Starting Over - JP Fitness Forums

Fit4Him · 03-13-2008, 09:54 PM

Quick question for all you fab ladies (and men

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I started the "break in" part of NROLW in january, have been pretty sparatic at getting to the gym. It's been almost 3 weeks since I've been there as of right now. Things have been crazy lately and life just took over. Anyway, I'm determined to get back on the program 110% ASAP but was wondering if you all thought I might benefit more from just completely starting the program over? Or picking up where I left off? I was thinking of starting over, but wanted to get some input. Thanks in advance!

Cynic · 03-13-2008, 10:10 PM

I think your going to have to decide what would keep you motivated. I've had it sometimes where I skipped workouts. I didn't so anything silly such as combining workouts to make up for lost time, I simply picked up where I left off. However, except for when I totally lost motivation, I was never off more than 1.5 weeks and by that time, I felt I had lost something in my gains.

You've said your efforts are sporadic. Is that a recent development or has it been like that always? It's very easy to find something that "can't wait." I find stuff to do all the time and put off things all the time.

missjane · 03-14-2008, 05:12 AM

I would start over, if it were me, after 3 weeks.

Fit4Him · 03-14-2008, 06:43 AM

Cynic-I basically fell out of the "habit" of going to the gym. And it's been very hard to get back into that habit. For me, it's prioritzing that I have to do. I work full time, go to school part time, & am very active in my church. That keeps me pretty busy so I have to make sure that I make time for the gym which I havent been doing a really good job of lately. The 3 weeks is partially due to me being in a friend's wedding last weekend and working like a fiend.

Thanks missjane, my gut was telling me to start over, just wanted to get a 2nd opinion!

Natalia · 03-14-2008, 06:59 AM

3 hours a week - that's all it takes

beach_plums · 03-14-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fit4Him

Cynic-I basically fell out of the "habit" of going to the gym. And it's been very hard to get back into that habit. For me, it's prioritzing that I have to do. I work full time, go to school part time, & am very active in my church. That keeps me pretty busy so I have to make sure that I make time for the gym which I havent been doing a really good job of lately. The 3 weeks is partially due to me being in a friend's wedding last weekend and working like a fiend.

Thanks missjane, my gut was telling me to start over, just wanted to get a 2nd opinion!

This sounds very familary to me. My boyfriend also works part time, goes to school full time, is in 2 bands, and has a son. He was having a hard time getting to the gym too. That's until he discovered the gym on campus. Now he's going faithfully 3 times a week either before or after classes. Is that an option for you? It's worked out really nicely for him, and, since it's the campus gym, he doesn't have to pay a membership fee.

Good luck finding something that works for you, and I agree with MissJane, start the program from the beginning again.

jvernacchio · 03-14-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by missjane

I would start over, if it were me, after 3 weeks.

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Start over with the break in.

Fit4Him · 03-14-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beach_plums

This sounds very familary to me. My boyfriend also works part time, goes to school full time, is in 2 bands, and has a son. He was having a hard time getting to the gym too. That's until he discovered the gym on campus. Now he's going faithfully 3 times a week either before or after classes. Is that an option for you? It's worked out really nicely for him, and, since it's the campus gym, he doesn't have to pay a membership fee.

Good luck finding something that works for you, and I agree with MissJane, start the program from the beginning again.

I have a membership to a gym which is nowhere near the comm college I attend now but I don't think that's the problem. The school I'm looking at for the fall actually has a "sister gym" to my gym about 5 mins down the road from it so that'll be nice.

Honestly, I've lost my motivation. A little over 2 years ago, I lost 80 pounds and have done a decent job of keeping it off. But I've hit a major plateau and rut and am having a very hard time digging myself out of it. Finding it hard to find the motivation to work out or just the drive to get there. I think part of that is my lack of a support system. When I was losing I had a wide group of friends who were really supporting me in my efforts, one of which was my personal trainer. Now I don't have that support so much anymore. I have a journal over on the oxygen magazine website but I don't feel the support from the folks over there much anymore either. The thought has crossed my mind to start a NROLW journal over here in order to get the support that I need and continue my weight loss journey.

AnnetteW · 03-16-2008, 08:55 AM

I think motivation is so difficult. I too have to keep the gym a habit and be consistent. I'm learning that when my motivation is low, to just lighten up on things. Then something happens and I feel good again and motivation is back.

I've had an injury this month that has really screwed up my workouts, but I've continued to go. Only problem is, since I can't do legs I started doing more upper body. Doing more upper body made it hurt more...then I needed extra rest to recuperate...which meant not being in the gym. So now after a 3 day break, I have to force myself back today, on a Sunday, a day I usually don't work out on.

Make yourself do something at least.

Fit4Him · 03-16-2008, 05:57 PM

Thanks annette, sometimes getting off my butt and telling myself I'll do a little will lead me to doing a whole lot. That's what happened today and I ended up getting a great HIIT workout in at the track.

MuscleMom23 · 03-16-2008, 06:44 PM

This place has helped me immensely. I think it is because of the activity on this forum and the support which I never had ever in my life.

Hope we can motivate you a little

Green_eyed_gal · 03-16-2008, 06:48 PM

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Honestly, I've lost my motivation. A little over 2 years ago, I lost 80 pounds and have done a decent job of keeping it off. But I've hit a major plateau and rut and am having a very hard time digging myself out of it. Finding it hard to find the motivation to work out or just the drive to get there. I think part of that is my lack of a support system. When I was losing I had a wide group of friends who were really supporting me in my efforts, one of which was my personal trainer. Now I don't have that support so much anymore. I have a journal over on the oxygen magazine website but I don't feel the support from the folks over there much anymore either. The thought has crossed my mind to start a NROLW journal over here in order to get the support that I need and continue my weight loss journey.

I'm in the exact place you are right now... I dropped 70 lbs and I'm struggling to keep the weight off. I've lost my motivation and I've put some weight back, not a lot, but enough to be concerned.. It's tough. Losing the weight was easy compared to trying to keep it off.

My workouts have been consistent, but my diet is where I'm having trouble.. I'm an emotional eater and it can be tough at times. I was doing really well until my dad passed away last June..

Also, I recently graduated and started working full time, which has been a huge adjustment for me and my family... I was a stay-at-home mom for seven years. I am working on my emotional connection with food..I just have to keep pushing forward and take it one day at a time...

Keep up the good work.. I would also start over if I were you!!

beach_plums · 03-16-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fit4Him

Honestly, I've lost my motivation. A little over 2 years ago, I lost 80 pounds and have done a decent job of keeping it off. But I've hit a major plateau and rut and am having a very hard time digging myself out of it. Finding it hard to find the motivation to work out or just the drive to get there. I think part of that is my lack of a support system. When I was losing I had a wide group of friends who were really supporting me in my efforts, one of which was my personal trainer. Now I don't have that support so much anymore. I have a journal over on the oxygen magazine website but I don't feel the support from the folks over there much anymore either. The thought has crossed my mind to start a NROLW journal over here in order to get the support that I need and continue my weight loss journey.

Ah, the dreaded plateau. I hit that last year after losing 45 pounds. Congratulations on the 80! I turned to NROL4W because of my plateau, and have found all the motivation I've needed on the forum. There's a great group of women and men out here that keep cheering eachother on and sharing their successes. I think starting a training log over here is a great idea, and look forward to watching your journey.