motivation plateau

egirlcat207
egirlcat207 Posts: 51 Member
in Motivation and Support
Maybe that really doesn't make sense- but this is where I am. Have been really good with diet and exercise. Have lost 14 pounds- I need to put my goal line- and today I hit this wall. I'm about 45 days in and while I have had the stray negative thought today my motivation has just left. I know I need a run and to just suit up but just want to be lazy. Anyone else ever hit a motivation plateau?

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  • liznotyet
    liznotyet Posts: 402 Member
    all the time. How about a run to the library to borrow a new to you exercise video? Challenge yourself.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Is your calorie deficit too high? Are your protein/fats/carbs too low? Are you not adequately recovered?
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Is your calorie deficit too high? Are your protein/fats/carbs too low? Are you not adequately recovered?

    This. Also, we all have days like that. If you need a rest day - take one. You body needs recovery time, too. Otherwise, sometimes it's just getting up and doing it.
  • egirlcat207
    egirlcat207 Posts: 51 Member
    Actually I think I hit around 700/800 calories a day. Its been a while since I've checked in but the weight I just lost is recent. I'm quite active and don't "eat back calories"- not really sure how that works to eat back what I've just burned. I mean I understand the logistics- I just don't want to gain back any weight I've worked off.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Actually I think I hit around 700/800 calories a day. Its been a while since I've checked in but the weight I just lost is recent. I'm quite active and don't "eat back calories"- not really sure how that works to eat back what I've just burned. I mean I understand the logistics- I just don't want to gain back any weight I've worked off.

    Looks like we found the answer...

    ...and on page one too.

    Sounds like you have some reading to do on the "right" way to do this. Start here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants


    edit: for link
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Actually I think I hit around 700/800 calories a day. Its been a while since I've checked in but the weight I just lost is recent. I'm quite active and don't "eat back calories"- not really sure how that works to eat back what I've just burned. I mean I understand the logistics- I just don't want to gain back any weight I've worked off.

    Looks like we found the answer...

    ...and on page one too.

    Sounds like you have some reading to do on the "right" way to do this. Start here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants


    edit: for link

    QFT and for emphasis.

    Eat more food.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

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