I need some motivation! :(

missiontofitness · March 2014

Sorry for this nonsensical rant I'm about to do...I just have so much on my mind!

Since the last time I visited, I have gained 12lbs.

I went from 136-137 to swinging between 145-148. I saw 150 today on the scale and almost cried...but I think it was water weight, since it disappeared later today.

I'm back to weighing myself constantly. I know this is absolutely unhealthy, and I'm trying to break this habit. I just got out of a relationship; one where my s/o loved how I looked, and didn't judge me for not being a size 0. He just wanted me to be happy and healthy. It was also an emotionally draining relationship for me, and one that I was relieved when I finally got out. I was around 137 when we started dating; around the time we had broken up, I had gained around 6lbs from us eating out, or cooking stuff at home.

I did emotionally eat a bit afterwards...tried walking more (like to work, taking a longer walk from my apartment to my car, ect)...but the weight has been piling on, and I don't know why. I really only have had three really bad emotional eating days in the past month..but I think my lack of activity is what's getting to me. But I'm always so tired from school, and work, and life...it's hard to drag yourself to the gym on 5 hours of sleep after a 12 hour day.

I really need to stick to this website...I always stay on such a good track when I log my food, my exercise, and participate. I just need some words of encouragement, tips, or advice on how to reach my goal. I want to be 120-125 again; what I was in high school, and a weight that is healthy for me. But I've got about 23-28lbs to go at this point.

fab_ridz · March 2014

I have been feeling quite crappy as well.
I was emotionally upset since the last 2 months. I am an emotional eater as well. I ended up gaining around 8-10 pounds.

When I stuck to this website, it motivated me to go to the gym, eat right, and make healthy choices throughout the day.
However, being a nursing student its hard to remember to log on to the website. I am always on the go - commuting, classes, clinical placements, work, and assignments/readings.

I have noticed that time management with planning/preparing meals the night before and planning to incorporate cardio workouts ahead of time helps a lot to stick with the goal of losing weight. When you have food with you, you will tend to eat the food you have prepared for yourself instead of having to go to fast food restaurants and make bad decisions. After all, weight loss is 80% eating habits and 20% exercises

It is hard - however, if you really want it, you gotta work things out. Always surround yourself with people who motivate you and support you.

TXEXrunner · March 2014

Thanks for posting and glad you are getting back to your MFP routine. Good for you to realize the value of this website and looking to recommit to using it. It sounds like you are in a season of change and can use this as an opportunity to establish or re-establish a diet and exercise routine. I can't empathize with the emotional eating concerns, but I can with the "not enough hours in the day" issue. For me, I had to start small and work my way back into a routine. It took a few weeks to get back into any routine, and then with a lot of encouragement from MFP, I have been able to increase my exercise to get to a level I am at least comfortable with. If you need someone to help encourage and keep you accountable, send a message. Start today with your routine - you can do this!!!

missiontofitness · March 2014

Thank you for your replies, guys.

Luckily the emotional eating has gotten itself in check. It was only three "bad food decision" days for me the past month...and I plan to keep it that way! Luckily the stress from the breakup has now subsided, and I feel like I have that back into check again.

I think I'm def going to get back into preparing meals ahead of times; I'm skipping meals or wasting money on salads/stuff at the store near my work, when I could spend less and make it myself. I think the biggest thing is forcing myself to eat too; I'm so busy, I honestly forget, and I know that's having an impact on my metabolism.

And slowly getting into a routine sounds wonderful. I think I'm mostly stressing myself out thinking I need to jump right back into this, but I should really take baby steps. And this website really is wonderful. I gotta stick to it this time around.

Thank you so much again!

chunkybun · March 2014

First of all, I'm sorry about the break up, even when they are for the best, it's never easy.

Getting enough sleep is just as important as getting to the gym. It sounds like you're on the right track in terms of evaluating your time management, but please don't sacrifice sleep.

Maybe you're a better candidate for a 20 minute home workout, or a jog around the block rather than a 1 hour gym session. Pair it with sensible eating and you will see results.

missiontofitness · March 2014

First of all, I'm sorry about the break up, even when they are for the best, it's never easy.

Getting enough sleep is just as important as getting to the gym. It sounds like you're on the right track in terms of evaluating your time management, but please don't sacrifice sleep.

Maybe you're a better candidate for a 20 minute home workout, or a jog around the block rather than a 1 hour gym session. Pair it with sensible eating and you will see results.

Thank you very much; I really do think home would be good for me for now, until the weather gets better. I used to love to run and walk in the spring/summer...I think that'll get easier to do once this semester is over.

And thank you for your condolences about the breakup. At the end, it was not a good relationship for me to be in, and I'm doing a lot better emotionally and personally now that it's over.

I really think I need to take those feelings and apply it into my physical health now.

I need some motivation! :(

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