Loosing motivation

[Ol3cha]

Hi everyone just wanted to vent out all my emotions. I’ve really lost motivation in myself and my running as I’ve just come out of a relationship and am not feeling good about myself and have started to put on weight again. I haven’t run in over a week and I’m just lacking the motivation to continue with my healthy lifestyle and running in general. I’m just really lacking in self confidence.

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What is motivation? Don't wait to feel it but just go anyway. At this stage it's more about discipline. This programme will make you feel better about everything!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Go back and look at your last post about how amazing you felt about running , I know it's hard when things go wrong I've recently had a bereavement (my mother in law) which was 2 weeks ago and going for a run really clears your head . So get out there you will feel so much better for it😊

[Pianism Graduate]

So sorry to hear you aren't feeling great - it's horrid isn't it! Just remember that the running is actually part of the solution, not part of the problem. Running is so good for mental and physical health and you won't have lost any condition because you've not run for a week. But don't leave it any longer. Running will help you get through this. Have you got someone you can run with?

[Nita49 Graduate]

Hello Ol3cha

Agree with Buddy34.... Read your last post "Week2" and how that made you feel.

I'm sorry things are not great for you at the moment, and you're feeling down in the dumps, but exercise and continuing with this amazing programme will actually help you get through the tough times.

Start thinking about yourself, and looking after you... Stick on your headphones, listen to some decent tunes and get going! You know what you need to do 💪🙌👍

[Chantecler8]

Hey that sounds tricky and you have my sympathy (and empathy). Do NOT beat yourself up about missing a week. OR weight etc. You have just taken a step back to jump better - reculer pour mieux sauter as they say in France. Sort out a good soundtrack, plug in and do week 1 again: if your first runs are only a very slow jog, fine. And think of it this way if it helps: EVEN if you ‘only’ do a brisk walk for 30 minutes first time, as you are mentally carrying the world on your shoulders right now that is a MASSIVE achievement. I would applaud you walking in the door having done that!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Gosh, perfect time for those gremlins to regain control of your life...

I'm sorry to hear you're having tough times. This past year has shown me that running can help you through so much.

Push yourself out the door and imagine every step is thumping the heartbreaker as you go... vent some of that emotion as you go.

I cried buckets on my runs last year and it actually helped.

Good luck 🤞

[ktsok Graduate]

Ah, that’s tough Ol3cha, sorry to hear you are having a hard time of it. Some good responses on here saying it all, really. You were feeling so positive about your running and losing weight - that doesn’t have to change. Running is just putting one foot in front of the other, right? Sometimes it really does shrink down to taking that step... and then another... until your head comes up and you can see the wider vista again.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Sorry abouy your breakup. Just go for a run, dont think about it, you’ll definitely feel better after it. You can do it!

[DiverIzzie Graduate]

Some stuff you can’t control, life has a nasty way of lobbing the unexpected at you just when you don’t need it - but you’ve already proven you can be focused - having started this programme. No matter how awful you feel, I urge you to get back out there - being in the fresh air concentrating on running/walking will in itself start to ease what you’re going through.

[Deals1 Graduate]

Sorry to hear u r going through a rough time... But just try and get out of the door, it will help..

Good luck and go easy on yourself

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

If someone treats you badly, there’s no better way to get back at them than by looking after yourself and finding success or happiness or both without them. It’s lousy that your relationship broke up - we all feel with you on that. But don’t punish yourself for it. Step away from the biscuit tin and back on to the programme. Because you’re worth it, and we’re all right here with you x

[Chantecler8]

Please do drop a line to update! Even if you manage a 30 minute brisk walk that would be great to hear. It will be a stress buster and even if right now you don’t feel like it is a major step - perhaps the hardest.