I'm getting burnt out

endermako

Arsenal1919 wrote: »

firecat1987 wrote: »

I've been on this weight loss grind for about 18 months. I did this slow on purpose so that I had a better chance of sustaining this lifestyle. I'm down about 50lbs and have 4lbs to go and suddenly I have just hit a wall in my motivation. I am getting so tired of eating at a deficit and working out five days a week. I've even incorporated a refeed day once a week and I still feel like this. I don't want to go on a diet break when I'm so close. Do I have any other options?

TDEE: 2000-2200 calories
Daily food logging is usually around 1500 calories
5'4
144lbs

Well, on March 31st, 2019, about four weeks ago, I cleared a full FIVE YEARS on MFP.

I've had many ups and downs with self-control, etc. but it's been worth it sticking it out.

I started out at 5' 9" at 422+ pounds and a BMI over 60.

On July 17th, 2017, I was 385 pounds after much yo-yo-ing and misplaced motivation and unsupervised exercise.

I asked my family doctor to come on board with a dietician and an exercise physiologist after three months on protein shakes, espresso coffee (and little else).

Today, Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019, I am, at last, down to 242 pounds.

This is because I started out with fortnightly, then monthly then six-week-apart visits to my dietician and exercise physiologist.

I appreciate the calorie-controlled, high-protein, medium-carb diet. I appreciate the supervision of my menus and food choices. I appreciate the exercise advise when has increased my balance and strength and, ultimately opened up more movement and exercise opportunities.

In summary, *** (a) I aim for about 1200-1300 calories per day but I never worry if it climbs to 1850-2000 calories a few times per week; *** (b) I have been swimming 75-125 minutes per day every day since November 2015. If I can't swim because of soreness/illness, I get in the pool and walk. In about 1100 days I have missed fewer than 25 days at the pool; *** (c) I visit the physiologist's gym at least three times per week for 55-105 minutes for balance and weightlifting. My average is about 3.85 visits per week. He updates my exercise regime with some new stuff every six weeks; *** (d) Since January 2019, I have been riding a road-bicycle at least daily (sometimes twice per day) totalling about 8-9 hours per week.

I enjoy that the calorie deficit means that I'm lighter but far more muscular, fitter than I have been for over a quarter of a century and able to walk or move without shortness of breath that plagued me not so long ago.

It's all about making a routine and staying away from excuses. Get to the pool every day before breakfast; get to the gym as often as your day activities will allow. Get on your bike for at least 30 minutes EVEN IF you have to ride before sunrise or way after dusk. DO IT.

The results will happen. I have gone from 48% body fat to under 29%. My body's centre of gravity is 3.5" (88 millimetres) higher than in 2017.

Do remember: exercise does next-to-nothing but toning you and advancing the speed of your metabolism a bit. It's the calorie controlled diet and the massive calorie deficit that eventually plays a part.

Thanks for the info, but this in no way has anything to do with my post.

NovusDies

firecat1987 wrote: »

NovusDies wrote: »

Just a thought but are you unhappy only because of a number? If so, I suggest putting it aside and starting your recomp now. In a few months evaluate how you feel and decide then if you need to lose a few more pounds.

not unhappy because of a number. I just stick to my goals.

It is the same thing. You want to hit a goal that is a number and you won't be satisfied until you do. Satisfied in this case is the same as happy.

I think everyone's goal should be overall fitness not a number.