Trying to get back at it (whine)

[karenj]

In 2008 I had lost a significant amount of weight.  Not near my goal but getting there.  I was very active (mostly walking) and felt really good inside and outside.  A year later I started to put it back on until today I am right back where I started and I don't know how to get going again.  I know that I will feel better, I know that I need to do this but it's like I am fighting myself not to start, yet I am miserable physically. 

Just needed to whine and any advice would be appreciated. 

Also, just wanted to say that I am in awe of you ladies here.  I mostly lurk but you are inspiring.

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Hang in there! It all starts with one step and you recognize that you want to change, so you are already in a good spot.

[enfuego23]

Jul 24, 2013 13:08:17 GMT -5 @mjmksb04 said:

Hang in there! It all starts with one step and you recognize that you want to change, so you are already in a good spot.

I second this:) When ever I'm running and it sucks and I hurt all over, I just keep telling myself to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Mjmks04 is right - you have taken the first step! Now, just keep going:) 

[dmxm]

I hear you! I lost a good deal of weight back in 1998 and was at a good weight for me for 10 years. And then I had two kids and it has been so hard. Turning 40 (or 42 for that matter) probably hasn't helped either. So for the last three years, since my youngest was born, I have been back and forth to WW and have tried various diets with little luck. Exercise is pretty easy for me because I love it, but alas, I love food, too.

I am adopting a new mantra as of today: "Eat like the athlete I want to be." I know how I should eat and I know where I want to be; I just have to do it. You've been on this journey before, too, so you know what's ahead and what to do. I can do this! You can, too! There are so many inspiring stories on this board. And lots of good advice. It's up to us! Find an activity you like. Make small changes to your diet weekly. And I think I will finally get to a doctor and get my thyroid checked... someone mentioned thinning eyebrows as a symptom and well, mine have virtually disappeared! Best of luck to you! Someone here has this in their siggy and I like it: "I didn't say it would be easy; I said it would be worth it."

[shauni27]

One step at a time is right. And know that you already did it once, so you are capable of doing it again, you just need to take that one step that gets you going in the right direction--you really need to want it. Maybe sign up for spark people (free) and start tracking your calories and exercise. Start walking again, it is hard at first to fit fitness into your schedule, but once you do, you will be so glad you did. and keep coming in here and posting. Accountability really helps!

[karenj]

Thank you. I appreciate the replies. I know that there is no magic bullet but dammit I want one. LOL.

[demandypants]

set a small goal, maybe around your diet or add an activity. I feel that helps my momentum for everything else it takes to get things back into a priority. Also, I lie to myself. Rather than dreading the run I have planned I pretend like I can't wait to get out there and it actually works.