Where has my motivation gone?

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Clint2

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I was fed up with being out of shape & getting fat, so I joined a gym & started eating better etc etc.. In three months, I've lost about 7kg & I've dropped one pants size. Alas.. the holidays came and all the good work I've put in has fallen by the wayside. I've gained about 3kg but the big problem is I'm not motivated to go back to gym & don't know how to overcome this feeling:piggy:
 
Trust me. You are not alone. I was going great for a few years but really got my act together in 05-06. I went to the gym 6-7 times a week and I was looking and feeling great until 07 rolled around. I exercised every now and then but it wasn't like before. Weight settled back on me.

But I've slowly gained my motivation back and I'm getting there again. I never really liked the gym too much so I invested in some exercise dvds that I enjoy - several of them so I can keep it fun and different. I also wrote down 3 main reasons that I want to lose weight/eat healthy. I try to look at those reasons/goals often to remind myself. What really helped too is that I changed my outlook. Before, I was striving for perfection in my weight and eating habits (which is impossible and insane). Now, my mantra is 'progress not perfection'. I also remind myself on lazy days or in tempting situations that I want to be the 'best me that I can be'. It helps to keep a food journal. And I've always thought that counting calories was tedious but I've just started doing it and it's pretty effective.

Hope this helps.
 
I wanted to add one more thing. Sometimes it's okay to take a break and regroup. Do some self-evaluation and think about what works and what doesn't. Browse the internet for health tips and advice. While you're regrouping don't throw in the towel completely, still try to practice good eating habits.
 
hey that's some good advice. this guy on another forum analyzes exactly what he is going through ill leave the link for others to read.

i hope this is useful i found it enlightening.

NM i need 15 posts. soon to come
 
My motivation went down the toilet around the holidays as well. I have no will power and find it so hard to say no. The other thing that ruined me is my job. I started working for my boyfriends familys company in Oct. I sit at a desk all day and their clients are always bringing in cookies and junk food, especially during the holidays. I wish we had a break room but the food ends up on a table about 5 feet away from where I sit.I'm really trying to work on saying no but its very hard for me.
 
Hey! Clint ever thought about doing sport? maybe the gym is something you are bored with or dont really enjoy and its just a case of a change of actitvity. Its much more appealling when it is new.
 
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