How to motivate yourself?!

[pooja_josh]

Hi everyone

I am really very inspired by us all who follow this page. And I actually want to thank you all for participating and one or other way inspiring each other.

Last month I started going to gym, and before that, I did some research of how to shed excess weight. To my surprise, the gym isn't at all responsible for shedding it's you who has to do it. This statement is itself awkward, I will explain how.

Prior commencement to the gym, I changed my diet. From milk tea to green tea to cups a day. Small changes on in taking meals, such as fewer pieces of bread bending towards more green leafy vegetables, lean meats, more of oats cereals etc.

So only depending on machines, running for long hours won't help lest one changes their own diet. I am not saying go to the nutritionist/dietician and spend money. Searching on the internet for pre-workout and post-workout foods really do help us. I weigh 154.3 lbs and my height is 157.48 cm, and that's sounds danger for my health and torso.

Going to the gym, it helps you strengthen your core and posture. BUT again, only exercises won't help alone.

So, friend, I am motivated by self these days. I have changed my routine, meal, and lifestyle. I wish everyone good health and well-being.

Stay happy and blessed.

Regards

Pooja Joshi

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Hi and welcome

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI (can be found in the pinned Newbie post) to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for 😊

Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate 😊

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too 😊

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Welcome to the forum pooja_josh you've learnt valuable lessons already... So I encourage you to keep your motivation and make the best changes for you going forwards...

cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉