Need some motivation

Cokezerofreak

Hi all:

Not sure what's going on with me but since I got engaged I have zero motivation for getting in shape.  Over the last few years I've gone from a 22-24 down to a 14-16, starting the journey before my fiance and I were even dating.  But now, I'm all "blah."  I have no self control at work, which I normally would have walked away with no problems.  Then weekends -- forget about it. I've used MyFitnessPal for over a year now but some days I log in, some days I don't.  I know what I need to do but why aren't I doing it?!

Someone kick me in the butt please! 

Cokezerofreak

Getting married March 30th of next year, I'd be happy at around a size 10 but don't want to stop, really.  I am short and my weight is all in my belly.  I think I just needed to post this, put it in writing, to motivate myself.  I have great legs though!  LOL I can't wear skinny jeans because the belly doesn't match the legs. 

Cokezerofreak

Thank you!  Just sent a request on MFP. 

entropicbeauty

Hey, welcome to the board!

You've already taken the first step in admitting you need to do something...now it's just a matter of sticking to that and getting going. It's always hard to get started, but you will find once you develop a healthy routine it's pretty easy to stick to it. I've successfully logged in to myfitnesspal for over 530 days in a row...it's all about finding & forming that habit that works for you and helps you.

I highly recommend participating in our daily accountability threads - you see just how human everyone is and that it's OK to have an off day, but how important it is to get right back to it. I think we're a wonderful support network

cnf2013

I third the suggestion of the accountability threads and just getting into the habit. It took me a while to really get in the swing of working out at 6am, but now if I skip a morning workout I feel sluggish and off all day. 

This is a great group to be apart of. Just stick around and dig deep. You can only help yourself. Me personally, I sign up for races so I have no excuse not to workout. I try to always be registered for at least one race at any given time. But that's my motivation. My wedding was not motivation for me because I know I like feeling healthy and wanted more than just to look good on my wedding day. Find the motivating factor that works for you and use it to your advantage. 

Cokezerofreak

Thank you all for the invite to your group.  I will be held accountable!

nrorchbou2013

I know how it feels to lose motivation with regards to working out; with my busy schedule, it sometimes gets hard to squeeze time in to work out (and get my bikini body ready for my best friend's wedding - I am the maid of honor and the wedding is in Miami Beach in about one month!). What helps to motivate me is to get organized and set up a weekly routine where I get in a few 30 minute workouts per week (about 3 or so). One of my friends (who is from Miami) actually sent me this good article for quick workouts that I can do at home; i love these because they fit into my "30 minutes or less" workouts and I can do them at home without having to drive all the way to the gym! Below is the link

http://forums.theknot.com/discussion/comment/6872788/#Comment_6872788

 

Cokezerofreak

Hi Nrorchbou2013, the link takes me to a Honeymoon thread I started.  Can you resend it please?

Thank you!

nrorchbou2013

Hi! Sorry about that; below is the link

http://www.theorchidboutique.com/blog/asstastic-workout/#.Ud3Njm2cFMQ