Im BACK!!! and really need motivation

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Jaymie
Jaymie Posts: 235 Member
in Motivation and Support
I finally logged back into MFP... I was so disciplined in the beginning.. then I just got 'busy' .. work stresses!!! I kept putting off exercise and I kept saying Il log back into MFP tomorrow.. I'l be good tomorrow..

*sigh*

ITS SO HARD TO STAY MOTIVATED!!!

To all the people who have been here for a long time or have finally made it to there ideal weight..

HOW DID YOU DO IT OR HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN THE MOTIVATION!!!

Ive come back tonight and I changed my goals to the lowest amount of weight loss as I think i will ease myself back into this...

BUT BOY IS IT HARD GETTING BACK.. AND I REALLY NEED TO START EXERCISING AGAIN!!!

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  • jalara
    jalara Posts: 2,622 Member
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    I'm with you! I did really great, but today I had to re-adjust my ticker to show I had gained the weight back. I started back to work and everything went downhill from there. I barely have time to sleep, how am I supposed to have time for all the other stuff too?
  • christykowen
    christykowen Posts: 17
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    As you know this weight loss thing is like an Olympic Event. It takes mental and physical, support So itis no surprise when life drags your concentration away for a bit. Here are some things that help me for motivation. I buy clothes that fit and look good. Not crazy all out wardrobe but an absolutely fantastic pair of jeans, and when I drop a size I know I am going to buy a pair that fits perfect again. Then I give the old ones away. I am currently into a size 8 jean and started in 16s. I will be a size 6 before this is all through. Secondly I have a goal date which has an attached event. You know I want to look my best. Lastly I got myself involved with a group of women that are also losing weight from my church. These women are everywhere and we all need the same kind of encouragement, well anyway I am embarassed to go to these "meetings" without making some type of progress. It has kept me thinking of my health anf making it a priority even as the walls of life crash in on me. Hang on and jump back in with 2 feet.
  • LauraKate
    LauraKate Posts: 16
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    Hi Jaymie - i reached my goal weight in September after a year....i think one of the biggest things that kept me motivated was thinking of myself being able to fit into my cute clothes again. everytime i wanted to cheat or not workout or something, i'd just picture in my head being able to wear a really cute outfit - and that did it for me!!! not to say it wasn't frustrating sometimes, but i always tell my friends who want to lose - it just depends how bad you want it! i made it priority for me and the weight came off... being disciplined gets easier after you do it for a week, then two weeks...i find maintainign now is way harder than losing, there's even less incentive since you're already "there". good luck!!! :D
  • Jaymie
    Jaymie Posts: 235 Member
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    Thanks for the words of encouragement. Nothing comes easy in life! its true no pain no gain!

    I took some time off work and pampered myself with a nice massage yesturday. Feels nice to treat yourself once in a while.

    Im back to work again today and the stress levels are still sky high. Im dying for a nice big piece of cake. But NO! I won't

    Im thinking im going to have to log this into MFP!!!!... thats the beauty of this site. Its holds me accountable for what I put into my body.

    So Im refraining from sweets and Im going to log in every bite!!! every little step helps eh

    :smile:

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