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Need to stay motivated!!! Help

NurseBailey007
NurseBailey007 Posts: 25 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I have never really had to work out and the weight I am now is basically my biggest even during pregnancy so now I'm struggling becuz I have always been small. I want to lose 20lbs before I move in 12weeks. But when I come home from work I always out of habit I'm sure just wanna lay down and take a nap. And I hate going to the gym alone so I am always using that as an excuse when my workout partner isnt available. What are some things that helped everyone else?....

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Realistic goals and improving diet is what immediately pops into my mind.
  • NurseBailey007
    NurseBailey007 Posts: 25 Member
    Is 20lbs in 12 weeks not realistic?
  • NurseBailey007
    NurseBailey007 Posts: 25 Member
    For the most part I've always eaten fresh and clean foods. So diet isn't really the issue. So idk aside from the gym What else to do
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    That depends on how much you have to lose - you can lose up to 1% of your weight per week if you do everything right.
  • NurseBailey007
    NurseBailey007 Posts: 25 Member
    My current weight is 148lbs
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Well, in order to lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit. Exercise is health and well being. You could walk on your weekends when you have more energy and add some lifting, as well.
  • NurseBailey007
    NurseBailey007 Posts: 25 Member
    I don't over eat and don't eat when I'm emotional. I've set up my calorie counter with my goals and it has me eating 1350 calories a day and honestly I feel like I eat more now. I don't know why but I feel full all the time now
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    NurseBailey007 wrote: »
    For the most part I've always eaten fresh and clean foods. So diet isn't really the issue. So idk aside from the gym What else to do
    Patience and commitment then.
    NurseBailey007 wrote: »
    My current weight is 148lbs
    That means you could lose - maybe - 14-15 pounds in 12 weeks.
  • NurseBailey007
    NurseBailey007 Posts: 25 Member
    @kommodevaran. Thx!!
    My daughter suggested I put my wonder woman bikini on over my work out clothes til it fits right lol so I appreciate ur suggestion. I like it better lol
  • ecorr1960
    ecorr1960 Posts: 1 Member
    The best advice I ever received was to stop eating carbs after 3:00. Lots of good protein, water and allow yourself a cheat day.
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