Single after 7 years of not being...help

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Ok, i won't go into all the whys and wherefores but basically i'm going to be on my own after agreeing to split from my partner. Now, whenever she's gone away before, for short spaces of time to visit family etc, i've ending up being a bit of a slob. Ie sitting at the pc / xbox all the time, eating ready made junk food, drinking beer at any hour i please (if i'm not working), and only really bothering to go out if it involves getting drunk.

So i don't want to step onto the scales in 6 months and see that i've doubled in weight, but even more than that i don't want to start feeling depressed etc. Does anyone have any experiences of similar situations that they might be able to share.

I was thinking about starting to run in the mornings, but it's one thing 'thinking' about it and quite another to actually get up and do it regularly...

Thanks
 
Stay up all tonight thinking about your life and go for a run at dawn. Clean up the house tomorrow and get an early night.

Worked for me.
 
Think of doing something active that you enjoy - people just think 'fitness/getting rid of energy' = jogging.

There's tons of things you can do fitness wise that will help you keep that positive feeling!

- If you enjoy it, try jogging - it gets addictive after a while.
- Kickboxing - another addictive one.
- Swimming?
- Games like Badminton / Tennis / Squash?

You'll probably make some good mates at any of these things too.

Or a hobby like Shooting? Join a gun club? Something that I've wanted to do now and then, but never gotten around to.
 
My life could be taking a similar turn too. after nearly 6years

probably down to me dossing on the pc too much... when the gf is at home lol
 
Kilkus said:
Time to make some changes and possibly save it before its to late?
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My general frame of mind is a bit crap at the minute. Think taking some steps back might be the only way for my life to move forward.

got a lot to think about i spose!
 
My general frame of mind is a bit crap at the minute. Think taking some steps back might be the only way for my life to move forward.

got a lot to think about i spose!
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Fair enough fella, do what you feel is right :)

Sorry to go off topic a little there, to the op, coming outta a recent breakup myself altho i wasn't with my partner as long as yourself. I found motivating myself to do anything hard for the first few days, but i soon plucked up the energy to go to the gym and started weight training again and i felt great for doing it, even better if u can buddy up with a friend or something for company. Try not to wallow (spelling?) infront of a computer or tv screen, get urself up and out there with friends, keeping fit etc the computer will still be there when u get home.
 
NIke + on an ipod adds motivation to running.

i keep wanting to get fit and run etc... last year i trainedquite a lot in the gym and made gains... but then went lazy again and screwed it all up.

i need a big kick up the arse personally.

good luck with it matey
 
KittensCake said:
What's the problem here? Sitting at home all day, eating junk food, playing video games and drinking beer? Sounds pretty good to me :p :D
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Good in theory, not in practise. Keep active, exercise your body and mind and don't develop a couldn't care less attitude. Try and think positive.
 
Clean up your play/work/sleeping area completely first. Get a good shower, get a haircut a close shave. This will pretty much get you motivated to move on first.

I'd recommend you join the gym. If you don't like getting up early in the morning for a jog, do it later in the day. As you are losing weight and pack on some muscle, you'll build that self confidence right there.
 
Get a dog, a happy dog. Would make a world of difference IMO, and you'd be impelled to excercise him/her and yourself.





(Is impelled a word?)
 
Split from the missus and shag her sister instead.

Then cower in fear while the aftermath threatens to destroy your life ;)
 
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