my motivation has run away...

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,951 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Been noticing I've been snacking a bit too much on unhealthy c*** lately because I am under a lot of stress. I just want to give up.

HELP?!?!

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  • Quaters
    Quaters Posts: 85 Member
    Well come on get back into the right way of thinking ,you can do it ,look how good you have been and what you have accomplished so far what a great effort , It will soon be christmas and that is going to be everyones big test so get your head back into the right space and get on with it, You can do it go !Good luck.
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    First off *hugs*

    Secondly, I want you to sit down right now and write down how you felt when you were bigger. Put everything you can down. Stick that on the fridge.

    Tomorrow you're going to go to the supermarket and put 16 bags of potatoes in the trolley and then push it around for five minutes. Do you seriously want that back on your body?

    Have you considered baths, meditation or even swimming as an exercise? Taking time to relax and smell the roses is wonderful and helps you keep your head on.

    Also, get some healthy snacks and have them in the fridge. That way when you're feeling like that you can go grab something healthy.
  • princessd3b
    princessd3b Posts: 130 Member
    Keep your focus, beauty! :) 100% behind you.
  • schnugglebug
    schnugglebug Posts: 318 Member
    The healthiest thing to do if your motivation has run away IS RUN AFTER IT CHASE IT DOWN!!!!

    seriously though... Who are you doing this for, What are you doing this for? Well a better healthier you... reevaluate the situation if you need... but grab life by the horns and hop back on... we all have down days even down weeks... it is getting back up that makes us stronger!

    many times I have wanted to give up, say screw it never mind... it takes time for your body to get out of the denial stage... that what we are doing isn't worth it cause we had a bad day or a bad week... giving up is the easy way out...

    YOU GOT this girl.. hang in there... hold on... and YOU WILL make it through I promise you!
  • kregerems
    kregerems Posts: 100 Member
    Don't give in. My wife and I have found ourselves under a lot of stress due to some medical problems. So we have found ourselves
    working out harder, and longer. My advise is to take that stress and channel it into your workout whatever it might be. Keep your head up, and keep pushing you can do it.
  • sarahliftsUP
    sarahliftsUP Posts: 752 Member
    No, don't stop!

    Think back to why you started this in the first place. Now think about additional reasons why you want to lose weight/be in shape/be healthy.

    Make some non-related scale goals. For instance.. you can aim to work out for ____ many days of the week. Or aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water this week. Aim to eat ___ many servings of vegetables today. Try a new recipe, try a new snack, maybe you are just getting bored with your routine? You could try a new exercise, buy a workout DVD (I love Jillian Michaels). Start going for walks with a friend. Add some new songs to your playlist for your workouts.

    You got this!!

    Edited: made a typo and then wanted to add: Stress is your biggest enemy when it comes to weight loss. You can either accept it and let it be your frenemy, or boot it! I had midterms and let stress gobble me up, not only did I not workout but I ate junk. I would have candy for supper instead of a real meal. Focus on what is best for you & hopefully this stressful period will pass. :)
  • CateLouise
    CateLouise Posts: 60 Member
    DONT GIVE UP!!!! you have done so well
    i know your under a lot of stress and your personal life is all over the place
    but just think of how strong you will be if you push through this
    for right now dont worry about losing x amount of weight before a certain time
    just take it one day at a time one meal at a time and you can get through it
    have a friend that you can text or call when you think of eating something bad or think of giving up
    if you dont think you can be strong enough let someone else be strong for you =]

    i believe you can do this =D
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
    If your motivation has run away, then run after it! Hopefully, it'll keep running really fast.
  • Rachiepie6
    Rachiepie6 Posts: 423 Member
    Get rid of all unhealthy snacks and replace with healthy ones! :D
    You know you are capable of better!
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