I’m a new girl here and need motivation ...

[19Sus44]

I’m a new girl here and know I need to lose weight but can’t get motivated.

Does anyone else feel like this?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, 19Sus44

Motivation is your reason for wanting to lose weight and it comes from within. We can't give you that, but we can inspire, support and encourage

Follow this link to our chat thread and a list of all the activities we run. We've found active participation to be key to success, especially with our weigh-ins and Daily Diary.

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Wishing you all the best

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to moreless]

Thank you for that lovely welcome! I’m already feeling excited about achieving my goals ... 🙏😁

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to 19Sus44]

Fantastic! That feeling will take you far

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to moreless]

Thanks! 🤞🏻😊

[Jermima2ne1]

I feel the same!! Honestly motivation is probably the biggest issue for me too. and Consistency. I've managed to put on 3 stone in 3 years but now it's time for me to knuckle down and be serious about this. Let's do it together!! There is great support here

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to Jermima2ne1]

Hi jermima2ne1: yes! Let’s prove that we actually have the willpower and together we can encourage each other ... WE CAN DO IT! Can’t wait for next Wednesday’s weigh in, now! 🤞🏻😬😁

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Jermima2ne1]

Hi and welcome, Jermima2ne1

I hope you'll follow all the links I've given 19Sus44 and will become an active member of our community too.

Onwards and downwards!

[Cookie101]

I struggle with motivation all the time. I began to do things (where practical) as soon as I thought of them rather than saying I need to do them and then putting them off. The more I do that, the easier it is to motivate myself to do the larger things. I also like to make a daily schedule of the big things to help me get myself going.

[Joanney69]

Maybe make yourself a list of reasons why you want to lose weight 😊

It's different things for different people, but health, fitness and happiness feature for a lot of us I'm sure ☺️ looking better in your (smaller) clothes is a bonus 😊

Setting small goals is a great incentive, with a non-food reward when you reach a goal

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to Joanney69]

Good plan Joanney69! I think I have a plan in my head anyway and, as you say, health, fitness and feeling better in my clothes are big incentives. All the time I’m not socialising it’s easy, but I find it difficult to be sensible when with friends and family! 😔

I’m going to give it my best shot though even though we’ve got several social engagements in the next week and then we’re on holiday ... help! 🥴

[Joanney69 in reply to 19Sus44]

As long as the majority of your food choices are 'good', it's surprising how you can balance out the 'naughty' things - finding a balance & something that is sustainable is the trick, so it becomes a way of life rather than a diet - diets just don't work ☺️

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to Joanney69]

Thank you. Really appreciate your words of wisdom ... bring it on!

[HereWeGoAgain72 1 stone Restart August 2023]

I think harness that excitement and ride it! Once I stopped thinking about it as a restrictive, sad diet and started thinking about all the stuff I could learn and gain and enjoy, it has made the process easier and the motivation comes with because you start to enjoy what you’re doing and creating your new lifestyle. Just make sure you do something sustainable. Don’t overly restrict or it’ll pile back on and you’ll be more likely to binge as you feel like some foods are “naughty” or you can’t have them. I incorporate everything I like into my calorie allowance so I don’t feel like anything is off the table.

[Joanney69 in reply to HereWeGoAgain72]

Great advice 👍😊

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to HereWeGoAgain72]

Thanks! Brilliant advice, I’m going o do my bestest!

[Craftyperson]

Hi and welcome coming here a good start. When I first started I did the 12 week NHS plan through a chemist. My thinking was if someone else was weighing me would stick to it more. At home you can put it off ( or move scales lol) especially as it was 15 miles away so thought if I'm using that petrol better work at it. Try that you might have a chemist nearer doing it. You will get loads of support here to so good luck

[19Sus44 2 stone in reply to Craftyperson]

Thanks for the encouragement, I’m going to try and do the weigh in at home and see how I get on ... for now, anyway. 😬

[Craftyperson in reply to 19Sus44]

Well good luck

[san_ray70 Maintainer]

I did 6 months ago. I jpined S.W. for 6 months and I got a lot of encouragement, also on this site there is a lot of support. You do it for your health so that is the motivation, keep up the good work, it is a good feeling when you maybe get the next size in clothes.

[19Sus44 2 stone]

Thanks for that, very encouraging. Can’t wait to get out there buying new clothes in a smaller size!