i can't stay motivated

courtneylynn0889
courtneylynn0889 Posts: 17
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
i have been doing better than usual on working out but my eating is horrible... i always find my self eating and i can't figure out how to stop anyone got any tips

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  • MadWorld
    MadWorld Posts: 200
    I've been there. Sometimes, I find myself falling back into that pattern... like this weekend. But, I have learned to think of the reasons as to why my eating is out of control. Usually with me, it's stress. It's bc there are things that I need to be getting done that I keep putting off... so I'm just eating because I'm stressed out bc I don't just get those things done already. Does that make any sense? I'm pretty tired right now-- so I hope it does-- haha!

    One thing I learned a while ago, is to sit down in a quiet room with a piece of paper and start a list of the reasons that I think I am eating when I shouldn't be (when I'm not really hungry-- late night eating, etc). I found this to be a big help. Then, I started eliminating as many of those "triggers" as possible. For instance, if the house is messy and I'm eating bc I'm stressed bc I have to clean-- why not just clean and get it out of the way? If I'm eating bc I can't control myself around chocolate or other sweets-- I just don't keep them in the house anymore.

    The trick is to figure out what's causing the overeating to begin with... assuming there are underlying causes/triggers.

    If you can't find any (but, I bet you will) and all you need is motivation then make a list of why you want to continue your weight loss journey. Do you want to feel healthier? Do you want to buy a nice dress or a cool pair of jeans? Do you want to try a new sport?

    Another thing is, you might look at WHAT you are eating. Is it nutritious? Does it keep you full long? How much protein do you get per meal?

    These are just some things that help me when I'm in a rut. But, you have to find what works for you. You can do it. It doesn't happen overnight... and it can be frustrating. You will have good days and bad days, but you don't give up.
  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
    Are you trying to eat your calorie allowance every day or are you trying to eat considerably less? You need to plan healthy meals that will help keep you reasonably full, so you aren't feeling "starved". - protein will last longer. Vegies being lower in calories you can often eat more of them. If you feel getting from one meal to the next isn't going to work for you; be sure and keep a water bottle at hand all day- & plan some snacks into your diet. Know that at 10am or 3pm there will be a snack break & have what you will eat for snack planned out.

    Sometimes we get mixed signals. When you think you are feeling hungry always start with a glass of water. Have a plan to help keep yourself from being caught off guard. A list of snacks you are allowed.

    I keep 10 calorie sugar free jello, 35 calorie rice crackers, 60 calorie sugar free pudding, 90 calorie mini-delight quaker rice crackers. At 100 calories, I can even have 2 slices of 45 calorie sara lee toast w/ sugar free jam, or a "flat-out" wrap with a small wedge of ice berg lettuce and a tablespoon of salsa (& of course there are fruits and vegies, or even sugar free gum). i like to be able in the evening after getting all the day logged to see I've still got some wiggle room to add an evening snack. I start with that glass of water and then make some hot tea to have with the snack my calorie count will allow. There is never a day so bad that I can't at least have a 10 calorie jello, if i want something.

    be sure you are logging any extra things you eat. when you do have a snack, stop and record it, maybe watching it add to your calorie allowance for the day will help you stop at one thing, instead of 3 or 4.

    Good luck. Face the day with determination, you can do it one choice at a time. -katie
  • RockNRollWeekender
    RockNRollWeekender Posts: 44 Member
    Try to stay busy.....
    Cut out drinking calories...
    Drink more water....

    and if all else fails...
    Sleep more! =]

    Stay positive!
  • Savage_Garden
    Savage_Garden Posts: 10
    Eat almonds when you feel hungry. Or drink LOTS and LOTS of water. This will crush your hunger! :) I always eat nuts because I get hungry almost every hour lol
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    1. Don't have "trigger" foods in the house. If it's something you can't resist, you're better off not having it at home.
    2. Be prepared, and never leave the house hungry. Eat breakfast, prepare a healthy lunch to bring with you if you work or go to school. Never shop when you're hungry.
    3. Focus on your goals- A LOT. Remind yourself a million times a day why you're doing this, and what you want the end result to be. Think about all of the things that motivate you.

    Aside from those things...practice willpower even if the feeling of resisting feels unbearable- it won't get stronger unless you practice restraint.
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