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krattnatic
krattnatic Posts: 4
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Looking for support to get out of the fast food soda drinking habit and into a healthy lifestyle. I love to do outdoor stuff, but when it comes to daily exercise, especially strenght training I have ZERO motivation. I so want to lose this weight and be a GREAT influence for my kids. Please anyone who has been here OR is also seeking help let me know....

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  • robpett2001
    robpett2001 Posts: 320 Member
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    Hi!

    You can definitely do this, and yes, you'll be successful!

    Ya know what helped me cut back on the fast food thing, and on drinking sugar pop? Seeing the jaw-dropping calorie counts on a large Coke (390), a Whopper (760), and fries (500)...and comparing each of those to the amount of time I would need to spend on the treadmill in ADDITION to the regular exercise I was already planning to do that day. ARGGHH. Is having that Coke (or those tasteless fries, for gosh sake) worth having to add 30-40 minutes to an exercise schedule? Pffffft! I've got better things to be doing.

    I do encourage you to include strength training in your exercise plan, but that doesn't have to be lifting weights. Look for some body-weight, resistance-training routines you can do (youtube is a great source) at home. And maybe there's an outdoor running/walking trail nearby that has some exercise stations along the way.

    Best wishes to you!
  • krattnatic
    krattnatic Posts: 4
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    Thanks for motivation....i will look into the youtube thing.

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