getting to goal weight.....

hi~... my recent problem...

ive surpassed my goal... and now I cant even get myself up to get on the treadmill let alone do weights...

what used to motivate me before is not working which was.... dont let anything ruin this... look how far youve come

but now that i am here .... i feel like ok  im here why do anymore....

im trying to figure out why do i think this is enough when deep down I know the next best thing is to continue .... because w/out cardio and weights I would not be here.. but yet im here now ... and i cant push myself to continue doing the exercises that have worked so far

ever felt like this .. how do you keep yourself going.... ??

i want to be fitter that much i know.. i want to lose these flabby areas on me~...

I've fallen into that same trap and ended up gaining weight back. So, sure take a couple of days off and celebrate, but then get right back at it, or else you will slowly make your way back to where you started...and trust me, it's much easier to stay where you are than it is to have to start from the beginning again!!

I think that you should rethink your goals. So first of all, congrats for reaching goal one!!! Now, set a new list of goals for yourself and don't give up! Focus on toning those areas that need toning because it makes a world of difference. Sure, we all have our down days where we don't feel like working out, and of course that's allowed! But really, look at all of the progress you have made. It's not worth it to stop now.

Besides, being a healthy is a lifelong thing so it's a good idea to keep at it! Hopefully it will get easier, but I have some of the same issues as you do with getting motivated, which is why I am on here in the first place. You could even consider getting a personal trainer twice a week maybe...I got one and once I set workout times with him I was held accountable. He kicked my but, period...lol! Or even bring a workout buddy with you to keep you accountable.

Just keep truckin' :) and congrats!

hey gill88....

accountable is the word!! you are right .. since all i hear is wow.. you are thin... I think ok im good no more.. but deep down ... now I have to hold myself accountable

wish i had time for a gym... which is NO excuse for me Ive come this far .. without a gym...

tonight i will hit the weights again and cardio in the morning.. then weights like normal in the next morning

thank you for the right word:  accountable!

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ok... so i didnt do the weights last night but I did do cardio and weights this morning .... back to cardio tomorrow~.... finally back on track~

I'm new here to this site but for the last 2 months I have been hitting the gym and HARD! So far I've lost 23 pounds in just under 8 weeks. This feels fantastic but through all of that I was still struggling with my diet. Now that my diet is under control I feel like I can only go down from here!

What has really made a difference for me at the gym is that I bought personal training sessions. I was luckily matched with an amazing trainer with whom I have great rapport. When you mentioned the word accountable, it made me think that being accountable is what has allowed me to be successful.

Not only does she weigh and measure me on a regular basis but she designed a custom workout program for me to do on the days when I don't train with her. Because I train with her once a week, she can actually see where my strengths and weaknesses are and tweak my workouts to strengthen ALL areas.

I recommend that you look into personal training, even if only one or two sessions so they can create a program for you. You would then have another goal to work towards and as you said, you did very well when you had motivation.

Good Luck!

Since you have met your goal to lose weight, you should set a new goal to be this weight in X months.  Then work towards that...

Also, maybe try switching up your workout routine - instead of the same cardio, find a new thing you enjoy like a fitness class or DVD.  Now that its nice out, go for walks/jogs, swims, or bike rides.  For me, finding something new to keep me active has motivated me to maintain.