Lost 100lbs 80lbs more to go and starting to lose my motivation. Any help?

Hey All,

Guess im just having a crummy day I have lost 100lbs in about 18 months and  i need to lose about 80 more. Im starting to lose it though. Losing 100 was it seems like the easy part. I mean it wasnt easy but this last bit seems like it is just taking more out of me. I try so hard and it is just like ugh... Sometimes it seems like it is impossible. I have done it without surgery just diet and exericse. It is not often I get into a funk like this but sometimes it just does seem like alot to do still. I cant go back but the future still looks like a long long road. Anyone else been through what im going through? would like to know how people in the same situation got their motivation back? Any help would be appreicated.

That's an amazing achievement!  Just relax a little and take it one day at a time knowing that each step takes you further to your goal.  You can get there.  Find something active you enjoy and can do with others so that you can relieve stress while getting some activity.  If you stray one day, so what? Just be aware of your choices and focus on what you want out of life.

100 lbs? That, is incredible. You're more than halfway there and like the other poster said, just take it one day at a time.  Or for the time being, try to maintain or so, so it dosnet seem as hard.  I'm sure you've probably recieved compliments on how much better you look, so just think about all that, and about how healthy/great you'll feel when you reach your goal.

keep at it! :) 

Congrats on getting this far already!!!! What a great job.

Maybe as the other poster said... just  maintain for a few  weeks and try to not think about it.  Enjoy the end of summer and come back in a few weeks with a fresh outlook.

Way to go!

I've got a similar problem, Ive lost 90 pounds and still have around 60 to go- and it seems like such a long way to go... Obviously as you lose more, it slows down and its driving me nuts!

I find that setting 'mini goals' helps with this- i.e: my next few mini goals are:

-To reach 100 pound loss

-To reach BMI of under 30

-To get out of the 200's

It does make a big task seem a lot smaller!

Good luck :)

You lost 100 lbs?! That's amazing! You're my hero :) I know you can make it through the last 80....

thanks for all the ideas and support everyone today i didnt do CC today think im gonna walk away for a few days untill i check my weight on saturday and see were i am then go from there. I did some karate/sparring with my husband tonight for about an hour and 1/2 and still eatting healthy just not going to count calories for a few days and de-stress abit.

Kimlanier08, that is fantastic progress!! 100 pounds?!?!  Whoo hoo!!!  You're amazing!  I know you can lose the last 80, even if it is harder . . . Hang in there!!  :D

I DO know what you mean, though, about losing steam.  I've lost 50+ pounds and have 50-70 to go and am finding my early enthusiasm (I've been at this about the same length of time you have) dwindling . . .

In order to try to stick with everything, despite the loss of enthusiasm and motivation, I'm trying to check in with CC 2-3 times a week and make sure I log calories at least on those days to keep myself "honest" and aware.  More feels like a chore when I'm super busy, and less seems to allow me too much time to slack or lose focus. 

I hope things "de-stress" for you, and if you want to add me as a friend, I'd be happy to try to help you stay motivated.  Somehow, it seems easier for me lately to give support to others!  :)

Congrats on losing the 100 pounds...you are doing much better than me...I can't stick to a diet plan for crap!! I get discouraged way to quickly and with the prices of food these days, its hard for me....

Try  to set a smaller goal. If you see "Ugh, 80 pounds to go" I can so totally see that being a downer. Up that goal a bit maybe set it to 20 pounds for now, then change it when you get to that mark. Hopefully that will help you.

I have to lose about 40 pounds give or take and I can't stand it. I need to be more strict on myself. I keep saying tomorrow is another day,  but a year has passed by ugh!!! Maybe by Halloween I can actually do this...

Good luck...it must have been so hard to lose 100 pounds, I wish I had your strenth and will power. Keep up the good work.

WOW! Can I have your autograph? You are my new motivation. I have 80 to go also and I keep loosing my moto. But, You are now my moto. One day at a time. I messed up today. I will get back on board and do great tomorrow. Thanks.