I'm in tears

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  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I started by walking to the stop sign and back. I did one half assed push up. I did 10 mini crunches.

    None of us started out here running marathons, but some of us are running them now!!!

    One step at a time.

    Book mark this page and come back in a month! That is what I did with the pushups! 3 x 10 now every other night!!

    It WILL get better:flowerforyou:
  • OntheSand
    OntheSand Posts: 119
    You have no idea how much I can relate to you! I have no motivation to come home and work out or get up early to work out because it is so difficult for me, but know one thing! You can do this!!! You will beat this! Just do what you can for now... you'll be surprised to see yourself conquer that DVD in a few weeks time! Stamina isn't a given - it's built and created over time! Keep working on it and you will be a kick *kitten* Meemaw! :)
  • PurdyMommy
    PurdyMommy Posts: 378 Member
    How are things going?
  • yooperme
    yooperme Posts: 18 Member
    HOW CAN U BE IN TEARS WHEN U LOST 8 #....That's more than I did......Everyone has bad days or two to three, hang in there. I always figure a new day is right around the corner. I totally blew it this weekend. Two parties on 2 different days, so I can relate. Well, today is monday and I will get back on track. Try walking instead of jumping jacks......my sister in law walks every day, I sometimes dispise her.......LOL; but she really has been losing the weight. Try walking. I always have parked my vehicle at the far end of a shopping mall to get a bit more exercise.....try little things and soon they will help. Pick up your chin, wipe them tears and go on........YOU CAN DO IT.
  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    Hunny, dont despair!!! :flowerforyou: I've SO been where you are!!

    When I first started at my gym, i saw the elliptical and thought it looked like fun. I was bored of the treadmill and I noticed a woman much larger than me kicking butt on it. So of course I thought I can do that!! WRONG.

    I believe I lasted about THREE minutes on the ellitpical that first time. I thought I was going to DIE.
    I too was headed to tears, how can a much larger woman do it and not me?? :sad: :sad: :sad:

    I read somewhere that people have to start with like 3 minutes, then 5, then 8, then 10....and so on.
    I worked my way up to ONE HOUR eventually...there's NOTHING wrong with you, your motivation, health, drive...whatever. These things take time!!!

    Remember, even Lance Armstrong once couldnt ride a bike!!
  • PurdyMommy
    PurdyMommy Posts: 378 Member
    DONT GIVE UP!
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    You know who get's me totally motivated to work out? Denise Austin! She has a 1/2 hour work out every weekday at 7am. I record it on my DVR, and do the workout when it's convienient for me (even if it's only a couple of times a week). She has SUCH a way of making you feel good about yourself.... SO MOTIVATING! Plus, she always films at exotic locations, so you feel like you're on the beach working out with her.... Just don't think about bathing suits and you'll be fine, LOL!

    I feel your pain, but getting down on yourself won't help a bit! Think of all the positive things you do/you like.... All the things you DO like about youself. Keep saying those 'little' things that you like to yourself... Pretty soon they'll be BIG things, and you'll feel better about yourself in no time!!!
    EXAMPLES:
    (I was looking at your pictures you have posted....)
    1. You have beautiful big eyes.
    2. LOVE your hair!
    3. Cute button nose.
    4. WICKED cute kids!!
    5. Nice clear complexion!
    ........ Go ahead, I'm sure you can come up with more!
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