I think sticking to goals more than a few weeks is where I am really challenged. I feel like I haven't made the progress I have wanted to; however, I haven't given up and I think that counts for something. A few weeks back I emailed the group and asked for tips on what keeps you motivated to achieve your goals. Here are some of our responses:
"I am weighing every morning, even though "they", whoever "they" are, say that's not a good idea. I find it motivates me to stay away from foods I shouldn't be eating and keeping me excited about getting skinny! Well, maybe not skinny right away, but there is definitely less of me than there was last September when I embarked on this adventure."
- Neva F.
"I have joined the YMCA and am taking two classes that I love. I also am trying Atkins (which I know isn't for everyone). I just started Atkins on Monday and 4 days in I am liking the diet. I have a really bad sugar-carb addiction so counting calories is tough because I will binge. With atkins, I'm starting to notice my sweet tooth is going away and I can eat and feel full! There are actually many good meal ideas. I also like their chat rooms. So, this will be my first week to mark a loss!! Yay!
I have lost weight on weight watchers before, but always felt hungry and moody for chocolate. For me, at this point, this is what is working. My birthday is Saturday, and I will be 35, so in addition to this biggest loser challenge, I have a personal challenge to follow Atkins for 35 days exactly as written.
Good luck everyone!"
- Lara M.
"Weight loss isn't hard, it's changing a mindset and patterns that have been in place for years that's hard. That is what I had to realize. I realized that I liked feeling good about my body (hard to do after 3 pregnancies). I realized I liked how my clothes were fitting. I realized things in life were getting easier. It is really a mental game. I have tried to reconnect with myself on a spiritual (non-religious) level and found that I want to do good for myself and Being healthy is part of it. Yoga has been the foundation of this change in me-but you have to find a yoga class that speaks to you cause not all of them do!
In addition I have entered a little challenge my gym is hosting. Trainers have designed six weeks of workouts that work most muscle groups. I can forward these workouts to anyone who's interested! They are tough but modifiable.
I also try to weigh every day or every other. I haven't lost much but can tell my body is getting more toned.
:)"
- Natasha M.
"I started a program called Medi-weight loss January 4th and I love it! I was skeptical at first, because I have been on every possible diet in creation over the past 30 years and while I have probably lost over 100lbs total, I have always gained it back.
This year I tried to begin my diet resolution without a lot of pressure on myself. I went in to it with the attitude that "If it works, great, (and I hope it does), but if it doesn't, then it doesn't . I only weigh in at the clinic once a week. I used to always weigh every day or so, but as women, our weight fluctuates and when there is no progress or worse yet a gain, this kills diet motivation.
This program is a low-fat, low carb and high lean protein diet. They offer diet suppressants to help through the first week or so and they also offer B12 and a "metabolic boost" injection weekly. I haven't been hungry or had a carb craving since the day I began the program, and I know that has been my biggest motivation to stay committed! Good luck to you all!"
- JoAnn B.
"For me, everything is day to day. Changing habits is HARD. I have to remind myself every day, especially when I am less than perfect, that I am making progress EVEN if it is by the decision to keep trying.
One of the things that is keeping me motivated is keeping a health board on pinterest full of inspirational sayings. My favorites include, "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping the couch!", and "I may not be there yet, but I am further than I was yesterday", "the only bad workout is one that didn't happen", and "It's never too late to change your life!""
- Kristin M.
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