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hypodonthaveme

I am new here. Just thought I would stop in and say Hi. My weight has never been about calorie counting. For those of you who struggle with this, please don't be upset . I do have illnesses that prevent me from losing weight as "normal" as others. I have decided that it isn't going to win. The past few months I have changed my mind set. I refuse to call it dieting. I now call it healthy eating. With this mindset, I don't feel so restrictive. I have done away with refined carbs ( recommended by my dr) and fought myself to get will power to say no to them. I have lost pounds. I needed to lose 67 pounds and I am just about 1/2 way there now. since losing this 1/2 of my weight loss goal, my dr has been able to reduce 1 of my meds and I go back in 2 months for a recheck. I can do this. I will do this!. I should also mention, I now look forward to exercising in the morning. When they say " it takes 90 days to break a habit" they weren't kidding. It also takes 90 days to get into the habit of doing exercising. When I miss a Saturday morning, I feel horrible. Like my day is going to be bad. That morning exercise sets my day. My head is clear, I feel good about myself. So, this sums me up.

lyonette26

Hi - I also am new - reading your intro gave me a little encouragement because of your comments on exercise. How did you get so you "like" to exercise? I have about 70-80 pounds to lose and I admit, I HATE to exercise. My knees hurt, my legs hurt - how do you get motivated to doing so? Other people say "I get to go to the gym" no. I have never set foot in a gym and wonder how they feel exercising is great? Anyway, just wanted to say Good Luck & am sorry for whatever illness you have but it sounds like you have overcame both that and losing weight the correct way. Feel free to friend me if you please - Shirley

hypodonthaveme

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 12 yrs ago. For exercise, I had to find something I enjoyed. Something that wouldn't stress my ankle out too much. Something I could do at home. I have never been to a gym and never plan on going. YouTube videos although are great for some, I found I was tripping over my own feet or couldn't keep up. I chose exercise bike. Because it has a seat, it keeps the full weight off my ankle. I do an hour 2 to 3 days a week and an 1 1/2 hours 3 days a week. To be honest the first 2 weeks was torturous. Because I waited for my husband to leave for work before starting, I was able to pray and ask God to help me make it through the hour.

I know it sounds weird, but that first two weeks of thoughts were : I know I need to do this. I know I have to do this. I know it will be easier as I go. I know I will see even a fraction of weight off at the end of the week ( which I did) . I know it takes 90 days to break a habit and 90 days to commit to one. I was always prep talking myself. I quoted the scripture " All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me". I can do this. ( my husband has been a big supporter of my journey and he has been such a trooper through the tears and through the joy).

Even now I put my phone over the dumb numbers on the bike screen so I don't have to be reminded that I have "only" done 2 miles or "only"done 10 minutes. When I started I listened to my kind of music or even listened to some sermons. It really passed the time quickly. Of course you could watch your favorite program too.

Now that warmer weather is here, I also go for walks in the evening if my ankle is giving me permission. This month I have lost 5 lbs. I will take it .

It truly is hard finding the exercise you enjoy. I know some who dance to youtube videos and have had great success. Some do the stepper thing. Nope got one. Can't do it. Quit it. The treadmill did not do it for me. If I am going to walk, I want the beauty of the outside and the fresh air. I do not know why the exercise bike doesn't bother me. But, when I am on it, I remember my childhood days of riding with one of my friends. I think it gives me motivation in a weird sense.

So this is what I do for exercise and what I did to get me through the first 2 weeks. Then the following month it was easier. I didn't have to pep talk myself so much. Now, I don't give it a thought. Unless I can't ride the bike on a Saturday. Then I feel like I have left the house without something important lol. I will even get up earlier on a weekend day and do the bike if need be. It releases so much stress.