motivation when sad/angry

hazeldixon89

I had real reason to not workout today...my cat died. I am heartbroken. I tried to harness that anger into workout rage. Turns out I worked harder than before but feeling worse after.

Does anyone else find working out help them deal with anger or upset. Or do you feel less motivated to do it?

jmapes9

I'm so sorry your cat died.

lambchoplewis

Sorry your cat died. I have 4 cats and love them all. Each time one dies, it takes me a while to re-group. The other cats are always sad too. But, don't give in to allowing this to sabotage your efforts. Your cat would not have wanted that. Meow.:flowerforyou:

TribeHokie

I'm sorry about your cat : ( I definitely tend to shut down if I am super overwhelmed, but then I remember some advice I read here in the forums: you never regret working out but you do regret choosing not to.

My dog died four years ago and I still miss him. It will get better.

itsscottwilder

Working out and emotional state are pretty unrelated for me.

hazeldixon89

ty all I must admit as sad as I am I dont regret working out but I would have felt ****tier if I hadnt. Guess the answer is workout even if you feel crap.

Syriene

So sorry about your kitty. Exercise helps me when I am angry. Being upset is a different story. Like someone else mentioned, it might take a bit for you to regroup, but don't give up. Even light walking will help to clear your head and keep you active.

pinkpanthers1995

Awwww that just sucks. We lost our dog in April and I was crushed - it does get easier but it's never easy. Glad you were able to channel some of that suckiness! :flowerforyou:

ames105

In the past two months, I've put my rage and hurt into exercise (boyfriend dumped me). It was definetely better during the exercise but the pain, stress and anxiety came right back as soon as I finished. However, I've lost 25lbs and a couple of clothes sizes and that helps diminish the pain.

I used to put my hurt and sadness into food, now I put it into exercise. I still hurt, although not as bad. I'm still really pissed at him. But I feel so much better about myself, my appearance and my health.

I can't say the exercise makes the pain go away, but it does help to have a positive outlet for it.

hazeldixon89

In the past two months, I've put my rage and hurt into exercise (boyfriend dumped me). It was definetely better during the exercise but the pain, stress and anxiety came right back as soon as I finished. However, I've lost 25lbs and a couple of clothes sizes and that helps diminish the pain.

I used to put my hurt and sadness into food, now I put it into exercise. I still hurt, although not as bad. I'm still really pissed at him. But I feel so much better about myself, my appearance and my health.

I can't say the exercise makes the pain go away, but it does help to have a positive outlet for it.

you described exactly how I felt, normally I would just eat junk food and sit on my *kitten*. I thought today I would try working out. My anger fueled me then after I felt worse but only slightly less than if I had let it make me fail my workout!

Ty everyone I hope I can be there to support you all in a hard time if you have one add me Im loving the support of this site

lambchoplewis

I just remembered why I lost weight in the first place. I got sick of listening to friends who went on these crazy 30 day cleanses buying expensive products and eating strange. They bragged about the 8 lbs they lost. I had enough of listening to this and decided to get the lbs off. I lost 25 lbs and maintained for a year then, slipped and gained back 10. I am back on track and now I am re-motivated by remembering the original reason. I can do this w/out expensive plans and cleanses.

Thx for the re-motivation!!!

Nothing tastes as good as feeling thin!!!