Starting over...again.

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  • avafrisbee
    avafrisbee Posts: 234 Member
    I'm starting over too. I did great, then got pregnant, had a difficult birth and recovery and let the sickness get the best of me. When I was finally better I just didn't get back into it the way I should have. I tried a few times in the last 6 months and failed miserably. This time I am going to do it. I am back on the boards for inspiration, back on my diet plan and back to exercising. Currently doing the T25focus DVDs and going for walks. Once I lose 5-10 kilos I'll start running again. I NEED to do this, I will do this, I can do this.....I hope.... I'm afraid I'll fail again, I have vacation next week.
  • mikegl1
    mikegl1 Posts: 238 Member
    Starting over isn't a bad thing. I left here for two years and just started back. I needed the break. I am also frustrated by getting injured over and over but this isn't a "do it, make it and be done with it" thing. It is a change in desire and lifestyle. Don't be frustrated. It takes a long time to change a routine and life does intrude. Just take it bit by bit, and add what you can, when you can. IMO healthy food / snacks are very important to have around. Instead of candy or the like, have an apple. They are sweet and soon you'll reach for that instead of something not as good for you. Then go for a walk or swim or bike ride FOR ENJOYMENT. Don't make it all about getting into shape make it about enjoyment. Soon the changes will be part of your new normal.
  • ticker1999
    ticker1999 Posts: 12 Member
    That's the overriding issue here: getting healthy. Skinny will come, but healthy needs to come first.

    Part of my other frustration is that I know what I need to do...I just don't know why I stand in the way of myself.

    Day 4 of getting back on the wagon. Food is going well, exercise is going great. I skipped the gym this morning, as there was some stuff I needed to do around the house this morning. I went three days in a row, so I figure a break isn't too bad. Depending on if the weather holds, I may go for a walk later.
  • woznube7
    woznube7 Posts: 537 Member
    Great job! @ticker1999 I am also struggling with standing in the way of myself! Day 4 and you're still going... it's only going to get better!
  • ticker1999
    ticker1999 Posts: 12 Member
    @woznube7 - day 5 now! This weekend is going to be a bit of a food challenge. We are going to two birthday parties...one of which is going to involve a lot of alcohol and lord knows what to eat. But it will be what it will be.

    We have three dogs, two yorkies and an american bulldog. I took one of the yorkies with me when I went for a walk last night, and we made it 1.25 miles before her little legs were just done. Tonight I will take the other one and probably do the same route. Saturday, weather permitting, I will take the big dog, who can keep up longer. (I have done about 2.5 miles with her.)
  • woznube7
    woznube7 Posts: 537 Member
    @ticker1999

    Awesome job! This weekend was a big fail for me. Started over again today. Just did not log any food. Will have to take the dogs for a walk or something after work. (two poms, one shitzu, and one pinkinise (sp?)) That is one benefit for having dogs.. and no excuse to not go for a walk! :)

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