Already slacking...help?!
Kromero09
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so i havent worked out in 3 days...fri i was tired from work and i overate that day...sat again tired from work and ate a little over my calorie goal...today tired from doing stuff all day...ate under my calorie goal, but ate twice today. i ate some 2 bowls of posole and a burger and fries at the bowling alley. i know i slacked off and i wont be near my goal of losing weight like this...need help and motivation. my bf had drill this weekend and i usually go work out with him. i am going to workout tomorrow tho cuz i feel like a lazy *kitten*....so help plz. what should i do to keep on track? feel free to look at my profile
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I have days like that where I'm exhausted from work... to be honest what I do is just make myself do it. I did the 30DS in my scrubs today because I knew that if I didn't get up and just do it that it wasn't going to happen... I felt so much better after. Once you get into a routine of going it'll just feel like a natural part of your day... so they say
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I have days like that where I'm exhausted from work... to be honest what I do is just make myself do it. I did the 30DS in my scrubs today because I knew that if I didn't get up and just do it that it wasn't going to happen... I felt so much better after. Once you get into a routine of going it'll just feel like a natural part of your day... so they say
i been going almost everyday for about 3 weeks. i lost some and then i gained some back. honestly gaining a few pounds discourages me...what to do?0 -
I feel you on the being tired thing! Sometimes coming home from school at 8 or 9 the last thing I want to do is work out. What's worked for me is accountability. I spin twice a week in the evenings and I made it a point to introduce myself to the instructor and get to know two girls in my class. In reality the probably won't notice if I'm not there but in my head I think they will and I would be embarrased if I didn't show. Also, I just decided to make my food diary public to force myself to really think twice about the temptation to over do it. It's easy when it's a secret but when you feel like you're broadcasting your failure to the MFP world, it makes you think twice. I still miss the gym sometimes and I just had a bad food day on Friday but getting called out and the constructive support I get really motivates me to get back in the saddle!0
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I'm going to be straight up with you. If you really want it bad, you would force yourself to do it! Ultimately, it comes to how bad you want to lose weight. Just think of your end goal and what you want to be. Do you want to be just another person who quits and feels bad about themselves later on? Just force yourself to go! You'll feel better afterward!0
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I feel you on the being tired thing! Sometimes coming home from school at 8 or 9 the last thing I want to do is work out. What's worked for me is accountability. I spin twice a week in the evenings and I made it a point to introduce myself to the instructor and get to know two girls in my class. In reality the probably won't notice if I'm not there but in my head I think they will and I would be embarrased if I didn't show. Also, I just decided to make my food diary public to force myself to really think twice about the temptation to over do it. It's easy when it's a secret but when you feel like you're broadcasting your failure to the MFP world, it makes you think twice. I still miss the gym sometimes and I just had a bad food day on Friday but getting called out and the constructive support I get really motivates me to get back in the saddle!
ya i go to school as well. i have a morning class, work at school, go home (workout maybe), school again then workout...doesnt include homework...ya id like more motivation from anyone please. my bf is trying to lose weight as well but it seems easier for him0 -
Remember tomorrow never comes!! make a change, now, don't start again tomorrow, start right now......so you had a chocolate, lets say....that's it no more start again right now.
I have those days as well but remember who you are doing this for, keep moving and stay focused AND remember how hot and healthy you want to look after 0 -
you need an activity that is both fun and calorie burning. so swimming, going out dancing, sports, or anything thing else, especially if you invite friends!!! think of it as fun and less of a duty. good luck0
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Remember tomorrow never comes!! make a change, now, don't start again tomorrow, start right now......so you had a chocolate, lets say....that's it no more start again right now.
I have those days as well but remember who you are doing this for, keep moving and stay focused AND remember how hot and healthy you want to look after
i like what youre saying. i cant right now im too tired i have class in the am...but i get what youre saying. my lazy *kitten* for sure is going to the gym tomorrow. i cant be putting off. i guess i can always take the weekend off from working out0 -
ya i go to school as well. i have a morning class, work at school, go home (workout maybe), school again then workout...doesnt include homework...ya id like more motivation from anyone please. my bf is trying to lose weight as well but it seems easier for him
I think its easier for guys to lose weight. My bf stops drinking pop and loses like 10 pounds... I stop drinking pop, go to the gym, watch my calories and gain 2... just means we have to work harder.0 -
It's hard... but I have a few suggestions:
- keep logging regardless of how much you eat or exercise. I find that just writing down what I've eaten makes me more aware (do I really want to write down that I ate 4 cookies? Maybe I'll stop at 2!)
- don't wait around for motivation to come and find you, it doesn't usually work that way. Make a routine and fit in some exercise even if you don't feel like it. If you can't fit in your regular exercise, try a 15 min walk or a 10 min cardio or strenght routine - there are lots of apps that give you ideas or you could just dance around the house like a crazy thing for 10 mins. Any movement is better for you than none!
- can you get up 30 mins earlier and exercise in the morning? This works best for me because then I don't think about it, I just do it. If I leave it until after work it is too easy to make other plans or just change my mind and not work out.0 -
Okay, can I be honest here? I looked at your diary...you eat a lot of fast food and a lot of processed foods (ready-made frozen meals). They are all packed with sodium which are going to slow your weight loss, and maybe even cause you to feel tired and sluggish. Try eating more fruits and vegetables. They'll give you more energy. Try to eat three balanced meals a day, and, I know it's not always easy, but try to make your own meals whenever you can. I'm really not trying to be mean...I want to help!0
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ya i go to school as well. i have a morning class, work at school, go home (workout maybe), school again then workout...doesnt include homework...ya id like more motivation from anyone please. my bf is trying to lose weight as well but it seems easier for him
Do you have a friend in one of your classes that would workout with you? When I was an undergrad one of my classmates and I would head straight from our morning lab to the gym. It was really nice to have someone to go with and we supported each other. When that semester was over and we coudn't keep up the same pattern, we both struggled. Buddies are key!
Also, you can use your busy schedule to your food advantage! I find that once I get home in the evening, I am wothless doing homework so I usually try to stay in the library until 7 which means I often eat dinner at school. For the past week or so I've been packing lunch, snacks, and dinner the night before so I have plenty of time to make good choices. I log everything into MFP as I pack it to ensure that I'm meeting my goals. I leave about 200 calories for a later snack or a few more if it's one of my spinning nights. Staying at school and not going home during the day on my breaks really helps me get stuff done and since I don't have my fridge near me, the choices I made the night before are the ones I eat.0 -
It's hard... but I have a few suggestions:
- keep logging regardless of how much you eat or exercise. I find that just writing down what I've eaten makes me more aware (do I really want to write down that I ate 4 cookies? Maybe I'll stop at 2!)
- don't wait around for motivation to come and find you, it doesn't usually work that way. Make a routine and fit in some exercise even if you don't feel like it. If you can't fit in your regular exercise, try a 15 min walk or a 10 min cardio or strenght routine - there are lots of apps that give you ideas or you could just dance around the house like a crazy thing for 10 mins. Any movement is better for you than none!
- can you get up 30 mins earlier and exercise in the morning? This works best for me because then I don't think about it, I just do it. If I leave it until after work it is too easy to make other plans or just change my mind and not work out.
i hate waking up early! its bad enough for skool! one of my coworkers (male) is losing weight by eating only pears tuna apples and drinking water! isnt that bad?0 -
ya i go to school as well. i have a morning class, work at school, go home (workout maybe), school again then workout...doesnt include homework...ya id like more motivation from anyone please. my bf is trying to lose weight as well but it seems easier for him
I think its easier for guys to lose weight. My bf stops drinking pop and loses like 10 pounds... I stop drinking pop, go to the gym, watch my calories and gain 2... just means we have to work harder.
It's true: men do burn fat more quickly, but don't discount us. Some of us are working just as hard to try to drop some weight, so reading "They don't have to work as hard" is kinda offensive.0 -
ya i go to school as well. i have a morning class, work at school, go home (workout maybe), school again then workout...doesnt include homework...ya id like more motivation from anyone please. my bf is trying to lose weight as well but it seems easier for him
I think its easier for guys to lose weight. My bf stops drinking pop and loses like 10 pounds... I stop drinking pop, go to the gym, watch my calories and gain 2... just means we have to work harder.
It's true: men do burn fat more quickly, but don't discount us. Some of us are working just as hard to try to drop some weight, so reading "They don't have to work as hard" is kinda offensive.
I didn't mean it to come off that way, and I apologize if it did. I know there are men out there who are working extremely hard... and a hell of a lot harder than me... so props to them.0 -
ya i go to school as well. i have a morning class, work at school, go home (workout maybe), school again then workout...doesnt include homework...ya id like more motivation from anyone please. my bf is trying to lose weight as well but it seems easier for him
I think its easier for guys to lose weight. My bf stops drinking pop and loses like 10 pounds... I stop drinking pop, go to the gym, watch my calories and gain 2... just means we have to work harder.
It's true: men do burn fat more quickly, but don't discount us. Some of us are working just as hard to try to drop some weight, so reading "They don't have to work as hard" is kinda offensive.
I didn't mean it to come off that way, and I apologize if it did. I know there are men out there who are working extremely hard... and a hell of a lot harder than me... so props to them.
true i understand but i mean my bf and i can be on the elliptical for an hr and ill burn like 400 to 500 calories and he will be burning 1000 calories...wtf? its so not fair lol0 -
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My trick is, when I get home from a long hard day at work and I really don't feel like going to the gym (and would rather revert to bad habits like wine and crisps), I get changed into my workout clothes, shoes and all. That way I feel like a twit if I'm all dressed up and nowhere to go! Another trick is to tell yourself you'll workout for 10 minutes, and if you want to stop after that, you can. Works every time! Take note too of the excuses you come up with (we all have our standard ones we like to use - too tired, too busy, I'll do it tomorrow, I'll eat less tomorrow), and when you're feeling motivated, write down your responses to those excuses. That way next time you try to tell yourself not to exercise, you'll have no excuses! Best of luck.0
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so i havent worked out in 3 days...fri i was tired from work and i overate that day...sat again tired from work and ate a little over my calorie goal...today tired from doing stuff all day...ate under my calorie goal, but ate twice today. i ate some 2 bowls of posole and a burger and fries at the bowling alley. i know i slacked off and i wont be near my goal of losing weight like this...need help and motivation. my bf had drill this weekend and i usually go work out with him. i am going to workout tomorrow tho cuz i feel like a lazy *kitten*....so help plz. what should i do to keep on track? feel free to look at my profile
You need to make your physical fitness and eating changes a priority, until you take it seriously you won't succeed, no one can do it for you. You need to make it important...good luck0 -
My trick is, when I get home from a long hard day at work and I really don't feel like going to the gym (and would rather revert to bad habits like wine and crisps), I get changed into my workout clothes, shoes and all. That way I feel like a twit if I'm all dressed up and nowhere to go! Another trick is to tell yourself you'll workout for 10 minutes, and if you want to stop after that, you can. Works every time! Take note too of the excuses you come up with (we all have our standard ones we like to use - too tired, too busy, I'll do it tomorrow, I'll eat less tomorrow), and when you're feeling motivated, write down your responses to those excuses. That way next time you try to tell yourself not to exercise, you'll have no excuses! Best of luck.
thanks! thank god anytime fitness is anytime! but right now im doing my econ hw...test in the morning! id rather much be working out than sitting at work for 4 hrs...and i also have another job on weekends and it sucks. idk i like to work out late in the afternoon. i am going to school in yoga pants tomorrow so i can work out after work. i know that if i slack off i have to go workout either way. this weekend was tiring!0 -
Its important that you have rest days , you will burn yourself out.
If you dont feel like training , do something , going for a walk is better than not going.
I do 12hr shift work and I struggle on many days.
Also with your training try intervals , go flat out for a time for example 30 sec , then slow down or rest for the next 30 or even 1 minute. You'll probably find you cals burn improving.
Good luck , its the mental demons we have to conquer0 -
Its important that you have rest days , you will burn yourself out.
If you dont feel like training , do something , going for a walk is better than not going.
I do 12hr shift work and I struggle on many days.
Also with your training try intervals , go flat out for a time for example 30 sec , then slow down or rest for the next 30 or even 1 minute. You'll probably find you cals burn improving.
Good luck , its the mental demons we have to conquer
i totally agree! its the mental demons! nice idea on ''if you dont feel like working out'' another question, if i go walk, how do i know how many calories ive burned?0 -
Here is what you're going to do right now.
Step away from the computer and do 25 pushups (or as many as you can)
And 25 jumping jacks
And 25 body weight squats
And 25 crunches
Repeat
Repeat again.
Starting tomorrow, get your *kitten* back on a regular workout schedule.
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It's hard... but I have a few suggestions:
- keep logging regardless of how much you eat or exercise. I find that just writing down what I've eaten makes me more aware (do I really want to write down that I ate 4 cookies? Maybe I'll stop at 2!)
- don't wait around for motivation to come and find you, it doesn't usually work that way. Make a routine and fit in some exercise even if you don't feel like it. If you can't fit in your regular exercise, try a 15 min walk or a 10 min cardio or strenght routine - there are lots of apps that give you ideas or you could just dance around the house like a crazy thing for 10 mins. Any movement is better for you than none!
- can you get up 30 mins earlier and exercise in the morning? This works best for me because then I don't think about it, I just do it. If I leave it until after work it is too easy to make other plans or just change my mind and not work out.
i hate waking up early! its bad enough for skool! one of my coworkers (male) is losing weight by eating only pears tuna apples and drinking water! isnt that bad?
So you're going to have to experiment to work out the best way to fit in a workout - can you walk during the day, or schedule a class on your way home? I can't say I love waking up early, but I do it anyway, because once i have been for a run I am so full of energy for the rest of the day. Maybe you should try it!
And I'm sure you know the answer to "is it bad to only eat [insert any kind of food here]?" It's never going to be sustainable or healthy, so while he might lose some weight, the chances of keeping it off without making real changes to his eating and exercise habits aren't goo.0 -
ok im getting now all your opinions. make it into more of a habit, rest my body for 2 days at the most, do something else when feeling lazy. now another question for you all: what should i eat??? someone brought up about my food diary and i like the honesty! i live with my mom im 20 yrs old and she makes some good mexican food (im mexican) and most of this stuff is greasy, fried, high carbs, etc. and i usually dont eat that well because im always on the go (thats a college student) so ideas plz!!!0
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so i havent worked out in 3 days...fri i was tired from work and i overate that day...sat again tired from work and ate a little over my calorie goal...today tired from doing stuff all day...ate under my calorie goal, but ate twice today. i ate some 2 bowls of posole and a burger and fries at the bowling alley. i know i slacked off and i wont be near my goal of losing weight like this...need help and motivation. my bf had drill this weekend and i usually go work out with him. i am going to workout tomorrow tho cuz i feel like a lazy *kitten*....so help plz. what should i do to keep on track? feel free to look at my profile
Hi friend.
So, something outside the box that I tried was hypnosis. Whenever I am completely stressed, overeating, or not working out I listen to a CD by Glenn Harrold on Weight loss. It helps motivate me to work out, eat right, and manage stress. You can you tube him and find his weight loss sessions. Here is one by another that I just did that might help you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce19yiGZXGM&feature=fvwrel
This will only take five minutes. Try it and see how it works for you.
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so i havent worked out in 3 days...fri i was tired from work and i overate that day...sat again tired from work and ate a little over my calorie goal...today tired from doing stuff all day...ate under my calorie goal, but ate twice today. i ate some 2 bowls of posole and a burger and fries at the bowling alley. i know i slacked off and i wont be near my goal of losing weight like this...need help and motivation. my bf had drill this weekend and i usually go work out with him. i am going to workout tomorrow tho cuz i feel like a lazy *kitten*....so help plz. what should i do to keep on track? feel free to look at my profile
Hi friend.
So, something outside the box that I tried was hypnosis. Whenever I am completely stressed, overeating, or not working out I listen to a CD by Glenn Harrold on Weight loss. It helps motivate me to work out, eat right, and manage stress. You can you tube him and find his weight loss sessions. Here is one by another that I just did that might help you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce19yiGZXGM&feature=fvwrel
This will only take five minutes. Try it and see how it works for you.
Hope this helps.
i will try this before working out!0 -
thanks! thank god anytime fitness is anytime! but right now im doing my econ hw...test in the morning! id rather much be working out than sitting at work for 4 hrs...and i also have another job on weekends and it sucks. idk i like to work out late in the afternoon. i am going to school in yoga pants tomorrow so i can work out after work. i know that if i slack off i have to go workout either way. this weekend was tiring!
I don't want to sound harsh, but in reading your posts I'm going to tell it to you straight up...
Motivation comes from within...you either do it or you don't. What you are getting here is not motivation but support. The decision to make it happen is still all up to you.
I hate to say it, but we are all busy people with a lot of things going on in our lives (jobs, second jobs, kids, studies, cleaning house, cooking meals, caring for our partners, etc.). Everything you offer up in your posts are simply excuses NOT to do it "I'm too tired" or "I have to study". If it were truly a priority for you, you would find a way to MAKE IT HAPPEN.
All you really need to be successful in weight loss is to eat less calories than you are burning off. As someone else mentioned, your food choices need a lot of work. As for working out, you don't have to work out 7 days a week, and you don't have to do it for hours on end to be successful. I know people who have lost a lot of weight without exercising at all.
So...make a choice, is losing weight, eating better and becoming healthy a priority for you? If so then make it happen and quit making excuses.
Again, I don't mean to bash you as I am sure that your life is truly busy, but if you choose to make it a priority in your life it will happen.0 -
Hi, I had a quick look at your food diary (hope you dont mind) and I noticed that you eat alot of fast food. I understand that you are very busy with school and work and fast food is convenient, but Im wondering if all this processed food has anything to do with you feeling tired? Fast food is full of calories, salt, sugar etc and doesnt really give your body the good fuel it needs to get through a busy day. Im no expert and dont claim to be in any way, Im just going by my own experiences. Maybe try preparing some healthy, nutritious food to take to school with you, someone here said they log their food for the day as they are preparing it to take to work the next day, to make sure they stay within their calorie goal, which is a great idea. Im betting that if you filled your body with more fresh fruit, vegies, lean meats, nuts and some dairy like yoghurt and low fat cheese etc, you will find that you feel fuller, have more energy and will be able to concentrate better. Also its much cheaper and the money you save can be put towards rewarding yourself with nice things like new clothes, jewellery, shoes, movie tickets etc. Also I understand how you feel when it comes to exercising when you feel too tired, I had a couple of days like that myself this week, but I got on MFP, had a bit of a sook about it and then after receiving heaps of encouraging words from some wonderful MFP friends I was back on track again. Have a look at the food diaries of some of the people on MFP that have lost large amounts of weight and maybe you will get some good food ideas. Good luck on your journey, Im sure you will get to your goal and will probably inspire others along the way as you learn more and more about what works for you and what doesnt. 0
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Hi, I had a quick look at your food diary (hope you dont mind) and I noticed that you eat alot of fast food. I understand that you are very busy with school and work and fast food is convenient, but Im wondering if all this processed food has anything to do with you feeling tired? Fast food is full of calories, salt, sugar etc and doesnt really give your body the good fuel it needs to get through a busy day. Im no expert and dont claim to be in any way, Im just going by my own experiences. Maybe try preparing some healthy, nutritious food to take to school with you, someone here said they log their food for the day as they are preparing it to take to work the next day, to make sure they stay within their calorie goal, which is a great idea. Im betting that if you filled your body with more fresh fruit, vegies, lean meats, nuts and some dairy like yoghurt and low fat cheese etc, you will find that you feel fuller, have more energy and will be able to concentrate better. Also its much cheaper and the money you save can be put towards rewarding yourself with nice things like new clothes, jewellery, shoes, movie tickets etc. Also I understand how you feel when it comes to exercising when you feel too tired, I had a couple of days like that myself this week, but I got on MFP, had a bit of a sook about it and then after receiving heaps of encouraging words from some wonderful MFP friends I was back on track again. Have a look at the food diaries of some of the people on MFP that have lost large amounts of weight and maybe you will get some good food ideas. Good luck on your journey, Im sure you will get to your goal and will probably inspire others along the way as you learn more and more about what works for you and what doesnt.
yea i do...and i dont buy food at my house, my mom does so she pretty much controls the food. she cooks and she runs a day care so sometimes there isnt food to eat so i try to grab a quick bite on the go. my mom doesnt really make healthy foods. and she does have a point when she says healthy foods cost more. i cant afford to buy my own groceries but i try to do what i can at home. but a lot of ppl are pointing that out about fast food so i realize i gotta cut that down. but i would eat a lot more than that before MFP, trust me...i would eat taco bell one day, mcds the next, chinese after, mongolian, etc. but i cut down. everyone has a point0
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