Loss of Motivation
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AprilEC
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So, lately I have a complete loss of motivation. When I first started MFP, I was all about it! All day every day! I then lost a little bit of motivation and gained it back by doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. Now....I've got nothin'. I am still watching what I eat, but I'll pick things that normally I would stay far away from. I have no desire to work out. I dont care what I eat (Thank God I have a little bit of discipline left otherwise I would be thru!). Im finding that I need more than just the 'ol pat on the back, and the "this is normal and its ok". I need to either see something, read something, that shocks my system! I will be getting married in a little over a year and even THAT isnt keeping me motivated.
The worst part about all of this, is I feel like if I have no desire to work out or really lock down what I eat, I must not want this enough. Or I'm not ready for the "life change". I'm just dieting and not really taking in what it means to live a health life style. But I'm so proud of all the weight I have loss, so how can I complain! Does anybody have any good motivational stories or words of encouragement? I'm afraid if I dont get it soon, I'll fall off the diet train : (
The worst part about all of this, is I feel like if I have no desire to work out or really lock down what I eat, I must not want this enough. Or I'm not ready for the "life change". I'm just dieting and not really taking in what it means to live a health life style. But I'm so proud of all the weight I have loss, so how can I complain! Does anybody have any good motivational stories or words of encouragement? I'm afraid if I dont get it soon, I'll fall off the diet train : (
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Find someone to work out with.. this helps me. My boyfriend goes nightly with me to the gym so on those nights when I just dont want to go I go not to let him down. It works for me : )0
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I had the same issue. My wedding, my daughter's wedding, class reunion-nothing seemed to spark me. That is until I got into a friendly weight loss competition with a friend. We work out together and I am always pushed to do a little more when I see her doing more and vice versa. Crazy thing is that we don't really have a prize other than bragging rights. LOL0
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I had the same issue. My wedding, my daughter's wedding, class reunion-nothing seemed to spark me. That is until I got into a friendly weight loss competition with a friend. We work out together and I am always pushed to do a little more when I see her doing more and vice versa. Crazy thing is that we don't really have a prize other than bragging rights. LOL0
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i look at myself and say what do you really want, do you not really care? because its so easy not to care and if thats the deal, do it. i know in my heart i DO care and i want to be looking hot. you have to be ready in your mind IMO -- you are the only person who can be fed up and say enough is enough, do something woman!!0
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i look at myself and say what do you really want, do you not really care? because its so easy not to care and if thats the deal, do it. i know in my heart i DO care and i want to be looking hot. you have to be ready in your mind IMO -- you are the only person who can be fed up and say enough is enough, do something woman!!0
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Never ever give up!
Whenever I feel like quitting I look at my success, I look at my goals, I look at EVERY reason I started changing my lifestyle and it usually motivates me right back on track. Even if you don't feel like working out at all, get up and do it! I always feel better about myself after a workout, and the more you do it with a positive outlook the more you will be motivated to do it!
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Never ever give up!
Whenever I feel like quitting I look at my success, I look at my goals, I look at EVERY reason I started changing my lifestyle and it usually motivates me right back on track. Even if you don't feel like working out at all, get up and do it! I always feel better about myself after a workout, and the more you do it with a positive outlook the more you will be motivated to do it!
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i look at myself and say what do you really want, do you not really care? because its so easy not to care and if thats the deal, do it. i know in my heart i DO care and i want to be looking hot. you have to be ready in your mind IMO -- you are the only person who can be fed up and say enough is enough, do something woman!!0
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I actually watch youtube videos by Jennifer Nicole Lee! She is truly inspirational! I also just ordered a sample of Body By Vi shake. I will let you know how that works so maybe you could try it too! :0) I have felt like that this past month. I got so depressed that I stopped caring and thats when I had to care about myself the most. You are not alone! If you are sick and tired of being where you are lets do this together! Friend me and I will be here if you need me! :0) You might try a vision board of anything that makes you happy and gets you motivated, put it somewhere you will always see it and that might help too!0
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