Have you ever been in "the slump"?
drivenheart85
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Ahhh, here I am again. Was back on track for a week and then Labor Day weekend hit and I ate everything in sight and then some. Now I don't want to workout again and I don't want to eat healthy again. It's been a battle like this for a couple months now. I get off track, drag myself back on again and get off track, drag myself back on again. It makes me wonder where I'm going from here? Is this where people get sick of fighting and just decide to slide back to not tracking calories and not exercising? Is the slump the cause of everyone's "giving up"? Am I suppose to keep fighting? Keep putting myself back on track? Does it get easier like it used to be? I'll have you know I was "slump free" for a solid 6 glorious months. I have 15 pounds left...just 15 pounds...SO MUCH LESS than the 57 I've already conquered.
Anyway, I don't know where to go from here. Do I give up or keep fighting? Do I keep putting myself back on track again every week? Is this gonna get easier again...ever? Oye ve.
Anyway, I don't know where to go from here. Do I give up or keep fighting? Do I keep putting myself back on track again every week? Is this gonna get easier again...ever? Oye ve.
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1. absolutely, positively do NOT give up. keep on going.
2. i had the SAME slump as 100% of everyone else on here has had too.
I was 200 lbs, got down to 157, then sort of just hung around in limbo for a year, not trying too hard, but not messing up too much. then i started dating my bf and we ate out all the time. so i got back up to 186. from 186 it has been SUCH a struggle to get back into it. i've been on, off, on, off, on, off a bajillion times over the past year and a half. it's just a matter of using will power, pushing HARD, and training your mind and body to live healthy and not just sit and binge for days on end. i don't see my weight loss as "dieting," i'm changing my lifestyle so that i live healthy. exercise regularly.. even if it's just a long walk in the evening. plan hikes on weekends. i try not to sit and watch tv... if i have free time, i need to be doing something. don't buy junk food at the grocery. ever. that way IF you cheat, you'll have to go out and buy it, which tends to be a pain in the *kitten*. or if you stay in, your "binging" will be on a bunch of grapes or something. don't get me wrong... just 2 weeks ago i was "off" again... but i have begin to work on the emotional and mental aspect of my lifestyle change and i've noticed that i'm better able to stay on track. i need to be in the right mindset and you do too.
just whatever you do... do NOT give up. that is the absolute opposite of what you want to do.0 -
Yes! For most of August. I have been up and down about 2 pounds all month long. Not really feeling it. I have b/t 10 and 15 pounds left to go. I am not giving up, I've decided September will be better. Holdiay feasts are coming and i need to have this in hand before that! Don't give up.0
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I've done the whole off and on again thing so many times so I know what it's like. This time though i'm going to use that to keep me motivated. I know what it's like to lose weight them slump back into your old routine and put it all back on again. The frustration, the somewhat self loathing for undoing all your hard work and the daunting realization of having to do it again are this time going to remain at the front of my mind as a reason to keep going and not give up because I know i'll have to go through all the hardships again if I fail.0
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I have 7 pounds left to go. SEVEN! and am noticing I need much more motivation to work out. The eating is in check and I find I love love love low carb, with the exception of no beans in my salad and other minor things.. so thank god for that. but I am really lacking motivation in the working out. Just started ripped in 30 Sunday after finishing 30DS 2 weeks ago, and today is supposed to be day 3. (took my rest day monday) but I CANNOt get myself to do it.0
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Same here, slumped to a hell.
Been working different hours to usual and have found it tricky to find exercise times (I usually work nights and exercise in the mornings, but have had a couple of weeks of day shifts, so the outdoor gym is locked up by the time I get home)
Have also had a bunch of days recently of spending all day making really decent food choices and then ruining it by having my whole calorie allowance in cider.
Need a good hard kick in the pants. Was really hoping to be under 10 stone by end of August, but have been slumping good and hard instead, so probably not there a fortnight later. Haven't weighed myself yet (use scales at the boyfriend's house and he's been at mine instead the last couple of weeks)
GRRRR!
How d'you unslump?0 -
Baby steps. Give yourself attainable goals each day to get yourself back on track. And each day up those goals.
Everyone falls off. It's apart of the process.
Hang tight.0 -
Stay on it... never... ever... ever give up!
I have been in a slump for 2 months and gained almost half of what it took me 6 months to lose... Been slowly getting myself mentally refocused and I think I'm getting back there. I realized I need a goal date to look forward to. I hit my goal date and then I just nose dived off track.
Please feel free to add me, I need some fresh support.
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Keep fighting! You've lost 57 and that is an awesome accomplishment! Everyone has better days and not great days. Let the better days win out! Stick with it!0
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Don't give up, stay focused. I'm sure everyone has had a similar slump, several times over. Sometimes you just need a mental break from tracking and measuring everything. Set a shorter term goal, and focus on that instead of the big picture.0
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Im working my way out of a slump right now. Do Not Give Up! The last time I gave up I gained almost 150 before I got my act together. This time I've been fighting the same 4 lbs for a month. And I will keep fighting those same 4 lbs again and again if it means I don't have to start all over again. I still have about 50 lbs to go and eventually I will get there.0
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Don't give up! 57 lbs. is awesome! You've come too far to let yourself slide backwards, so the only way to go is forward!
We all go through times when emotionally, we're just tired of fighting. Our society is not conducive to discipline or any lasting happiness because it feeds the desire for instant gratification inside of us, which often is counterproductive and even destructive.
Anything worth having, especially good health, is worth working for and waiting for, if necessary! Somehow, we've got to lose the focus on how we feel at the moment and pick ourselves up by the bootstraps and press on to the prize!
You can do it!!0 -
Im currently pulling myself out of a slump. I am the master of rollercoaster dieting & that's why Im trying to lose 10 pounds AGAIN this year! Anyone can friend me for extra support!0
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My recent slump lasted the ENTIRE summer. 3 plus months. I am coming out the other side (I think! I hope!). Keep up the good work and get back on it ASAP.0
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I'm there right now, but I refuse to give up. It is just another challenge to accept and overcome! Think of it as a tiny speed bump.0
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I have been in this back and forth slump since July!!! ERGHHHHHHH. It is hard sometimes. I did the exact same thing on Labor Day weekend and now I'm having a hard time getting back to the gym.0
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And I thought I was queen of slumps. I just know I want this and eventually I'll get going full speed ahead again. Don't ever give up!!0
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Me too!! August has been a rough one for me to stay focused and 'committed'. No giving up though. I took yesterday as my kids went back to school as my fresh restart, too. I didn't slide too far, but definitely bounced within a couple of pounds.
Here's to getting back to good routine, and keeping our healthy lifestyle a priority!0 -
DON'T GIVE UP!!!! I know exactly how you feel and I keep doing the exact same thing, but you can't give up now you've come so far you CAN do it!!! 0
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You just need to shlt or get off the pot............. hate to be blunt but the choice is yours. No, seriously.0
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You're so close to your goal!! I WISH I was 15 pounds from goal! Every time you wanna eat bad or skip your workout, think about those 15 pounds, and how bad you want it!! Then decide if it's worth it or not.
Never give up, and never go back! Don't let yourself fall off the wagon for more than 1 day, and you won't be in a slump.0 -
YES! I know the slump! Here are some things that help me:
* Do exactly what you're doing. Recognize it's a slump. Vent a little. (I have a weight loss/maintenance journal. Some times I just write "I am SO tired of dieting. I am SO tired of working out. I don't want to!)
* Maybe you need a kick in the butt or maybe you need a rest. Only you can figure that out. I often find that if I keep going but at a slower kinder pace that works for me. E.g. Tonight I am not doing the 30 day shred. I am going for a walk around the lake with my cousin. I won't see results as fast. But, I'm still moving. And, I'm not burning myself out.
* Sleep. Get lots of sleep.
* Schedule something indulgent that's not about your weight. E.g. get a pedicure, take an afternoon off and snuggle with a book and a cup of tea, go visit your grandma. Just distract yourself with something that feeds your soul.
* Buy a fitness magazine and just read it.
* Check out some healthy recipe web-sites.
Keep going. Keep being healthy. Take a little pressure off yourself and you'll be inspired to push it hard soon. :O)0 -
I'm in the same slump and am having trouble getting out of it. I want to eat everything in sight and even some things not yet in sight!0
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yup!! a slump is perfectly normal! 2 weeks ago was my b-day party and last weekend I went to a bachelor party...so let's say that after those 2 things I really didn't feel like working out and eating well. But I didn't wanna lose the progress I had already made so I forced myself to do my P90X workout and once the 1st one was done, I was back into it! g'luck 0
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Do not give up. Here is how to avoid the slump (most of the time)
Keep your carbs lowish, as much protein as you can (very hard to overdo), and have a medium amount of fat. This will keep you full and satisfied. Your brain is made of fat. Many vitamins are fat soluble and cannot be absorbed without it. DIETARY FAT DOES NOT EQUAL BODY FAT. It is your friend.
Work out, even if it is just a 20 minute walk, every day. Do strength training which will keep you toned, build/maintain muscle which keeps your metabolism up, and make your skin look tighter once you have lost the weight. This will also allow you more calories.
Keep your NET calories to AT LEAST 1200 calories. I aim for 1500, and I am losing just over a pound a week without ever feeling hungry. If you don't eat enough calories and enough protein, your muscle will get broken down for fuel. You WILL lose weight faster, but look and feel worse, and slow your metabolism which usually leads to yoyo dieting.
Eat the things you want just with smaller serving sizes, and only 1-2 a day that you fit into your day. Cutting all of the things you want will just lead to feeling deprived and ultimately failing.
NO GUILT. If you don't do so well one day, try to determine why, and move on. If it is stress eating, try meditation/yoga/cuddle with SO or pet etc. If it is lack of food options, work on planning lunches and bringing healthy snacks. If you were starving, look at your macros and calories from the last two days and adjust
Drink water! This will curb your hunger. If possible, drink a glass of water before you put ANYTHING in your mouth.
Want a second helping or a snack? Wait 20 minutes. Drink a glass of water. Take a walk. Chew on gum. Still hungry? Eat.
Do NOT go hungry. You will only binge at the next meal or the next day. Usually on something unhealthy.
Soup is low calorie, fast, cheap, and very filling. Today I had a protein shake for breakfast, a can of soup with an extra chicken breast for lunch, and took a walk. Now I can have the pizza I want for dinner. I added the chicken breast to make sure that I wasn't starving when I got to the pizza otherwise I would eat too much of it.
Listen to your body! For example, if your knee is acting up do low impact or upper body workouts such as swimming or punches. Take care of yourself, but don't use it as an excuse0 -
Wow, I could have written that post. I really don't have an answer, just happy summer almost over and not much to do in the fall/winter except get back to gym.0
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Its okay to get off track a bit....now get back on!!!! Eating healthy is something I've always tried to do...since starting mfp I've been learning a lot about caloric intake and how my body uses the fuel that its fed. I've learned a lot about exercising and the effects that it has on my body. This is not an argument with my body against food or exercise, its a lifestyle that I've chosen to live. Don't give up.:flowerforyou:0
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Yes! I have been in a "slump" myself. I've been trying to lose 4 lbs since the end of July and my weight just keeps bouncing from 129 to 131. I haven't exercised or walked like I was before. I just can't seem to pull myself out of it. I still log what I eat and when I do exercise though. I need to tone up badly but just don't feel like exercising to do it. Hang in there! I will too!0
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I feel your pain! This last 15 is the most stubborn! I'm reminded, though, that I didn't gain the weight overnight, why should it so considerately leave my booty overnight, LOL - stick with it, we're all here for you!0
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I'm there now...one thing and kaboom I'm off the wagon. I have to get my mind back wrapped around it and keep myself motivated. It's hard, but don't give up, you (we) have come so far. Scheduling is a lot of my problem and this month one of my goals is to get this in check!0
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Sounds like you've lost your inspiration. I think it happens to most people at one point or another.
Maybe it's time to reassess why you started on this journey in the first place. If the reason(s) you started aren't enough to keep you motivated, then you need to figure out if you still want to make the journey. If you do, then tell yourself why. Make a list of reasons why you want to do it. Spell out what inspires you. What are you looking forward to when you achieve your goal? What is it about where you're at now that you can't wait to be done with? Write it all down. Add pictures, if that helps to inspire you. Then look at that list often to remind yourself of what your'e working toward. When it starts to lose the power to motivate you, reassess again.
If, after some true consideration, you decide you're happy where you are and don't want to make the journey, then go forth and be happy!
Either way, the choice is always yours, and you have the power to change your mind...0
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