jumpybeans Member

Thanks everyone. I've been tracking my food now (along with exercise) and saw that I do have room for things I enjoy. I'm more mindful of what I'm putting into my body.

Thanks so much for sharing your amazing story! Sure did motivate me!

I love my beer as well! Unfortunately I was drinking it more out of boredom than enjoyment, and my one beer a day turned into three. Couple that with zero exercise and we all know that that means. I fit it into my day if I want. If I'm going for a 10km rollerblade I know I can fit that beer in there. If I'm not exercising…

Hi! Definitely could use the motivation too. Added!

Thanks! Long term goal is more like 15 lb, I'll start with the 5 lb.

Thanks for all your replies. Definitely not over restricting myself. I think it has to do with two very key factors. The first is work stress. The second is not having enough time to myself to recharge my batteries. I would love to take a day off just to be by myself and relax, but I know that I'll be ten times more…

I don't have cheat days either, but I tend to take a more intuitive eating approach. This has made me realize what my body wants to eat. Today I had poutine for lunch, and I was utterly disgusted after the first few bites. Same thing happens when I eat certain meals that are usually touted as "cheat" meals. I feel…

Sorry, but nobody pissed on your gym time. If I recall correctly, the OP stated that if you like going to the gym, keep going to the gym. Nowhere in that post did I get the impression he was hating on people who only work out at the gym.

There's a lot of things that made me realize enough was enough. I'm 36 years old and was in shape most of my life. Climbing one flight of stairs wears me out. A day at work wears me out. I'm constantly dealing with boredom, brain fog, lack of motivation, irritability, poor sleep, stress, etc. I used to stop by my local pub…

I have been doing the exact same thing - buying cheap, ill-fitting clothes to hide the weight I've gained, thinking this will only be temporary...

Oh that's for sure. I'm still young but don't take any of that for granted. There is no more waiting around for bad health to creep up on me. Things are changing now.

I'm from Toronto. Anyone is free to add me!

I adore swimming. Feel free to add me if you wish.

You are right, I am trying to do some of everything. I think it will keep me motivated to actually exercise. My goal is weight loss.

Anyone?

I am starting C25K tonight. Feel free to add me!

Thanks so much for all of your support. I appreciate all the thoughtful advice and encouragement! I agree, a big part of this is figuring out WHY I failed in the past. I blame it on the fact I'm completely burnt out after a day of work and I would rather just sit on the couch when I'm done. It's complete nonsense because I…

New, 36 yr old female, need to lose about 15 lb and make exercise an important part of my life!

I used to love weightlifting and working out at the gym, so I'll be starting back with that soon. I adore swimming, and one of my goals is to be able to run a 5k!