Comments on: Staying Motivated When No One Notices

By: Leah

Leah — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:55:12 +0000

This is something I can relate to for real this time around. I have started this journey for me and my health.

I appreciate the compliments on my weight loss when they come, but really the only thing that matters to me most is that I’m progressing towards my goals.

I think it makes a big difference when people lose the weight for themselves versus someone else. You’ve made me think… thanks!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:29:56 +0000

I lost 30 lbs and the only people who noticed were my family. Or at least, they were the only ones who said anything. It kind of irked me, but like you, I was at the point where I was doing it for myself and not for compliments. I like to tell myself now that people never noticed I was 30 lbs overweight because they were more focused on who I really was as a person
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Clearing the Air =-.

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:43:31 +0000

Funny but my scale was all the motivation I needed. If people did not notice – I would eventually tell them if they were close.

The hard part I always had was the weight feeling right… so I’d “reward” myself with eating and partially negate the progress… a vicious cycle (I’m about to break)
.-= John W. Zimmer´s last blog ..Have Garage? Need Health Club? – NOT! =-.

By: Mackattack (Beth)

Mackattack (Beth) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:42:42 +0000

I always notice when I see someone that I haven’t seen in awhile. Do they say something? Do they tell me that I look good? or do they say “i haven’t seen you in so long?” It’s hard not to hear the positive reinforcement…But I still love feeling my clothes feel bigger!
.-= Mackattack (Beth)´s last blog ..Caesar’s Salad =-.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:40:04 +0000

I have a huge extended family. I just went to a baby shower for one of my cousins (there’s 33 of them), last Sunday. There were 35-40 people there, none of which I’d seen since last May at the family reunion. I’ve lost 40+ lbs since the reunion. I thought EVERYONE would notice and say something. Turns out, only 2 said something. Instead of being happy about that, I was irritated that the other 30 people didn’t say a dang thing, lol. will I ever be happy???
.-= Tammy´s last blog ..Trench Warfare =-.

By: Karyn

Karyn — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:55:33 +0000

It is funny for me because sometimes all it takes is for my jeans to fit looser to keep me going. Other times it like, ‘What’s the point? I get no incouragement from others noticing.’

It isn’t so much that way anymore. I want to look good for me, and be healthy for my family. Who cares what the neighbor thinks. Going to the water park with my family last Sunday was awesome because when I put my bathing suit on that I had only bought a few months back, and it wasn’t snug anymore, I was ecstatic. I had to stop in the mirror and check myself out! Afterwards, my hubby mentioned that he thinks it’s time to buy another new swim suit as mine looks to big now. Yipey!
.-= Karyn´s last blog ..Birthday fun! =-.

By: Anonymous Fat Girl

Anonymous Fat Girl — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:29:49 +0000

This time around I haven’t had many people notice that I’ve lost about 24 lbs. It’s okay. It doesn’t bother me. What I’m finding out is how much I enjoy that people notice how hard I’m working out at the gym. We had three more people in our workout group last night. It’s crazy! People want to work out with the fat girl! That feels good. I guess it’s because it’s helping others and at the same time I know I’m reaping the benefit too.
.-= Anonymous Fat Girl´s last blog ..So, YEAH, I got my reward tattoo today. Wanna watch? =-.

By: MyKashiDiet

MyKashiDiet — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:13:47 +0000

I don’t know Diane, I feel more pressure NOW that people are noticing, i get questions and everyone focuses on the numbers… not my focus,as you know, I just want to be healthier and let the weight take care of itself, I don’t want to feel the pressure – I don’t want to hate myself beacuse of a bad day – I just want to stay possitive and move forward… at my pace, gradually becoming a new me….
but now they’re watching, asking questions, wanting to replicate… and the pressure makes my focus change – like I owe them something… to lose more… no for me but for them…sorry I’m rambling, but I knew you’d understand
.-= MyKashiDiet´s last blog ..if it’s not tasty… you won’t eat it!!! =-.

By: Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42

Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:39:50 +0000

” Why wasn’t the scale moving motivation enough for me to keep going with my attempt at weight loss?”

This baffles me, too.
.-= Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last blog ..Expensive Chocolate =-.

By: The Chubby Girl Diaries

The Chubby Girl Diaries — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:42:01 +0000

The many times I tried before, I wanted everyone to notice.

Right now, I know that I have a ways to go before *I* even notice. And i’m going on the fact that I feel so good working out and eating right. I didn’t feel that way when I was eating crappy food and living sedentary.

Great post!!

~Kellie
.-= The Chubby Girl Diaries´s last blog ..Checking in with yourself – staying on track with health and fitness goals inspite of it all =-.