Half way there.....what keeps you motivated?

[hillgirly 228]

Finding this thread was such good timing today. I've been stuck in a stall for almost a month. I know I shouldn't worry about it that much, since I know I am doing everything I'm supposed to. I've started walking regularly and this week I can routinely walk a mile - with my bad knees & discs in my back I know how big a deal that is. It was just a dream 6 months ago.

My husband tells me how proud he is of me, which is wonderful. I took measurements this week and truly enjoyed those numbers! Sometimes it's just hard to keep those negative worries from creeping in...maybe this is all there is....maybe I won't be able to lose the weight with this either. Thankfully, coming here helps keep those worries at bay and keeps me motivated. So, thank you to everyone for their input here - you never know who your comments may help! Good luck to all.

[tomi71 581]

Finding this thread was such good timing today. I've been stuck in a stall for almost a month. I know I shouldn't worry about it that much, since I know I am doing everything I'm supposed to. I've started walking regularly and this week I can routinely walk a mile - with my bad knees & discs in my back I know how big a deal that is. It was just a dream 6 months ago.

My husband tells me how proud he is of me, which is wonderful. I took measurements this week and truly enjoyed those numbers! Sometimes it's just hard to keep those negative worries from creeping in...maybe this is all there is....maybe I won't be able to lose the weight with this either. Thankfully, coming here helps keep those worries at bay and keeps me motivated. So, thank you to everyone for their input here - you never know who your comments may help! Good luck to all.

So glad this has helped you! I am sure we can all relate. Keep your chin up!

[tiredmama 137]

great thread! I definitely find it's harder to keep losing now that I am 4.5 months post-surgery. I have to just remind myself to stick the fundamentals- Protein first, no drinking before or after food, and (hardest for me) no grazing!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

What still motivates you?

@@tomi71

sounds realllly corny.......

waking up feeling happy

"checking" myself out in the mirror

realizing and saying

wow i look good

enjoying/hearing compliments

realizing where i am now with my life

remembering my old life

(i don't dwell on it, but sometimes i do think about it

thrilled that life has taken a 360

all my health issues gone!!!

being "brave" meeting other people

i can never, ever go backwards

forward is the only direction i know

loving my present

excited about my future

kathy

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