I got my determination back!!

somemansdream

I have said I'm trying to lose weight for a very long time. Some days I do actually try. However, I know my efforts are sorely lacking. Many years ago, I had the most success I've had losing weight. All last week I have been thinking about that. How did I do that? For one, I was determined. Nothing short of a true emergency would keep me from my scheduled workout time. My daughter and husband would nag me about the amount of food I was eating. It was such a shock to them because I went to eating many portions at one time of a food to normally one portion. Nothing was going to throw me off track--well, obviously something did and that was getting my heart broken (not by a man). I had lost about 45 lbs at that point but was never on the scale but maybe once or twice. It was the things I was doing that way more important than the number on the scale.

Of course, broken heart and I gave up. Time passed..Now up to 291 lbs. The same thing that motivated me last time (health issue) has showed back up again. I ignored it at first just like last time. Last night showed me that the more I ignore it, the harder it will slam me. I was thinking in my shower last night--I have to tell my husband I cant do this any more. I feel many years older than my age. Pains and health issues--I'm scared something more serious is going to come down on me if I dont take control. Heart attack/stroke or diabetes---no..no way. Got out of the shower and talked to hubby. I told him that I can't do this any more! End of discussion ended with us agreeing to get back on track. We are going to use a bit of money that we have coming to us and buy some type of exercise equipment. Hubby hurts too bad to do cardio right now (obese too) and so we are probably going to buy like a generic bowflex type equipment--he can lift weights just fine.

So, determination is back. I know what I have to do. There is no more playing around--I am carrying too much fat to take it easy any longer. I will be searching this site for motivation, successes stories--pictures. I'm going to be greedy and seek inspiration any place I can get it.

Thanks for listening guys.

Becoming_A_Butterfly

I was glad to find you on here! I feel the same way: I can't keep going the way I have been anymore. I am uncomfortable, unhappy. And unhealthy!

I just read in a magazine last night that people who own exercise equipment are more likely to work out than people with gym memberships, so you just may be right, buying your equipment to have at home may be the best way to go!

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AprilRN10

I'll always listen MJ. I'm glad you have your motivation back!