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Old May 25, 2018, 12:32 AM
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I really both want to and need to lose weight this summer, but I'm never motivated to. I even take the time to come up with a work out plan, but it never lasts. I've been told it's impossible because of my depression.

I guess that's true. I barely have motivation to stay alive, let alone improve myself. The only thing keeping me going through the day is books. :/ I had an online weight loss buddy before, and that helped! But I don't have one anymore. Probably no one will answer, but any advice?

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Old May 25, 2018, 12:59 AM
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I feel this way too a lot. I've even joined things like Weight Watchers and done good for a couple weeks, then fell off the wagon and couldn't continue. Also bought a nearly $200 piece of exercise equipment thinking that something that expensive would motivate me to use it... I said to myself "just half an hour a day, that's it" and thought for sure I could stick to it. I've had the thing over a year now, only used it one full 30 minute session. Part of the problem is the seat is extremely uncomfortable, but the other part of it isn't something you sit on so I could use that but just... don't.

I guess my advice (what little it might be worth) would be to find a reason for the motivation other than you "want" or "need" to. I feel like that's a big part of my problem. Because of the depression I often get in these moods where I just don't care about myself and so doing it for me is no motivation at all. I don't really have anyone else to do it for though. I'd like to think that if I ever got a significant other that I would do it for them because they deserve the best version of me. I also sort of want to do it because I don't want my nephew growing up remembering me as "the fat aunt" or something... But then that just makes me feel bad too so yeah.

I guess I'm mainly here to say you're not alone in those feels and that I hope you do find the motivation somewhere. Maybe under a couch cushion? Lots of things hide there.
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Old May 25, 2018, 02:51 PM
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Here's my experience:
1. The standard "eat less, move more" advice is a formula for increased appetite and failure.
2. Weight management is 90-95% diet and 10-5% exercise.
3. Some of the most interesting techniques and advice I've encountered come from body builders (I'm no body builder) who are into "cutting" and "bulking."
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Old May 25, 2018, 06:29 PM
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The best way I found that motivates me and keeps me on target is using an app like calorie counter. It helps me realise what I'm eating, calorie intake and helps me stay focused on losing weight! Good luck
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