Just broke up-possible motivation?

ducati45
ducati45 Posts: 54 Member
in Motivation and Support
I've been tracking on and off for the past couple months, not being good or strict with it. I'm definitely seeing a downwards trend but slowly, and sometimes I just can't be bothered. But I just broke up and now I feel like maybe this will be a good thing to put some energy in to that is positive. Instead of diving into a bowl of ice-cream (I've never done that lol, is it only a movies thing?) maybe I'll try to get fitter, happier and hotter! I feel really sad right now and comfort eating seems like something I would do but I don't feel like it...maybe my habits are slowly changing. Anyone else been motivated by this? It may be totally shallow but I would like to see my ex's face if I wore a slinky dress at a party when I've lost a bit more weight haha

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  • Butrovich
    Butrovich Posts: 410 Member
    Totally get the revenge factor as a motivational tool. Can't say I have ever done that, and I am lifting weights the last thing on my mind is my ex. However, I can understand where you are coming from.
  • leah_motz
    leah_motz Posts: 19 Member
    Sorry to hear about the break up but hopefully you feel that this is all for the best.

    And I hear you - breakups have always been fantastic motivation for me. Honestly at the end of the day, motivation is motivation, do you really need to feel bad about wanting to look and feel good? I don’t think so. Get back to it – I’ve always found that losing weight after a break up is a huge help with my self-confidence which makes me feel better about myself and, in the end, is the best reason to wait for the right thing and the sig other I deserve. Get back in shape and enjoy the process – you’ll spend lots of time connecting with and rediscovering yourself…not to mention being the hottest, most confident version of you at the end.
  • Trishism
    Trishism Posts: 79 Member
    I'm also sorry to hear about the breakup!

    I've definitely been motivated in the past by a breakup as well. I think it's a good way to help feel better about yourself especially if you're still sad because of it. And if you do surprise them by looking great then all the better. :)
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    You should do it for yourself. the logging is really important, but I think youd enjoy getting into exercise as that helps you focus and can be stress relieving. Lifting weights will also have an effect on your body in ways that just losing weight will not.
  • ducati45
    ducati45 Posts: 54 Member
    Thanks for the support guys, you're right I think just getting out of the house for a walk made me feel better, I'll work my way up from there. Summer's coming up I might be able to have some time swimming soon too :smile:
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    1. Exercise has been proven to have a positive effect on depression, sometimes more so than actual medications.

    2. You now have all this time to fill up that used to be spent with your significant other. Exercise is a great way to do that.

    3. You also now have the option to cook whatever you want and eat at whatever restaurant you like without having to take someone else' tastes and moods into consideration.

    It's totally win/win.

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