Operation Motivation Bandwagon
reese66
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In this thread I want people to be able to seek encouragement when needing motivation.
We all know sometimes we need that little extra push to get us off that sofa and out the door for a run.
Sometimes we get depressed and take comfort in food and don't log.
In turn, if we see someone has posted here please check in and provide what ever encouragement you can in a positive manner. You never know, what you say may be just what that person needed to hear.
Thanks,
Reese
We all know sometimes we need that little extra push to get us off that sofa and out the door for a run.
Sometimes we get depressed and take comfort in food and don't log.
In turn, if we see someone has posted here please check in and provide what ever encouragement you can in a positive manner. You never know, what you say may be just what that person needed to hear.
Thanks,
Reese
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I will start.
I recently lost my job. I have been emotionally eating and eating from lack of other things to do with my time. With that you would think I would be able to fit in all kinds of working out, but I haven't. Been depressed and have no desire to get up and go to the gym. I have forced myself but find no joy in it. So today I am putting on my "Kick *kitten* and take no prisoners" face and attitude!
I will log all my food for the day, I will come close to my calorie goals (not being to under or to over) and I will get my miles in for the day!
Take that depression!!!0 -
I want on the bandwagon! I have just had a week from hell at work and it really has beaten me down both physically and mentally. I allowed myself a day or 2 off this weekend to regroup. I actually got up this morning feeling renewed and ready to go. I logged my breakfast as soon as I made it, and planned out my day (another crazy day at work ...well actually it is my day off, but we have a huge conference in and my staff and myself are going in on our day off for services....such giving people we all are LOL). I hit up my 30DS and got through D4L1 with very little modifications. And I have logged it.
I think the trick for me this week will be the preparing and planning ahead of time....and since we have a lot going on at work, I want to be in control rather than letting the details just fall into place.
That being said....time to log my lunch and head into work!!! (going to stop at the grocery on the way to grab some stuff for the next few days worth of lunches...see planning planning planning)!!0 -
I want on the bandwagon! I have just had a week from hell at work and it really has beaten me down both physically and mentally. I allowed myself a day or 2 off this weekend to regroup. I actually got up this morning feeling renewed and ready to go. I logged my breakfast as soon as I made it, and planned out my day (another crazy day at work ...well actually it is my day off, but we have a huge conference in and my staff and myself are going in on our day off for services....such giving people we all are LOL). I hit up my 30DS and got through D4L1 with very little modifications. And I have logged it.
I think the trick for me this week will be the preparing and planning ahead of time....and since we have a lot going on at work, I want to be in control rather than letting the details just fall into place.
That being said....time to log my lunch and head into work!!! (going to stop at the grocery on the way to grab some stuff for the next few days worth of lunches...see planning planning planning)!!
Logging a head of time is a great way to stay in control of the game, either cut back what your going to eat up the exercise to accommodate what you want to eat.0 -
I think my frustration stems from doing things 'right' (most of the time!) but not seeing results. And I'm not talking about for a few weeks -- I have had zero weight loss pretty much this entire YEAR!!
I have to remind myself that seeing a change in my appearance and on the scale involves changing up what I am doing.
I am not just going to 'go run', I am going to take a few of those miles and speed them up, or add some hills. And I am going to keep on mixing up my workouts with more strength training.
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."
- Steve Prefontaine
And THIS is what I have to focus on. I might not have a bikini-body, but I want to fight to stay happy with my own performance. I want to impress MYSELF, and I am pretty goddam hard to impress..... so I guess I'll just have to work harder.
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Hey Reese, I know it doesn't pay a whole lot, but have you looked into substitute teaching or retail, or even going through a temp. agency? The schools I'm subbing in pay $75/day. It's not always easy, but every day is different and the good days far outweigh the bad. Right after getting approved for that, I saw Old Navy was hiring seasonal people for the holidays so I said "why not?" I had never worked retail before. It's not too bad, and the employee discount is killer (25% at ON, 50% at Gap and Banana Republic :noway: ). Hopefully I'll find something permanent soon, but if not, this will do for now.0
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Hey Reese, I know it doesn't pay a whole lot, but have you looked into substitute teaching or retail, or even going through a temp. agency? The schools I'm subbing in pay $75/day. It's not always easy, but every day is different and the good days far outweigh the bad. Right after getting approved for that, I saw Old Navy was hiring seasonal people for the holidays so I said "why not?" I had never worked retail before. It's not too bad, and the employee discount is killer (25% at ON, 50% at Gap and Banana Republic :noway: ). Hopefully I'll find something permanent soon, but if not, this will do for now.
Retail is an option. I an not certified to be a teacher so I don't qualify for the other. I have a meeting with a temp service tomorrow so we will see how that goes...0 -
Retail is an option. I an not certified to be a teacher so I don't qualify for the other. I have a meeting with a temp service tomorrow so we will see how that goes...
I'm not either. The only requirement is usually that you've completed a couple semesters of college. Here it's 70 hours, where I subbed in CT it was 80 I think. A lot of people believe you have to be a teacher to be a sub, but it's not the case.0 -
So far this week I have done a good job at staying on track. Made it the gym every day except Sunday and even saw little over two pound weight loss. Just have to stay focused and not given into things that tend to demotivate me 0
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So far this week I have done a good job at staying on track. Made it the gym every day except Sunday and even saw little over two pound weight loss. Just have to stay focused and not given into things that tend to demotivate me
Great Job!! Things will get better.
How did things go at the temp agency?0 -
So far nothing but they said for me to call today, so hopefully maybe I can he working somewhere by Monday.0
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First off, Reese thank you so much for posting this. Reading through the other posts I find comfort in knowing I am not alone and possibly a place to open up and talk about thing instead of holding them in.
Depression, what a horrible, controlling thing it can be. I have been battling depression off and on for the last 5 years. I am terrified of going on meds. The few I am willing to take have not helped and I am to scared to try anything more heavy duty. Its like just as I get myself feeling good and winning something happens that knocks me down and with each thing I have to fight harder to get back up. It seems harder everyday as it seems more thing pile up on the stack. I am pretty sure I should start taking Vit D supplements as I feel like now I may be lack and that the weather prevents me from getting out for walks it has gotten worse.
I have still had loss and that has kept me motivated calories wise but I haven't worked out in several days :ohwell: but going to try my darnedest to get moving starting tomorrow. I have to, I need this, my body needs this, my family needs this.0 -
I go to the doctor tomorrow about this persistent (started on the 6th, so I'd definitely call that persistent) cold and weakness I'm having. Blah. I just want to feel myself again. Today I wasn't too stuffed up - just had my sore throat and a tiny cough - but I feel like my body is made of rubber. It's discouraging :frown:0
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First off, Reese thank you so much for posting this. Reading through the other posts I find comfort in knowing I am not alone and possibly a place to open up and talk about thing instead of holding them in.
Depression, what a horrible, controlling thing it can be. I have been battling depression off and on for the last 5 years. I am terrified of going on meds. The few I am willing to take have not helped and I am to scared to try anything more heavy duty. Its like just as I get myself feeling good and winning something happens that knocks me down and with each thing I have to fight harder to get back up. It seems harder everyday as it seems more thing pile up on the stack. I am pretty sure I should start taking Vit D supplements as I feel like now I may be lack and that the weather prevents me from getting out for walks it has gotten worse.
I have still had loss and that has kept me motivated calories wise but I haven't worked out in several days :ohwell: but going to try my darnedest to get moving starting tomorrow. I have to, I need this, my body needs this, my family needs this.
The medications can be crazy I swear, some seem to make you even more depressed or completely void of any feeling, I don't take them for that reason.
I have been having issued staying focused on the prize. Like just now I went to the store to by pecans for Thanksgiving and opened them in the car. I ate about 5 servings at 200 calories a serving. I had my gym bag in the car and just came home because I had no desire to go too the gym.
So tomorrow is a new day and I will get my butt to the gym and I will not eat the remainder of the pecans...0
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