[xpinkglowx2]

ive lost 42 pounds and feel great! there are ten more pounds til goal, but ive been feeling so great that ive been neglecting the gym and cheating a little more often. im still eating very healthy, but this week i had a huge family party for a 50th birthday and the food was endless, i made good choices, like veggies and fruit, and peeled the skin off the chicken - ect. but i feel like ive settled into a maintaining stage rather then kicking it into high gear to lose the last ten pounds. i NEED my motivation back.

[abetterme]

Just think, about ten more lbs to go! You can do this! You have come so far and just think how great it will feel when you reach your goal. :-)

[Madison]

There is nothing wrong with "practicing maintenance" for a while and taking your time to get to "goal" But . . . if you want the weight off then you just have to suck it up and do it!

The last 10 lbs usually make a HUGE difference so you will be very grateful once you do it.

Having said that though, if you look and feel amazing and are at a weight that you can easily maintain no reason you need to drop anymore weight!

Congrats on the losses so far!!!

[mandalinn82]

When I get into ruts, I work on changing it up and giving myself new challenges.

New kind of exercise/exercise class? Perhaps picking up running or a new sport (hiking! Kayaking! In summertime, the whole outdoors is waiting for you to explore).

Maybe a new kind of cooking? Can you join a CSA to force yourself into new kinds of produce, start going to the farmers market, start getting re-invigorated about your food? New recipes? Take a cooking class, even?

I find that when I start losing that pep, I need to shake it up a bit. And then I'm having so much fun learning my new skills/sport/etc. that the motivation comes naturally.

[ladyrider72472]

I don't want to discourage you..... I saw another thread and you do look great, but like the previous poster said..... what if the last 10 make you look even hotter? I am at a plateau and I think that just pushed me to switch it up to bust through this crazy thing! Just think how hot the last 10 will make you look? Maybe even a new size of clothing? I know you have it in you!

[teresab]

Hey! I just noticed where you are from! I grew up in Plainfield and my parents still live there! Small world.

Keep on trucking! You are doing great!


ETA: just went to look up your photo.... you do look amazing! I am feeling very inspired by you!!! Congrats!