Defeated...

randilea

I have been on this journey going on 3 years now (joining MFP in August) and I have noticed that I am falling in to the same pattern. I start off hard core for a couple months and then my motivation and determination seem to fall off and then disappear all together. Then after a couple months of doing nothing I seem to find my motivation again and get back in the game...just to start the cycle all over again. One thing I have noticed is that my motivation and determination seem to slowly disappear once it gets cold outside.

It has been a couple weeks since I have been able to run outside and as the weeks go by I am falling back into old habits. I am beginning to feel defeated. My exercise and food plan are beginning to suffer. I am sure many people go through this, especially if you live in cold winter states, but I am not sure what to do to get myself out of this funk.

Although I am not going to meet my last couple of goals I set for myself back in August, hopefully I can get back on track so I can set new goals to meet. If anyone has any motivation that might help me get out of this funk before I undo all that I have worked hard to accomplish it would be much appreciated.

khskr1

I am right there with you!!! with the holidays I am just trying to stay sane right now....sooooooooo I have a plan that over christmas break (our work shuts down), I will dust off my p90x dvds. I'm not going to beat myself up, you shouldn't either.

HealthyHereICome

Do you have a gym membership? I live in frigid cold Michigan. After a summer full of stroller walks with my son, bike riding and parks, it is hard to transition to indoor physical activity. I have found that having a gym membership has taken the place nicely. They are open 24 hours, every day of the year, regardless if it's cold! Plus, no matter how cold I am getting there, that cold air is refreshing when I come out of the gym after a good workout. Good luck to you and keep that blood pumping to stay warm!

randilea

Do you have a gym membership? I live in frigid cold Michigan. After a summer full of stroller walks with my son, bike riding and parks, it is hard to transition to indoor physical activity. I have found that having a gym membership has taken the place nicely. They are open 24 hours, every day of the year, regardless if it's cold! Plus, no matter how cold I am getting there, that cold air is refreshing when I come out of the gym after a good workout. Good luck to you and keep that blood pumping to stay warm!

I do have a gym membership. The problem is that before it got cold I was training for a half marathon. Now that I am running in doors I can't bring myself to run more than 3 miles (half what I was running outside). I think that is also contributing to my lack of motivation.

Leannek74

I find treadmill running more of a mental challenge too. Recently I decided not to beat myself up for not going as long or as far as long as I go!
Changing up the workout is supposed to help too. Maybe swimming would be a good addition to your workout, replacing some of the running and combating the cold winter weather. I've wanted to do this myself but haven't started yet... maybe next week!

doris_day

Wow - I'm going through the same thing. I had hoped to have lost a lot more before a Christmas party with friends who I haven't seen in a while. Since Thanksgiving I haven't lost anything. I am still working out, but all the eating out and parties with alcohol have set me back. It's a bit disheartening to go back to my "old ways" and so easy to do so.
Not motivated to do much today since it's pouring where I live and freezing. Can't go do much when there is freezing rain.

I'm happy to be out the "eights" - meaning 180's and into the sevens - but I really wish I was in the sixes!

We just need to get back on track with one full week of being healthy.

ChelleBelle1

Maybe you just need some new inspiration. Try some new recipes, buy a new workout outfit, etc. I have fallen into the same situation many times when I just get tired of trying. It seems like it happens slowly, but before I know it, I am completely "off the wagon"! Have you been on www.hungry-girl.com? They have all kinds of tips and tricks to spice up your diet. I know that you are feeling unmotivated about exercise, but if you are anything like me, all aspects of healthy living go together. When one suffers, they all suffer. And when I get inspired in one area, it tends to carry over to the others. Good luck and hang in there!!