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Need motivation to lose 45 pounds

Any one have any magic suggestions for getting motivated?
Posted: June 22, 2008
By: javamommy

6 Replies

I have to say that one motivation for me has to be comments. For example, I am 4 weeks away from delivering my 4th child and even though I saw people I haven't seen in a long time, I heard others commenting at a shower they had for me. Things like, wow, can you believe how much weight she has put on since she had her baby? Of course they weren't talking about me they were talking about other guests. However, I don't want them to be able to say that about me ever. It's true that my husbands friends wives have put on weight since I have met them but to me it is not my concern. As long as they are happy with what they look like and how much their weight is, whatever that maybe. I only concern myself with what makes me happy and comfortable. Hope this helps.

renataber71 | July 7, 2008

Find something you love to do that also burns the calories...like mt. biking or rollerblading.

joeB | July 4, 2008

Check out www.thedailyplate.com.

bdilley | July 3, 2008

I think the key is to keep it to small, attainable goals. 45 pounds is way too much to think about all at once, and would be overwhelming I think. Make a goal like 2 pounds/week. Good luck!

VanessaP | July 3, 2008

That's good advice. Now, just have to find the time, as per other line of posts! Am trying to get my daughter to exercise more, so am hoping to also lose weight to be more energetic and be a good role model.

javamommy | June 30, 2008

It really all does come to motivation doesn't it! We all know what to do - exercise more and make better eating choices. Everyone is inspired by different things. Consider setting up a challenge for yourself such as running a 5k. The question is why do you want to lose weight? The pleasure you will get from it needs to be stronger than the pain you feel from not losing weight. What will you gain from the change? How will you feel? For me, I 100% feel more energy, in a better mood and less stressed when I exercise regularly. Sometimes you just have to do it to know what the benefit can be for you!

LDruxman | June 30, 2008

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