Recent Injuries, Just coming back.

pickettcall
pickettcall Posts: 5
in Motivation and Support
I'm coming back after 2 back-to-back injuries and I'm having a rough time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I put on about 30 lbs in 8 months of no or modified exercises, and I feel just HUGE (I'm not). I just got the OK to exercise a few days ago, and I really need to focus on that and eating clean. Food is a major issue for me and without exercise to keep the crazies at bay, it's just a food-fest.
Has anyone been through something similar that can give me advice on how to power through to get fit again after being chubby? Not food or exercise advice, I know all that crap, but mental advice. Emotional help to get back on track.
Please and thank you.

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  • _Amstel_
    _Amstel_ Posts: 6
    It boils down to how bad you really want it.
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  • leslisa
    leslisa Posts: 1,350 Member
    After my surgery I made myself roll out of bed and do 10 minutes of easy abs (crunches, leg lifts, cherry pickers). That seemed to get my mindset in gear for the rest of the day. I mean I already started so why shouldn't I finish, right?

    Good luck!
  • zombiemomjo
    zombiemomjo Posts: 494 Member
    I'm right there with you. Only minor injuries the past few months, but I had to stop Insanity about halfway into it, and slowly over the past year have put on about 15 lbs of the 30 that I lost. Once I was "resting" I allowed myself to eat whatever the heck I wanted since I couldn't work out. What is with that mentality, any way? When I'm exercising, I just choose to reward my body with the healthier stuff. When I'm not exercising, it's like I'm punishing my body for taking exercise away from me. ??? Who knows how our mindsets got so screwy??? But, we have to teach ourselves to respect our bodies and our health while we still manage to enjoy the foods we want. No magic formula. Just a drive to be the healthiest we can be. After putting this weight back on, I am uncomfortable in my own skin, and I don't want that. I never wanted to feel this way again, so I have to make the choice today and every day to fight to get back to where I was a year ago. That feeling of just loving who I was for a change--fit and full of confidence--is what I'm holding up as my goal.

    And WOW, _Amstel_! That puts small injuries totally into perspective!!! Very inspirational!

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