I need help with motivation

[Korrie]

I need some serious help you guys!! I thought for sure, once I started loosing the weight that I would be able to keep at it. Not at all !! I even gained back 7 of the 25 I lost!! UGh.

So now, I'd like to get back at it. I know its so important that I do. My husband is looking to me to help him loose weight too.

My question is, where do I go from here?? How do I get myself out of this rut??

 

[marsto911]

lost weight, then gained pounds

Hi,

I have had the same thing happen. I went off for about a week, and re-gained about 7 pounds. I think some of it was water weight (possibly pre-menstrual.)

What I have done, after learning from others, is to "behave" my way to success. For example, if there is a candy bar and I want to eat it, I usually ask myself if this is "supporting" my goal. Most of the time I can fight the feeling long enough. I also ask myself how I will feel about in an hour.... Sometimes it doesn't work. Sometimes it does.

Other than those things, pure willpower. Focus on looking better.

I know you can be successful at weight loss because you have been very successful. Don't be too harsh on yourself about "slips."

It is not easy losing weight. The food prep takes a long time. "Behave" your way to success.

Hang in there!

Marilyn

 

[Dillinger1]

You are on the right track!

First step is always admiting to yourself that you started to gain weight again.

usually, when i feel i started gaining weight i am such a coward i dont even step on the (what is the english word for that scary aparatus that shows your weight?)

When I am focused and decisive and want to eat I speak to myself: "Common man, you are stronger than that, dont be a sissy! You are stronger than piece of cake!"

You are stronger than that!

Keep on!

D.

 

[Korrie]

Thanks guys! I was talking to my hubby last night and I told him that.... All my life I tend to quit right before i hit a goal.If I have a painting project, or cross stitch and now weight loss, I always find a reason not to finish. Not a consious decision mind you, but somehow something always comes up and distracts me from a project, and it doesn't get done. I really believe thats the problem with my weight loss. Now that I know that, where do I go from here? I don't know. Maybe just knowing thats my problem I can make a concious decision to finish!