I really, really need to do something about myself. I'm really overweight and I'm super unfit and I just feel so horrible and unhealthy and rubbish about myself.
I also have a half marathon in August that I need to train for properly as I think at the moment it would quite possibly kill me!
I'm really trying to change things and work on making healthier choices, but I find it hard and have bad days and get so unmotivated.
Is anyone else in the same boat? Maybe we could use this thread for support / encouragement & sharing positive steps.
"I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day.
Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don't give up on yourself just yet.
It'll get better. Until then, have a day."
I can't say I'm overweight by any stretch, but unfit - definitely. I've spent the past few years of my life walking to work, & sitting on chairs operating PCs, both work & home.
I told myself I should do stuff, but it always fell through. (tried planking for 5 minutes every day, tried a cheap trainer once a week, etc.)
So far, the one idea that's kept me motivated to stick to a routine, is a preconstructured "30 day fitness challenge." So someone will've designed what to do for each of the 30 days (with break days days included), that start easy, & increase in duration/reps/etc. as the days pass. I guess for me, it's like a contract? I've started it, I'll be damned if I don't finish it! Also, after the first 3 days, I really felt a difference when walking up stairs. It negated the "feeling so horrible" & "rubbish" aspects straight away! Which only served to improve my motivation.
So maybe something like that could compliment your healthier choices? <- Of which I know not what to suggest as I'm a pig when it comes to food x3
I'm struggling with motivation to do the moving but plenty of motivation for treating myself. My job is now more sedentary that it was which isn't helping.
I did get into the habit of semi regularly going swimming but for one thing or another I couldn't go for a few weeks and now all my insecurities are coming back.
I've started going to the gym and eating healthily. It appears to be working so far!
Motivation can be a struggle though. I find the thought of exercise is worse than actually doing it as I enjoy the gym when I go!
I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, I'm fine!
Swimming is good Sarah, I hope you can get back into the habit of going. Anything that would help you to take the plunge? (Pun intended, sorry :P)
I know what you mean Beckie, any time I do exercise I ALWAYS feel better but it's still so hard to make myself start!
I've been rubbish this week so far. I keep telling myself I'll be healthier tomorrow and then just... not.
"I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day.
Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don't give up on yourself just yet.
It'll get better. Until then, have a day."
I'm overweight and recently been at my highest weight ever. I recently saw photographs of myself from a wedding I went to and it was awful. That was the motivation I needed to do something about it.
I started slimming world on Monday, going well so far. I don't dare weigh myself. I'm focusing on the healthy eating before moving on to an exercise routine.
Let us go then you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky, like a patient etherized upon a table
- T.S. Elliot
I'll join in too! We can go round the long way to see the dolphins when you come and stay on Saturday if you like. Can't promise there will be dolphins but!
DOLPHINS. I want to see dolphins, you'd better make sure there are dolphins :P
Well done for doing slimming world Emma :) Changing one thing at a time is sensible.
I know the feeling Sarah!
Today I am going for a run. I am, I am. Please bully me until I do it.
"I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day.
Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don't give up on yourself just yet.
It'll get better. Until then, have a day."
Swimming is good Sarah, I hope you can get back into the habit of going. Anything that would help you to take the plunge? (Pun intended, sorry :P)
It not being a perfect scenario to go (not that I am a perfectionist)... sleepy, sneezy, having house work to do, having uni work to do etc. Anything that puts me off doing useful things but not lazing about!
I'm trying to do more exercise at the moment. In my case, just walking. Not sure if I'm allowed to say how many steps I'm aiming for (is just a recommended number) but I've mostly been getting nowhere near that.
Also trying to quit smoking.
Does anyone else find that self consciousness is a barrier? I wanna say hurdle! Have got a skipping rope but too shy to go out and use it!
Hope you manage your run today Hannah. If you and others feel like it, maybe have a think about what helps you do these things? Like whether it's going at a certain time of day, music, rewards etc. No need to though :)
This is a fab thread! I need to join in. My psych meds led to a lot of weight gain that I'm struggling a lot with, but I know I'm also not always making good choices with food and activity.
I'm going travelling soon where I am hoping to lose some weight due to being more active and on a healthy diet.
I got off the bus wayyyyy early today after work and walked home briskly for 15 minutes in the sunshine which was nice. I'm planning on walking every day for 15-20 minutes as that feels achievable and realistic.
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different…
you once called your brain a hard drive, well say hello to the virus.
If you and others feel like it, maybe have a think about what helps you do these things? Like whether it's going at a certain time of day, music, rewards etc. No need to though :)
That's a great idea!!
Let us go then you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky, like a patient etherized upon a table
- T.S. Elliot
I started slimming world in january and have lost quite a bit but still LOTS to go as I am very overweight.
Fitness is an issue due to severe mobility issues which have always been put down to weight but after losing x amount my mobility and breathing issues havent improved an ounce.. so struggling with that.
I love walking but even that is a massive struggle, but I do try. I am hoping as I lose more, things might improve *really hoping* because if not i am fairly sure there might be something more going on.
But I'd like to join as I am trying really hard to get healthy overall.
I've done all the diets going to no avail. I can stick to the plan and lose weight for about 4-6 weeks, then I just become unable to continue it and re-gain the weight plus more.
I think I am going to concentrate on my walking, then doing some aerobics once my basic fitness improves, and trying to eat a balanced diet.
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different…
you once called your brain a hard drive, well say hello to the virus.
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