Need Some Support! :)

markedbyawolf
markedbyawolf Posts: 9
in Motivation and Support
Hey, All! Firstly I would like to wish you all much love, support, and success in your fitness endeavors. We'll all get there! <3

So this is a rant no one that I know personally understands, I'm an ectomorph so I'm thin naturally and have a high metabolism. I'm anemic which means fatigue, got mono years ago which leaves a lingering life fatigue, and I work 60+ work weeks plus I live on a pretty meager budget so buying food to be able to eat 2200 calories a day and bring stuff to work is strenuous.

I've been working out regularly off and on for the last 2 years. Two years ago I could do no push ups {I now do 5} could only do 5lb dumbbells {I can now do 10} and I have minor ab definition. Couldn't run a full mile still can't. But thats' all, after TWO years of hard work.

I look at all my friends loosing weight and they have been working out for 6 months and the pounds are shedding off they get tons of compliments {I'm naturally thin so when I gain muscle it's not a big deal and no one really cares or compliments} they could run for miles, they keep on putting weights up, they are making leaps and strides and I am getting no where and I work just as hard.

Ugh. It might just be my attitude but I'm getting exhausted lol.

In addition I'm getting over strep so I was ordered not to go to the gym for 2 weeks. Great.

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  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    Getting out of slumps is really difficult. Keep in mind that continuing to exercise will raise your energy levels. You should also talk to your doc about your iron levels. I didn't look at your food diary before I started posting, but maybe you need to raise your calorie intake. I'm always on the go between work and 2 kids, I so I understand being tired. Sometimes you just have to force yourself to push through. I have been at this for about 9 months, seriously for about 3. MFP says I'm down 3lbs, it's more like 9. However, like you, I have friends that log consistant loss each week. I've learned I'm not them. My body is different and somethings take time. Just focus on yourself and keep pushing through.

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