I Think It's Time

So, a year ago I quit eating healthy and exercising, and now I'm almost back to where I started. I was at 240, and then got down to 175 at one point. I was so happy and proud. Now I'm at 230, in a year. I gained 55 pounds. It's so hard to believe I could even do that. My body is even worse of a condition then it was previously. I'm starting to worry. I can hardly breathe from walking up the stairs. When I'm done working my body is so drained. My feet hurt so much, and my arms go painfully numb every time I sleep. I love good food, but I think I honestly just need to get off my butt, and do something. It's just the motivation. I have so many issues with it. I'll stay strong, and then give up when something looks good. I just need someone to help me get on with it.

Hi there.  I'm also looking for people to keep me motivated.  Our situations are different... but I'm available to help keep you moving in the right direction if you are able to help keep me in line too ;o)

Losing the weight is one thing... keeping it off is another.  I've have smaller ups and downs... but to go back up the rollercoaster is hard, especially after going down.  What is your plan to get your body healthy again?  Are you tracking your calories and drinking a LOT of water??

Hope you are well and hanging in there...

hang in there!  congrats on losing weight in the first place & so, just do it again.  LOL  you know how to now!

this time, don't quit!  it's really not that bad.  you can still have all the foods you love.  just keep it in moderation & well balanced.  :D

good luck!

My advice would be to start small.  Make one small change each week such as drinking enough water the first week then going for a short walk the second week.  Keep building each week until you have made many healthy changes soon it will become more automatic.  The only way to maintain a weight loss is to keep exercising and eating healthy.  I think maintaining is way harder than losing.

Good luck!

Don't over-do it when you get back in the ring.

I've been sitting around on my rear having a pity party lately about being unemployed. Today, I decided that I'm going to walk to the mailbox a few blocks away. I like that I have something to do...I don't like walking without a purpose, if you know what I mean. 

So, start small cause you don't want to feel like garbage tomorrow. Maybe do a stretching routine if that's all you can manage for now. Also, I've found those YOU books very informative and inspirational so if you have some down time, learn about what you're going to do. Also, you could ebay some pedometers or workout dvds.

You'll work your way back to where you were and beyond that. Keep it up cause it sounds like you've hit a fork in the road and you're choosing the right path. Don't go the other way....when you're older, it'll be even worse.