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Lost Motivation

winesar21
winesar21
I was doing so good on my diet and had lost 10lbs. Over the past few weeks though I have fallen off the bandwagon and have been eating constantly. Before this I was able to limit my calories and wasn't tempted by food, now I can't resist anything. To make matters worse I haven't been to the gym in about two months, I don't know how I can motivate myself to get back to where I used to be.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
You just need a fresh start. Do you have a goal? Short term ones help - they seem achievable.

Seems like your plan was working if you had lost 10 pounds so if you like your plan, you could give it a fresh chance.

Keep "wrong" foods out of your path. Find replacements for whatever you resort to for binges. :)

Best of luck and I hope you get loads of suggestions from everyone else too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a similar problem. The only exercise I've been getting is walking to the library to get online. Now that my home computer is free of malware, I won't even be doing that. I have so little stamina right now and very little motivation to get up and move. I need to do something for when I start my EMT (ambulance crew) class next month, but I can't go to a gym due to money problems. I want to lose the weight and get back in shape again, but I can't seem to get my backside moving. Does anyone have any suggestions to get my motivation going?

Annie
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know it sounds cheesy, but I post pictures of clothes I want to be able to fit into, bodies I want, and write reasons I want to lose weight on my bathroom mirror. I put my short term goal weights near the fridge or pantry to remind myself when I'm going for an extra snack etc. why I am trying to lose weight.

You can do this! Believe in yourself and remember why you are doing this. For your health, your self esteem, to feel ____ again....whatever your reasons.
des10ed2b
des10ed2b
im going through the same thing right now. i was doing great working out nearly every day in some form or another. right now, i have been counting my cleaning as cardio and doing the stair step steps a couple times a week. ive been slacking recording my foods too.

we are going to join a community center today so we can swim laps and my kids are on winter break, so i am going to take them out a lot to stay active. starting tomorrow my food diary is back in full swing and starting new years is another 90 day challenge.
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