Empathy Only Struggling with weight loss motivation

[Slowdive]

Hello everyone,

I am really struggling with the motivation to exercise and eat healthy. In the past, it was easier. I don’t necessarily know why. At the moment, i feel a kind of pressure because a lot of people around me have lost weight. Bear in mind, some of the people have been using skinny jabs, each to their own, but I don’t want to use those. I am trying to do it naturally.

I gained about 2 stone from 2024-2025 because I was just having edibles a lot and over eating. I have stopped doing that for a few months now. My weight has stayed the same since then.

I don’t like going out in my area because I always bump into people I know, mainly from the past and I don’t want to feel the need to answer their questions and give a TED talk about how my life is going because it’s simply none of their business. I’ve tried taking different routes but people naturally seem to try to speak to me. I don’t know why. Maybe I’m approachable? Who knows.

I miss how I used to feel. I miss who I used to be and I haven’t felt like myself for a while.

 

[DarkNightshade]

Sorry you're feeling this way. Even though I cannot particularly relate to your situation, I've had periods when I just felt like I had to change in a certain way, but from external pressure. For me, at least, it brought absolutely no motivation whatsoever. I can at least relate to this. Take care

 

[Always Hopeless]

I have been though the same several years ago and lost 35 pounds. I am going through the same right now but with less weight than before. It's very difficult when you're depressed. This is labeled as empathy only so won't share how I do it unless you ask. But I will encourage you by saying that it can be done and I hope you can find what works for you. I understand how it feels to not look the way you want.

 

[Always Hopeless]

You must be a wonderful person for so many people wanting to talk to you.