Miss April, I am really glad that you liked my post. Now, as far as the question
that you had about motivation, it comes from two things, at least non-stop
motivation,
NOT will-power energy (there is a huge difference since the
first is permanent and the later runs out quite quickly), anyway, here are
the two things that create non-stop motivation:
#1) Focusing on what you want (primary objective) and...
#2) SIMULTANEOUSLY focusing on where you are at the present moment,
in other words, YOUR CURRENT REALITY!!!
The easiest way to do this is to imagine two large screen TV's in your
imagination, one on top of the other. First imagine the way you want to be
in the future in the top screen, and then as soon as you are visualizing this,
simulataneously start to visualize the way you look now in reality, while
continuing to visualize your "future self."
This might take a little practice, but this is without a doubt
the most
powerful technique that I have found in the last 26 years that actually
creates non-stop motivation and it is what I used to create permanent
fat loss for myself, and what I continue to use daily.
Taking these actions will help you do two things:
#1) create the non-stop motivation that you are looking for
#2) create a list of the best steps that YOU can take to go from where
you are right now to where you want to be when you hit the weight
target that you are currently aiming at!
Miss April, no matter what anyone says, even me, in reality weight loss,
just like almost everything else in life -- is a solo journey -- and to actually
reach your major health goal you will have to discover the weight loss
process that works especially well for YOU.
...true SUCCESS in weight loss, just like in all other things that we want to
accomplish in life is all about CUSTOM-TAILORING the approach that works
for us, personally. There can be NO comparisons here, even though the
mind obviously wants to do this, because that is how we humans are wired.
...by "comparisons" I mean yourself with other people, because the "default"
setting in our mind basically compares everything with everything!!!
...so doing this will require that you raise your awarness, and become really
conscious of everything that is happening in the present moment, this is
without a doubt
the secret, and where 95% of your energy should be
focused. This will eventually ALL become a habit, and you will not have to
think about it that much in the future.
...you will reach your ideal body weight, and will simply keep doing the same
things that have helped you to reach your ideal weight, with maybe a few
adjustments, here and there!!!
Obviously this all requires non-stop action, and the willingness to put up with
the pain and discomfort of making mistakes in your weight loss program, at
least until you find that 1% of the actions that produces 99% of the results
for you, this is "sort of" like
finding the KEY that unlocks
the lock that is
currently not letting you out of the place where you currently have
locked yourself in. But don't let this upset you, instead focus on the present
moment, and use this observation
to create the key that will fit that lock.
...if you need help, suggestions, recommendations, just ask, and I will do my
best right here in your diary to give you the answers so that you can always
go back and read them in case your "mind" tries to confuse you, as it will
always try to do when we, human being attempt to live "here and now."
But here is what you have to remember: If you create a single-minded vision
of your future self, and simultaneously observe your current situation by
being completely honest with yourself about your current nutrition and
exercise habits, you will create the non-stop motivation that will help you
to keep going without ever quitting or giving up...
...and it will not matter how many times you will fall off the wagon, as long
as you stand up, dust yourself off, and say
"I, Miss April, no matter what
happens will keep moving toward creating my dream body because that is
what I want more than anything else in the world" -- it will only be a matter
of time that you will arrive at your final destination and have the end-result
that right now is only in your imagination.
As far as your question about exercise, in this forum check out the stickies
and the posts that have a lot of posts and views:
Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum
...but, imo, you should first focus on walking outside, and start with
20 minutes per day, every day, and then increase by 5 minutes per week,
per session, until you reach 60 minutes per session.
...simply walk as if you are in a hurry somewhere, and walk right before
your next meal, never after!!!
...and if you want to reach your ideal weight (15% body fat) and really have
a "dream body" then I would even recommend trying double-daily cardio
after you reach the 60 minute session once per day.
and as far as nutrition, I would recommend that as your first step take the
food that you are consuming now and simply split it up into four equal meals
and eat them every 4 waking hours, and eat breakfast as soon as possible
after waking up. The first meal is the MOST IMPORTANT, period, if you want
effective "fat loss" never, ever skip breakfast, or any other meals for that
matter, but the first is the most important and should be the largest of the
day, with the last being the smallest, and the other two can be just average.
...do this first, and then in the near future, if you want I will tell you the
way that you can create the perfect meal plan for yourself. This post is
obviously too long already, and there's plenty of information here to help
you take the first important and crucial steps.
Okay...as far as today goes I ate 2 slices of pieces (average size), 3 bite sized chicken kickers & 3 small breadsticks. & I'm NOT eating anymore because I feel it was more than plenty considering its delivery junk from Dominos. 