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Ugh. Trying...failing...trying...failing...

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  • freshprincessx
    freshprincessx Posts: 22 Member
    You sound a lot like me. I've recently started working out and living a healthier lifestyle but before I swear to you, it felt like I tried dieting through my whole life. I never really realized how unhealthy I was being until my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic and said my triglycerides were triple the amount of the average person. It takes a lot of hard to work to stay away from fast foods, considering I used to basically live off of McDonald's and Burger King. I also play video games ALL THE TIME. I would rather play them then go for a walk, trust me. But once I actually start walking, I feel 10x better. I haven't touched any fried food or soda for almost two months, and I feel so accomplished. If I can do it, you can definitely do it. You just gotta keep trying! You can do it! Good luck!
  • Seb3
    Seb3 Posts: 26
    This will be my third time trying to lose weight. Other things kept getting in the way (like school, sleeping in, video games, Taco Bell...) and I keep giving up. Now I've graduated college, moving into my own apartment, and I need motivation. I'm ready to start the next adventure in my life, hopefully about 30 pounds lighter. I need some friends on here to help me out!

    I realise this has probably been suggested to you before, but you have tried HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)?
  • Miss_Suzylee
    Miss_Suzylee Posts: 26
    hey! i live in nebraska too-im in omaha. adding you!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,685 Member
    I also need motivation. This is my second time doing myfitness pal. I have been keeping a better track of what I eat and loggin them in. I am a stay at home mom and going to attend college. Since I started this program, I gained 3 to 4 lbs. Wow!!! That's what I thought. No wonder I felt bigger and heavier. I try to do some work outs; like sit ups and some cardio. I just need some motivation. I know it's not easy for me, so I am asking for any advice that you have to offer. Thank you!

    It appears your problem is in the sentence: "I try to do some workouts; like sit ups and some cardio." That sounds to me like you aren't being consistent . I found I needed to run 3 times a week and get serious cardio before I saw the results...and, it took a couple of months doing that before I saw much. But, then, it started coming off so fast I was flabbergasted. So, I suggest you schedule yourself some exercise time 3 - 5 days a week and stick to it.
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