If you aren't a supper focused person then just winging it will do that. When you have a plan you can lean on that. Right now you don't have one so that makes it easier to backslide IMO. Goals can always seem unattainable when you don't have a plan to achieve them.
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You don't have to constantly psyche yourself up. Being on a good diet is just a matter of making consistently good decisions. Decide what you are going to eat for the day well in advance. You get a craving or some sabotage (like a cupcake party at work or something), decide NOT to give in, or to give in and make up for it later. Etc. It's not easy but it's very simple and once you get in the habit it gets a lot easier.
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this is real...it's the week before flo and i want chips, fries, and ALL the chocolate, but i'm leaning on my chocolate protein shake and some sawdust protein chips to get me over the hump. the first time in months i've been able to avoid pre-period weight gain
I guess my approach was "at least make the effort to change some things and go to the gym more and you'll see something." coming from a very inactive lifestyle and depression cycles, i'll admit goal setting isn't a strength of mine.
buckling down and deciding how to move forward is gonna have to be my best move. or else i'll be in this limbo forever.
Small steps are a good start but just judging by your post and demeanor you are easily discouraged. "Something" may not be enough to keep you moving in the right direction.
When I cut I didn't use MyFitnessPal even though I had it. I had a scale but I didn't always use it. All I did was cut my carbs in half and ate more protein. If I have 4 meals (not counting shakes) two would be carb free.
Instead of tuna fish on bread I'd throw it on some lettuce with avocado. I'd have salmon with just broccoli.
I did my cardio and as long as I lost a lb a week I wasn't stressing it. After preparing the same foods over and over I had an idea of what I was getting in macros. I'll probably be more disciplined my next cut.
I'm an ectomorph though so gaining weight feels harder than losing it
Instead of tuna fish on bread I'd throw it on some lettuce with avocado. I'd have salmon with just broccoli.
I did my cardio and as long as I lost a lb a week I wasn't stressing it. After preparing the same foods over and over I had an idea of what I was getting in macros. I'll probably be more disciplined my next cut.
I'm an ectomorph though so gaining weight feels harder than losing it
I just gave in to some banana nut cake.... I think wifey is hating for real, she knows I can't be stopped thoughthis is real...it's the week before flo and i want chips, fries, and ALL the chocolate, but i'm leaning on my chocolate protein shake and some sawdust protein chips to get me over the hump. the first time in months i've been able to avoid pre-period weight gain
Just gonna go that much harder on cardio tonight and tomorrow, we are still on track
Did high pulls for the first time and I didn't even go heavy and felt the shoulder pump....
At least you didn't stock you freezer with dangerous treats like an idiotthis is real...it's the week before flo and i want chips, fries, and ALL the chocolate, but i'm leaning on my chocolate protein shake and some sawdust protein chips to get me over the hump. the first time in months i've been able to avoid pre-period weight gain
That and I'm also very self conscious. I don't do certain things in the gym in fear of looking stupid.
But I found this app that has different plans according to your fitness goal. Found this 5 week program that focuses on certain areas with cardio. Might incorporate that while starting each workout with 30 minutes of cardio.
I'm gonna go back to that meal plan (never really left it. Just haven't been eating enough to follow it).
I'm easily discouraged and also give in to negativity very easily. I guess it comes with the territory of confidence not being so high.
i'll focus on cardio tonight and the next few days for the time being...gonna try actually running on the treadmill and hope i don't fall.
still very anxious going
still very anxious going