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MiniVai

MiniVai

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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this forum, and I think it's a good idea when trying to lose weight to be around people who are in the same boat as you. As of now, I'm 24 yrs old, 241lbs and miserable. What I lack is the willpower and motivation to see weightloss thru. I've always been able to start diets, lose a few pounds, and then lose my motivation, and fall back to my old habits, and gain more than I lost. A few years ago when I was fresh out of High School, I was 185lbs, in good spirits and energetic. My goal weight is 190lbs. Right now @ 241, I have no energy, fairly depressed, and sick of being known as "Big Guy". I'm trying my hardest this time to see it thru. Hopefully this forum will help.
 
why do you lose your motivation? that's really somethign to ask yourself... are you puttiing yourself on too restrictive a diet and not doing a lifestyle change? giving up your favorite foods and basically deprivin yourself? Or is the all or nothing mentality that seems to hit a lot of people -where one "slip up" will send them into a spiral that they can't get out of?

Spend some time reading the stickied threads especially in nutrition, on topic and exercise - and start a diary -it's a great place to get support and to keep track of tour successes and challenges.. as well as letting others get to know you.

Enjoy your stay here - do some reading -ask questions and have fun...
 
I think you kind of hit the nail on the head...I am one one of those restrictive people. I do have that "all or nothing" mentality. I limit my food intake to only things with next to no calories, no sugar, etc....and after a short period I tend to lose total interest in dieting. I like the way you put it "A lifestyle change"
 
First, welcome to the forum.

Second, I think you need to start paying attention to the things you're saying to yourself.

Instead of asking things like, "what do I have to give up (old habits) in order to lose this weight," start asking things like, "what will it cost me if I don't lose this weight."

Pain is a powerful motivator of action. And we can use it to our advantage. If we don't though, we let pain control our lives. It has a lot to do with the words you say repeatedly in your head. If you're not listening, start. If you are, pick out the thoughts that are holding you back and work on changing them.

Consistent focus is the name of the game.

ETA: I just read what Mal said, and I like it. No matter which way you slice it, it's a mind game. Too many people are sitting on the sidelines while the game goes on forever.
 
i totally agree with what everyone else has said its all in your head... think positive thoughts even if they make you feel silly at first and take baby steps its not about a diet its about changing your life style .. this is my first day here but i have already read alot of intersting things that im sure will be lots of help... having support doesnt hurt... you can do it ;)
 
Again just thirding the concept that it's got to be a lifestyle change and not a diet. Otherwise you get in the mind set of "I won't eat that chocolate/cake/takeaway now because I'm on a diet, when I've lost the weight I can start eating them again." That's why as soon as you come off the diet you revert back to your old eating habits and end up putting the weight back on again.

It's important to treat yourself every now and then, if you're tasting a bit of chocolate then have some otherwise the craving tends to grow until you end up binging and then you feel like "oh I've messed up now I may as well give up."

Probably not telling you anything you don't already know, just think that it's important to get the head right before the stomach will follow.
 
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