As you know I've been on a quest to get myself healthier. And I think I have accomplished that goal. But my determination has been wavering, if not completely lacking.
Just a few weeks ago, I found myself 1 lb. from my goal. And now I'm up about 5 ish. I have still been exercising, which is prob why I'm not up 10 lbs. But I have missed a few workouts here and there, and I feel myself doing the workouts halfheartedly. I keep trying to remind myself that I'm up at 6:30 I should make it worth it, but I don't quite.
So my question is how to get my determination back, have any of you done this? It's been almost two months that I have been half bad, half good. I could have been to my goal and past it for sure. I think part of why the motivation is gone is because, the motivation was staring at me through the mirror, and the extra lbs. And now that I'm at a healthier weight, the situation is not as important so I let myself eat bad.
If any of you have advise let me know, but I know the answer is, Katie quit whining and get your butt in gear. Thanks for listening anyway.
4 comments:
Personally, I would take a break for a week just to recharge and relax. It's healthy for your body to take a break every 8-12 weeks, and most athletes do that so they don't burn out...just be sure to get back into a rhythm again. Are you doing the same thing every day? At the beginning of each month I decide my goals for that month and choose an exercise program. The next month I switch it up so I'm not so bored. Right now I'm doing P90x and I love it. It's fun to have something different to do every day, and I rarely get bored. I'm not perfect and I definitely have half-hearted workouts, but I make sure to write that down in a journal to make sure I'm being honest with myself...when I look back on my week and see I've had a few "half-hearted" workouts, I mentally challenge myself to do better the next week...anyway, that's what I do. Food journals are also helpful, but I'm too lazy to do that....
Katie, I'm afraid I don't have any grand tips or advice because I am not that great at motivating myself to workout either, but I will say, YOU CAN DO IT! I think the take a break tip is a good one. Give yourself a few days and then charge on with a new workout. Mix it up. I am amazed at how disciplined you are. Keep at it, I'm going to need some motivation myself come February when I'll have to get rid of some baby weight!
I agree that sometimes you have to take a break and recharge. Maybe the weight is not motivating you anymore and you need a new set of goals to achieve. For me when I need to take a break from what my weight is, I try focusing on running, etc. You could make a goal of a 5k and then work on getting your 5k time down - that is something I am trying to do and I love it. Or, like Cassi said, switch up your routine. I will lift weights at the gym on my own for a while, then do classes, then do workout DVDs - and then change those up. Good luck! If there is one things I HAVE motivation for it is working out. Food, on the other hand.... I need some serious help there. So if you got some tips for that PLEASE send them my way! lol.
hey I think that you did awesome getting that far. keep up the great work!
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