I hate my body but I can't seem to stay motivated?

[Anonymous]

Hi all! So here's the deal, I want to lose about 15lbs which doesn't seem like a lot but I'm struggling with it. I keep losing about 7lbs and losing my motivation and then gaining it all back :( I have fibromyalgia and depression which makes it really hard to stay active because I'm so tired and sore all the time.

What are some tips to stay motivated? I always feel like I don't have the time to make something healthy and I am majorly addicted to soda which really slips me up. My self esteem is pretty much non existent because of the extra weight... but at the same time I can't get my shit together.

[Joshua2332]

It depends. When you lost weight did you notice a change in the mirror or only on the scale? I'm 5'11" 180 lbs and used to be 135 lbs. My motivation with weight lifting is to achieve the physique I want in the long run. The reason I haven't given up a year and a half later, is because I started to notice results about 8 months after I started weight lifting. Things you want to achieve doesn't happen overnight. There have been multiple people who accused me of steroids because they don't want to put the work I have put in to getting the body I have now. If you're losing weight and then for some reason can't lose more, you have to change what you're doing because it isn't working anymore. I've changed my diet/workout plan so many times now because I had to find what worked for me. It took me pretty much a year to figure what actually worked for me. So it's easy to quit, but you have to keep going. Once you notice results in the mirror, I guarantee you're going to stay motivated.

[beastman88]

soda is terrible, sugar will turn immediately into fat because well its sugar in its simplest form and doesn't take long for your body to process. was one of my vices. the key to beating it is just realizing how terrible it is for you. everything in moderation. its meant to be a treat really not part of a healthy every day diet

[beastman88]

also do you have a piece of sexy clothing you want to get into? i got so big to the point where i couldnt fit into my dads leather biker jacket

[EyeSeaYew]

Maybe simple lifestyle changes would be easier and more practical for you than a strict exercise or diet regimen. Daily walks, bike rides, and/or swimming sessions in warm water could be fit into your schedule. Start off very small and increase your activity gradually over time. Pace yourself. Never forget to stretch. Maybe take a hot shower or bath afterward. Exercise, if done properly, could actually help improve the symptoms of your fibromyalgia.

By reducing or cutting off your soda intake, that alone could result in dropping a few pounds over time. Try drinking sparkling water instead. I love Clear American brand flavors. Tastes great and the carbonation gives the exact same feeling as drinking soda, however it is calorie free and sugar free.

[Anonymous]

STOP drinking the soda. Don't buy it. Just don't do it. Just don't. Once you stop, you won't be addicted anymore. Just stop. Look online for healthy alternatives to cravings. You could start with seltzer water

[7heDubz]

Soda is a killer yeah, Sugar does turn to fat really fast unless you work it out of your system fast, but then after working it out your so tired you cannot work anything else out.

Protein protein protein is all I have to say.