Lost and don't know which way to go?
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Lost and don't know which way to go?
| Thu, 03-25-2004 - 5:43pm |
So, I have made a plan to lose weight and exercise, but I am finding that I don't know what "diet" plan or program to follow or if I should just watch what I eat and the portion sizes etc.
As far as exercising, I have been saying every morning this week that I was going to get up early and just even do a 15 min workout - I even went out and bought a couple of DVD's - yoga, walk off the pounds.
HAVEN'T TOUCHED THEM!!!!
I come home at night and all I do is sit around and watch tv or go to sleep.
I tell myself that I should be up and exercising - but its just not happening.
Because I told myself that I wasn't going to eat any snacks for a while - I went out and bought a bunch of stuff - just in case I have a craving -- and I am eating it all.
I can talk the talk but I can't seem to walk the walk?
And advise?
Judy
As far as exercising, I have been saying every morning this week that I was going to get up early and just even do a 15 min workout - I even went out and bought a couple of DVD's - yoga, walk off the pounds.
HAVEN'T TOUCHED THEM!!!!
I come home at night and all I do is sit around and watch tv or go to sleep.
I tell myself that I should be up and exercising - but its just not happening.
Because I told myself that I wasn't going to eat any snacks for a while - I went out and bought a bunch of stuff - just in case I have a craving -- and I am eating it all.
I can talk the talk but I can't seem to walk the walk?
And advise?
Judy

OK Judy...your not completely lost because you came here and asked for help =)
Maybe you're just not ready yet? When you are, then you'll know it and (hopefully) you'll just do what you need to to get it done. If you think you are ready, then you take it one day at a time. Clean the junk food out, and take your meals choosing healthful foods one at a time. Same with exercise. There's nothing magical about it, really. It just takes starting and continuing.
Hi Judy!
Kerry
265/250/140
First of all welcome to the board!
My one main suggestion is to keep the unhealthy snacks out of your house. I find I am much less likely to indulge in an "off-plan" snack if I have to go to the store and buy it when I actually have the craving. I have time to think about it...I've actually gotten in my truck and started off for the store then turned around and come home because I come to my senses...lol.
Don't have unneccesary temptations in your house. That's what it comes down to. Easier said than done sometimes, I know.
Also, for now, until you find a plan try cutting out some of the proccessed foods in your life...eat whole grains, fruits and stuff that doesn't have all the chemicals in it. And drink WATER!!
Research some plans...find one you're excited about. I am doing atkins and it works for me. I have read the book and I think that is key to any "diet". You have to be educated and do it correctly otherwise it may be worse for you than the extra pounds.
So I meant for this to be encouraging and I hope it is...lol. You can do this...like Shawna said, you just have to be committed.
Big hugs and good luck!
Sarah
Atkins since 8/25/04
276/205/135
Edited 3/26/2004 12:43 pm ET ET by suamomi
Sarah
You just know it's time!
Sarah
Sarah