Weight loss - how do you stay motivated?

[siobrennan]

hi everyone!

Just wondered if any of you are embarking on a weight loss journey and how you keep motivated?

I need to lose 2 stones, have only lost 1 since having my girl 2 years ago I find it so difficult to stay motivated!!! I seem to do great for a week or so, lose a few pounds then one small thing upsets me (emotional eater much?!?!) or a friend invites me for dinner and it all goes to pot!!!

eating is defo the issue, I enjoy exercise so go to them gym when i can (1-2x per week) and walk with the pram, due to start doing zumba and dance on my wii again when Nicky is in bed!

I've been hovering at this weight for a while but I'm fed up being the biggest of my friends (Im a 16 which I know is normal, but my friends are mostly gorgeous size 10/12s) xxx

ps tried myfitnesspal app, great while i was on but kinda fell away from it xxx

 

[melissab]

Hello. I don't really have much advice to give but just wanted to let you know I am the same. I'm good for a few weeks, if even that, and then back to eating junk. I really need to kick it into gear as I am really unhappy with my weight. I'm starting back at the gym with a personal trainer and I'm hoping that will get me going. I can recommend Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. Its only 30 mins and you get such a good workout. I got the dvds out of order and did week 3 by accident first. I did it but could barely walk the next day. Lol. Great workout for at home though. Good luck with the weight loss and stay strong.

 

[CHarvey]

Don't laugh or think I'm being funny but there is a book called "run fat bitch run" by Ruth Field. Really motivating

 

[melissab]

Don't laugh or think I'm being funny but there is a book called "run fat bitch run" by Ruth Field. Really motivating

Lmao. I love it. I'm going to have to look for that.

 

[marion]

I'm always losting a few pounds then gaining a few pounds... was getting a bit obsessive about it.
Then started a bootcamp fitness three times a week and didnt worry too much about the diet. I have been doing the work outs three times a week and haven't lost a pound. But I feel much fitter and stronger and people notice it a little.
I asked my trainer what is happening with me... he says
'You can't out train a bad diet'
Basically I have to give up my few ole sweets and the little odd biscuit and the rare once a week takeaways..
I just don't want to face the facts... I can't eat what I want :'(
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[Papillion]

Sounds silly but I find watching Strictly keeps me motivated. Knowing that I used to be that thin and fit and I could still look like that now. The olympics helped me in a similar way so maybe finding something aspirational to look at on a regular basis.

I am also currently training to be a personal trainer and I know I have to get into shape to get clients - no one wants advice from a flabby PT!!

My problem is when I get stressed, I turn to food to make me feel better, and at the moment I am feeling very stressed! But I ask myself do I want to spend the rest of my youth flabby and unfit or looking my best and wearing what I want? I wont be young forever!

 

[salj]

Motivation is something I really struggle with too. I lost 3 stone about 2 years ago and have put almost 2 back on and I'm so gutted. All that hard work!

I am a bridesmaid next year for my brother's wedding so that is something that's keeping me motivated right now.

Plus I have this awesome dress that is too small for me but I want to be able to wear it to the christmas party, so I'm dragging my lazy ass to the gym more often and trying to stick to my calories.

I find myfitnesspal a great help with calories. With exercise, I do dance classes that I LOVE. Also I do classes rather than just the gym, because they're more fun that trogging away on a treadmill to me. Although I do actually enjoy a bit of running now and then.

 

[cazjp69]

I find that looking and talking to a friend who has been on the same weight loss programme as me for the last 16 months and lost over 10 stone is enough motivation for me

 

[Miss_A]

I'm a total yoyo dieter & exerciser. Always fluctuate between a 12 & 16 (& sometimes the 16s are far too tight). A girl I know had a hypnotic gastric band a few months ago & now lost nearly 4 stone! I've been out a wee run tonight & going to start the 30 day shred right now!!!
Xxx

 

[siobrennan]

Don't laugh or think I'm being funny but there is a book called "run fat bitch run" by Ruth Field. Really motivating

i need this in my life haha!!

 

[siobrennan]

I'm a total yoyo dieter & exerciser. Always fluctuate between a 12 & 16 (& sometimes the 16s are far too tight). A girl I know had a hypnotic gastric band a few months ago & now lost nearly 4 stone! I've been out a wee run tonight & going to start the 30 day shred right now!!!
Xxx

yeah? i seen these treatments advertised on the dreaded groupon a few times and have been tempted, but I didnt know anyone that had done it!!!

going to start on myfitnesspal again, and just basically man up!! need to get a grip, im 29 and would prefer to look how i did at 20, a very tight toned 12!! maybe I'll pop some old skating/dancing pics on the fridge with "remember this fat girl?!" written underneath. that might help......

Im an emotional eater but i suppose its just habit so will need to get on with it lol!

caz well done to your friend 10 stone is amazing!! does she feel fabulous now? xxx

 

[nicole333]

It's hard, there's no doubt.

I find having a goal that is not too far in the future really helps. Also, to plan meals so that I don't get caught out and then make bad choices.

Probably the biggest thing I do is allow myself a day when I eat what I want. This way I don't feel deprived as this is the biggest issue for me.

 

[siobrennan]

It's hard, there's no doubt.

I find having a goal that is not too far in the future really helps. Also, to plan meals so that I don't get caught out and then make bad choices.

Probably the biggest thing I do is allow myself a day when I eat what I want. This way I don't feel deprived as this is the biggest issue for me.

good shout... i like the "day off" idea, not to pig out but just to relax a little. im so bad at planning meals as i change my mind constantly lol! Im going to aim for 7lbs at a time.... and going to aim to do each 7lbs in about 4weeks, so if its any faster then great, any slower then il need to get a grip a bit more!!
Im terrible for wanting a quick fix though, hate working so hard all week and only losing 1lb!! xxx