Help! I don't feel like exercising anymore!

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    You should have a week of splurge on food and think about how much weight gain to get you more active.

    I cannot workout fasted mornings. My workouts, there be no carbs to get to the intensity.
  • DMicheleC
    DMicheleC Posts: 171 Member
    Just noticed your water intake is very low, could you be dehydrated, or are you just not logging your fluids. Sometimes when I exercise at the end of the day, if I have not taken in enough fluids that can make running more difficult and I can end up feeling really tired and lacking in energy. You could try upping your fluid intake and see if that helps.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Just noticed your water intake is very low, could you be dehydrated, or are you just not logging your fluids. Sometimes when I exercise at the end of the day, if I have not taken in enough fluids that can make running more difficult and I can end up feeling really tired and lacking in energy. You could try upping your fluid intake and see if that helps.

    cosign. dehydration causes fatigue.
  • Raisingsonshines
    Raisingsonshines Posts: 50 Member
    I am feeling the same.

    Going through personal bull**** is killing my physical motivation.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Before I ever exercised I wouldn't eat breakfast if I didn't want it.
    After I started exercise and losing, my energy left me in the morning during my workout.
    I definitely changed into a perso who NEEDS breakfast if I'm gonna workout afterwards!
    I always include protein and carb- that's the combo that keeps me energized.
    Eggs and wholewheat toast or
    Toast and peanut butter or
    Greek yogurt and musli or
    Cheese and toast

    Try some protein in your breakfast before your workout and see if it helps.
  • Amy4President
    Amy4President Posts: 165 Member
    It sounds like you might be bored with your current routine. Do you have access to a gym? Try weight lifting, or another cardio machine.

    No gym? Check out some workout videos on Youtube.

    Committed to running? Sign up for a 5K, 10K, half marathon and find a training plan to keep you on track!
  • Ladybug1250
    Ladybug1250 Posts: 366 Member
    It is interesting that you mentioned this, because I am going through the exact same thing lately!
    My calories are about in a 500 calorie deficit...and I have maintained that despite the low-activity levels the past few days. But HOLY...yesterday, I could barely get myself off of the couch...same today.

    What I did, was that I respected my body, and gave it rest. I took the extra day to relax and I did not get off of the couch and took an extra nap and went to bed early. Today - woke up feeling unmotivated and wanted to relax some more. My body did not really need it - I think it was just getting back on the wagon and stop making excuses for today.

    I did something light, but needed to get done - mowed the lawn. I feel much more energized, and ready to do my workout now.

    ETA - I might even just do stretches or yoga tonight to slowly get back into the swing of things. Also to add - I am also going through grief, which probably contributed to the lack of will power lately.

    This ^^^

    Thank you for posting this!! Often times I know the answer but it's easy to forget and put it off. Doing something light is perfect and really does help you feel energized to do something more. Stretching and Yoga is always awesome for something more relaxing but still sooo good for you. And like some others said, switch up the routine try biking or something else for a bit to add some variety into your workouts.

    I'm in a similar situation. I'm feeling really tired and lazy and have had no motivation. I can list a hundred excuses but I wont, i'm glad I found this post because it's helping to motivate.

    Thanks all and good luck OP!
  • Rose6300
    Rose6300 Posts: 232 Member
    Something that works for me is I tell myself I only have to do half my workout. Then, once I'm in it, I end up doing the whole thing.
    That, and sometimes I do take unscheduled rest days.
  • CCSavage88
    CCSavage88 Posts: 191
    Take a break then!...and in a few days you'll be thinking about getting up to run. Listen to your body if it's saying Hey, PLEASE relax. You should listen it's been worked really hard you've had awesome progress...Give yourself that!
  • harrisonsusan
    harrisonsusan Posts: 2
    Back in the 60s & 70s the talk was about love, love, love. Finally, someone got tired of the talk and made a banner that read: "Damn it, DO it!" That has been a help to me, although until I discovered pool exercising, I can't say I really exercised. Do you have access to a pool? Once I began doing water exercises the thought of exercising became far less unpleasant. The water is so pleasant, few people in our pool, and it is quiet. I workout for an hour a few times, and often 5 times a week. There are a lot of websites for this. Or--find a buddy who will workout with you.
  • harrisonsusan
    harrisonsusan Posts: 2
    Not sure eating before bed is a good idea: first of all it sits in you stomach and can cause acid reflux. Maybe taking a look at what you are eating might help.
  • julianpoutram
    julianpoutram Posts: 331 Member
    Just noticed your water intake is very low, could you be dehydrated, or are you just not logging your fluids. Sometimes when I exercise at the end of the day, if I have not taken in enough fluids that can make running more difficult and I can end up feeling really tired and lacking in energy. You could try upping your fluid intake and see if that helps.
    My water intake is quite good at work, I only ever get dehydated at weekends. At work we are given a litre water bottle which I fill up about 2 - 3 times a day :)

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