T give up.