ok, im in need of some motivation

emilymca

ive been using mfp for over three months now, and i have seen results, but in the past few days ive just felt apathetic. my weight isnt going up, but it isnt going down. i enjoy working out, i just havent since tuesday. i just need a boost. im at the point where i dont look bad anymore, but not as good as i want to overall. any ideas of how to get going again?

rcramer7

WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! GET THE HELL UP AND GO TAKE A WALK! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! YOUR TELLING ME THAT YOU WANT TO SIT AROUND ON YOUR BUTT AND WATCH DUST FALL! HOW THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU WERE IN THE FIRST PLACE! MOVE IT! MOVE IT! MOOOOOOVE IIIIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gigilly

LOL! That last post made me jump! Set up a short term goal, we are in spring and it is a fabulous time to sign up for some neat activities. Join a walking or running group and get ready for some 5 k or 10 k races. If that doesn't appeal to you try a new activity. Join a softball team or try a series of dance classes/ martail arts/hiking/try a tri/syncronized swimming/fencing.... the list goes on. Look up what is new in your community and give it a go, better yet, take a friend. Sometimes something new is needed to stay motivated.

Kagard11

I find it hard too sometimes! I was in a HUGE apathetic slump about a montH ago, and needed some help to break out of it! Same thing, I wasn't gaining, butwasn't losing and felt like this was all a waste of time. One thing that someone said to me was her personal motto which I have now taken on: "The only thing between me and the body I want is the bul$hit story that I keep telling myself"

This was so true! I was in a slump, wanted to quit, but she made me realize was that I needed to Tell myself that I COULD do it like so many others, I just needed to stop second guessing myself AND JUST DO what I knew I could! I WAS telling myself bull$hit stories that were keeping me from doing what I needed-JUST EXCUSES!!! I kept saying to myself that I didn't have the time, the motivation etc. but knowing how I could look in 3 months working at it vs. 3 months NOT working at it would make me so much happier. I didn't want to make the realization for yet another summer in a matronly bathing suit with a skirt attached to hide my gross belly that had I just stuck with it then, I wouldn't be wearing that suit. I will no longer be wearing that suit. I had a cute guy today walk by me in the grocery store and say, "hi pretty lady, how are you today?" I said, "outstanding!" it wasn't until a few minutes later that I realized that someone attractive and male said that I was pretty! Had I sat on that couch and given up when I was struggling, I would not have had my self esteem renewed this morning! Me? Pretty? I used to be, and evidently on my way back there! So STICK WITH IT!!! Let me know if you need some help!

Kathy

prettythinlove

AMEN KATHY! :-)

austindog2

Find a workout buddy or just someone to go walking with - a friend, family member, co-worker.. anyone! Having someone else around with similar goals helps you to hold yourself accountable and stick with your goals. I agree with previous comments - join a new class, try a new sport, etc! Change up your routine and get a little bit out of your comfort zone, you may surprise yourself!

Feel free to add me if you need a little extra motivation, too!

emilymca

you guys are the best! i love the support and friendship of mfp, so lucky to be apart of it. you are all truly inspirational