Not motivated

gryder480
gryder480 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone. I have been here for a couple of months and have lost over 40 pounds. Recently though I have not felt the desire to exercise or eat healthy. I have not gained weight but I fear I might if these habits continue. Any idea how I can get that motivation back?

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  • cenafan
    cenafan Posts: 398 Member
    Do you feel better now than when you were carrying the 40lbs extra? Has it made your life better losing the weight? Think of all the ways it has. Write them down. Pin them somewhere you will see every day to remind yourself.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818701/the-myth-of-motivation-and-what-you-need-instead/p1
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,540 Member
    Motivation is overrated. It's too fleeting to support you long term.
  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    88olds wrote: »
    Motivation is overrated. It's too fleeting to support you long term.

    So much this! Long term success requires dedication.
  • indigoj9
    indigoj9 Posts: 10 Member
    You just have to approach it like any other self care thing you do that you wouldn't compromise on; like showering, brushing your teeth etc. I struggle with motivation too, but I know if I don't persevere my health is compromised. I don't always do what I know I should but I continue to try-even when I am unmotivated.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Motivation is a fleeting emotion...you have to take the emotion out of it.

    I do what I do because it's what I do...it's habit and discipline. I typically enjoy riding my bike, but this morning I was extra tired after a long week and really didn't feel like going on my morning ride...but I went anyway because that's what I do every Friday morning...once I was on my bike and the crisp new morning was on my face, I was just fine and felt ready for the day afterwards.

    I'd also suggest you find some kind of exercise that you enjoy doing...not that you will always feel like doing it, but you're going to feel like doing it more if it's something you actually enjoy. I thoroughly enjoy riding my bike and rock climbing which are my two main forms of exercise along with Olympic lifting...
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