Newbie needing help and encouragement

wessonwinchester

Hello all. I'm here giving this thing a second go. I tried it a few months ago. Lost about 10 lbs and then somehow managed to gain all of it back plus a few more. I fear exercise is my downfall. I can do the calorie balancing, but the most exercise I get is the occasional dance around my living room or maybe walking my dog. But now that it's getting cooler I dont' do that near as much. However, I am really really hoping to be able to lose 15-20lbs. Ideally more. Any tips for doing this? I am a snacker, so I need to stop that probably too.

isniffsquirrels

Im on the same boat. Done this in the past, lost a lot of weight, and gained some back. Add me if you want a buddy

What helps me is to log everything I eat, even snacks and bites here and there because it adds up. Also, strawberries are my go to because it fills me up and not too high in calories.

seandominguez

That's actually pretty incredible to me. Most people have no problem exercising a lot - balancing calories is and has always been the killer for me. No regrets for the night, but I just ate half a cupcake and downed half a bottle of dark beer. Bad boy.

One, I think the key for exercising is to do override your body's inertia and just do it for a few weeks. Really, that's all it'll take. I guarantee you get sort of hooked on it. For example, I run a lot (recovering my left foot right now though). I am a human freaking laser of productivity on the days I get up and run before work. It's also amazing how "realistic"/negative I am before a run and how completely optimistic about the future I am after a run (endorphins are nature's magic drug). Also, being two pounds lighter every time you weigh yourself after a workout is also extremely motivating