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NoFatLadybug

NoFatLadybug

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I am supremely overweight. This is my third day, so I shouldn't talk big, lol. I've imagined myself starting something (and not doing it) for so long, that it sort of surprises me that I've even managed the first few days. I just need a place to empty my thoughts because everyone around me is pretty much tired of hearing me say "I'm working out...I'm going to lose weight..." and I don't want to "fail" in their eyes AGAIN.

I'm on my third day. My plan is to swim in the mornings, then do the treadmill in the evening. Keep in mind that I have probably not MOVED or exerted myself in any way for about 7 years now. The last two days were great, I did 4 laps at the pool before taking a break and starting again. I did that for about and hour or so. I don't plan on counting my time in the pool as exercise unless I really exert myself and start doing 10 - 15 laps. I am a novice swimmer.

Today the pool was closed and I was so bummed. My "game" was off. I thought, no pool, no treadmill. Somehow, after reading inspirational posts here, I talked myself into walking 1/2 an hour on the treadmill. I felt drained after the half hour, but I was so proud that I kept at it and didn't flake out.

I feel sore but very good right now.

I am only focusing on getting myself moving for now. I am going to tackle my diet once I am comfortable with an exercise regimen. I can and will do this!
 
we are both just starting out, and we've both been inactive for a few years. It sounds like you have a great plan....That's great that you went on the treadmill even though the pool was closed.

Best wishes for another good day tomorrow
 
Purpleshirt, super! We'll keep each other company through this then. :)

I now know NOT to weigh myself on an everyday basis. It looks like I've gained 2 pounds. I'm not stressing about it though, its not really the numbers I am looking at but the fact that I am MOVING that makes me smile.

For some reason, all day I dreaded getting on the treadmill. ALL DAY! I even tried to tell myself, go ahead and take the day off. But I am a creature of habit, if I take the day off, I'll take the next 7 years off. So I dropped my daughter off at my sister's and went to the pool. I did the first 4 laps and I was in pain...but I kept at it until I had done 6 laps, then 6 laps turned into 10 and I realized that I WAS HAVING FUN! When it got too tough, I did a lazy backstroke as a 'treat' for myself. When I looked up 20 minutes had gone by and I couldn't remember how many laps I'd done, so I decided why not go to 30? Anyway, I had a blast just moving in the water.

There was a moment when I first left the locker area to the pool that the once-debilitating nasty thoughts entered my mind and I hesitated: how fat I was and how everyone would be staring at me thinking who is she kidding? These kind of thoughts kept me away from the water for so long, but this time it didn't work on me, I kept going. I stayed at the pool for an hour and 1/2. I did few sets of laps, then I'd go 'play' in the water, learning different techniques I saw others doing or just goofing around. I EVEN had the audacity to get out of the pool 3! times to used the big slide they have. When I walked back to the showers, I couldn't remove the stupid grin on my face. I AM SO HAPPY right now.

The only thing is, I didn't get on the treadmill and I feel like I should because that is where you lose the weight...I felt no trepidations about swimming...but I hate the idea of the treadmill.

(I am still eating as I normally do except I've added more water instead of soda and fruits because I am actually hungrier these days. I also try to go to bed with an empty stomach if I can...just as a reminder to myself about what I am trying to achieve)
 
I couldn't sleep because I'd told myself that I'd do at the very minimum a 1/2 hour on the treadmill, regardless of whatever activity I do. I logged on here and just read everyone's wonderful stories and I was itching to put my shoes on and keep my promise to myself. I want this 1/2 hour treadmill routine to stay with me for life. So I got up, put the shoes on. Now I've showered and I feel oh so good. I have to gather a collection of songs that won't slow down my rhythm as I walk though.

A couple weeks ago, I tried the treadmill (without seriously considering a weight loss program) and after ten minutes, I'd had it! A few days ago, I was dying at minute 15 Speed 2.6. Today was no different, at minute 22 I wanted to get off so badly (speed 2.8)...and a 10-minute cooldown. Lots of stretching before and after. I didn't really jot down the other numbers because I don't care about them right now...I just want to move...and keep moving...I know the rest will just fall into place.

My stomach is objecting to not eating late at night. I've developed a habit of eating little to nothing during the day and chowing down at night. This lead to a lot of sleepless nights because I was so stuffed...but one drastic measure I have taken is cutting out any and all food (except apples or pears) at night. I'm not used to this hungry feeling, my body is so used to being fed at such late hours, even though I ate 3 full meals today I feel hungry, but I have no intention of changing this one measure. Drinking water or eating an apple does alleviate and help with the feeling though.

Eggs with lots of bread in the morning with watermelon
2 deli meat sandwiches for lunch with 1 apple
1 chicken wrap and 1 cup of soup for dinner with a large bowl of grapes for dinner

Ok, I'm a novice at keeping tabs on what I eat and the rest of the numbers...and as I've said, these things aren't really as much a priority as getting my body used to just moving.
 
You're doing great! You can do it. Just keep believing in yourself.

The days you dont want to do your treadmill (I envy that you have one at your disposal!!) and you do it mean the most. Theres days I just DONT, and I mean dont..lol, want to do my workouts [this week is one of them times] but in the middle, or end of it, I am happy I did it. :svengo:

I would definately find upbeat music that you can listen to without ever getting bored and looking at the numbers or time on your treadmill. If youre having fun, you will most likely keep doing it. If you have to force yourself to get on every night, youre not having fun. And if youre not having fun, you will not "want" to do it for the rest of your life, you will be too bored with it. Are you looking at a wall while youre on it? Out a window? A Tv? Something other then the machine? Maybe put a magazine on it (brand new one, Womens Health is GREAT) and read it while you walk.

Wish I could help! I havent even used a treadmill but Id kill for one. :blush5:

Good luck, you're making a great decision!
 
Keeping track of your food intake now is a good idea.. it's really tough to make changes to your diet if you don't know how much you're getting to begin with.. At the start of my expedition -I would have riskedthe fires of hell to say that I didn't eat all that much - and if I had a nickel for every person who comes into this forum making that same claim - I'd be a very rich woman... Start now, by learning about portion sizes... eyeballing isn't an effective method... nor should you cut back yet if you aren't ready but knowing what satisfies you now is helpful..

Well done on the exercise habit you're building -I've read often that it takes 28 days to build a habit -weight loss and gaining fitness is all about building new habits.. so you're well on your way...

What's your reward for when you hit XX amount of days swimming?
 
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