Motivation needed

tat2edcutie
tat2edcutie Posts: 5 Member
edited November 18 in Motivation and Support
Ok so the end of January I decided I was gonna eat right and exercise. And I was doing great. Up to a few weeks ago I had lost over 25 pounds. Then I lost it. I do not have the motivation to go to the gym, I've aging back 6 pounds. Every day I say I'm gonna get back to eating right and go back to the gym and every day I say f*** it. But as I see the scale creep up and up and my back hurt more and more from not working out I really want to pull out of this rut. I just don't know how!!! HELP

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  • Leenizi129
    Leenizi129 Posts: 133 Member
    You have a choice. My advice do it now when you can because regrets are a horrible thing. Have no regrets and do it for you!
  • freedom2016mfp
    freedom2016mfp Posts: 75 Member
    Let go of all those negative feelings and know that you did it before so you can start again. YOU got this sweetie'
  • tat2edcutie
    tat2edcutie Posts: 5 Member
    @freedom2016mfp thank you for short and sweet encouragement.
  • leejoyce31
    leejoyce31 Posts: 794 Member
    Sometimes it's really hard to get back on track but don't give up!
  • tat2edcutie
    tat2edcutie Posts: 5 Member
    @leejoyce31 it's really hard to get back on track. I have given up these past few weeks. I'm hoping I find the strength to get my mind right again.
  • leejoyce31
    leejoyce31 Posts: 794 Member
    tat2edcutie wrote: »
    @leejoyce31 it's really hard to get back on track. I have given up these past few weeks. I'm hoping I find the strength to get my mind right again.

    I understand. I am sending positive thoughts your way. It all starts in the mind. Sometimes our minds don't want to cooperate.

    I have been there. But I try to get back on track at the first sign of weight gain. Easier to lose 2 pounds regained than 20.
  • Sandoremi
    Sandoremi Posts: 8 Member
    To Tat2edcutie: You are fighting the success and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory! Please consider the following: 1/ a therapist (trained in eating disorders or not) 2/ a group like Weight Watchers or something like that 3/ a nutritionist at your local hospital or YMCA, if you are diabetic, you can see a dietitian or nutritionist as many times as is necessary and it is covered by your health plan...usually
  • pamfgil
    pamfgil Posts: 449 Member
    You have motivation, your back, what you need is to make the decision, and act on it. Work out a strategy to make following your food and exercise plan easier. Consult a therapist if you have a pattern of sabotaging yourself and keep going. Work on building healthy habits. Good luck.
  • shellifish7295
    shellifish7295 Posts: 50 Member
    When I get stuck in a rut like you are I try to make small changes a week at a time. This way you don't start full force and give up as quickly because you don't feel like you can do it. One week focus on drinking more water. The next try taking a walk each day while still doing the water thing, and so on. Just remember it takes 21 days to make something a habit. If you start slow by the time you add your 4th small thing you've already made your first a habit. If that makes any sense.
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