Obstacles

kfrankiewitz
kfrankiewitz Posts: 8 Member
in Getting Started
Just curious what your biggest obstacle is to weight loss...maybe we can help each other with tips?

Mine are definitely portioning and being really hard on myself if I slip up...which seems to happen a lot:(
I've also been unable to get into any exercise habit.
I like to walk, and walk my dog every day, but I can't seem to find anything else I can get into.

Last time I did MFP I also did a Beaubody program where I worked out every day. I did great for awhile but eventually hit the wall. I also took a class at our fitness centre that showed us how to use elliptical a, etc.... Not my thing.

Would love to hear from others...I'm sure I'm not alone

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  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    Worrying if I'm going to fit on any rides this year! I wanna ride Bizarro / Superman SO bad.
  • SwtHedgehog
    SwtHedgehog Posts: 175 Member
    My biggest challenge is portion control and mindless eating when I'm at home alone.

    For working out, I've found it most useful to join a gym/class, especially for strength training. I've met a lot of great people, that I only see at the gym/class. If I don't go, I don't get to know what's going on with them, and when I do return, I have someone to answer to. I also found that the classes are motivating because I don't want to be the only one that doesn't do that last rep, etc. Plus, I don't have to keep track of how many reps I've done, or decide what I want to do next.
  • rmtrn
    rmtrn Posts: 2 Member
    I have found that my biggest obstacle is finding time for myself. I live in a rural area and trying to find a class, etc with my timeframe is difficult. Plus people think I should know what to do to lose weight, I do; but I don't follow my own advice!
  • kfrankiewitz
    kfrankiewitz Posts: 8 Member
    It's really hard to follow your own advice. I definitely know how to do it but I need more willpower, too. My co-workers bring in treats a lot...I try to ignore them and usually do pretty well, but there's always chocolate, chips and candy around. My weakness!
  • angelamichelle_xo
    angelamichelle_xo Posts: 646 Member
    cravings. ;/

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