New to the program and trying to remain focused

nb9251
nb9251 Posts: 151 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I have been lurking in this group for a few weeks now and decided to post because I'm nearing the point where I always fall off the wagon. I started SL on 12/28/15 and have not missed any workouts over the past two weeks. I also started the couch to 5k program at the same time.

Right around the 3rd or 4th week I always seem to start missing workouts. It starts off as one and then it becomes two per week and then I'm just not working out at all. I thought if I put myself out there, that maybe I would stick to it this time. Also, if anyone has any recommendations for diets and macros please do share. This topic confuses the hell out of me and I consider myself a pretty smart woman.

Anyway, thanks for entertaining me during my lurking and encouraging me to post (even though you all didn't even know you were doing it)!

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  • tiffanylacourse
    tiffanylacourse Posts: 2,979 Member
    Hey there! I'm also new to the program. I'm starting on Tuesday 1/11/16, but I know exactly what you mean. I also get to a point where motivation and dedication start to fail and I start slacking. I'm trying not to let this happen this time.

    Just keep a mindset of 'One Day at a Time' - that way each day as long as you look at it as one day's workout instead of a whole program, it won't seem like much.

    Best of luck! :flowerforyou:
  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    My guess is you fall off because motivation has faded and the it isn't quite a habit. Timing seems about right 3 or 4 weeks. Try to stick it out for a little longer and my guess is you will find that it becomes the normal for you. As for diets and macros, that is a hit and a miss.

    After 2 and a half years I found out that nothing works for everyone and it is just trial and error. Heck what worked for me this time last year doesn't work for me now...
  • happymom221
    happymom221 Posts: 73 Member
    edited January 2016
    This is my first Time doing a program EVER! I started 2 weeks ago. Before Christmas, I was starting to feel like I could decide if I was going to work out
    This program makes the decision for you. It says "go lift weights and do workout A" I don't decide when I feel like doing squats anymore.

    On another post, some of us are posting our workouts and results if you want to join
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