I can't commit

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Registered: 12-11-2006
I can't commit
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Wed, 12-13-2006 - 4:09pm
I'm 33 and every month I say "I'm going to lose weight starting today". I've started a diet several times. My last one where I saw the pounds melt off was the "No sugar/No chocolate" diet.
I have rosacea which makes working out in a gym or outside out of the question. My landlord lives downstairs and I can't run and jump on the second floor. I do have an exercise bike and a treadmill.
The only time that's a good time to work-out is when I wake-up but I'm not a person who likes to wake-up in the a.m. If I could wake up an hour earlier and work-out I would lose weight.
Why am I so lazy? I need some inspiration people. What have you got? Too much stuff goes on during the day and I can't commit to a work-out schedule in the afternoon (my ideal time to work-out).
What can make a morning routine not so boring ?(ok. keep it clean! HA HA! I know what you're thinking. No dirty jokes there --of course my husband wouldn't object).
P.S. I'm 180 lbs. I want to be 145 and stay there forever.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 2:14pm
Hi there-- I like the idea of only a couple of early morning workouts.....something I will try for myself! By the way, welcome to the board!!

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Registered: 12-26-2006
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 2:32pm
THANKS, MABYE THIS SITE WILL DO ME WELL. I CAN GET HELP AND ANSWERS THAT IM LOOKING FOR TO BE A HEALTHY AND FIT 32 YEAR OLD.
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Registered: 12-11-2006
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 3:27pm
Hi,
I've been away from the computer for a few days due to the Holidays but I sure do have a lot of reading to do. Thanks, for the responses :) I did 1/2 hour on the treadmill today and I'm going to do some form of exercise every day.
P.S. Thanks mom for making those fried cookies that you sprinkle with powdered sugar !!!!
I've over did it yesterday but that was the last straw.
My goal "NO EXCUSES" I AM going to lose 40 lbs by the end of May in time for my cousins' wedding.
Currently: 185lbs. 12/26/2006
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Registered: 04-11-2006
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 3:39pm

I, too, am one of the commitmentphobes when it comes to weight loss and I have just started to think about the reasons I sabotage myself in this quest as another poster suggested.
1. I have always thought I'm supposed to be big because I've always been this way.-- But why do I have to stay this way? I don't and you shouldn't either.
2. My family shows love through eating and I wouldn't want to hurt them by not eating with them.-- If they love me, they'll respect my decision to be more healthy. (Many of my family members are obese and diabetic, so they should understand the need to do this.)
3. If I'm thinner, will people look at me funny?-- This should not be a fear, but for me, it is since I really don't like to be gawked at!
4. Does this mean I surrender my reign as the funny, chubby girl?-- Can you be funny and a hottie at the same time?
5. Why does food have this power over my life and what's causing me to allow that?-- I don't know but I want it back!

I feel this is a perfect forum to come together and help each other through the highs and lows of losing weight. We can be supportive as a group and warriors against weight! My husband and I both need to lose weight and I know that he will push me to do this. I'm 32@ 5'5", & 200 lbs. and he's 34 @ 6'2", & 300 lbs.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 5:08pm

Another welcome to you too!


Check out the Wecome Wagon post (http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbfitthirty&msg=11780.1&ctx=0) for more information about the board!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 5:10pm
And another welcome to you Renita! Check out the Welcome Wagon post for more info: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbfitthirty&msg=11780.1&ctx=0

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 5:10pm
Good to see you again-- and good luck with your new goal! Looking forward to having you be part of our board!

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Registered: 12-26-2006
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 10:33pm
i started around the same weight(187 actually) i got down to 145....I started my diet/lifestyle change with a thorough detox. I took a laxative once...to clean my system. I also did the 2 day detox by arden's garder. these 2 things were an excellant junpstart for me and i lost around 8 lbs in the first few day. I them went strictly on fruits and vegetables(eating nuts and eggs occassionally for protein). I did this for about 30 days... I the continued to eat no meat for about 6 months. I went from 187 to 145 over that time period with no exercise. looking back though if i had to do it again i would do some loew impact workouts to sculpt my body better while losing the weight. Worked for me, and my mom, hopefully it works for u. good luck
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Registered: 12-13-2006
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 4:31am

hi islandgirl and thanks so much for the welcome!

i'm glad you don't mind that i'm over 40, i don't either! how cool is that i remember when the thought of 30 was really depressing for me, in fact i still haven't celebrated my 30th birthday, lol. but i loved 40, i feel fabulous at 41, and if the lighting is just right......ah well, about a month ago i was in a coffee place and the dearest sweetest man on the entire planet (he had to be an angel, surely, lol) thought i was in college, he thought i was around 19 years old he said, he seemed genuinely floored with disbelief when i told him my age.

.....not that i am a sucker for flattery, or anything, no no, not me.....;)

ummm....i started to write something here, but i don't think this is the best place for it....i feel inspired to start a thread here. i think i'll go do that now.

cheers!

:)

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Registered: 12-13-2006
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 4:43am

smiling.....

thank you, vanessa. for gifting me with a shining moment of grace filled equipoise, i am truly graced if anything i said offered even a sliver of opportunity for shared connection.

be well, i see you are much blessed with two beautiful and radiant children. smiling at the essence of love and life that eminates from them even from their image a hundred times removed from their beingness over this screen of mere pixels!