Dieting and exercise that is. I need to diet and I keep trying but after a week or so I return to my bad habits. I need to figure out a way to stay on track, and not keep falling off the train so to speak.
I tell myself constantly "Don't eat that!", "Get up and move!" but my hands reach for the junk and my butt stays planted.
I've got motivation but apparently I lose it frequently. So tell me what's your advice?
When I first started, I just made myself do it. I carefully planned out what I would buy at the grocery store and limited those things I knew that would be a constant temptation. I knew if I could walk past it in the store once, it would be a lot easier than trying to stay away from it daily in the house. Plus, I wanted my family to be healthier so limiting sweets was not just something I wanted for myself, but for the family.
As far as exercise, again, I made it apart of my routine for the day. I figured there were many things I did around the house I didn't enjoy (like cleaning the cat box and dishes, but I do it because it has to be done.)
Now, it's become a part of my life I do enjoy. I know that if I don't eat well or healthy, I feel yucky and lethargic. I have no energy and many times I get nauseous. As far as exercise, my body craves it. I love the feeling after a good workout. I love the extra boost of energy. I sleep better, I like seeing the changes my body has made since I started exercising. For me it's very empowering to exercise and eat healthy.
I'm right there with you. Have been doing the eating right/exercise for 3 weeks and am not seeing much of a change at all......it's frustrating, and I can totally sympathize.
For me, I need to reset my brain...it's not a diet, it's a healthy life change.....I had a soda and chips this afternoon and promptly crashed because of the sugar overdose.....lesson learned.
Don't be too hard on yourself and remember, one foot in front of the other and every day is a new day.
I try ao hard and I'm doing better with not drinking pop and drinking more water but food i dk how to do it...."(
In my case, I hit rock bottom. I'd just had a physical where my weight had skyrocketed to 269 lbs, and my blood pressure was 138/88 (I was 29). Then I went on a ski trip where I couldn't make it through the first run without my stomach turning, and by the third run, I had to stop for the day. I was pissed off and frustrated enough to do something. I started logging my food (quite a reality check!), and eating clean (I was sort of eating clean before, but I got serious at that point). 6 months later, I started running. I started signing up for races, which helped keep me motivated, and I wanted to eat right to fuel my running. At this point, it's hard to say what keeps me motivated, other than reaching my goals, because I've come so far already. But I always suggest writing out your goals (something I do periodically) and why you want to achieve them. What are you tired of? What do you feel like your weight is holding you back from? Write all this stuff out.
I know I sure feel better than I did 101 lbs ago, which helps keep me on track. I don't want to feel like I did back then. I was tired all the time, felt like crap, and had no energy. No thanks.
Suzanne
"Don't sacrifice what you want most for what you want right now."
Thank you ladies I just typed out a word document for myself. I made a list of what my being overweight hinders. Then made a first month goal and strategy for myself. I'm going to try and make goals month to month and keep reminding myself all that I lose out on by being overweight. I never realized how much it really was until I typed it out. Or how much it hurt to think about it.
Suzanne
"Don't sacrifice what you want most for what you want right now."
It does! Tomorrow I begin my new plan. We'll see how this first month goes!
Quoting musicpisces:
Yeah, that's why I suggest doing it. It's pretty powerful to put it all in black and white! Really taking the time to think about it all is quite a process, and it makes it all very real. I hope that helps light the fire under your butt that you needed! :-)
When I made the decision that I was going to start eating healthy and feeding my family healthy, it was simply that. I was fed up with feeling like crap, bloated and lazy and I went into the pantry and started throwing away ALL the junk food. I didn't care that I was wasting money, it just went into the trash. Junk food is not even food and I finally realized I was slowly killing my family and leaving diseases like Type 2 Diabetes open to come into our home, so I threw it all away! When I go to the store I simply don't buy it anymore.
If you throw it all away it won't be there to tempt you. When you go to the store go with a plan and a list. Explain to your kids that you are eating healthy now whether they like it or not. My kids hated me at first and my husband argued with me but bottom line is I am the one who goes to the grocery store and I am the one who cooks so they eat what I buy and cook. Period, end of story!
My honest opionon is that if you are having a hard time sticking to it, you simply are not fed up with it and commited to it yet. I don't say that to be ugly or anything I say it to be honest. There were many times that I had "tried to diet" before but I finally got fed up and said no more I'm just not buying this crap anymore! That is when I stopped trying to "diet" and simply made the change to be healthy for not just me but my whole family. If you are thinking about a "diet" that is the first mistake. It is a lifestyle change not a "diet". "Diets" don't work, however LifeStyle Changes DO! :)
Don't look at it as a diet...it's a lifestyle change mama! Fill your diet with fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein...little processed food and LOTS of water! Allow yourself treats at times so you don't feel deprived! You can do it!
It is hard, but you can do it.
Try viewing the snacks as an extra pound for each bite. Only reward yourself with a little bit for when you actually lost weight.
better yet give your junk food to someone else who wouldn't mind having it and get it out of your house. I realized when I had constant access to sweets I would eat and eat.
Try getting some good foods, if you can, I know some people aren't able to because of money issues.
if you can get some fruits and veggies and try buying a cinanamon rice cake and put a little of non fat whip creme on there. My friend is a health food freak and she does that all the time when she is craving junk food
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- DviousMaskerade
on Jun. 24, 2012 at 9:43 PM