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Hi :) I'm new here :)

NDure2013
NDure2013 Posts: 1
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I have about 70 lbs to lose, and I don't have the motivation to start dieting and working out. Yet at least I'm taking a step now by finding and participating in this new community. Can someone help with getting me on the right track?

Thanks :)

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  • Salem291
    Salem291 Posts: 27 Member
    Hey .. nice job that u took this step, but in my opinion if u want to remain motivated u have to do that by yourself by turning off all the negative thoughts and ideas and replacing them with no matter how hard it is I can do it ... let me tell you something funny about me something when I feel less motivation, I go to Yoga class to see all the best body shapes ever and to say yes I want to be like that lool I started to love Yoga hahaha ..
  • Nezorf89
    Nezorf89 Posts: 3 Member
    Hello! I am also new here, well, starting again. I lost over 40 lbs in 2013 through healthy eating and exercise - then piled it all back on with holidays and just general gorging on rubbish food! I also lack motivation, after a long day at work all I want to do is sit on my bum on the sofa and watch tv...and eat!
    I am definitely a boredom eater too. I have about 56 lbs to lose to reach my goal weight. I am willing to help spur you on if I can!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Forge the motivation part and just start dieting and working out. Time for dreaming is over, time for action is now!
  • lucky192
    lucky192 Posts: 19 Member
    Just start by getting your waters in, log your calories, and move. I did (10,000 steps) That's what I did when I peaked at 200. Now 168 and I'm here to learn to track better, plan meals and learn how to cook better for my family.
  • mysticlizard
    mysticlizard Posts: 896 Member
    I am doing it in gradual steps. I figured out how I wanted to eat, then I started logging it, then I started to exercise, then I started weighing my food. By changing one thing at a time, I wasn't overwhelmed by the changes I was making. I would get comfortable with what I was doing then add the next step.
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