Where is a light house when you need one?
I am having a really really hard time right now getting motivated these days. I am making a few changes in my lifestyle that are proving to be harder than anticipated, and to top these lovely obsticals its my TOM and a horrible time it is. I have not given up. I am still very much wanting to continue my weightloss but am finding it difficult to get motivated on all levels. I find myself rationalizing that spring will bring a second wind…but what if it doesnt? I dont want to regain any more weight. I lost so much of my gusto when my efforts stopped paying off. Eating right and hitting the gym did zip! I contemplated changing gyms, to get a bigger variety…but honestly I am not overly thrilled about joining a gym with men, my past experiances were less than steller and often left me less than motivated….I should not let it stand in the way but it can be so heartbreaking the rude comments and looks yadda yadda yadda….well anyway I am here and attempting yet another fresh start. I wish there was a guiding light, so i would not wander off path.
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Why don’t you move to South Beach with us? I was in exactly the same boat as you until I jumped sail and moved on to South Beach. Talk to Angela, she too was having a hard time and had reached a plateau inspite of her best efforts…Shan recommended she do Atkins and Angela not only got out of her plateau but she lost over 17 lbs. in 2-1/2 weeks! Today was my first day on SB and I love that I don’t have to count points/calories. The approved foods just make sense!!
Good luck finding your mojo!! I know it’s hard, but whatever you do, don’t give up! You have come a looooooong way!
I know exactly how you feel. I lost really quickly when I first started and then, for months, nothing. No change no matter how much I exercised, watched what I ate, nothing. Finally, after 10 months, last week I finally lost some weight that I don’t think I’ll gain right back.
Have you talked to your doctor? There may be some medical reason you’re not losing anymore. The only other thing I can suggest is to just stick with it. I’ve found it much less discouraging to maintain then to have to get back to where I was.
You have done so well, already. Don’t let this plateau put a shadow on all you have accomplished.
I am FINALLY learning that the difference between success and failure are those times when there seems to be no motivation but you push through it and come out the other side. It is possible. Sometimes I feel like I’m dragging myself through it. But it does get better and you will be motivated once again. As long as you don’t quit you are being successful. You can do this.
keep going hun, U can do it!!!!
