Why Can’t I Stay Motivated?

It is unlikely you will stay motivated your entire life.  Sometimes motivation is a choice, but there are reasons you no longer feel like doing things you love.  Your ability to stay motivated can be driven by five different causes.

Inflammation

High levels of inflammation can increase pain and feelings of un-wellness.  This alters your desire to eat, move & think better.

Stress

Our culture of constant busyness creates imbalance in our life silencing beneficial genes, altering gut bacteria, increasing inflammation and increasing cravings for sugar, salt & processed food.

Diet

Consuming too many foods that negatively impact mood & brain health alter your desires at a cellular and microbial level.

Poor Gut Health

Imbalanced gut bacteria can alter your mood & behavior changing your interest and desire to do the things you love in life.

Genetics

Certain genes affect the ability to manufacture & balance brain chemicals.  Specifically, the dopamine receptor genes influence your mood and reward centers influencing your desires.

If you are struggling with motivation

When life throws you a curve ball and you’re in a rut consider working with a professional.  Obtaining outside perspective can take you from unmotivated to motivated with a few tweaks.  I would love to work with you to encourage and shift a few areas.  I have worked with tens of thousands of WLS patients helping them uncover what drives their motivation.  Weight loss isn’t only about diet and exercise.  There are many factors that can influence your results.

Your future health awaits…