We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Hola

yungsteez
yungsteez Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone, my name is Cassie.
I'm currently struggling to find motivation to work out. I've already started eating super clean & I feel great !

Replies

  • GothamVeggie
    GothamVeggie Posts: 87 Member
    Welcome! I try to eat fairly clean as well. In terms of motivation, it can help to gather some MFP friends to help. Add friends & you'll see them post all sorts of motivational things. +When they work out, it nudges you to work out as well. Also, how about trying something new which might make you want to work out (e.g., a dance class, adult soccer, a pole workout, horseback riding, a random workout video, etc.).
  • janetennet
    janetennet Posts: 143 Member
    I agree with @GothamVeggie, MFP friends are great for motivation and support.
    Feel free to add me if you would like :)
  • GothamVeggie
    GothamVeggie Posts: 87 Member
    You can add me too if you like. :)
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    If you're trying to lose weight, it's more important to eat at a deficit than to eat "super clean".
  • yungsteez
    yungsteez Posts: 3 Member
    What do you mean by eating at a deficit?
  • yungsteez
    yungsteez Posts: 3 Member
    That sounds like a good plan ! @GothamVeggie I dread the basic workouts at the gym so maybe classes that are entertaining are more of my thing. Thank you
  • GothamVeggie
    GothamVeggie Posts: 87 Member
    yungsteez wrote: »
    What do you mean by eating at a deficit?

    If you calculate the number of calories needed to maintain your weight (e.g., 2,000 calories) & then eat less than that number (e.g., 1,400 calories), you are eating at a deficit. Fewer calories in means you'll lose weight. Of course exercise helps & so does eating healthier, whole foods that are fiber-rich more often. I think the latter is especially true if you want to feel better, look better & not feel super hungry.

    Side note: Though I can currently work our since I'm recovering from surgery, when I did work out I couldn't do basic things either. If I was on an elliptical, I had to watch a good tv show or I would stop exercising. I had to listen to a book while riding my bike outdoors or swimming. But dancing or some other kind of interesting activity--especially something new--can really make a difference. Maybe try to add in something new on a regular basis. So many places will let you try out a class once or twice for free. Just ask.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories