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renae77

Ok I really want to lose weight so bad but I am having so much trouble getting motivated to do it. I don't know why. I have an elliptical machine, treadmill, weight bench, free weights, and an ab tower. Plus I just ordered some new exercise DVDs from the Biggest Loser. Is there anyone out there with any help or advice for me? I can do good for a day but then I want to slack off and stop doing good. I don't know if I am just depressed about it but I know I need to do something to get this started! Please help me!

renae77

Ok I really want to lose weight so bad but I am having so much trouble getting motivated to do it. I don't know why. I have an elliptical machine, treadmill, weight bench, free weights, and an ab tower. Plus I just ordered some new exercise DVDs from the Biggest Loser. Is there anyone out there with any help or advice for me? I can do good for a day but then I want to slack off and stop doing good. I don't know if I am just depressed about it but I know I need to do something to get this started! Please help me!

arewethereyet

I had to just do it. How many years have I sat staring at my exercise equipment gathering dust? We are blessed to have the things we need to help us lose weight.

I made a schedule, just like I had to to get my kids to their sports practice. If it was important to take care of them, then it is important to take care of ME!

Monday-walk 30 min
Tuesday- do bicep and tricep curls
Wednesday- ellip 30 min
Thursday-bicep/tricep curls or push ups, crunches, squats
Friday- walk 30 minutes
Saturday- ellip or walk....plus some push ups
Sunday-rest.

I actuall put this in my Iphone as a schedule, just like appts with my customers.

It worked pretty well for me. Just giving you some ideas! It was funny, when I worked out for 30 min, I was much more careful with my food intake...didnt want to ruin my cals after workign so hard!

Good luck!!:flowerforyou:

renae77

I had to just do it. How many years have I sat staring at my exercise equipment gathering dust? We are blessed to have the things we need to help us lose weight.

I made a schedule, just like I had to to get my kids to their sports practice. If it was important to take care of them, then it is important to take care of ME!

Monday-walk 30 min
Tuesday- do bicep and tricep curls
Wednesday- ellip 30 min
Thursday-bicep/tricep curls or push ups, crunches, squats
Friday- walk 30 minutes
Saturday- ellip or walk....plus some push ups
Sunday-rest.

I actuall put this in my Iphone as a schedule, just like appts with my customers.

It worked pretty well for me. Just giving you some ideas! It was funny, when I worked out for 30 min, I was much more careful with my food intake...didnt want to ruin my cals after workign so hard!

Good luck!!:flowerforyou:

Well my hubby wants me to lose weight too because everytime we are together I end up gaining my weight back. We separated for a while. And then at times I feel bad because I have all this extra weight on me. I get depressed and then feel like I don't care anymore.

arewethereyet

Well, you have to do it for YOU. Not for HIM. You are worth having a healthy body. You can avoid medication and medical issues if you lose weight now.

Start small. I only worked out 20-30 min the first month. it helped me feel good about ME.

I know you can do this. 1 day turns into 2 and before you know it your ticker is moving!:flowerforyou:

Fitness_Chick

I had to just do it. How many years have I sat staring at my exercise equipment gathering dust? We are blessed to have the things we need to help us lose weight.

I made a schedule, just like I had to to get my kids to their sports practice. If it was important to take care of them, then it is important to take care of ME!

Monday-walk 30 min
Tuesday- do bicep and tricep curls
Wednesday- ellip 30 min
Thursday-bicep/tricep curls or push ups, crunches, squats
Friday- walk 30 minutes
Saturday- ellip or walk....plus some push ups
Sunday-rest.

I actuall put this in my Iphone as a schedule, just like appts with my customers.

It worked pretty well for me. Just giving you some ideas! It was funny, when I worked out for 30 min, I was much more careful with my food intake...didnt want to ruin my cals after workign so hard!

Good luck!!:flowerforyou:

Well my hubby wants me to lose weight too because everytime we are together I end up gaining my weight back. We separated for a while. And then at times I feel bad because I have all this extra weight on me. I get depressed and then feel like I don't care anymore.

If we don't do it for ourselves.... we're cheating ourselves We are SO worth more than we ever give ourselves credit for!!:drinker:

If we do it for another.....it'll only be temporary.... and none of us want that.. a lifestyle change is more worthwhile.... it's a journey....for the rest of our lives.... Like Jeannie shared.... do it now before the meds, bad health and all have a chance to kick in.

You're worth it.... keep coming back to the boards for motivation/inspiration... we can't do it FOR YOU, but we can sure support you along the way:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

arewethereyet

I had to just do it. How many years have I sat staring at my exercise equipment gathering dust? We are blessed to have the things we need to help us lose weight.

I made a schedule, just like I had to to get my kids to their sports practice. If it was important to take care of them, then it is important to take care of ME!

Monday-walk 30 min
Tuesday- do bicep and tricep curls
Wednesday- ellip 30 min
Thursday-bicep/tricep curls or push ups, crunches, squats
Friday- walk 30 minutes
Saturday- ellip or walk....plus some push ups
Sunday-rest.

I actuall put this in my Iphone as a schedule, just like appts with my customers.

It worked pretty well for me. Just giving you some ideas! It was funny, when I worked out for 30 min, I was much more careful with my food intake...didnt want to ruin my cals after workign so hard!

Good luck!!:flowerforyou:

Well my hubby wants me to lose weight too because everytime we are together I end up gaining my weight back. We separated for a while. And then at times I feel bad because I have all this extra weight on me. I get depressed and then feel like I don't care anymore.

If we don't do it for ourselves.... we're cheating ourselves We are SO worth more than we ever give ourselves credit for!!:drinker:

If we do it for another.....it'll only be temporary.... and none of us want that.. a lifestyle change is more worthwhile.... it's a journey....for the rest of our lives.... Like Jeannie shared.... do it now before the meds, bad health and all have a chance to kick in.

You're worth it.... keep coming back to the boards for motivation/inspiration... we can't do it FOR YOU, but we can sure support you along the way:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

here, here :drinker: :drinker: (dont worry E, that is WATER in those cups!!)