does anybody have an answer?

Okay, so I am not sure if this is in the right place, but I just need to get this out!!

So I have not worked out in months! I know, how terrible. (I agree) And I can come up with a million and one reasons why I didn’t work out in so long, but the fact is, I would be lying to you…I was just letting myself be lazy. So after eating too much and emotionally ruining myself for the day, I realized that I needed to change something in my life…so there I was, in my car crying before class, because I was so full from eating way more than a normal person, watching all the people from my class walk in and sit down in their seats…and for some reason I couldn’t get out of my car and walk in with the rest of them. Instead I just watched my class from my car (the wall of my class is all glass) I seriously sat there for an entire hour before I left, crying all the way home, it takes me 30 minutes to drive to school. So I decided that I NEEDED to change. And so it has been two days since I have started to try and change. And let me tell you, it has been a trip! It’s like once I get going, I am okay, but convincing myself that I need to get going is another story….

So here is where I am now. Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and then I did the leg circuit at the y and then finished by walking on the treadmill for 15 minutes. Today I roller bladed for the fist time in years, and let me tell you how crazy I felt trying to figure out how to do it! But I did that for about 45 minutes around my neighborhood. And well now, I kinda, sorta, want to go to the y and do some working out there…but here’s the thing, I am afraid if I start with too much, I wont keep doing it. Should I just start off slow, and work up to it?? Or should I just work out and hope it continues?? I am sorry if none of this really makes sense, it’s just that I am excited to maybe start a new life with working out…and I just don’t want to screw up anything too soon!!!

If you have any suggestions to help me, I would GREATLY appreciate any and all advice!!

       &nb sp;    Andrea  :)

What you're "supposed" to do is work up to it. I find that if I start with too much then I get overwhelmed with how much I should be doing when I go to the gym.

What you did yesterday sounds good to start with. Maybe change it up a bit to keep it entertaining when you find yourself getting bored. Like, 30 mins elliptical turns into 15 minute run/fast walk and 15 minutes on a bike or  30 mins step machine etc.

We all get super excited about changing and starting fresh, but sometimes too much can just be too soon.

Good Luck!!

Its sounds like youre off to a really good start! I once had a nervous breakdown in my car in my high school's parking lot cause by my anxiety about my body. No better time to change than the present! Especially if its causing you to stress like that. I know that working out and eating better are going to be part of what make you feel better, but do your best to not let that became the only thing that comforts you and makes you feel good. ....trust me, been there done that, long story short- you will go nuts.

Rollerblading for the first time after not doing it for a long while always provides some good laughs. I think its good that you are trying to do a variety of different workouts! Variety is the spice of life ha.

Take it easy....do what you feel you can and just remember that too much makes it too hard to maintain...you don't want to burn yourself out!

BUT....keep going...if you feel good and are enjoying it then keep it up....and remember to take at least ONE day off each week!

Look.. Ease back into it. Don't take off running, because before you know it.. Back to the drawing board.. Just take your time, and work at it. Little by little, and take your time. You will have all the time in the world to challenge yourself to do more. It's okay to save options for later down falls.. Like when your weight stop moving... You never burn yourself out on too much, and your body will always learn what you are doing. Then it stop working for a while.

 I have a friend, and she works out hard for a few weeks, and takes a break to rejump her body...... Then work out hard again for another week or so, just to  take 2 days off. It works wonders for her.. Me! I need to get there and be in the gym at 5 or maybe even 7 in the morning, and do my thang. I take a break. I get lazy, and its hard for me to get back into the swing of things, but once I get back into the swing of an old program, there is no stopping me.. Sounds kinda like you. Then.... I burn myself out. Sick and tried, and I can't do a damn thing for another 2 weeks or so.. Because I am too busy trying to find out what hit the fan.

I am the same way about eating. I eat perfect for a few weeks, and one bad day will send me off track. It's all about being real with yourself, and knowning if you are going to put in the work, and do this and do that.. That's whats up.. Knowning what you are doing for yourself, and your reasons for doing what you are doing.

You want to get healthy, and you want to be in the best shape of your life. That's what you want.. Its not about jeans, and looking better than your class mates. No.. This is a personal thing with you, and maybe it isn't, but take your times ane ease back into it.. That's the best way to go...