Help! I don't feel like exercising anymore!

I don't feel like it either. I should drag my son away from his computer and go hiking.

Or wash my car. Or weed the garden. Or wash the windows...

Unusual amounts of stress and/or emotional exhaustion kill my drive every time. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now! Be kind to yourself, and if you have to take a week to simply maintain while you get through all this stress, it won't hurt anything. As you mentioned earlier maybe mornings would be better, just listen to whatever your body is trying to tell you.

Good luck and I hope all goes well!

I agree with everyone above, but also another thought: Are you putting so much pressure and stress on yourself to perform and get into shape that you are sucking the enjoyment out of it and burning yourself out emotionally?

I know that sounds weird, but its something I am guilty of and have to remind myself to not to do. Sometimes I can get so focused and revolve life and thinking around what I eat and fitness goals, etc. that I eventually go into "burn out mode". I have found the way to combat that is to not put so much pressure on myself and if I am feeling that way, switch it up to do something that can be fun instead of "work". (i.e. instead of going for a run one day, give yourself a break and get the guys together and do something active like ultimate frisbee, soccer, etc.).

I think sometimes its about breaking the intensity cycle of your thinking, no one can run on all cylinders at all times and sometimes you just need to honour your emotions and say "today I permit myself a break from the routine to do something fun (healthy) instead!"

It will help keep health and fitness from feeling like a depressing job and turn it into something more fun!

Your energy dropped becquse your body isn't getting enough energy to sustain exercise and repair. Why would you try to lose weight at a faster rate now when you have already achieved so much succes? Go back to your original 0.5lb per week or thereabouts and keep on running! Don't give up now, you've come too far. Eat more.

Maybe switch up your exercises so you can hopefully find one you enjoy more? Make sure you give yourself rest days every week. Also maybe upping your calories a little bit and having some coffee before a work out

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!