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    Not even a mile in to my run and I’ve already stopped, I’ve never relied on motivation but I feel like I need some now [Discussion]


    I’ve never stopped unless it was because I was done. I’ve been consistent for a while now but as I walk back I’m thinking of going out and getting some cookies and treats and I don’t feel bad about it, but I should. Why am I feeling like this all of a sudden. I know if I do that I’ll deeply regret it. I’m worried I’ll go back to my old ways

    by MysteryGreyAsh

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    3. a_fool_who_is_cool on

      First step is the hardest part just keep going and stay offline for a while.

    4. PM_me_ur_claims on

      I listen to podcasts on my run. Try to match distance to length of the podcast.

    6. Biscuit-Brown on

      Run for a set time and not distance. You will naturally see progress as you get fitter by seeing the distance increase. 💪🔥

    7. Ok_Respect_707 on

      This seems really silly but it helps me to imagine myself (but my fat out of shape self) running behind me about to catch me if I stop or slow down. That silly little image keeps me going when I want to throw in the towel.

    8. wee-oww on

      I try to remember to be grateful that my legs work when I start to lose focus and motivation on going to the gym. I know running is a different, specific beast, but you got this!

    9. AlistoFrent on

      Your mind will try to justify the things it wants – “Nothing wrong with one cookie, or just a few cookies”, or “We’ve done the thing, we deserve some cookies and shouldn’t feel bad about it”. I think it’s natural to have these thoughts and to recognize that they aren’t really coming from you. In my case, they were coming from a sugar-addicted brain that also often used treats as a coping mechanism/stress relief, and it took effort to force myself to confront and defeat those thoughts.

      Passion and motivation fade, discipline does not. One thing I’ve found useful for myself is the phrase ‘you do everything like you do one thing’. It’s hard to keep constantly in mind, but I tell myself I want to be the kind of person who takes the next step, and the next, or does one more rep at the gym, then another. It’s hard and I definitely fail sometimes, but as time goes on it gets easier and easier to remind myself of that.

      Keep up the good work!

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