help please

[elaine1961]

this is my first time on a forum, i started losing wieght on the first of april and was doing really well, but now i am only losing about 1 pound a week so am having trouble keeping motivated, so far have lost 94 lbs, how can i keep motivated?

[lbp1961]

94 pounds,that is such an amazing success.  You should be so proud.
You did so much, you can't let go now.
I am not really a good example to follow right now, I lost the same 60 pounds 4 times.
But this is what happens when you let yourself become unmotivated.
I am very depressed and I remember being so proud of myself when I did lose those 60 pounds. Every day should be a battle. It will never become easy. That is my mistake, I know it now. Nothing in life is easy. If you don't put the efforts in then you don't get results. Every pounds that is lost is a proof of yourself taking very good care of your body.
Good luck to you sweetie.

[Got_To_Do_It]

Your weight loss was always going to slow down -  1-3lb a week is  healthy loss... you have done amazing so fr -  now add a little more MOVEMENT into it - I know it is hard but on days you don't make it to the gym think about what you can do to work off some calories at home.

Im sure lots of people here wil have good advice and lots of suppor for you :)

[Got_To_Do_It]

Keep going and remember how far you have come :)

this is an interesting post about sticking... http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/738453

this is my advice to people jsut starting to diet-  maybe there is something in there that will inspire or help you:)

1) decide on a goal weight and/or goal measurements

2) decide on a goal date


3) Be realistic – you are aiming to lose 1-3lb a week

4) Plan your weeks menu on a weekend and then shop just to fulfil that menu – don’t buy the extra things that are tempting when you are craving, bored or emotional.


5) Don’t be too hard on yourself -  a bad meal or a bad day is not you off the wagon –it’s a bad day which can be rectified with tomorrows efforts.

6) Eat smaller portions and eat better -  try to increase your intake of fruit and vegetables but don’t cut out any food group -  your body needs carbs, protein, sugar, dairy and yes even fats….be sensible and eat in a way you can eat for the rest of your life-  you are making lifestyle changes not going on a diet with a beginning and end date.


7) MOVE – better eating is a start but your body needs to work harder to lose and sustain the weight loss… your body will quickly adapt to the fuel you put in it -  so keep it surprised.

8) Remember cardio like running, biking, jogging, walking, jumping, jump ropeing raises your heart rate which burns calories faster  - stretching and weights tones your body and helps build muscles which weigh heavier but require more calories to work so more muscle = more calories burned every day.


9) Find things to do you enjoy – if you hate the gym, don’t go… there are lots of exercise videos on Utube that you can do at home that will work just as well.

10) Drink more fluids -  try to drink one glass of water every hour you are awake-  keeps the system flushed -  your metabolism up and your organs working better also staves off hunger feelings.


11) Sleep/rest in bed for 8 hours in 24 where possible.

12) Don’t sit still for more than 30 mins -  even if you are just walking up and down stairs a couple of times.

13) Lean on family and friends for support

14) Avoid situations where you don’t feel in control of your intake.