Not sure if I'm ready

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  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Remember that most of this is psychological. If you isolate the problem (too high body fat %, not enough exercise) from your self worth and look at it from the perspective of something to work on instead of personalizing it, it could possibly make it a little easier.

    But in the end, it really is a very personal thing, and you have to do it for yourself because you know you are worth putting the time and effort into, and you deserve to be the best you can be, no matter what that takes.

    I like your approach toward being healthier as opposed to obsessed with scale weight, however it may be too general. Making lifestyle changes can be daunting, and setting small goals on the way to bigger goals is often a huge motivator to keep you on track. Perhaps make some fitness goals so you can track your progress. Make notes. Enjoy getting stronger and more fit as the days go by. Have fun planning meals and thinking of new ways to revise old ones to cut calories and make them more nutritious. Try new foods.

    Also, become friends with people who have already achieved a level of fitness you desire, and ghost them - see what has worked for them, their habits, and their tendencies. It's good to have people who are similar to you, who struggle with the same issues, but it's also good to have people in your life who have overcome those issues who can help guide you.

    Your body is a reflection of how you live. Treat it well and it will show.

    Best of luck!

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