loss of motivation

scythswife
scythswife Posts: 1,100 Member
in Motivation and Support
ok so I have been at this for almost 7 months now. i seem to do great for a while and then lose motivation for a week or 2 or more. even during these weeks i still track everything but my working out seems to drop in about half. i find it hard to keep my motivation up and going. anyone else have this problem or had? how do u combat those feelings of its never going to change? i have lost around 30 pounds and have gone down in clothes size however when i look in the mirror i really don't see it. Hubby sees it and tells me how good i am doing but i get to where i just want to throw in the towel and say thats it. i have never been one to quit easily and don't want to start now but its like the drive and motivation seems to go for a while and i can't figure out how to keep it. would love ideas and suggestions. thanks in advance to all who comment even those who post smarty pants comments cause they can be funny.

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  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    First thing, great work on sticking with it for 7 months :) A 30lb loss is awesome and you should be proud!

    What are you doing for exercise? Perhaps you don't enjoy it which would lead to not being motivated to do it! Have you tried switching things up?
  • cassmonster
    cassmonster Posts: 58 Member
    I hear you!!! I am the same way! I have been in a funk for a while and cant snap out of it!! I had lost about 65lbs.....gained back almost 20lbs...so now I need to lose about 55lbs more. So discouraged.......
    We can do this right???? We HAVE done this....just need to remember how GOOD it feels.....and how far we have come....and we dont EVER want to go back!!!
    Add me if you would like....would LOVE the support:)
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    get naked in front of the mirror.

    like it? have a twinkie and grab the remote.

    dont like ti? have some water and turn on the music and dance till you sweat
  • scythswife
    scythswife Posts: 1,100 Member
    First thing, great work on sticking with it for 7 months :) A 30lb loss is awesome and you should be proud!

    What are you doing for exercise? Perhaps you don't enjoy it which would lead to not being motivated to do it! Have you tried switching things up?

    ty.
    i do walking dvds which i like
    several jillian micheals dvds they r ok
    walk outside
    use hand weight for some strength training stuff
    use ipod programs
  • Esther50
    Esther50 Posts: 252
    I hear you. Before mfp, I lost 35 pounds, but then I had surgery last October and gained 15 back. I am having a real hard time to get back the right mindset. I am good for a week, but then the weekends just blow it. And I get discouraged because I feel like I am at square one again.
  • ScubaAmyMN
    ScubaAmyMN Posts: 1,701 Member
    I wish I had some great answers, but I can't say that I do. I have been in a similar pattern for pretty much all of my adult life. I do find that when I'm in a rut it helps to try something new. For example, last summer I took golf lessons.

    I think one of the challenges that would be tough for you (since we've been pals my entire time on MFP) would be your busy family life and young kids. Do you have a place like a YMCA near you where you could take a class for just YOU and the kids could go to a kids class or drop-in activity? Carving out time just for you would be hard, but might cause you to look forward to that time a little more?

    I can totally understand the frustration with not feeling motivated, but I've "watched" you here for awhile and I think you're doing great!
  • Jnine25
    Jnine25 Posts: 126 Member
    Don't just worry about the weight loss part of this journey. Most importantly, focus on getting healthy!!! Losing 30 pounds is AWESOME and it took an AWESOME person to do that!!! So what if it takes 7 months to lose 30 pounds. Yes, it's hard work. It'll probably never be easy, but you CAN beat this!!! Stick with it no matter what and NEVER THROW IN THE TOWEL. Have you taken any pictures? I take them the beginning of every month and even though in one month I only lost 4 pounds, I could tell the difference in the pictures. I take them from the front, back, and side and make them full body shots (minus my face). My biggest change so far has been in my back. I lost a whole roll!!! hahaha... but it's true!!! Then I had surgery and have been slowly slowly recovering. I gained back about 2-3 pounds and am still fighting to get them off, but I don't care how long it takes (sooner than later would be nice), but I am not giving up. Food to me is the devil in disguise and he's NOT going to win!!! Feel free to add me! I'd love to support you if you feel I could maybe help you stay motivated. Best wishes on your journey... you ARE worth this!!!
  • scythswife
    scythswife Posts: 1,100 Member
    I wish I had some great answers, but I can't say that I do. I have been in a similar pattern for pretty much all of my adult life. I do find that when I'm in a rut it helps to try something new. For example, last summer I took golf lessons.

    I think one of the challenges that would be tough for you (since we've been pals my entire time on MFP) would be your busy family life and young kids. Do you have a place like a YMCA near you where you could take a class for just YOU and the kids could go to a kids class or drop-in activity? Carving out time just for you would be hard, but might cause you to look forward to that time a little more?

    I can totally understand the frustration with not feeling motivated, but I've "watched" you here for awhile and I think you're doing great!

    thanks Amy. no YMCA in my area and its gotten harder. hubby's back home but now on nights so he sleeps in most of the morning and so i have the kids to deal with and keep quiet. lol thanks for this its helped. me time normally is after they r in bed before he gets home. lol not a lot i can get out to do at 9pm when kids r sleeping
  • scythswife
    scythswife Posts: 1,100 Member
    Don't just worry about the weight loss part of this journey. Most importantly, focus on getting healthy!!! Losing 30 pounds is AWESOME and it took an AWESOME person to do that!!! So what if it takes 7 months to lose 30 pounds. Yes, it's hard work. It'll probably never be easy, but you CAN beat this!!! Stick with it no matter what and NEVER THROW IN THE TOWEL. Have you taken any pictures? I take them the beginning of every month and even though in one month I only lost 4 pounds, I could tell the difference in the pictures. I take them from the front, back, and side and make them full body shots (minus my face). My biggest change so far has been in my back. I lost a whole roll!!! hahaha... but it's true!!! Then I had surgery and have been slowly slowly recovering. I gained back about 2-3 pounds and am still fighting to get them off, but I don't care how long it takes (sooner than later would be nice), but I am not giving up. Food to me is the devil in disguise and he's NOT going to win!!! Feel free to add me! I'd love to support you if you feel I could maybe help you stay motivated. Best wishes on your journey... you ARE worth this!!!

    thanks i have taken some and i can see it in them sometimes.
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    Totally normal. :)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

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