Anyone have a hard time getting started on their weightless/health journey? I don't know if I'm just lazy, lack discipline or a combo of both, but I want so badly to make a change.
I keep planning for it and talking about it, but I've yet to put anything in motion. Why am I like this?
Anyone else struggle with this too?
Hi LavanderRoot and welcome back. No,you're definitely not alone, sometimes we just need a bit of a shove,in order to get going. I've been looking at work out videos since New Year but I'm still wivvering about it.
I suggest that you have a look at our pinned posts and begin by joining in with our Daily Diary and weekly weigh in.
healthunlocked.com/weight-l...
It's definitely easier in company of like minded people
Absolutely!! Thank you!!
Hi LavenderRoot,I have the same struggles but for lots of reasons now seemed like a good time to try again .
I see the struggles my elderly mum has now and it spurred me on to try this supportive group again.
I have a lot of weight to lose and I find being on steroids makes it slow going but I think what will help both of us is reaching out on the forum with thoughts and fears and of course our small achievements.
Hope to speak again.
Have a safe ,healthy day x
welcome back. You have made the biggest move and returned so you are now on your way to change. I came back last year and the group have really helped and motivated me. I find the weekly weigh in so supportive and helpful. I also join in with a few of the other forums, all so inclusive. Join the weekly weigh in. Lots of inspiration on there. Look forward to hearing from you
Make a start when you do your next grocery shop . You can only eat what you buy . Do a few swops for more fresh avoiding any of those cheeky snacks and think meal by meal . Could you have eggs for breakfast ? What about canned fish ? Cottage cheese is my lazy food but I buy plain and add herbs , spices , raw pepper and onion then have with a mound of salad as I can’t starve myself . What’s for the evening meal - maybe try some canned beans as lentils , kidney beans are really filling . Buy brown rice / pasta if you are balancing your food . Depends what eating plan you are going to follow . Think drinks too . Try more water. Milky coffee was a killer for me but try fruit tea . If you can’t stand it then my husband puts a tiny amount of low cal cordial in his and it stops him getting those fizzy drinks . Treat this as lifestyle. I don’t do diets .
Hi you're definitely not alone finding it hard! My best advice is to find a really powerful WHY? Like for me, the motivation comes from wanting to be healthy. At the moment, I'm pre-diabetic, my blood pressure is extremely high and I'm obese. I want to turn those things around. That's what keeps me WANTING to eat healthy. The support here is amazing. Not just for weightloss, but there's a monthly food challenge for example, which is helping me learn to cook from scratch and enjoy trying new flavours. I literally never cooked before, but now 95% of my meals are homemade.
There's also fitness groups. And a reading group that's fun. I find the more active I am on here, the more motivated I am.
Best of luck to you and hopefully see you around the forum!
Lots of us have been there, LavenderRoot! Personally, I have to set a Start Day, usually a few days ahead to give me time to plan meals and shopping and to use up foods outside the plan. I choose a date when I know I have no social engagements for a while. Join in the weekly Weigh in - people will be there to hand-hold and give you confidence. See you there - you can do it!
I am getting very frustrated with this site!
WHY AM I DOING THIS THIS WEEK?!
I am new on this site.
4 months in, why am I not losing weight?
Will I loose weight with exercise alone?
