I need help getting motivated again.

MissAnnieRosie
MissAnnieRosie Posts: 25
in Motivation and Support
I was doing really well with this and dropped off track due to my life getting crazy. I lost 170 lbs before and gained not too much back but I still don't love where I am, I'm trying to loose the weight I gained back. I've been depressed though and it's been hard getting myself into the gym and getting myself to workout, even though I know it will help with my depression.
My eating has been so/so but I've been trying really hard to work with portion control and eat healthy but even that's getting harder. That's why I'm back on here, I've gained some weight back and I don't like it.
I really want to be more fit, to build a ton of muscle and to try to get an even healthier diet but I feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
I want to love myself again and I know being in better shape will do that.
Any suggestions/help/support?

Thank you so much.

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  • AmberSpamber
    AmberSpamber Posts: 391 Member
    Make sure you are logging in every day and have friends who will help you stay accountable. Create a weekly routine and follow it as close as you can. Plan out all of your meals, and when you will work out and know that you can't go to bed at night until you do it. And remember to have fun. Working out is hard but as soon as you get back into a routine, you will get past the " I don't want to work out " stage, and really start to enjoy it. I now LOVE working out and look forward to it at the end of the day. Hang in there. If you need a friend, feel free to add me.
  • tnsons
    tnsons Posts: 15 Member
    Here is what i tell myself almost everyday. Ok self so you dont feel like working out - that is fine - just get dressed and go to the gym - thats it. Then if you want to leave you can. Then once you are at the gym tell yourself Ok Just get on the treadmill for a few minutes thats it and then if you want to quit you can - This always works for me!!!! Once I start I am fine and can get my workout in. Just hang in there - You are kinda starting over again only you weigh much less so it should be easier this time. Just take baby steps and you can do it!!!!! 170 lbs is unbelievable so you know you can do it MissAnnieRosi
  • MissAnnieRosie
    MissAnnieRosie Posts: 25
    Thank you so much.
    I'm slowly working on getting a routine together. My boyfriend is wonderful and helps motivate me, we help motivate each other and often cook together and workout together and be active together so that support helps, it's just getting my mind into a good place.
    I'm gluten free too so sometimes I fall into food ruts which are to get out of and body dislike ruts which are even harder to work my way out of.
  • CrazyTrackLady
    CrazyTrackLady Posts: 1,337 Member
    A couple suggestions: you might need to "fake it til ya make it" when it comes to exercising. It sounds like you might have some depression, and exercise can help a little with that. And to me, unless it is "fun" for me, I won't exercise (running is absolutely NOT in my spectrum of exercises I'm willing to do). Find something fun to do -- even walking a willing dog can get you going. I enjoy Zumba because I love to dance.

    Be cognizant of what you are eating at all times, almost to the point of obsession. By recognizing the connection between mood and food, you might find certain things that are eating in excess to be the culprit of weight gain.

    Lastly, reach out for support. This doesn't have to be a one woman battle. It's good you have a supportive boyfriend - some men are threatened when their women start to improve their health and looks ("She's getting too pretty, she must be cheating, or getting ready to leave") - that's THEIR insecurities.
  • unicorns89
    unicorns89 Posts: 11 Member
    This sounds exactly how I felt with going to the gym. I started researching other activities and started doing them. The weight started coming off again because I was enjoying what I was doing. And because I enjoyed it, I looked forward to it every day. My boyfriend and I are both full time students and work, so the only time we really get to enjoy time together is when we walk our dogs. It bonds us.

    It is all about finding what motivates you. The gym was not for me. I enjoy walking my dogs with my boyfriend.

    Find that certain activity. It may take a lot of time to find it, but once you do, it will be something you look forward to doing.
  • CrazyTrackLady
    CrazyTrackLady Posts: 1,337 Member
    This sounds exactly how I felt with going to the gym. I started researching other activities and started doing them. The weight started coming off again because I was enjoying what I was doing. And because I enjoyed it, I looked forward to it every day. My boyfriend and I are both full time students and work, so the only time we really get to enjoy time together is when we walk our dogs. It bonds us.

    It is all about finding what motivates you. The gym was not for me. I enjoy walking my dogs with my boyfriend.

    Find that certain activity. It may take a lot of time to find it, but once you do, it will be something you look forward to doing.

    Dog walking can be taken up a notch, too. PM me and I will share the secret of "aerobodogging" with you.
  • Luvmichnata
    Luvmichnata Posts: 186 Member
    get yourself a set of dumb bells and an exercise dvd and commit to 30 minutes at least 3 days a week. Give yourself a small goal and work up from there! Stock your pantry with good food choices and talk with your mfp friends and you'll get there.

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