i need advice please

JOANIE69

I see you wrote 'only 5'.Gotta say 'wow Ive Lost 5!!!'Try to adjust your thinking,it takes time,focus on the small goals and do not obsess over the number you wish to lose until you are in a routine and your fitness is up.Baby steps:)Take each goal and make it small enough so you can see constant results.10 mins is 10 mins,don't beat yourself up about not being able to run a bazillion kms a day:)Everytime you do a workout your moving closer to the end goal,remember it takes time,I understand the want to have the weight drop off but you need to remember this is a lifestyle change,your attitude toward yourself,your food,your life is slowly changing and will continue to do so.

Pat yourself on the back for the 5 you have lost.Its 5!!Check your measurements,that helps me when I feel Ive made no progress.If your feeling down,perhaps go for a little walk around the block.You can add a resistance band to your workouts or if your stuck bottles of water,soup cans as weights.

Congratulations on the 5 you have lost:)Be proud of losing it and be proud you have chosen to be healthy.Many do not even reach the point of wanting to start on the journey let alone can say they have lost 5:)Well done,stick with it!!!Your doing fantastic and remember doesn't matter how long this takes you:)A cm, a pound, its a loss:)

JOANIE69

I see you wrote 'only 5'.Gotta say 'wow Ive Lost 5!!!'Try to adjust your thinking,it takes time,focus on the small goals and do not obsess over the number you wish to lose until you are in a routine and your fitness is up.Baby steps:)Take each goal and make it small enough so you can see constant results.10 mins is 10 mins,don't beat yourself up about not being able to run a bazillion kms a day:)Everytime you do a workout your moving closer to the end goal,remember it takes time,I understand the want to have the weight drop off but you need to remember this is a lifestyle change,your attitude toward yourself,your food,your life is slowly changing and will continue to do so.

Pat yourself on the back for the 5 you have lost.Its 5!!Check your measurements,that helps me when I feel Ive made no progress.If your feeling down,perhaps go for a little walk around the block.You can add a resistance band to your workouts or if your stuck bottles of water,soup cans as weights.

Congratulations on the 5 you have lost:)Be proud of losing it and be proud you have chosen to be healthy.Many do not even reach the point of wanting to start on the journey let alone can say they have lost 5:)Well done,stick with it!!!Your doing fantastic and remember doesn't matter how long this takes you:)A cm, a pound, its a loss:)

thanks for your kind reply

Jennieam

I think you're doing great! I'm lucky if I get in 40 min of walking or bike riding. Getting weight off takes time and persistence. Do not give up. You'll have lots of support from this site!

Totally agree. On most days, I only get in about 40 minutes of walking my dog. At weekends, I do more (mainly digging in the garden, and walking).

I've been with MFP for about 10 weeks. In that time, I've kept under my calorie limit each day, and done the exercise mentioned above. I've lost about 9 kg (just under 20 lbs).

Admittedly I am thinking that I need to up the intensity of exercise - however my point is that I joined MFP, and have done much less exercise than you, and have still lost weight, improved my stamina, and dropped a size in my clothing.

You can do it too ...

broby425

Repeating what everyone else has said: Listen to your body. Do what you can, but allow your body to heal. When it does, you can set higher goals. *Any* exercise is better than *no* exercise. Meanwhile, pay close attention to what you eat. I remind myself that it took a long time to get to where I was, and it will take a long time to get to where I want to be. The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step...you are well on your way!

JOANIE69

I think you're doing great! I'm lucky if I get in 40 min of walking or bike riding. Getting weight off takes time and persistence. Do not give up. You'll have lots of support from this site!

Totally agree. On most days, I only get in about 40 minutes of walking my dog. At weekends, I do more (mainly digging in the garden, and walking).

I've been with MFP for about 10 weeks. In that time, I've kept under my calorie limit each day, and done the exercise mentioned above. I've lost about 9 kg (just under 20 lbs).

Admittedly I am thinking that I need to up the intensity of exercise - however my point is that I joined MFP, and have done much less exercise than you, and have still lost weight, improved my stamina, and dropped a size in my clothing.

You can do it too ...

thanks for your reply you have done fab hope i do x

JOANIE69

Repeating what everyone else has said: Listen to your body. Do what you can, but allow your body to heal. When it does, you can set higher goals. *Any* exercise is better than *no* exercise. Meanwhile, pay close attention to what you eat. I remind myself that it took a long time to get to where I was, and it will take a long time to get to where I want to be. The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step...you are well on your way!

thanks for fab advice means a lot