Exercise

lucy2fat
lucy2fat Posts: 40
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi I've been on MFP for almost 5 months and lost 31 lbs It's very hard for me I have self esteem issues as in I do not have any My self confidence is nill as well My problem is staying motivated with excercise I'm very heavy 217 Im 58 and have chronic health issues I feel better when I excercise But it is still hard to stay motivated This site has help so much So I thought I'd post a forum and get so more advice and encouragement I'm a crappy speller so please forgive me Low impact excercise is what I do

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  • IronDame
    IronDame Posts: 275
    Do you have something against periods? Your post really hurt my head. :indifferent:
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    My favorite exercise is walking. It seems like at first it is hard to make yourself do any exercise you choose consistenly, and there are days when you just don't want to. But the trick is to make yourself do it anyway, you always feel better afterwards. I am actually to the point now where walking, or other forms of exercising are the way that I destress ater a stressful day. If I have an especially rough day at work, I can't wait to get home and workout!
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    There are a lot of people on here who are heavier than you. I'd recommend that you start with walking though, and work on increasing the length of time and speed. Maybe try to find a group or a friend to go with you to help keep you motivated. Often, having someone to be accountable to is very helpful! Hopefully as your fitness level increases (and weight decreases), you might enjoy it a lot more!
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    stop using your health conditions as an excuse. i have heath conditions hell 2 years ago i was probably a day or two away from checking out but i still bust my *kitten* in the gym religiously 6-7 days a week. you go there do what you can and as you get stronger and more conditioned you do more. put you blinders on there will always be people stronger than you and as you improve there will be people who are where you were
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Do you have something against periods? Your post really hurt my head. :indifferent:
    What a helpful response to someone who just stated they have self esteem issues...way to go!
  • Natadance11
    Natadance11 Posts: 35
    Do you have something against periods? Your post really hurt my head. :indifferent:

    lol, I didn't even notice that :p
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Well done on your losses so far, you're obviously working really hard at this!

    Keep it up - you can do this!
  • emmalouc93
    emmalouc93 Posts: 328 Member
    Do you have something against periods? Your post really hurt my head. :indifferent:
    What a helpful response to someone who just stated they have self esteem issues...way to go!

    This....

    Anyway, I don't think she is using her health issues as an excuse, she admitted it helped her feel better...
    Try your best to keep going with it and keep using these forums for support, if it makes you feel better you should definitely keep trying your hardest. I have asthma and it sets me back a little but like you it is worse when I don't exercise.
    Well done on the loss to date, you can do it!
  • IronDame
    IronDame Posts: 275
    Do you have something against periods? Your post really hurt my head. :indifferent:
    What a helpful response to someone who just stated they have self esteem issues...way to go!
    You're right, that wasn't very helpful of me. I wasn't trying to make her self esteem worse by just asking a simple question. Good thing it is SELF esteem and all.

    Anyways to be a helpful member in this community...I would suggest like many other walking. Each time walk a littler further and faster. Also if you have a smart phone check out the app called Couch 2 5k...it slowly eases you into jogging a 5k. You can do it!!

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