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  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    babyleonard5 wrote: »
    Saying it might not be right if I "still" can't leave the house. .. I didn't say how long it had been, and I do leave the house

    I just addressed that in my last post- that you didn't say how long you've been in therapy. However, you did specifically say that you've been dealing with this for a few years now. That gives off the impression that you have been in therapy for a while.

    No, I said I've been through very traumatic things the last couple years
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    babyleonard5 wrote: »
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    babyleonard5 wrote: »
    Saying it might not be right if I "still" can't leave the house. .. I didn't say how long it had been, and I do leave the house

    I just addressed that in my last post- that you didn't say how long you've been in therapy. However, you did specifically say that you've been dealing with this for a few years now. That gives off the impression that you have been in therapy for a while.

    No, I said I've been through very traumatic things the last couple years

    So you didn't seek help right away is what I'm guessing.

    Either way, you came here asking for support. That's what I gave you. I told you what worked for me. You can choose to take my advice if you feel that the therapy you are currently undergoing is not helping you.

    Having an open mind to trying new things is key to recovery. Hope it works out for you.
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    this went sideways quick.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    babyleonard5 - Unfortunately, you've run into someone here who is so self-important that they haven't noticed that their comments aren't helping you. Please ignore her posts.

    I commend you for starting on this journey to begin dealing with your weight issues. Just want you to know that I walk around 10 miles every day, and 90% of that is without ever leaving the house. No, I'm not agoraphobic, but I do care for my elderly mom who cannot be left alone, even for a minute. So it was either walk indoors, or don't walk. I've lost over 50 lbs this way in 5 months. :)

    So just focus on putting one foot in front of the other - everything else will fall into place. You got this! <3
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Way to go on recognizing. Sounds like you're getting off to a great start. Go get this!
  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    babyleonard5 - Unfortunately, you've run into someone here who is so self-important that they haven't noticed that their comments aren't helping you. Please ignore her posts.

    I commend you for starting on this journey to begin dealing with your weight issues. Just want you to know that I walk around 10 miles every day, and 90% of that is without ever leaving the house. No, I'm not agoraphobic, but I do care for my elderly mom who cannot be left alone, even for a minute. So it was either walk indoors, or don't walk. I've lost over 50 lbs this way in 5 months. :)

    So just focus on putting one foot in front of the other - everything else will fall into place. You got this! <3

    Yeah... I was actually just walking laps around my house probably while you were typing this lol
  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Way to go on recognizing. Sounds like you're getting off to a great start. Go get this!

    Thanks!
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Get yourself a Fitbit if you can. I went with the cheapest one - the Zip. Clip it on to your waistband and it records your steps and then transfers your extra calories earned to your MFP diary. It's brilliant, simple and very motivating when you can see your efforts translating into actual calories burned.
  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Get yourself a Fitbit if you can. I went with the cheapest one - the Zip. Clip it on to your waistband and it records your steps and then transfers your extra calories earned to your MFP diary. It's brilliant, simple and very motivating when you can see your efforts translating into actual calories burned.

    I am on disability and doubt I can afford it.. rarely get anything "extra". I did download Google Fit but it doesn't sync to this and I don't know how accurate it is since it's on my phone which is not always in my pocket or I just don't have pockets. Guess we'll see! I mean I'm always below calorie goal and I'm moving around.
  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    Yeah I just looked and it's around 50 bucks on Amazon.. lol
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    edited July 2015
    babyleonard5 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Get yourself a Fitbit if you can. I went with the cheapest one - the Zip. Clip it on to your waistband and it records your steps and then transfers your extra calories earned to your MFP diary. It's brilliant, simple and very motivating when you can see your efforts translating into actual calories burned.

    I am on disability and doubt I can afford it.. rarely get anything "extra". I did download Google Fit but it doesn't sync to this and I don't know how accurate it is since it's on my phone which is not always in my pocket or I just don't have pockets. Guess we'll see! I mean I'm always below calorie goal and I'm moving around.

    You can purchase a regular pedometer for much less than a Fitbit if you want to know how many steps you are taking.
  • SharonBrobst
    SharonBrobst Posts: 62 Member
    Way to go babyleonard! So proud of you for beginning this journey. Sounds like you are doing great...just don't give up! I am familiar with the struggle of depression and PTSD. I am so sorry! I can't imagine dealing with those and the others things, but you are off to a great start.

    Oh...and when I don't have pockets...and I am walking or counting my steps I just carry my phone. It's a pain but it works. :wink:
  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    SharonBrobst wrote: »
    Way to go babyleonard! So proud of you for beginning this journey. Sounds like you are doing great...just don't give up! I am familiar with the struggle of depression and PTSD. I am so sorry! I can't imagine dealing with those and the others things, but you are off to a great start.

    Oh...and when I don't have pockets...and I am walking or counting my steps I just carry my phone. It's a pain but it works. :wink:

    Good to know... thanks :)
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    Check out Leslie Sansone's home walking workout videos, they're on YuoTube. I've heard people speak very highly of them.
  • Daiborah
    Daiborah Posts: 10 Member
    Hello everyone of MFP. I'm Daiborah and I am day two into my fitness journey. I am currently 235lbs. I hope things turn around because day 1 I ended up going to the hospital because of chest pain. No workout. All was fine, just a muscle spasm I guess. So, I told myself Day 1 had to be a fluke because it was also my birthday... so, I reserved to start my journey for "real' tmorrow. Well, here it was, Day two and my car wouldn't start- so I couldn't go to the gym to workout. I did stick to my calorie intake and once the sun started going down I walked out my door and just walked for 45 minutes. Like I said, tho... I hope things turn around and this isn't a bad omen. I have often wondered if if I'm just not meant to be fat?

    So, I just can't wait to see what "day three" will bring. :|

  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    babyleonard5 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Get yourself a Fitbit if you can. I went with the cheapest one - the Zip. Clip it on to your waistband and it records your steps and then transfers your extra calories earned to your MFP diary. It's brilliant, simple and very motivating when you can see your efforts translating into actual calories burned.

    I am on disability and doubt I can afford it.. rarely get anything "extra". I did download Google Fit but it doesn't sync to this and I don't know how accurate it is since it's on my phone which is not always in my pocket or I just don't have pockets. Guess we'll see! I mean I'm always below calorie goal and I'm moving around.

    You can get a decent pedometer for about $10-$20 bucks. Try Amazon or Walmart.com (free shipping with an order of $50 or more). Even Walgreens.com has some at ~ $12-15.

  • babyleonard5
    babyleonard5 Posts: 41 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    babyleonard5 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Get yourself a Fitbit if you can. I went with the cheapest one - the Zip. Clip it on to your waistband and it records your steps and then transfers your extra calories earned to your MFP diary. It's brilliant, simple and very motivating when you can see your efforts translating into actual calories burned.

    I am on disability and doubt I can afford it.. rarely get anything "extra". I did download Google Fit but it doesn't sync to this and I don't know how accurate it is since it's on my phone which is not always in my pocket or I just don't have pockets. Guess we'll see! I mean I'm always below calorie goal and I'm moving around.

    You can get a decent pedometer for about $10-$20 bucks. Try Amazon or Walmart.com (free shipping with an order of $50 or more). Even Walgreens.com has some at ~ $12-15.

    Thanks. . Good to know
  • javed1127
    javed1127 Posts: 3 Member
    Very strong mental attitude M'm.hats off....

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