Back again needing some motivation!

Hi, think I know how you feel, I'm in the same position after injury due to strain and inflammation. The way I have wrapped my mind around it is by setting the challenge in the repeat performance, if not better. If you can do it once, you can do it again! Why not? I see it as mind training. All the best. :flowerforyou:

I'd be careful with the one hour intense work out class. It might be too high in intensity for a starting point, and might be more suitable for intermediate.

Other than that, try to think of all the current ailments you face as of today. Do you feel bloated all the time or in some areas? Does your skin feel oily or have a shine to it? Do your thighs rub together uncomfortably when you move? Any high blood pressure or cholesterol or diabetes medications? Do you feel like a failure?

These things can be fixed by diet and exercise (for the most part anyway). You can let these be your motivation to better your health.

After a couple of weeks of eating healthy you'll start to notice healthy food actually tastes pretty good. Try various vegetables and fruits. Look up new recipes to work with. Let this be a fun adventure. Most importantly, remember you're worth every step of effort to better your life and a year from now you'll be thankful of the hard work.

If you're looking for further motivation try looking at the Success Stories board. I personally enjoy watching The Biggest Loser as a way to unwind the day and build motivation. I also write a journal, take photos, and record all successes (not just inches and pounds).

If it still seems too daunting for you, try giving yourself a one month trial. For one month you must work your hardest at exercise and food changes. That way you can find will power to tell yourself, "I can avoid french fries today and eat broccoli instead because in two weeks I will be done with this and can have french fries again." Whether or not you actually revert back your lifestyle is up to you. But I find having smaller time periods -- rather than saying the rest of my life -- helps me find the power to push through things I don't want to do.

I agree with beachlover and Darrelkun's point about focusing on your health. This is a big motivator for me. Even when I wane a bit or see no change on the scale I know that by sticking to exercise and trying to eat well most of the time my body will thank me, now and in the future. My father recently passed from cancer (he was still quite fit) and my mother is overweight and smokes heavily. Healthy eating and exercise are powerful weapons against many deadly health concerns. My health is my big motivator. Also I like to take my measurements once a week, loosing is very motivating!