Day 3 for 560+ lb Guy

In my first week to loose over 100 and motivation is hard. I keep trying to remind myself the why's of what I am doing. Each step I take on my walk gets me a step closer to being able to run and play with my grandchildren. I try not to let myself ponder on the pain. Also, malls are great for winter walking, open early even for walkers in a lot of places.

Best of luck to you! The first step is actually admitting that you need to make a change. You've begun. Don't look back. Wanting to be here and healthy for your family is a huge thing. I hope you will keep us posted on your progress.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

You can do it, one day at a time

As for exercise just walk. Start small, day 1 walk up and down the room 10 times, day 2 11 times. Baby steps make it more achievable and allow your body to adjust.
If you'd like to try lifting you can just start with 2ltr soda bottles etc. Do as many reps as you can, 2 days later try to do 1 more.

Good luck and plese up date with how you are getting on x

^ This.

The most important thing is keeping after it. When you have the inevitable "fail" day, it's only one day..go back to the plan the next day. You only "fail" when you let one setback determine you're going to give up entirely. Good luck and keep checking in.

Another good baby step is parking farther from the door everywhere you go. Even if you only add 20-30 steps and make three stops in a day X 7 days = 420 to 630 extra steps a week x 4= between 1280 and 2520 extra steps a month. It all adds up and after you do it for awhile you don't even have to "make yourself" park farther away...you just do it naturally.

I agree that little changes add up. Little things like swapping whole grain bread for white bread, brown rice for white rice, baked chicken for fried chicken, and so on. Cutting back on soda or cutting it out helps, too. I like to look thru my friends food diaries to get ideas, the members here have some great ideas. Feel free to add me as a friend. Keep up the good work! Best of Luck!

Remember the hardest part is the diet, and calorie deficit is king, macro nutrients are queen. Stay strong and I recommend finding your daily maintenance calories and staring there. Slowly start deducting calories even if it's only 5 less calories. Good luck my man

Best of luck, man. You can do it. You gotta good attitude and that is really important.

Good luck on your journey!!! You've made a huge step in the right direction. Also, having MFP as a weight loss tool is one of the best things everrr... It has helped me lose almost 60 lbs. thus far. I still have 60 more to go. Keep logging in and add friends to your MFP and you'll see how the support helps immensely.

You're doing great bud! Keep it up and you'll see the pounds slowly coming off. You can do it!

Congrats on your first step. Keep it up. Add me if you want a friend. Best of luck to you!

Congratulations on taking the first step! MFP is a great tool for you to use. Agree with all the others that small steps are the way to go. I had about 75-100 lbs to lose. I was terribly out of shape. I started logging calories and walking. I could only walk about a mile before getting tired. Did that a couple times/week and added a little bit more periodically. Now I walk at least 4-5 miles a few times a week and (wait for it) look forward to it! Im down 50 lbs so far! Remember that you will have bad days and that's ok. Put it behind you and move on. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck to you on your journey!

wearmi1 wrote: »

Good for you giving up the fast food! Save your cash for some new clothes and workout sneakers! Always feels so good up get new sneakers!! At least in my opinion anyway :-). You got this... Just take it day by day.

I am a big fan of new sneakers too!!! Always one of my favorite purchases.

Remember each day is the first day of the rest of your life, live it to the fullest and always do something that makes you feel good by the end of the day!