Need motivation!

jessingh84
jessingh84 Posts: 13 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I started MFP about two years ago. I stopped using it, and then when looking online -at my all time high weight- I realized that the only time I was sucessful in loosing weight was when I tracked what I was eating. In the last three months I was working out for a vaccation I had planned, unfortunatley tropical storms destroyed my plans. Also, I took off a week from working out to nurse an injury, and a week has turned into three weeks. I have absolutley NO MOTIVATION TO WORK OUT! Except perhaps to run, but I'm concerned that when I do run it will become motonous, and I will cause further injry from over pushing myself. I have doing Insanity, and I want to continue, but it seems like such a chore to start up again! And i'm worried I'm going to reverse the progress I have already had. Help, please!

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  • gdb86
    gdb86 Posts: 126 Member
    Firstly, take a breath. We've all been there. Too stressed, too busy, unmotivated. So, take a minute to remind yourself that you are human. That was easy right? :)

    The next step is to take a step. Not a leap. Not an olympic sized jump, but a step. Don't overwhelm yourself with goals that seem too much, because it will only lead to disappointment. You will get back to doing Insanity again on a regular basis or bigger, harder, workouts if you start out small. Make this week - 30 minutes of SOMETHING 3 or 4 times a week. Maybe something you love (dance, swimming, weights) whatever. And then make the next week a bigger step. You can do this! It will get better, just give yourself some time and a break every once in awhile to be human.

    I hope that helped in the motivation department!
  • novalh42
    novalh42 Posts: 102 Member
    Just do it!! The next time will be easier and the next time will be easier.....
    I am in the same boat but I refuse to quit. It has only been two days for me and I can blame a small part of it on being busy but mostly it is me being lazy. I don't want to be this way anymore. I have to make the time for ME!!!

    YOU can do this!! WE can do this!!
  • Howbouto
    Howbouto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Make a deal with yourself, after 10 minutes of working out if you still want to quit, quit. That's the deal I make with myself when I'm dreading working out. Most of the time I finish the workout, and feel better for it.
  • kathleennf
    kathleennf Posts: 606 Member
    I totally agree with Howbouto! I have never tried that but it's a good idea. I often ask myself if I were ever sorry I worked out- the answer to which is a resounding NO.

    And if you miss a day of logging meals or working out- get up and start over! No big deal!!
  • jessingh84
    jessingh84 Posts: 13 Member
    Thanks guys. I'm def going to try to start small, even though I feel that if I restart I should start full speed. I will try the 10 minute trick. Good luck on all of your goals too!
  • imalikat2
    imalikat2 Posts: 87 Member
    It is tough to motivate when you've been on hiatus for a while. I had a tough time motivating when I started MFP a few months ago, but as I started logging an interacting with others, the motivation just came. I, too, often tell myself just 10 or 15 minutes if I really don't want to work out; then if I still want to stop, I stop. Normally I finish my workout and sometimes wind up doing more than I planned. It's a win / win as far as I'm concerned. Reaching out asking for help with motivation is a good step. At least you were motivated to do that :bigsmile:
  • MiaOrange
    MiaOrange Posts: 151 Member
    Thank you for sharing. It is good that you are thinking about what happened to set you back. Sometimes I get mad when I go through stressful times and gain weight or let my exercise routine go, but I try to remember that it is a new day and to do the next right thing and get back on track.

    We can do this thing!
  • jessingh84
    jessingh84 Posts: 13 Member
    Its is definitley unmotivating to see the weight go back on, and it is just as fustrating to try and motivate yourself. Bu you guys are absolutley right. I hope that all of you are reaching your goals and feeling great about yourselves!
  • ninamm3
    ninamm3 Posts: 107 Member
    Hey there! I know exactly what you mean and the fear of losing what you've worked so hard for. Using MFP and running helped me lose almost 40 pounds. I actually started a blog www.runningsforthebirds.blogspot.com ...you're welcome to stop by and read it! I share my journey as well as info that I feel has been valuable along the way. Best wishes to you!
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