newbethrn Member

While yes I do want to lose weight but real reason is to get healthy. Eating right is the most important piece of the puzzle but now I need to get more active. You are right I am trying to find an exercise threat I love so it doesn't feel like work. I am thinking bike riding would be fun because it would give me so much…

I do have a fitbit and find it very motivating. I also engage in competitions which help me push myself a little harder. I do work in a hospital and it is a hike to get from parking to the unit. I am always very active at work but I can do more. One thing I have wanted to do but keep making excuses and that is walk the…

Thank you all. I know I need to change my thinking. I've made great progress with food now I need to do it with activity. There are a few nurses I work with that are incredibly active and I would like to join them but I need to get ready for that first.

Sometimes we all need someone to tell us to keep going and stay on track. Self motivation is good but that little nagging voice in the back of our heads can get the best of us. A different perspective can be enough to shut his little mouth up.

It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong. Perhaps with your workouts you're seeing an increase in muscle weight while you're losing fat. How are your clothes fitting? Your doing what you need to do, try not to let the scale knock you off your momentum.

Don't let your sliding back define you. I find that often when I make bad choices the guilt kicks in followed by the feeling of defeat and I let it all go and fall back into old habits. Let yesterday live in the past and see tomorrow as the future. Each food or activity choice is a new chance to respark that momentum.…