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Ok guys, I’m guessing some of you have been where I am and can help me get out of this funk. I just turned 50 a few weeks ago and kinda feel like it’s do-or-die time with my health. I need to lose at least 40 pounds and no matter what I try, I just can’t seem to find the motivation to stick with it. EVERY day I wake up thinking “Ok, today’s the day”. I’ve made plans, charts, looked in to programs, etc. And as I’m sure most of at my age know by now, there’s no secret weapon; it’s just common sense. Eat less, move more.
I just can’t figure out why I can’t get motivated. I’ll start and it’ll last a couple weeks and that’s it. It isn’t a time issue or anything like that. I like to walk as my exercise and have a great neighborhood for that so that’s not an issue either. I was thinking earlier today that this weekend I would clean out the other half of my garage (stbx parks in one half) and pick up a basic weight bench from Wal-Mart or somewhere so I could do some light weights along with walking. But then I had the thought “Yeah, right…you’ll do it and never stick to it.” Arrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! I want desperately to be one of those people who love exercising and participate in 5K's and stuff. I really do.
I did weight watchers 10 years ago and lost 30 pounds but I remember being hungry a lot. And I gained it all back. Currently I’m 5’ 10” and 240, the most I’ve ever weighed in my life. In a perfect world, I’d like to get down to 175.
I'm sure being in a loveless/sexless marriage isn't helping any but I plan on filing after the holidays so I need to get in shape now more than ever.
Any help? Thoughts? Suggestions? Good web sites for tracking and holding me accountable? Like I say, it's not a matter of knowing how to do it (lose weight)...it's all about motivation and getting it done.
Thanks.
I just can’t figure out why I can’t get motivated. I’ll start and it’ll last a couple weeks and that’s it. It isn’t a time issue or anything like that. I like to walk as my exercise and have a great neighborhood for that so that’s not an issue either. I was thinking earlier today that this weekend I would clean out the other half of my garage (stbx parks in one half) and pick up a basic weight bench from Wal-Mart or somewhere so I could do some light weights along with walking. But then I had the thought “Yeah, right…you’ll do it and never stick to it.” Arrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! I want desperately to be one of those people who love exercising and participate in 5K's and stuff. I really do.
I did weight watchers 10 years ago and lost 30 pounds but I remember being hungry a lot. And I gained it all back. Currently I’m 5’ 10” and 240, the most I’ve ever weighed in my life. In a perfect world, I’d like to get down to 175.
I'm sure being in a loveless/sexless marriage isn't helping any but I plan on filing after the holidays so I need to get in shape now more than ever.
Any help? Thoughts? Suggestions? Good web sites for tracking and holding me accountable? Like I say, it's not a matter of knowing how to do it (lose weight)...it's all about motivation and getting it done.
Thanks.