I've fallen (off the wagon) and Can't Get Back up!!!
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thadius65
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Well, it only took a short 18 months to go from my low of 225lbs back up to 275lbs. I held off for longer than prior, but just seems to be a yo-yo event for me. Old habits seem to eventually creep back in (food, beer, slug like). Anyone find themselves able to break free of old habbits for longer the 6-12months?
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For me, the key is to set up a definitive event and charge toward that. For example, I scheduled a tough mudder with my daughter and invited several of my friends (most said no), but I have that on the calendar and have to work toward being fit enough for that. Once I get into that, I’ll look for something else down the road and hit it again.0
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I'm a 3-peater. Lost the same 40-50 lbs 3 times since my mid-thirties. Biggest difference this time is that I have continued to track/log calories. My old eating habits are still there, a few extra bites every time I pass the kitchen, waiting to pack the pounds back on. Also what Allan said, having new goals has helped keep the appropriate focus on eating and exercising.0
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Man its tough. The problem with a definitive event is what happens afterwords. I went from 210 to 185 in preparation of my daughters wedding last summer, then a cross country move, new job, quit job, chain of events and somehow woke up at 225 yesterday so starting over again. But I agree it makes sense to have an event or goal, just have to make sure you have a plan for afterwards.0
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Yes, it is important to have another goal to roll into. After I complete a tough mudder in March, I’m immediately starting on a strength training goal. I want to max on deadlift over 500 lbs, squat over 315 lbs, and strict press over 185 lbs by my 50th birthday.0
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I agree with Allan completely - I had dropped 30 lb for a martial arts event over the course of 6 months.. But then once it was over, old habits started creeping back in, and I gained 20 back.
Now I've got multiple goals - with small, bite-size step-goals that are easily achievable to get me there.
#1 - Drop to ideal weight
1 lb / week (12 lb down)
Current weight doesn't matter - just get that 1 lb.
Track food every day (70+ days and counting...)
Stop eating back exercise calories (just started this week)
Repeat until ideal weight achieved.
#2 - Compete in a tournament this fall.
Sign up for tournament
Attend weekly tournament training
#4 Get into the best shape of my life.
Increase morning walk duration and pace (started at 10 min, up to 45)
Increase workouts to 4 nights / week
Learn how to use jump rope (work in progress)
Increase jump-rope to 20 min, 3x/week (currently 10 min, 2x/week)
Increase pushups to 10 sets 10 reps (currently 10 sets 7 reps)
Increase pushup elevation - eventual goal to do handstand pushups (currently 8 inches)
Start doing body-weight squats
Increase squats to 10 sets 10 reps
Learn how to do pistol squats
Purchase and start using pull-up bands
Increase assisted pull-ups to 4 sets 10 reps.
Increase pull-up resistance until unassisted pull-ups
I also plan to create new goals short term and intermediate spots to replace the ones I have now... which was the biggest problem I had during my last go-round.. I was so focused on my one immediate goal that once it was over, I lost my drive to continue.0 -
I was on weightwatchers a few years ago and lost over 30 lbs. After that I became cocky and over a period of 3 years I gained almost all of it back. Now I have no motivation to get on that treadmill again to get rid of all these extra pounds.0
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When motivation fails... Use discipline. Do it even when you don't feel like it... Eventually your mind will catch up.0
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When motivation fails... Use discipline. Do it even when you don't feel like it... Eventually your mind will catch up.
That really only works if you’ve made a commitment. Think of it in terms of the commitment you make when you get married. You’re not going to ‘cheat’ or quit on that relationship straight away. So, if you made a similar commitment to yourself, you can find ways to meet that same expectation for yourself. It all starts with a commitment, then the motivation and discipline come as a matter of course.
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Good point, Allan - I seldom start something without intending to see it through.. so for me, I guess the commitment is implied.
But - I am a strong believer in the adage "Where the body leads, the mind will follow." - that even if you don't believe in it, even if you aren't motivated, even if you can't get the mental and emotional part of you to "go for it" - just the act of DOING will bring the mind along for the ride.
I see this most often with workouts... there are times that I really am feeling lazy and the call of the sofa and TV is much stronger than my desire to work out... but if I push that aside, and work out anyway, I find that feeling quickly goes away, I have a great workout. I have never once got done and thought "Wow, I really wish I'd sat and watched TV instead."
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Allan is right, without the commitment I would never be where I am or where I'm going.
Motivation ebbs and it can bring you down on yourself. It is the commitment that will drive you over the rough patches and on to your goals.0
