lack of motivation feeling horrible

Hi. You've come so far already. There's no need in stopping for good now. You know what happens when you go back to old ways.

I'm in the same mood as you. My mood started Sunday. I'm just exhausted. I didn't take a rest day last week. I think that's part of it. So, I took yesterday off. Then, I ended up overeating-- figures. I just have to keep working at it. I just know that I don't want to end up where I was a year ago and definitely don't want to go back where I was 5 years ago.

I don't feel like working out today. I'm tired. I feel like I'm crashing-- I really do. But, I think if I get up and move I'll feel better. So, that's what I'm going to do.

If you think it will help, take a rest day. Have a cheat day. Sometimes that "resets" my mind. I say this with caution-- it only works when you know you can get back on track sooner than later.

You're not going to be motivated every day. But, just know that being healthy is a choice we make-- we either do it or we don't. It's okay to have "i feel like crap days" but, it's not okay to give up.

Hang in there. Take some "you" time.

I wish I had an answer for you. I too go through spells where I don't want to get up and exercise. I know that if I don't do it in the morning, I won't do it at all. I keep putting it off all day, then never do it. What usually happens is that I just quit for awhile until my motivation comes back. I found myself dreading getting up in the morning because I knew I had to exercise. What a terrible way to start each day, dreading every minute I'm up because I needed to exercise and kept putting it off. Then feeling guilty because I didn't do it. I suggest you just give yourself a break. Tell yourself it's okay that you don't exercise today, because it is. Pamper yourself a few days a week. Just sleep in or lay around and read a book....go shopping. Do something that you like to do and tell yourself it's okay. Most exercise regimines recommend that you work out, walk, run or whatever, at least 3 days a week. That's far from EVERY day. Some days I start exercising the minute my feet hit the floor. Some days I wait until after I've had my coffee and read my emails. Sometimes I don't exercise at all, but when I do, I do it because I WANT to. Attitude is everything. Feel good when you do it, don't feel guilty when you don't.

sounds like you're wearing yourself out. things become repitative when you do them daily. try taking a break in between days. workout on monday then take tuesday off etc..

If you're working out in the morning, it is very important that you eat a healthy breakfast BEFORE you work out. Eat some protein and some healthy carbs (like oatmeal). If you do that you will have a lot more energy to get through your workout, plus you will be kick starting your metabolism. That's why it is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.