I need to lose weight, but can't do it alone!

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I am 27 years old and live in Lake Panasoffkee, FL. It is a small town. We have 1 grocery store. We have 3 gas stations. 1 elementary school. All the other schools are in different cities. There is no gym to work out in. I have tried working out on my own, but I lack the follow-through. The people are pretty laid back. I can never find anyone that is my size who wants to become more fit and maybe lose weight. I really like to have the companionship even if it's just to walk. That's why I like going to the gym. Even if I am working out alone, there are others around with the same goals. It is motivating. It makes me determined. I have just gone back to school online. I have 2 children and I am married. I really wish that I could get into shape. Anyway, just thought I'd vent my thoughts. I love responses, so the more the merrier. :) ;)
 
First of all ...welcome. If you want to get in better shape, than you just have to do it. Your two children should be motivation enough, along with your husband. Think about the body you would like to have, that should motivate you. It takes work though. Lots of people don't work out because it is easier to sit down and do nothing then get up and exercise. Do you have any exercise equipment ?? Even walking is quite beneficial, if you have to do it alone, so be it. You're doing it for you !! Set some goals and work on achieving them. You can do it !! Also, I'm sure you know proper diet is key to losing weight. Be sure you are drinking plenty of water also. Good luck to you. :)
 
You can try maybe buying an mp3 player, if you dont have one already. That way you can listen to music while walking or riding a bike. I go to the gym by myself and bike around town by myself. I find it very relaxing to get away from everyone and just listen to music.
 
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I understand that it must be hard with no support of someone doing it with you. Alot of times though you might find that doing your own thing works out better cause unless the two of you are really commited you might find ones lack of effort rubs off on you, so it my be a blessing.

However a great thing to do is to join a online community like this one or maybe even one of those ediet kind of place where you can post a picture and join in on challanges. Alot of place have 12 week challanges going on and some even have little prizes and group meet ups at the end. Its a way you can be motivated and at least in a vitual sense have a little buddy system going on. So maybe take some of that dough you can't spend on a gym and get some weights, core ball, and join a community that will watch as you increase you sucess. Starting out i didn't really have anyone to do anything with, in a way fitness has opened up new friendship and doors with different kinds of people. Now because of my work it inspires other people to want to join me out because they see I look and feel better.
 
Go walking with your husband, he probably needs the exercise aswell. That and play with your kids (well if they aren't moany teeenagers). Both activities will help boost your general fitness level from which it may be easier to start exercising by yourself.
That your overall goal is probably weight loss so it probably best that you look at your diet aswell, as this will probably be the best way to lose weight
 
hi mbuschena & welcome

I would suggest that you WRITE DOWN your short-term and long-term goals. Keep a log and visit it after every session. Your short-term goals should be realistic, attainable. They are very important since meeting them will help you in meeting your long-term goals.

Next, it would be nice you tell your husband, your friends and your children about your goals. Tell them how you want to look in the next 2/3 months. Be realistic. Their knowing about your fitness goals will keep you motivation and will encourage you to keep training.

You might also declare your goals in fitness forums like this, and keep us posted with your success. Visit the forums daily (if you can) and tell us just how you are doing in meeting your goals.

Remember to reward yourself after every exercise session, no matter how little the reward might be. And give yourself a nice treat whenever you meet your short-term goals.

Hope all these helps. :)
 
Welcome :)

Others made some excellent points. I just want to add that you should really find what activity motivates you. I know what it is like living in a small town with NOTHING.

And you already know working out alone fizzles up and stops after a certain amount of time. So try something new.

You do not mention your height, age, weight so I have no idea what your goals are. Lose 50 pounds? Lose 5 pounds? For me, I LOVE to hike. So that is part of my exercise routine.

I also work A LOT. So each hour (I work from home) I do a few exercises. One day is upper body, one day lower then rest. Then repeat. Maybe on the upper body day, I do 10 pushups and 10 bench dips each hour. At the end of the day... it addds up :)

I don't know. What's fun for you? If your kids are little... make a card game. A regular deck of cards... if you draw a 10 then you have to do 10 squats. If you draw an ace then it's 25 jumping jacks, etc.

Just find what WILL motivate you. A program, an ebook, a trainer, starting a local walking club with other moms who feel the EXACT same way you do, start a journal, sign up for a marathon (pay for it and everything), make a deal with yourself (do this and get a trip here or a pair of shoes that you really want)...
 
If your kids are little... make a card game. A regular deck of cards... if you draw a 10 then you have to do 10 squats. If you draw an ace then it's 25 jumping jacks, etc.
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very creative Lynn:)
 
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