How do I keep going when I no longer feel motivated to lose weight?

Build a plan that does not require you to feel motivated every day. Motivation changes; a few manageable routines can keep the plan moving during ordinary, unremarkable weeks.

Choose actions that are easy to repeat, such as keeping a practical meal available or taking a short walk at a familiar time. If your plan requires constant enthusiasm or perfection, it may need simplifying. NIDDK.

A bad day is different from a repeated pattern. One difficult day does not define your habits; when the same obstacle keeps recurring, it is a signal to adjust the routine rather than rely on willpower.

MedFIT wants those routines to develop during treatment because maintenance starts before treatment ends. Medication can help with appetite, while routines support what happens next.

Next: Identify one part of your plan that could become easier to repeat.