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Motivation Tips for Weight Loss Journey: F/26 Drops 70Lbs but Feels Discouraged

Learn from a Reddit user who lost 70lbs but is struggling to stay motivated to reach her goal. Get tips to maintain motivation on your own journey.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 209 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 71 pounds.
A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 209 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 71 pounds.
A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 209 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 71 pounds.
A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 209 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 71 pounds.
A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 209 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 71 pounds.
F/26/5'5" [209 > 138] = 70lbs Few more to lose, but losing motivation...Help!
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Introduction

Weight loss journeys can be challenging, even when significant progress is made, as seen in a Reddit post. The user F/26 posts about having lost 70lbs with just a few remaining to reach their target weight. While the progress is impressive, the user confesses to feeling discouraged and seeking motivation to keep going.

Motivation to keep going

It’s not uncommon for people to feel discouraged when weight loss plateaus or slows down. To keep motivation high, one tip is to focus on non-scale victories such as clothing fitting better, increases in physical strength, and improvements to overall health. These smaller wins can promote confidence and break the monotony of only focusing on numeric goals.

Setting new goals

Once a significant amount of weight is lost, it can be challenging to maintain the same level of enthusiasm. However, setting new challenges such as running a mile under a certain time or meeting a particular weightlifting goal can help generate a renewed sense of purpose and motivation.

Sea changes

It’s also essential to make adjustments to behaviors and habits to allow for continued progress. If the user mentioned regularly drinking soda or eating fast food, breaking these habits could tremendously benefit their weight loss goals. Sea changes can further the progress made as well as contribute to feelings of motivation and accomplishment.

Conclusion

Anyone on a weight loss journey can learn from the user’s experience. It’s essential to celebrate non-scale victories, set new challenges, and make sea changes to accommodate the new body’s needs. These tips can help to increase motivation to reach the target weight and to maintain a healthy lifestyle after the goal is achieved.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.