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I had a friend once who told me that anything worth doing is worth doing well - and that I need to go out and start living the dream. Well that friend has since left my life, it's amazing how you can sabotage the best thing that has happened to yourself with one simple act, and with that, the dream is gone too... and I need all the motivation I can get to get it back. You don't realize how much someone means to you until they are gone... so this is for him (and myself, who am I kidding, I need to get off my ass and get moving)

I am a former heavyweight - 330 pounds, 165 pounds (50% - yay) lost thanks to surgical intervention. I need HELP! I have no motivation, look horrid in a swimsuit - but I am alive(one huge plus in this whole drama - and no medication)! I go to the gym, ride my bike, eat what I can - when I can - which isn't much... but the weight stays at 165-170, and the excess skin doesn't help the weight, or the self esteem. So, that being said - I need help, I need a kick in the butt, I know what I have to do, but how do I get myself motivated to go at it again?

protein drinks, protein powder, water, supplements - they work just great - is there a switch somewhere where I can turn it on and concentrate? So who wants to help get me motivated? Who's going to tell me to move my ass? How do I DO THIS NOW? My goal is 135 pounds - achievable, of course, how can I jump start my metabolism?

No alcohol, no addictions - except to the computer - does that count?
 
Tripletrouble said:
I had a friend once who told me that anything worth doing is worth doing well - and that I need to go out and start living the dream. Well that friend has since left my life, it's amazing how you can sabotage the best thing that has happened to yourself with one simple act, and with that, the dream is gone too... and I need all the motivation I can get to get it back. You don't realize how much someone means to you until they are gone... so this is for him (and myself, who am I kidding, I need to get off my ass and get moving)

I am a former heavyweight - 330 pounds, 165 pounds (50% - yay) lost thanks to surgical intervention. I need HELP! I have no motivation, look horrid in a swimsuit - but I am alive(one huge plus in this whole drama - and no medication)! I go to the gym, ride my bike, eat what I can - when I can - which isn't much... but the weight stays at 165-170, and the excess skin doesn't help the weight, or the self esteem. So, that being said - I need help, I need a kick in the butt, I know what I have to do, but how do I get myself motivated to go at it again?

protein drinks, protein powder, water, supplements - they work just great - is there a switch somewhere where I can turn it on and concentrate? So who wants to help get me motivated? Who's going to tell me to move my ass? How do I DO THIS NOW? My goal is 135 pounds - achievable, of course, how can I jump start my metabolism?

No alcohol, no addictions - except to the computer - does that count?
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Hey! I know all about "surgical intervention" weight loss (300 to 150) and I feel your pain regarding a swimsuit... (blech!!) AND the excess skin .. AND the self-esteem issues....I've been down that road too - and still traveling.. :)

As far as achieving your goal of 135 (which is a nice goal, btw); the question you need to ask yourself is simple.

"HOW BAD DO I WANT THIS!?"

What are you willing to do? How far are you willing to push yourself? How much are you willing to sweat? How intent is your desire to reshape and remold your body into what you want it to look like?

No one here can tell you to do anything (we're not the boss of you..LOL) and as crass as that may sound; it is truth. There is no switch to turn on. The goal you've set for yourself is a personal want and the decision is totally up to you.

Enough of the sermon..LOL

However, by coming here and putting out to everyone where you started, where you are and where you want to end up is a great start!! Be proud of that! The people here are great for offering advice and encouragement and ideas on how to make your goal a reality.

Here's a suggestion. Start a journal. You can use it to track your progress daily. Give yourself a short period (30 days for example) and track what you did. Then at the end of that time, go back and read it. See where you started and note what changes happened... it's good for the soul and for your spirit.

Good luck and continued success! I know you'll make it :)

neon
 
So far so good, am up to almost 10 miles on the bike - not getting any easier - does it ever? I ride 5 miles - take a break and don't call for a ride back now - which is an accomplishment for me. Doc told me I had to have three hernias repaired, thanks to bypass surgery, so I am limited to my activity, but am able to do more than when I started. The weather here is too hot to go outside and play, and the gym is not my thing - my self esteem is not where it should be, and the gym closest to my house is more like a nightclub for underage wannabees!

Any suggestions on how to best add limited exercise and strength training - I've always been able to bike, so the legs are not an issue, but the abs - what there are of them left, and the upper body need help, and lots of it!
 
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