Need some support today

mmjensen2010
mmjensen2010 Posts: 24 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi All,
I am just having a hard week, especially today. I started to go for a jog this morning and a block away from my house I turned down the street and looped back to my house...who does that? I can't believe I drug myself out of bed for a 4 block jog!? I'm just having a hard time. I was in weight gaining mode for a couple months due to severe weight loss from being sick and the past week I've been in a maintenance mode and finally trying to exercise everyday. And, its been going ok but I just have cravings at night before bed that I used to be able to indulge in and now I really can't because I don't have those extra calories. My nutrition hgas been good and I'm not actually hungry but the desire for some things is killing me at night. And then my mindset this morning was just terrible and I'm so frustrated right now looking back at this week and morning.

Any advice or has anyone else been through this?
Thanks! Michelle

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  • wardamnirish
    wardamnirish Posts: 395
    Hi All,
    I started to go for a jog this morning and a block away from my house I turned down the street and looped back to my house...who does that?

    I just did it this morning. Sometimes it's just not happening for me. I just say, oh well, it's an off day, and then I nearly always have a great run the next day. Or maybe instead of running I walk. Heck, sometimes I even have bad weeks.

    Tomorrow is a new day, just try again.
  • Iwantahealthierme30
    Iwantahealthierme30 Posts: 293 Member
    Hi All,
    I started to go for a jog this morning and a block away from my house I turned down the street and looped back to my house...who does that?

    I just did it this morning. Sometimes it's just not happening for me. I just say, oh well, it's an off day, and then I nearly always have a great run the next day. Or maybe instead of running I walk. Heck, sometimes I even have bad weeks.

    Tomorrow is a new day, just try again.

    THIS. Not this morning but I have as well.
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    I think everyone has these days .When I have days like that I just keep pushing myself and it's hard some days but push through it.on the days I do give up all day I just keep thinking damn why did I not run or work out so for myself I just have to push on and keep running and when I am done I feel so mush better for it and all day I can think of what I gained by pushing through it and not kick my self all day
  • wardamnirish
    wardamnirish Posts: 395
    I think everyone has these days .When I have days like that I just keep pushing myself and it's hard some days but push through it.on the days I do give up all day I just keep thinking damn why did I not run or work out so for myself I just have to push on and keep running and when I am done I feel so mush better for it and all day I can think of what I gained by pushing through it and not kick my self all day

    Definitely true. Some of my best workouts have come on days where I least felt like it at the start. Finding that motivation to get going can be really difficult, so if you just don't have it right now, don't sweat it.
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    :happy: hang in there
  • SherryCrist
    SherryCrist Posts: 5 Member
    I'm just trying to find the motivation each day to workout. I'm returning after herniating 4 discs last August from doing a kettle bell workout. I'm in constant pain when I workout, but I'm trying to push through. I'm not using any weights right now, just my own body weight. I have so many people who say they will support me and workout with me, but when I follow-up with them, they bail. I would LOVE to find a workout partner!
  • TXEXrunner
    TXEXrunner Posts: 178 Member
    Stay strong Michelle. Been there once or twice myself - can't get motivated to do my routine and no one there to kick me in the butt and get me out the door. I found MFP friends good for a virtual kick every once in a while. I also know what that person staring me back in the mirror wants me to do. Sometimes if the lazies are trying to get the best of me, I break down my routine into very small steps - I don't think about going running for 30 minutes, I start by focusing on each step - get changed, drink some water, get my tunes, walk out the door, start walking, then run, then run just another 5 minutes, then just another few minutes, then I am almost half way through my routine, so heck, I might as well just finish it! Sounds silly, yes, but fooling myself sometimes is a means to an end. You can also take on some virtual friends (or better yet get a live person) to keep you accountable (i.e. encourage you to stick with your routine). Feel free to friend if you need some virtual support!
    In the mean time, get back to your routine. You know it's the right thing for you - no excuses for quitting!
  • ahe22
    ahe22 Posts: 10 Member
    I know how you feel, and I usually run in the morning but this morning all I had in me was a walk. At least I did that and got the fresh air, but still….
    I would like to get sone good tunes to motivate. Is there a place on this forum or on the web that makes it easy to get good playlists?

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