My health and physical appearance

[Ceemulann]

Ever since the pandemic started I began to put on weight and now I weigh too much. I’ve been doing some home workouts but I don’t feel motivated like I am when I’m in the gym. I really hate the way my body looks and before I get any plastic surgery I want at least try and lose weight naturally, but it’s so hard. I just want the gyms to open, (I live in the U.K. so we’re still on lockdown) and the gym actually helps with my mental health.

[Hidden]

Hi. There are lots of exercise videos on YouTube for you to choose from.

[Ceemulann in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[lillyofthevalley37]

The best way to lose weight is to walk and walking is allowed as your daily exercise

[Ceemulann in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Thank you

[FearIsALiar]

I do Chloe ting youtube exercises . All at home workouts. Has lots of great videos and even free workout plans

[Ceemulann in reply to FearIsALiar]

Yes I heard she’s good

[FearIsALiar in reply to Ceemulann]

Check out her videos. She even has motivational ones

[Hidden]

Can I be you challenge? I exercise fve days a week and we can support each other by reminding each other daily, are u cool with that. Some people needs others to exercise with. We will continue with this if u accept.

[Ceemulann in reply to Hidden]

That would be great

[Hidden in reply to Ceemulann]

Please go to the chatroom, we can continue there with our journey I have sent u a msg

[Hidden]

If you want to lose weight you need to concentrate more on what you are eating, exercise helps but diet is more important.

There is a weightloss forum on here that you might want to look at.

[Ceemulann in reply to Hidden]

Yes I do calorie deficits but I definitely look at what I’m eating

[Hidden in reply to Ceemulann]

Are you losing to many calories to quickly?

[Ceemulann in reply to Hidden]

I don’t lose enough calories, hence why I started a calorie deficit. I just struggle with motivation, but today I woke up and skipped for 15 minutes, I heard it helps with stamina and makes you lose weight

[Hidden in reply to Ceemulann]

So how many calories per day are you losing?

[Rain72]

All these replies about exercise and losing weight ... I agree you should absolutely exercise if that helps with your mental health, but please don’t do it to look a certain way. Why don’t we start with you are beautifully and fiercely made? You are perfect no matter your weight. You are amazing no matter your weight. Exercise to physically feel good, and leave the other stuff behind. It makes me sad to hear you say you hate how you look. I’d encourage you to seek out some women in the body positive movement to listen to. Stay safe, friend. 🙏💕

[Ceemulann in reply to Rain72]

Thank you so much for this advice 🥺💕

[Rain72 in reply to Ceemulann]

Of course. I hear you, and I’m here when you need to talk. 🙏💕

[Lazy_dog_lover]

Exercise is great for the brain chemistry. Before I would even suggest surgery, there are lots of online work out groups where you can virtually be with people. My sister has some app that she rides her stationary bike in places all over the world.

The Headspace app has meditation, eating, exercise, sleep and other topics for people to tap into. YouTube has a ton, too. Do you have a vision board? Can you pick one thing to add each day? You will have to be creative during lockdown...dance when you clean, squats to reach down and grab laundry to fold, etc.