Help with motivation and food ideas

Sarah7Blowers
Sarah7Blowers Posts: 5 Member
in Motivation and Support
Ok so I have been trying the MFP for nearly 3 weeks now and thought I would put my questions/anxieties out there for some help.

I'm having trouble getting motivated to exercise. I used to be able to get up in the morning put on my running clothes and go straight for a run with my dog in tow! (normally for about 3 miles, which I know isn't far but still its better than nothing surely?!), however recently I go to bed the night before with the desire to go first thing in the morning but I always seem to just change my mind at the last minute, then find myself regretting it later on.

I have also managed to cut out nearly all of my bad eating habits, however there are foods that I just cannot stomach such as most vegetables (especially green veg) and anything with mayo/relish in, so salad is out of the question!

I desperately need some words of wisdom/motivation/guidance or I can see myself giving up!!! :( Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • sodakat
    sodakat Posts: 1,126 Member
    Do you think you could stick to eating at a deficit for a month if you weren't also trying to motivate yourself to exercise? If so, why not try that! Then in a month or so after you've lost some more weight I'll bet you will feel much better about yourself and going for a walk will seem like something you *want* to do rather than a chore.

    Also, have you purchased a food scale? Its really difficult to know exactly how many calories you are eating without a scale.

    Regarding vegetables -- maybe put eating one new vegetable a month on your to do list, then get comfortable with that vegetable before you add another. Salad dressings don't have to contain mayonnaise, btw. Right now my very favorite is a balsamic vinaigrette!

    Trust me, you will be very happy if you can conquer the overweight "problem" at your age instead of letting it go until my age!

    Kathy
  • Giddyduck
    Giddyduck Posts: 212 Member
    There lots of ways to get veggies rather than eat them plain. You can add a serving to dish. I add them to egg whites and scramble them. You can add them to rice, etc. Cut them small. Also consider juicing them. It is pretty tasty but can be a more costly way. I am a person that loves veggies, unfortunately my family not so much.

    Try to do something fun for exercise. I love to dance although I don't it is my exercise. I found a bootcamp that I love strangely. It makes me feel strong. I love roller skating and take my girls and any girlfriends. We make a day of it.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to add me....

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