Need support

Hello, just want to share this with you, "you can't move forward, if you're always looking back". I think this speaks for many things in life. Wishing you the best with your goal!

Sweetie, you can do this. Get your *kitten* on that treadmill. Go outside and *enjoy* that walk, don't just take it. It's so much easier to stick with it when you enjoy it.

I bike on weekends. I don't burn as many cals as I do when running the tread, but I enjoy it more. I think when I retire, I'll probably stick with the biking and lay off the running. I even got my hubby to go with me this last weekend

So get out there and have some fun, or enjoy the air, or do something that makes you happy!!

I like to run and I'm currently on week 6 of the couch to 5k program. I don't like treadmills because I get bored really easy and I may forget what I'm doing and hurt myself, lol! I like going outside and to do my thing; the fresh air and different scenery keeps you distracted from the time and what you're doing. I'm very committed to achieving my goal and log on often. You could add me if you like but if you don't log in, we cant help!

Hello lhinds85,
You have started the journey, give yourself some credit you lost 61 pounds.
Do you like you results so far?
Do you want to make more changes?
Do you love yourself enough to continue?

I do the elliptical, bike and a bit of weight training.
Elliptical and bike are boring as all get out. But I know I need the excerise and endure...I usually watch TV while I am at it.
Try to make exercise part of your life. Not a drag on your life.
Believe it or not, I have improved enough in my life to be able to come home and then go back out to the Y. The old me could not do it. I have been working on lossing weight and I know exercise is a part of if, so I suffer thru. I am one of those folks who do not get that energy burst after exercise. It takes all my energy to get home after workouts..and I have been at this for a while.
Try to get a buddy(s). There are ladies and guys I see at the Y, who encourage me, and I encourage them. They notice when your pants are fitting loose or your face is looking slimer, encourages you to keep trying, ask where you been since you have not been around.
Don't over do it at 1st, that will only discourage you. Just do whatever you can, and gradually work up. Ask the staff to go thru and show you the correct way to use the machines and weights. You should get some free ones with your membership.

Another thing, my neighbors walk in the evening. I invited myself to walk with them, to add a bit more to my exercise. It give me a chance to get to know them, and get more exercise. Plus nice to have someone to walk with. Just a casual evening stroll.

Make yourself important to you, love yourself enough to do this for you...

I will send you a friends request.
Margaret