Waiting for the shoe to drop...

[Aphreal]

This is not a whiney post I promise smile.gif . Im bringing this up because I cant seem to find it in me to care and I know thats negative.

The very first week on WW I lost 1.5lbs. I was going to alter my workout routine to see what works best for me. the 2nd week I did not exercise at all....Then the next, no exercise... the weeks rolled by.. I have lost an average of 2lbs a week for 5 weeks now.. without one ioda of exercise other than the first week.

Mind you this is not like me. I was the 7day a week exerciser. I did 4 days of cardio and 3 days of weights..

I know its a false sense if security... The loss is wonderful but I know without the exercise, it will cease. At the very least, Im feeling sluggish and know Its due to the downlack of activity.

The problem is worse now because.. well I dont care! I dont care enough to get out my WORKS tape or dust off my weights.

What have you guys done if youve been in my situation? How did you begin to care again? I dont want to reach a pleateu because im being a lazyass you know?

signed,
frustrated with self, Tiff

[ltdermdvm]

Hey Tiff!

Been there friend! You know what's gonna happen, you already said it. Things will slow down and grind to a halt. I struggled with the same thing from late May until about 2 weeks ago. I was lucky if I got 2-3 walks a week in with the dog...that was all I was doing and told myself it was better than nothing. Lots of us have struggled with this, especially in the summer months when I think things are super busy and it's hot and muggy out.

You're already experiencing the drop in energy level. My thoughts are (and mind you this is only my opinion :rolleyes: so take it or leave it) sometimes we need a "break" from the rigors of our routine. We know what we need to do in order to really have a healthy body and that includes not only eating right but exercising.

I tried to increase it slowly again. I found that muscle "sore" comforting from the standpoint that I was really working it again. Now, I'm finally seeing some of that energy level return. This morning I woke up early and was downstairs feeding the dogs and thought "hmmm, I could make a nice breakfast and coffee and sit and read the paper or I could take advantage of being up early and really get some more intensive exercise in". Surprisingly for me, I chose the exercise and was so pleased with myself.

I don't know if this helps at all. Just hang in there and get back on the horse slowly. You know you'll feel better when you do. My leader once told us (back when I was going to meetings) that she lost the first 150 lbs without exercise, just by following the program. It wasn't until she added the exercise in though that she felt really good and things started to "tighten up" if you will.

Take it easy and don't beat yourself up. Join us on the exercise challenge and start out slow again...we'd be glad to have you smile.gif

Lori T

[calgal]

Pick two days out of this week (starting with tomorrow) that you'll exercise no matter what. Pick the time you're going to do it. (Very specific works best.) Then go. Do it. Do the same next week. Do the same the following week, only pick 3 days instead of 2. I joined the YMCA just to get myself back in the habit. The only 2 days it's realistic for me to go are Sat & Sun, so I go those days, every week. If I have to miss a day because I have to work, I pick another day during the week to go to a different gym for that one workout. (I don't like the other gym very much, so even though it's free, I don't usually go...).

Pretty soon, you'll remember why you exercise - you like it. It gives you energy. It improves your mood. It's really the only way to go.

Now lace up them sneakers! smile.gif

[JilliAgain]

Hey Tiff,

For me....well I'm not a gray area woman. I'm so black and white with excersise its not funny. I've been on a good roll, but I've been where you are. I just read an article in one of my fitness mags that says that every three months you SHOULD take a break for a week or so. Maybe its time to jump back in with both feet. We are all here for support, I can tell you that I know exactly how you feel, but I can also tell you that I like how I feel on this end of the spectrum much better. I'm so glad your posting again, your such a dolly!

Hugs, Jilli

[Aphreal]

*deep breath*

Thanks guys. That really helps.. Ill go with the exercise challange and choose 2 days like suggested. Perhaps I was feeling intimidated because of what I USED to do (every singleday) that I used that as an excuse.

shame on me! excuses..

Jilli-your so sweet! Ive never been called dolly! (big hugs)

Thanks again guys your all gems

[Jonnie2001]

Tiff,

I think I understand what you're saying. I went full throttle for so long but since my gym membership ran out, i've been lazy about doing "any" type of exercise. I think it's because I feel guilty about not doing a full workout. I guess I feel kinda like "if you're not gonna do it right, don't do it at all" :( I know it's the wrong way to look at it, any activity is better than nothing, but getting out of this mentality is really tough. So I'm gonna back you up, and do at least two runs a week and increase slowly till I get back on track. Good luck buddy graemlins/wave.gif

Hugs,

Janie

[Aphreal]

Ok Janie! Im a leg up on ya. did you run?

I hit the weights yesterday. Of course this morning I can hardly move. I did butterfly's with too much weight and my pecs are in agony. I did my deadlifts a bit slower and (this is usual though) my hamstrings are wailing smile.gif

Ill take a day or two to recoup and hit them again thur or so.

Tiff

[Jonnie2001]

Hey Tiff,

No running yet, I am planning for Wed and Fri in the morning. If I don't do it then, I won't get it done the rest of the day, I'm so busy. OOH I love feeling that kind of pain, I miss it!! I remember DH poking at me, just to watch me squirm :mad:

Anyway, maybe in a couple of months I can join the gym again, I love weight lifting. My finances are a little tight right now, so I'll have to wait.

WTG on the exercise :D

Hugs,

Janie