Hey all I am new here, I've come to find my motivation it's lost. I am looking to lose at least 50 lbs by next June 1st! I am just tired of feeling blah and I want to feel good about my health and fitness I am a 42 years young, happily married, and mother of 2 lil ones. I am in my prime and I wanna feel and look it too!

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

You've definitely come to the right place for support, motivation, tips and advice.

Good luck with your goals.

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Michelle

Hey thanks Michelle! WOW and Congrats on your loss!

You're very welcome and thank you so much!

Have you decided on a diet and fitness plan?

no, not yet right now I am just cutting out the bad foods, cutting down on calorie intake and walking 2 miles a day I really need to get into the habit of drinking water, and keeping motivated, I just can't get it (motivation)

I agree, it can be difficult. For me, I count calories and I do cardio 5-6 days a week and strength training 3 days a week. I remind myseld each day why I am doing this and that only I control if I succeed or fail and I absolutely refuse to fail this time .

Good luck, we can do this!!

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Michelle

Thanks!

Welcome! Have you found the 40 something forum yet? You can do this!

I think I will check it out Thanks!

Hi! I understand how hard it is to diet with little ones at home. It is just a matter of changing your mindset (not the easiest thing to do). You can do this! There are a lot of people, myself included, to offer moral support whenever you need it!

GOOD LUCK!

Thanks for the welcome Everyone

as far as motivation. one of the first things i did was make a list of 10 reasons why i wanted to lose weight and kept it in my food journal to look at whenever i waiver. Also I post my start and current weights on my bathroom mirror next to my first mini goal

I don't usually start out with "tough love" advice but here it is anyway.

If you count on motivation to power you through weight loss, you will most likely fail.

I've not seen one chickie here make it to goal using motivation as their primary tool. Motivation comes, and motivation goes. If you rely on emotions on this journey, you are in for a very bumpy ride!

From my experience, much better tools to take along with you are:
1. A Plan - whatever it is, follow it, evaluate your results, tweak the plan, and continue the cycle.
2. A Journal - holding myself accountable on this journey was a very key piece. I used Fitday to log my calories, exercise and weight, but any of the available tools will work fine for this
3. Commitment - rather than relying on motivation, commitment serves you much better when the road gets rough. Decide that you WILL do this, no matter what. It is that DECISION that will give you the strength you need for the journey.
4. Community - finding 3FC is a blessing. The fine folk here are a fantastic resource for the journey. They will laugh with you, cry with you, offer advice when you need it, and even give you a good when it is called for

You really can do this! And, I look forward to reading of your progress!