OHHHH i am sooo down in the dumps

# 1 mom · 07-18-2005, 03:04 PM

Hay ladies i wanted to post to see if i can get some motivation from every one i have fallen off the wagon usally i can pull myself right back up and dust myself off BUT, not this time my diet has become very S****, that is what has got me so down, i am still going to the gym but it will not do me any good of i continue to eat so bad.....I dont want to mess up my results 37lb is alot to lose, I know i will come out of it i just need a little pick me up....Thanx

lorabeann · 07-18-2005, 03:51 PM

motivation is so hard. and i think its harder for women because of hormones and everything... i can feel so back and forth sometimes- one days im like heck yes! weight training! and the next i dont want to do anything. perhaps you could be overtraining?

you can feel kind of depressed and not very motivated to do what you usually enjoy. just remember- this happens to all of us at one point of another.

write down your original goals for wanting to lose that weight. find a training partner or someone who could keep you accountable with what you eat. just remember: support! it helps a lot

-laura

spytechs_wife · 07-18-2005, 05:11 PM

i hear you ladies! some days i just wonder why am i doing all of this? and then i remember---it makes me feel great to succeed and meet my goals! take laura's advice-write stuff down. do you journal your food? try doing that too. you just have to FORCE yourself! hang in there, everyone goes through it (not that THAT ever makes anyone feel better LOL!) it will get better soon! and we'll be here kicking you in the butt til you make it

clare

svelt4 · 07-18-2005, 05:34 PM

Everyone goes through times where you lose motivation--you are definitely not alone but you are the one who ultimately has to pull yourself out---did you say you lost 37 pounds--thats incredible and you have shown you have willpower--you will not be perfect all the time.

Boots · 07-18-2005, 06:20 PM

Hang in there...it happens to all of us. I have been up & down lately myself. its like one day ya got it and then next day everything sucks. Just take it one day at a time.

# 1 mom · 07-19-2005, 07:45 AM

Well last night i wrote every thing down and it really got me back on track so hopefuly i will stray only from time to time and get right back on track after i do, I blamed it on my husband LOL

he always makes good country fried steak and all that good stuff, But i went to the store and got a big bag of chicken and my brocolli, then i refilled on my vit. and supplements, and i feel better.......It is just sometimes all of us women need a little pick me up LOL

Boots · 07-19-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by # 1 mom

Well last night i wrote every thing down and it really got me back on track so hopefuly i will stray only from time to time and get right back on track after i do, I blamed it on my husband LOL

he always makes good country fried steak and all that good stuff, But i went to the store and got a big bag of chicken and my brocolli, then i refilled on my vit. and supplements, and i feel better.......It is just sometimes all of us women need a little pick me up LOL

Good Morning! Glad to see you're feeling better today. Its funny cause I have been a lil down lately too and was trying to pick myself back up and I went and bought new multis yesterday and some L-Glutamine and figure God I cant be messing up so much especialy for all the damn money I pay out between food, supps, mags, gym membership. So for me because I hate spending money or should I say wasting money I best do it and do it right. Anyway glad to see you got your spirit back

mom2adiva · 07-19-2005, 08:01 PM

Glad you're feeling better!!!!!!!!!!! Hang in there, and wow your hubby can cook? I don't think mine knows where the oven is

klj · 07-20-2005, 10:22 AM

I am so glad you're feeling better! We all do have the down days. I haven't been to the gym in almost 2 weeks because I have been ill. It's hard to keep the motivation - but you have shown you have what it takes! Keep up the good work!

Kelly

caligrl26 · 07-20-2005, 10:33 AM

Hey Mama, Nothing like buying supps and good food to get you going. I was screwing up too! Not on working out, but eating and drinking ( alcohal) Bought some new proteein powder and some l-glutamine and I'm good again. Summer has got me lazy and I've been stressing out about stuff. And god I feel like i'm gonna puke if I eat another peice of chicken, tuna or an egg! Maybe i can puree' it. Then i won't have to eat it. You'll be okay!!! Just think of the 37lbs you lost and what it would feel like to wear it again.

Tell your husband he better knock that chicken fried $hit off.

caligrl26 · 07-20-2005, 10:35 AM

By the way how did you get so many stinkin rep points???????????

Geno · 07-20-2005, 02:24 PM

Do what you have to do and remember that everyone here is behind you and cares a lot. Good luck and i wish I was a better motivator.

barenaked · 07-20-2005, 03:06 PM

hiya mom,
Congratulations on the weight loss!
whenever you get down about things, just think about what you really want - a fit body, right? I cut out inspiring pictures of female bodybuilders and fitness models and place them in strategic locations (fridge, cupboards, on the cover of my workout journal) and think "I want this..not the peanut butter and chocolate ice cream" - well, I do want the PB & C ice cream, but I'm not going to eat it

It's hard in N.A. culture to get through the day without temptation. Everyday at work someone brings in donuts or cookies or is going out to Harvey's for lunch "Do you want anything while I'm there?" But you just have to stay focused and not give in. Every fitness model or bodybuilder you see had to learn to say no - a lot. I'm sure most felt and sometimes still feel the same as you and me. And I think this is the hardest part of it all. Not the weights, not the cardio. Just having the determination and will power to get what you want. But you've already lost 37lbs, so I know your determination is there! Keep up the great work!