Need some motivational inspiration

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Shaun81

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Hey folks,

I am in the midst of a huge downward spiral in my life and it is massively affecting my health and fitness.

I lost my job 7 months ago and this has been the catalyst as no matter how hard I try nothing is coming up. The problem is, I seem to be punishing myself as although I am very clued up on macros, nutrition and fitness, I am not exercising at all, eating all the wrong things and drinking often.

My head is completely up my ass but it is a vicious cycle. Healthy body, healthy mind....but I can't get either.

3 years ago I was 20% body fat. I worked really hard cycling 50-100 miles a week and got down to 14% in 6 months - the best shape I have ever been in and had never felt better.

I then took on an injury after beginning to run and it has never quite gone away which has hindered my exercise somewhat but did not affect my ability to cycle (seemed to be impact based knee injury).

Now during this horrific period in my life I now feel disgusting. I am back at 20% and feel massive! I don't feel in the right state to offer myself to potential employers and desperately need to regain my motivation which in turn will bring back my confidence when my shape reforms.

I was hoping for some advice from any people on here who have been through a similar phase in their lives to help me pick back up.

By the way I am 30 years old.

Thanks in advance.

A VERY depressed Shaun.
 
I have never been in this situation but what I would advise is this:
Cut out booze for water SERIOUSLY I know your minds conflicted about to lose weight ot gain it but CUT IT OUT!

Get the injury checked out and assessed by a proffesional before attempting ANY excersice you don't want to take no risks.....

You said you enjoyed cycling so if your injury affects your running in such a way its literrally innefective don't do running!Cut out running sessions and do cycling sessions instead

Diet! Cut out carbs and eat a lot of proteing e.g grilled chicken and salad is one dish you could try, liver is also a good source of protein.

Act upon this and you may get back to 14% in no time

Thanks for readin -Ali
 
Thank you for the response.

I used the bike for the first time today in over a month and felt great for doing so. Need to capitalise now and get into a rhythm again.
 
Stay strong!
Being unemployed is stressful, but it is a scientific fact that people who are more confident are more likely to get the job, and taking good care of yourself helps restore confidence and build up the self-esteem needed to glow when you get an interview.

Don’t try to involve in any kind of exercise which would create pressure in your leg. Give them enough time to heal properly since you have knee injury.

At last drink lots of water and if possible do cardio type exercise like swimming if possible. Any kind of light exercise would able to boost your mentality all day long.
 
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