Re: Need motivation help!

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I can't give you much advice other than on the doctor--make sure to do a little

research on thyroid problems. I had a doctor who told me there was no problem

when I was borderline--another doctor (a woman) took one look at my symptoms and

prescribed thyroid supplements, despite the " borderline " results. There's a lot

of research going on in this area and a lot of new information coming out.

Getting on the right dose of thyroid (I take the naturally derived stuff, Armour

Thyroid) was miraculous, seriously. I used to be exhausted at 10:30 am and

ready to take a nap. I would leave work for lunch and take a two hour nap and

then drag myself back, or come home after work and collapse. Also, I had weird

body aches that I thought were normal; when I would work out I would have to

sleep 12 hours that night, and I was trashed the next day. No wonder I gained so

much weight.

I feel like a new woman. And this program is putting me into a new woman's body!

Best Regards,

beth

Need motivation help!

Hi,

I know I lurk more than post, but I really need some help. I am on

the second week of my second challenge. The first time, I had good

success, lost 18lbs and about 4% body fat. But I still have a long

way to go.

My problem is that I have almost no motivation lately. Especially

when it comes to working out. I can't use the excuse I don't have

time, because I do. I just can't seem to get moving.

Part of the reason is purely physical. I have been exhausted

lately, sleeping 10-12 hours a day. I can't seem to get out of bed

most days. I have gone to the doctor about it and am currently

getting blood work done to screen for thyroid problems or other

issues. I'm not having any depression or anything, and my lifestyle

in general is pretty healthy, so I think it has to be something

physically wrong.

But beyond that, I just have a really hard time keeping focused.

And my food is, well, it could be better. So, what does everyone do

to keep themselves motivated?? What gets you out of bed early so

you can get your workouts in? And really, how do you keep your free

day from turning into a free weekend (like all of mine seem to do??)

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks