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Hello everyone!

I joined this forum because I found out yesterday that my BMI was 32.5%. I am so disgusted with myself and my weight. I'm in my early 40's and need to boost my metabolism.

Just last week, I weighed 168 lbs, but now I'm at 172 lbs. I'm only 5'1. It wasn't until I reached the 170 lbs that I started to feel it - a lot. I always hide my body by wearing black pants, jackets, sweaters, etc. Most of my friends say I look good, and they estimate that I weigh about 140 lbs (I guess I hide it well). But I don't feel good, and I'm really concerned about my health.

I am so unmotivated at this point. I don't know where to start. I would appreciate any suggestions from those people who have felt and are still feeling this way. How do I start to lose weight?
 
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Hi Rose! Coming here is a great first step! Welcome!

First, congratulations on deciding to make a change... that's not always easy to do! Spend some time looking at the stickies on the forums, check out the weight loss diaries, and before&afters for inpiration and motivation.

As for starting to lose weight. Don't do too much at once. Maybe cut out a few unhealthy habits and just work on the rest slowly and comfortably. If you feel cravings, either feed it with healthy foods or find some other activity to do until it dies off.

Good luck! and welcome again!

~Ryan
 
HI Rose.
I myself just started.
And what is currently keeping me motivated is looking at the big picture.
I can see my goal, I can imagine it a year from now, how much easier life will be and being a woman looking good really does boost our confidence and it makes us happier.

If our weight is making us unhappy or unhealthy then that's what we need to work on. I think what we need to realize that being un-healthy shouldn't be a choice, it should be forbidden like a crime and of course that's unrealistic but it's something to think about in any way.

WE're in the same boat, let's jump off and start swimming girlfriend.
Talk to me if you need a push.
 
Thanks for replying

Hi and thanks for replying. Yes, I definitely need a push. What are you doing now that's different than before? I think about doing something, but I can't get myself to actually start.
 
Thanks, Ryan. Like you said, I will try to work on eating healthier (that's definitely some of the problem). I will also try to move more (take more walks, ride a stationary bike, etc). Finding the time to do this has always been a problem. Lately, I'm also very tired and I use it as an excuse not to move.
 
Let's just say before I was big fat couch potato.
I ate whatever I wanted and never really moved around, I was very lazy and from that I was always tired.

Now I just try to keep myself doing SOMETHING.
I'm a food lover, it was my biggest friend and comforter.
Sure I'm still fresh in this and I can feel the struggle going on in my head but I really am just trying to understand myself, why do I like being like this? What is so great about? and I think about all the things my weight is keeping me from doing and that kind of gets me going and pumps me up.

I plan on doing LOTS of cardio, running on my treadmill and finding my Turbo Jam dvd's.

See it's that time of month so Im gonna wait for it to pass before i start to run and stuff because i'm being really moody and miserable as of now.
 
I think about doing something, but I can't get myself to actually start.
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I can really sympathize with you here! I know it sounds a bit corny but years ago I took the Nike tag line "just do it" and started thinking that way when it came to fitness & weight loss. What helped me the most was to just get myself to the gym - no promises as to how much I would do one I got there - just get there. Just do something, anything to start. Gradually you will increase what you are doing. Then you will see results and you WILL get motivated to do more.
 
Thanks for your words of motivation, Susan. Starting is difficult. Sometimes I am so mentally exhausted that the last thing I want to do is exercise. But, I have to start soon.
 
How do I add the weight loss ticker? I went to the website and created one. How do I cut and paste onto this forum/on bottom of my post?
 
Susan V said:
I can really sympathize with you here! I know it sounds a bit corny but years ago I took the Nike tag line "just do it" and started thinking that way when it came to fitness & weight loss. What helped me the most was to just get myself to the gym - no promises as to how much I would do one I got there - just get there. Just do something, anything to start. Gradually you will increase what you are doing. Then you will see results and you WILL get motivated to do more.
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Not corny at all. Those ads worked for a reason. That is a great mantra. Especially in a fitness context.
 
edco76 said:
Not corny at all. Those ads worked for a reason. That is a great mantra. Especially in a fitness context.
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Touche!

After years of passive and half-hearted attempts, what worked for me was to adapt this as a change in lifestyle. If I go overboard and eat something crappy a couple of times in a week, that's OK! I still am conscious that I did so and I will try harder during my next meal to make up for it.

The biggest motivator is seeing results, and I definitely agree with edco and the previous posters that just doing something is a great start. Walking or jogging 3 times a week without fail is a great way to do it. Maybe try limiting yourself - for example, I don't allow myself to watch TV or eat dinner until AFTER I work out, period. After a while, it just becomes second nature, another "requirement" for daily life.

Anyway, best wishes to you and I look forward to learning more about your progress. :)
 
Feeling sad and unmotivated

I guess that's what I'm struggling with right now. I'm definitely not eating healthy. In fact, I've been so down (sad) that I don't eat. Today all I've had to eat is a bowl of cereal with milk, a small banana, and 2 coffees. Tomorrow, I'm going to make an effort to switch to green tea. I'm not drinking much water.

I took my car to get scrapped this morning. The car was almost 17 yrs old, but I still felt sad having to see it go. It also rained all day which made me feel worse. I really have to start moving and keep active. If the weather is nice in the morning, I will go for a jog.

Does anyone have any similiar experiences on how to get out of feeling in the dumps and get motivated? I am having such a difficult time!
 
Yeah - get outside of yourself. Call a friend - listen to someone else's problems. That will help you forget about yours! It's tough - everyone gets down every now and then. Wallow in it for a few minutes - and then find someone that needs more then you do and help them. Works wonders.
 
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