How to get and stay motivated?

Question

I was really motivated at the beginning of the summer to lose weight, but then things happened and I was diagnosed with being insulin resistant. I only ended up losing 9 lbs. Now, I'm at a standstill with my weight and I'm not losing anything, but I know I have to keep going to the gym. How do I get that motivation back and keep it?

Answer 1

That's why so many people have trouble losing weight.  If you can figure out an easy way, you'd get rich real quick.  

Answer 2

1) Get a friend to do the same workout plan as you. It seriously works, I swear. Because when you're not in the mood to work out, your friend should be the one to push you and get you pumped to get up and go. Same thing for when your friend is the one who's not feelin it. You guys could even make a game out of it to see who can do more and make bets. Loser fills the other's gas tank. (I bet you'll be a little motivated then!) haha or it could be loser buys lunch... or something small...

2) Download a lot of fast pace music that makes you happy and in a great mood and put all of them on a playlist on your mp3 player and sing the lyrics in your head to every song when you work out... On a treadmill or running outside, this does wonders... A lot of the time I forget that I'm even running.

3) Buy a clothing item or break out an old one that you can no longer fit and hang it in your kitchen.. preferably next to the fridge or snack cabinet. TRUST me, you'll think twice before you get ready to throw down on some cookies.

Just try some of these things, and good luck. I hope I helped.

Answer 3

do you have someone to workout with? get a picture of what you want to look like and post it where you will see it and continue on

Answer 4

Do you like to read fitness magazines? (I mean ones dedicated to a particular sport you enjoy, NOT the general health mags for sale by the supermarket check-out lane that are filled with photos of super-skinny models dressed up to look like athletes...grrr).

If you do, it's easy to find inspirational quotes and stories from REAL people who've conquered adversity to get fit and reach their goals. I used to cut out my favorites and paste them up next to the mirror of my closet door...it was impossible for me to get dressed without looking at them, and many times it gave me the extra "oomph" I needed to lace up my running shoes instead of lounging on the couch.

My favorite source for these is RunnersWorld...contrary to the title, it's not just for runners, as you will find sound fitness advice no matter what your level of activity is. (Though don't be surprised if it does inspire you to start running one day. :)

Best of luck to you!!! Losing 9 lbs is a great start and you deserve congrats for that. You can definitely do it, so keep up the hard work!

Answer 5

Hmm... well, don't let your condition discourage you!

My mom is insulin resistant and she has lost over 30 pounds recently and is still going. She limits her carb intake or anything else that can raise her blood sugar (kinda sticking to the low-glycemic index). She does, however, indulge in her sweets and whatnot..she just goes for a walk after. I think she goes to the gym for 3-5 hrs a week.

Just think: you WILL lose weight!