Hi, I used to hang out here a lot about a year and a half to two years ago,, but after being pregnant, having a new baby... well I just haven't been around much.

So I guess I'm re introducing myself. Lately I have found myself needing a LOT of encouragement to get back in the gym.. My baby is 8 months old and I worked out during pregnancy and immediatly after.. Just in the 3-4 weeks I have lost all motivation. Almost like I am too depressed to get my butt to the gym. I don't know what my problem is.. Guess that is why I'm back on here trying to get motivated again! Having almost taken 3-4 weeks off I feel like I have probably lost everything that I worked so hard for. When I think about going to the gym, it makes me nervous, embarrassed, depressed and ashamed! I know I need to get back in there before I lose even more muscle and stuff. I go at 5 am and I used to have no problem getting out of bed.. Now at 4 am, I am out of it! I used to have an ungody amount of self motivation!! Ugh!!



Emily

Hi Emily and welcome back! I remember you.

You've lost nothing that you worked hard for! You've only gained a new baby! Look at it as you wanting to live a longer healthier life for your baby. Trust me, once you get back into the groove, your body won't forget what it used to look like. Don't think about it too much or get yourself crazy over creating the perfect diet/training plan either because that will only frustrate you.

Concentrate on creating a simple approach and simply execute it with consistency and you will see results in a mere few weeks.

How about the motivation of being healthy and being around to watch your child(ren) grow up? Or being a good role model when it comes to taking care of your body?

Those are big motivators for me. If you don't take care of yourself, chances are your kids won't.


No way 3-4 weeks will make you lose everything, don't beat yourself up

Thanks guys! I'm getting back at the gym tomorrow at 5 am! No matter what!!!
Thanks for the encouragement!

Have you checked out either of these threads? Might help with the motivation:

http://training.fitness.com/contests...aft-34603.html

http://training.fitness.com/fitness-...ers-34190.html

Good luck to you!

Hi BasketLady.

Those links did not work for me

Emily

I guess the master can show you the path, but you are the only one that will take it. Cannot help further.

Morpheus: I'm trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it.

I remember you Luv. Maybe you need a partner to stoll with on this journey.

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