I go through moments like this a lot. Moments when the motivation wanes. Maybe I’m focused on work or stressed out about something else, and my energy just dries up. Sometimes I start the week off, like I did last week, full of pep and ready to conquer the world. Last Monday I was pumped up after my walk/run with some very inspiring ladies (Tanya, Sherri and Jennifer). I followed that up with spinning class on Tuesday. Then … nothing. The rest of the week was busy … or full of excuses made and promises to myself broken.
It’s just like this at times. When I can’t seem to pull myself up and push myself forward. Many times, too many times, it’s related to the scale. I step on, I see the number and immediately my confidence plummets. I feel lost and uncertain about which direction to go in and what step will get me closer to my goal.
My weight has been stagnant the past couple of weeks. Despite some bursts of exercise, diving into my Flex Points too much has caused me to not make much progress. Sadly, though the Weight Watchers plan calls for me to eat so many points each day, and have the freedom of my Flex Points, there are few instances when eating all of those extra points leads to pounds lost. Usually it leads to stagnation or, sadly, a gain.
This week I am doing my best to get my workout mojo back. Yesterday was rough, but I forced myself to do some arm strengthening moves and ab work. Today, I am going to spinning and I’m really looking forward to it! My plan it is to get up early and walk before work tomorrow, then go to spinning again Thursday. This weekend I’ll get in a couple workouts to keep trying to form the habit of exercising daily. Back when I first lost 50 lbs. a couple years ago, this is what sustained me: daily workouts.
This is me pushing back against the stagnant state I am in now. This is me pushing forward.
I will also work on my eating. I ate too many Flex Points this weekend, so I’m sticking to fewer points this week and trying not to eat the rest of the Flex Points that I have left. Next week, I want to attempt eating only 2-3 Flex Points a day. Max. I want to try to stay within my daily point allotment only.
This is me pushing back against the stagnant state I am in now. This is me pushing forward.
Sometimes it’s all about recognizing where you are and forcing yourself over the hurdle, as daunting as that may seem. But you know you’ve done it before. And you know you can do it again.
No doubt motivation is part of the journey and that it has peaks and valleys. When it is low for me I start focusing on the small victories to keep myself engaged/focused. Writing those small victories down to is helpful for me. The small stuff and maintaining your weight counts too, it’s a journey!
Thank you! You’re so right. Maintaining and small victories are to be celebrated, too.