help me break this cycle!

drrae65

every night before bed I feel so motivated to be healthy and accomplish so much the next day... I plan it all out and make a list. but when the next day comes around I constantly give in to my impulses all day (eating unhealthy & deciding I don't have time to exercise). anyone have some tips for how to get out of this rut ?

MiSo_SeXy

I prep my meals ahed of time and usually log my meals into my diary the night before. It makes it easy especially if my day ends up being hectic. It keeps me on track. If i realllllly feel the need with what ever cals i have left in the daybill switch out certain foods to fit my intake for the day. I walk during my break after I've eaten my lunch. Even if you only have 10 mins to do so do it! every little bit of exercise helps. Good luck~

Protranser

Well, you know you're giving in to your impulses. Up till now, doing this has made you overweight/obese.

If you're not mentally ready to make sacrifices then there's no amount of coaching that can make you get there. This has to be something you want for yourself.

Orphia

drrae65 wrote: »

every night before bed I feel so motivated to be healthy and accomplish so much the next day... I plan it all out and make a list. but when the next day comes around I constantly give in to my impulses all day (eating unhealthy & deciding I don't have time to exercise). anyone have some tips for how to get out of this rut ?

Are you setting yourself too difficult goals?

Are you trying to only eat salads or low fat or "clean" or no "fast food"?

Do you plans consist of only eating quinoa, kale and chia seeds?

Deprivation leads to bingeing and yoyoing.

All you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit.

You can eat any food you like so long as it's within your calorie limit. That's the healthy, sustainable way to lose weight.

PinkPixiexox

Only you can break this rut.

Make sure you're "Plans" aren't too restrictive, first of all.

Once you have pre-planned your days, you need to rely on your willpower, determination and desire to hit your targets in order to succeed. You *can* do this - but you *do* have to put the effort in.