I don't know what my problem is but my lack of motivation is not motivating me. Really? you ask. Sorry but that is the only way I can explain it. This week my only motivation to exercise has come from this blog. I'm so thankful to those who keep checking in on me, you've made a difference. That being said I need more of an inner desire to accomplish my goals, over all I know I've done pretty good, but all it takes are a couple of weeks of not losing weight to get me down. I've stated it before, my mind is a rollercoaster, it changes from day to day, and right now I just need some covincing to throw my hands up in the air, scream, and enjoy the ride. I've decided to join a couple of my sisters and put my pedometer back on. I haven't worn it in more than a year because at one time I didn't need the extra push, I was way self-motivated. My week has played out a little like this... wake up at 6am, skpping morning exercise, instead of 5am like I should, go to work, come home, go to various track meets and golf tournaments to watch my kids, come home and veg, around 9:30pm I think to myself ...CRAP, I didn't exercise yet and I'm going to have to blog that. That thought at least produces a little work out, last night it was 30 minutes, pathetic!!smiles. So my starting goal will be 15,000 steps. When I was really doing well I was walking 23 to 24,000 steps a day. I don't know if I can do that with a job that requires me to literally sit on my butt for 5 hours, but I can always make higher goals later. So let the games begin... ya, I totally agree, that was stupid.... how 'bout... here's to new motivation. smiles
I hear you sis!!! I am trying so many ways to motivate myself and it is just not working! I have taken my pedometer off a couple times this week cause I was bumming hard. Maybe you, chell and I should see who can take the most steps each week. Winner gets total bragging rights!!!
ReplyDeleteSO I guess the key to your success lies in taking advantage of that veg out time. I've had some success this last week and I owe it all to Lady Gaga. I know you are a country girl, but find some music you can dance to and make a total idiot of yourself for that time. I have found that not only is it helping me loose weight, but it's helping me get my house clean too. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteOooh, count me in with the pedometer thing, I need motivation to at least walk more than 400 steps a day and I feel like being pregnant is making me soooo lazy. I am all for us motivating each other. We can do it! ( yeah cheesy I know) :)
ReplyDeleteAmber, when I was pregnant for the first time, I walked a mile everyday. Half a mile to the gas station and half a mile back. Unfortunately I bought a candy bar and soda at the gas station. I figured at least I was breaking even. :p Karen, I think I do need to do some sort of competition... i have the pedometer, but I haven't had a single day over 8k yet. Sherri, I totally understand the lack of motivation. I am suffering so hard. I actually look in the mirror and say "you know, for having six kids, i really don't look THAT bad" but I know I'm lying to myself to try to feel better. What should we do? How do we lose it? How do I learn to WANT to exercise and eat right?
ReplyDeleteThat's what I did wrong, I shouldv'e walked to Jack in the Box 3 times a day to break even during my prego cravings. Dang it!! Love you sisters!! You to Jessica. K, you guys know my goal for now, it's 15,000 steps. Tell me if I have to increase it. I say Ams only has to do 1/2 to 2/3rds of what we decide on. Hey now I can use my line.... let the games begin Hehe
ReplyDeleteI want to play. Can I play. I'll be a silent player, but you guys have to post your results on here so I can see how I measure up K?
ReplyDeleteK, I set up a group on Facebook that we can post to each night, or each morning!!!! its called motivation station....yes, i know im dumb
ReplyDeleteMotivation Station is great KD, I'll try for the 2/3 so 10,000 a day. Excitement. Thanks sisters I like feeling a part of something :)
ReplyDeleteI want in. Starting this week...again. I need to stick to something. I'll join that motivation station thing on facebook too and i dont join anything.
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