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luvmemore426

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Hello all,

I have been trying (or not trying) to lose weight for several years now. I have periods where I am doing great going to the gym at 6:00 am for an hour 4-5 days a week, eating 3 healthy meals with healthy snacks in between, staying away from red meat, but I can't seem to stay motivated. Right now I am at my heaviest. I am 294 lbs. at 5' 7" tall. I am uncomfortable in every way possible. I have no energy and no desire to go anywhere. I decided to join a forum to hopefully hear other stories so I don't feel like I'm fighting this battle alone. I hope to find the motivation I need to get my butt up and moving and hope to be that motivation for someone else.
 
Motivation is always the hardest hurdle. Once you get going for awhile, it's easy, but when you fall off track, it's is so hard to get back on. It's a hurdle that we all face. Having a workout partner or other form of accountability really helps. A lot of people start a daily journal in the journal section both to keep themselves accountable and have support. It's also a great place to receive feedback on things that can help, whether it's exercise, nutrition or just ways to stay motivated.

Cheers and welcome!
 
Hmmm, we cannot give motivation)) Motivation - the thing in your mind. You can read a lot of success stories, etc, but you will lost motivation in days. Ask yourself a question like "Do I need it really?"or "Will be I am happy when I rich that result?" and do what you really need!
 
@luvmemore426 I'm also new but here to support you and help motivate you in any way I can. I'm also 5'7" but I'm 461 lbs. Two months ago I was 510 lbs. Motivation to do something is very hard to find, even if it's what we want to accomplish.

I would do well for nearly 2 weeks with a new diet and obsess over calorie counting or exercise. I would go too hard and not give myself any breaks. I was too strict and if I slipped up, I was a failure.

You just have to find what works for you. Like for me, I can't eat breakfast so I drink a Meal Replacement Shake. I meal prep Sunday's all my weeks lunches so I don't have to cook them, because I'm lazy and would just skip it or eat trash. A simple piece of grilled steak or chicken, a veggie, and either a sweet potato or brown rice. I also alternate more MRS for lunches in case I don't feel like that meal one day.

I had to be realistic for myself. I couldn't force myself to eat breakfast or lunch. I drink watered down juice or seltzer when I want something with flavor instead of plain water.

Basically I had to stop beating myself up for being me. I'm not perfect, so why would I expect my dieting (re: lifestyle changes) to be?

"I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreaming,
But there's a voice inside my head saying,
"You'll never reach it."
Every step I'm takin'
Every move I make feels lost with no direction,
My faith is shakin'

But I, I gotta keep tryin'
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down,
But no, I'm not breaking
I may not know it,
But these are the moments
That I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep goin',

And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on..."
 
Hey guys I'm new to the forum too. I've been looking for people that are in a similar situation to me and you all seem to fit the bill! I have been battling with my weight since I was 12 or 13. Every few months I put in a real effort and go to fitness classes and eat healthy and lose a few pounds but sooner or later I fall off the wagon. I'm looking for friends that I can chat to regularly, motivate eachother, share eachothers results and incourage one another ?
 
Hey, I'm new here. If you need any advice on how to build up your body and loose weight, I'm happy to help.
Stay focused, never give up!
 
luvmemore426 said:
Hello all,

I have been trying (or not trying) to lose weight for several years now. I have periods where I am doing great going to the gym at 6:00 am for an hour 4-5 days a week, eating 3 healthy meals with healthy snacks in between, staying away from red meat, but I can't seem to stay motivated. Right now I am at my heaviest. I am 294 lbs. at 5' 7" tall. I am uncomfortable in every way possible. I have no energy and no desire to go anywhere. I decided to join a forum to hopefully hear other stories so I don't feel like I'm fighting this battle alone. I hope to find the motivation I need to get my butt up and moving and hope to be that motivation for someone else.
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I can relate so much! I'm 43 and the heaviest I've ever been in my life. 5'7" tall @ 232 pounds. I wasn't near this heavy with either pregnancy. I have developed some health issues and I always said I'd just be fat and happy unless it affected my health. I have two children that I have to consider. I hate this feeling but cannot seem to take that step. I love to eat... it's a comfort to me.
 
Eilidh Grant said:
Hey guys I'm new to the forum too. I've been looking for people that are in a similar situation to me and you all seem to fit the bill! I have been battling with my weight since I was 12 or 13. Every few months I put in a real effort and go to fitness classes and eat healthy and lose a few pounds but sooner or later I fall off the wagon. I'm looking for friends that I can chat to regularly, motivate eachother, share eachothers results and incourage one another ?
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You're breakthrough is right around the corner. Stay motivated and inspired. Hold the ideal of the end result fixed in your mind until you reach it. LOVE.
 
Trusylver said:
Supplements and weight loss pills are not the answer.
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If you invest in supplements, that will be motivation plus at the beginning to continue with your program and keep pushing for those who have problem with motivation. When you'll spent some money, you will not want to throw it away for nothing.
After that, the mirror will be the only motivation that you will need when you'll start to see some changes.
 
Philip Adams said:
If you invest in supplements, that will be motivation plus at the beginning to continue with your program and keep pushing for those who have problem with motivation. When you'll spent some money, you will not want to throw it away for nothing.
After that, the mirror will be the only motivation that you will need when you'll start to see some changes.
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PLEASE ignore this advice. Pills are not the answer - healthy diet and exercise. This is a lifestyle change, NOT a quick fix. What an utter waste of money.
 
hi.. im prince and im a nurse. i appreciate you for taking actions. getting into a conversation like this forum is a great start to get support and ask for queries. keep on going. you are not alone. :) dont stop searching for answers. if you want advice on diet plan i will show you an d help you find answers. and even tell you secrets on diet. for free. :)
 
luvmemore426 said:
I am uncomfortable in every way possible. I have no energy and no desire to go anywhere
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I ABSOLUTELY feel you on this sweetie. Everyday, I practically run home from work, hiding as much as I can when I see people I know. I hate my self and my ugly, fat body so so so so so much! I don't know how my husband could be attracted to me at all. I'm so flabby and fat and disgusting from head to toe sigh. I'm almost fed up of trying to lose weight. It's been 6 long, hard and tearful years
 
@Pumpkin I'm also new here. Your post made me realize that my lifestyle change isn't going to be perfect and that's okay. Thanks!
 
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