Alone in MN

stinkyshirt

Well, I am from California and when I was back home I was doing well with my working out. Maybe I am still new to this wonderful state, but it seems like every city, big or small, had various kinds of gyms--not just a 24 hour gym or a YMCA... I guess I have created a crutch for my lack of exercise. Point is, I am new to Minnesota and I live a good half hour from the Y and there are no gyms in my little town and there def. is no extreme sports gym anywhere near me...and working out without a buddy is a contract to promise not to work out.

Anywho...I know how to workout and I know how I've gained all this weight. My problem is that I don't know how to stop myself from over eating anymore. I used to care and I used to be so angry and sad that working out just made me feel happy (it was my drug of choice) but now I am happy and yet I find myself angry at me...I just eat so much for dinner or I binge on snacks and then I go to bed and repeat. How do you do it so that you keep your mouth shut and your body moving? Help me.

tamouse12

Hi masteromali!

I am from Iowa and live in a small town. While I have places to exercise I just cannot find the time nor do I want to pay to be inside working out. I have a desk job and it shows. My goal is to lose 20lbs.

A couple years ago I was down to 160, feeling good, my kids were finally self sufficient I thought I had turned a corner on my life then bam! I started gaining it back and found out I had developed high blood pressure, that hit me like a ton of bricks, I was only 36! Well it has been a downward spiral ever since.

I walk, not a runner, but you know bring from Minnesota, how much winters suck! I have started try to watch my food and getting out of the office and walking at lunch. I am drinking shakes from GNC and taking for vitamins.

My other downfall is I waitress part time and being around the food is killer!

I am a snacked too, but I purchased almonds and dried fruit to munch. And journaling it on this app really puts it into perspective. I have come to the conclusion is I have to get up a move on a daily basis or I will be dead before i have grandkids.