Lazy? +100 lbs to lose? PCOS? Need motivation!

msapril17

Looking for friends!! Long story short...pregnant in 2012 with 3 months of bed rest, 4 month c section wound recovery, pregnant in 2014, bed rest again, wound issues again, severe post partum depression...needless to say I have brought couch potato to a new level. Trying to get moving and build stamina and strength. Portion control is the only diet change for now but may do a moderate carb diet. Looking for others to help keep me focused. I have 2 little girls I want to set a good example for and be active for. My main focus right now is just MOVE!! I feel like the mental and physical benefits of exercise will get my mind set on changing my body.

brandid34

Awesome!! Welcome aboard. Good for you for wanting to make a change! You're obviously a great mom just imagine how stronger your relationship will be with them and how proud of you they will be seeing mom succeed!

msapril17

Thank you!

usmcmp

Sounds like you have a good idea on how to start out. No need to make radical changes all at once. Picking small changes and slowly adding in new changes goes a long way towards sticking to it.

msapril17

Thank you. I have tried so many times this specific diet or another and get discouraged of all the restrictions. I want to make lasting changes and hope baby steps are the way to do that. I have always been an all or nothing girl but I am realizing I have time to invest in myself.

PCOS2Fit4Me

I'm new here too msapril (to the message board at least) and like you I have PCOS. I agree with usmcmp that picking small changes first and adding to it will help.

You have a great idea on starting out and use your children as motivation. Walking is a great start and taking the kids along with help...even just 30 minutes a day is a start that you can increase as time goes on. Just keep a positive outlook and reach for small goals!