Danger zone - getting too close to the goal

[YesICan13]

Hope you've had a lovely weekend and managed to recharge fully

I did quite well the past few weeks and am now at the point where I usually (4 times in a row in the last 4 months) lose motivation and give up. It's the time where I can really see the finish line - my goal weight and body fat level and stop doing so well.

I don't think it's because I'm tired, as it didn't take much effort to get here. I think it's all in my head but don't know how to keep the same mindset that got me here. Any tips?

[Moodycat]

Omg, i am the same (not at the moment as I've piled the weight on again). But when i get to the last few pounds it all unravels.

Following this for tips!

Thank you 🤗

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to Moodycat]

I guess it's just a matter of being strong and not letting small things get in your way. After a week these two 'cheat' meals won't matter much.

I like to think of the Pareto principle: 20% of your actions account for 80% of what you achieve. So eveyr good decision is worth way more than the bad ones

[Tiggerr]

Congrats on getting so close to your goal.

As StillConcerned has mentioned, the technical side of how it works needs to be looked at.

Additionally, there is a Maintainers' Club here that meet on the first Sunday of every month. You can find the thread under 'Pinned Posts' and is a good way of providing and receiving support from people who are in the same situation as yourself.

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to Tiggerr]

Thanks, will check it out!

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI]

Oh thanks a lot for this, science is always welcome, after all losing & maintainign weight is pure maths. It's really scary to think that I might never be able to not think about what I eat, but I guess that's the price we pay. At least I'll be healthy and look fit

I'm still on my low calorie diet plan but will have this in mind for when I (hopefully) reach my goal weight :).

Are you in the maintainers club too? How did you manage to get through the last phase of your weight loss journey?

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI]

Well done, that's even more difficult than measuring everything!

Have a lovely and successful week!

[san_ray70 Maintainer]

How about having a session with your friends, trying to lose weight is hard but maintaining is also hard. I talk to my friends at my church, but the other day I was proud of myself, I resisted going to the fish and chip shop with them. I told them we can celebrate when I lose another stone, maybe by Christmas.

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to san_ray70]

My partner is the one who really helps me stay focused and motivates me. But I always somehow drift back to eating a lot of food. I try to resist it but it's stronger than me...