Feeling blah...

Ahh that's a shame, I felt like that last month when i went on holiday for 3 weeks and put ALL my weight back on (plus an extra lb).

Maybe you are getting bored? Have you thought about trying new recipes? Getting a buddy? combining with exercise/different exercise? Or even taking a couple of weeks off where you don't go mad but you just loosen the reigns?

I need to find out the root cause of why I am feeling this.

That's called navel gazing and is the direct cause of death for many good intentions.

Get your trainers on and think about it whilst you are running. Get an iPod and blast out the running blues, get a grip, get on with it. You have hit a wall, deal with it - NOW!







Good luck

:ohwell: Ahhh...the dreaded 'funk' :sick:
It happens :flowerforyou:

Either find a way to push through it, or resolve yourself to wallow for a bit, then there will be the inevitable 'recommitting' ceremony :laugh:

Careful, this can be an awful cycle to get bogged down in.

When I feel like I'm circling the drain, I change things up & try to keep focused in any way I can. If this means to lighten up a bit, sometimes, it's necessary. You've got to find your way :drinker:

I need to find out the root cause of why I am feeling this.

That's called navel gazing and is the direct cause of death for many good intentions.

having suffered from and recovered from mental illness, I couldn't disagree with this statement more.

understanding WHY you feel a certain way is the first step to fix it. Someone mentioned machines... well if your car isn't running right you'd expect the mechanic to find out why and fix it or tell you what to do differently to stop it happening. The brain isn't all that different. Loss of motivation or feeling down all the time doesn't happen for no reason. There is a reason and while i do agree with the advice to get on with it even though you feel bad..... I also think it's extremely useful to pinpoint what is making you feel like that so you can do something about it and get your motivation, energy etc back.

OP - some ideas, although only you can say what it is or isn't, and you may have to consider more than one idea

- boredom/stuck in a rut - change up your exercise routine or find a new way to exercise that's more inspiring, find new meals that will inspire you without going over your calorie limit. Change your daily routine in some way, get out more, see different people, etc.

- stress - this is a common thing and often something that can't be controlled, but cutting toxic people out of your life or getting a new job may be possible if these are causes of stress.... a lot of sources of stress can be eliminated... relaxation and stress relief techniques are good for stress that can't be eliminated

- too few calories - this can cause you to feel lethargic or even depressed. A week or two eating at maintenance might give you a boost... if you do this and rapidly gain up to 5lb, then that's from water and glycogen and it's more evidence that you were eating too little. don't freak out about water weight gains

- not enough rest - especially if you're doing strength training, insufficient rest can cause you to feel tired and lacking in motivation.

- insufficient healthy fat and fat soluble vitamins. studies have shown that insufficient fat in the diet can increase the risk of depression and even suicide, and vitamin D (which is a fat soluble vitamin) deficiency causes depression.

- the novelty of a new diet/exercise routine wearing off - this can be an issue for some people, at first it's all new and shiny and easy to get motivated, then it gets harder and more routine and the sparkle wears off... well you do have to stick to it, but the advice about boredom also comes into play... you can change up your routines etc to keep them interesting... also ask yourself if you're making things harder than they need to be... sustainability is your long term goal. If you're getting worn down by what you're not allowed to eat or what exercise you have to do, then rethink your plan to include foods you love but keep them within your calories, and switch the exercise you do to something you enjoy a lot more and will find it easier to stick to.

Hope that helps!

Motivation and desire for change will come and go. What you really need is to commit. you will not always *feel* good about going to the gym. I made a list of goals. Not stuff that I was emotional about--stuff that I commit to doing in order to make my life a better one. I am committed. I committed to being a healthier me to my husband, to my kids, to my friends and to myself. The more people I tell about these changes I am making in my life, the more accountable I make myself to them. Some days I don't care and it doesn't matter except that my character and reputation are on the line. I have committed. I said I would do it, so I am going to whether I *feel* like doing it today or not. Otherwise, I am just making a liar out of myself.