Motivation

funlola74
funlola74 Posts: 1 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am struggling because of lack of motivation! Help

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  • hopelessdreamer12
    hopelessdreamer12 Posts: 19 Member
    edited January 2019
    Motivation around fitness, nutrition or both?
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    You really didn't give us much to go on to help.

    A common mistake is trying to do too much too quickly. I think some of us rebel against radical changes. Maybe if you try starting small and accept that whatever you are trying to do will take time it will help keep you from needing a lot of motivation.
  • whatalazyidiot
    whatalazyidiot Posts: 343 Member
    Motivation is temporary, unfortunately. Everyone gets to a certain point where you just have to be determined and dedicated and try your best, without the motivation.

    I can say that for me, I have started and stopped millions of times over the last 10 years, and one day, it just worked and I stuck to it. It's been 8 weeks, which is by far the longest I have gone in years. I think you just keep trying, and try to create a habit around eating and logging your food and add in some exercise when you can.

    I also agree with not doing too much, too quickly. Change one habit at a time, lower your calories just a little, and get used to tracking first. Then you can start making other changes if and when you need to.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    motivation comes from within.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818701/the-myth-of-motivation-and-what-you-need-instead/p1

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