Why can't I get my *kitten* together???!!!

BeccaShel
BeccaShel Posts: 6
in Health and Weight Loss
I've been logging on for about 3 weeks now (missed a few days) and tracking my food on most days. I still can't seem to get it together and really dedicate myself to this. I lost 2 pounds but I know it could be more if I could get my butt in gear and start exercising. Any tips on how you all stay motivated and dedicated to the process?? Just need a little encouragement!! Thank you!!

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  • jbdowns35
    jbdowns35 Posts: 352
    Just don't give up!!!! Keep pushing yourself.
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    You just need to find something you actually enjoy in terms of exercising. Then "sticking with it" is not an issue because it won't be a chore.
  • jldeal
    jldeal Posts: 5 Member
    No matter how much excersize you, if your diet isn't under control it won't matter much. Experts say that if you can do something consistantly for a month, you body will think it is good for you and you will want to continue doing it. You have to track your food and do some sort of excersize everyday, if you don't you will always be fighting yourself to stay on track. It is hard to change something that you have been probably doing your whole life, but you have taken the first step to changing it. Take it day by day and don't make goals with numbers (like I am going to loose x amount this week). If you do that and don't make it, you will get discouraged. Make goals that pertain to walking everyday and staying at your calorie limit everyday and if you loose some weight with it then that is a bonus. I always told myself that I just wanted a healthier lifestyle for me, my kids, and my husband.....I ended up loosing 46lbs in the process. I hope this helped a little. If you need any advice on food, let me know.

    Jayme
  • rward007
    rward007 Posts: 32
    It requires focus. Calorie tracking is key, but for some it can be too much. 30 days is a good time frame to build healthy habits, but maybe focus on one habit, while doing your best to meet your calories goal. I started by eliminating liquid calories. No fruit juice, soda, lattes, milkshakes, whatever. Then I cut out indulgent foods, sweets, deserts, carb/fat heavy snacks. Then I slowly started reducing portion sizes, making healthier food choices.

    Permanent weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. 2 pounds in 3 weeks isn't bad. If you kept that up for a year, that's 35lbs. If you make gradual improvements, it could be 40 or 50 or more. Just take it a day at a time and be as consistent as possible to build healthy habits.
  • underdogzz
    underdogzz Posts: 15
    Try looking at the success forum and making TINY, miniscule goals. Ex: Loose 1lb in 4 weeks. Just concentrate on that one pound. Chances are that you'll loose it in half that time. Then make another tiny goal.
  • BeccaShel
    BeccaShel Posts: 6
    Thank you for the replies and encouraging advice. I think that is my problem...I expect too much, too fast. I actually just popped in one of my many aerobic DVD's and was only able to get through 15 min. My first reaction was to beat myself up for not finishing but I was able to give myself credit for trying. I actually have my 6 year old son reminding me to workout!! Baby steps, I suppose :wink:
  • SusanCotter21
    SusanCotter21 Posts: 26 Member
    I find have to conquer one thing at a time. I lost over 100 pounds, then had severe back problems and had an injection, which resulted in my gaining weight even those I was eating well. So, I decided if I was going to gain anyways, I would just eat whatever I wanted. Well, I ended up gaining 30 pounds and feel miserable. But, I know how I am, and new if I tried to change everything at once, I would be setting myself up for failure. I had gone six years without drinking a soda, but had allowed myself to get back in the habit of drinking three or four coca-colas a day. So, two weeks ago my goal was to get myself off of coke and back on water. That was all I concentrated on and I succeeded. Last week my goal was to get back to logging my food here and stay within my calorie goal. I did that. This week my goal is to actually start eating healthier foods, while continuing to maintain the two previous weeks goals. And next week, I will concentrate on adding in exercsie.

    This may not work for everyone, but it does for me. That way I don't feel overwhelmed by doing a complete life change all at once.

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