Looking for encouragement

[Lillbjorne]

I need to lose weight - 70 lbs in total to get back to my ideal weight.

I was already overweight when I got pregnant, and I hoped I would lose it naturally through breastfeeding, but I ended up having a miscarriage, and now have more weight to lose.

My biggest problem with losing weight is that I struggle with chronic fatigue, and I tend towards being a real homebody and don't find going out or being active comes naturally to me.

I know that if I could go out for a walk everyday it would probably make a difference and help me start making changes to my diet as well.

What I really need is people to hold me accountable or encourage me to keep going and get out there or exercise regularly.

Can anybody help?

[rootzdawta]

For me personally, exercise was not enough to get rid of the weight.  I exercised consistently for almost a year and still nothing.  I think if you can get into the habit of really tracking what you eat/eating more mindfully, it's a good first step in terms of discipline.  Once you start to lose a little, that may spur you on to be more active.  You might actually want to be just because you feel lighter. 

[Lillbjorne]

I'm hoping it will work the other way round too - becoming more active will help me change my eating habits.

I've already gone back to being vegetarian, and I think now is the time to just eat more sensibly - not to worry too much about dieting, but just eat more fresh fruit and veg and less baked food etc.

[sparklett]

I have found that exercising makes me want to exercise more and eat better.  Believe me, being active DOES NOT come naturally to me, either.  I forced myself to do it, and it became easier and easier.  I run outside (at night) or on my treadmill and have found that I really like running.  It's something I can do independently and not have to worry about other people .

[Lillbjorne]

I've ordered some exercise dvds. It's not much but it's a start, and something I can do privately at home. Maybe later I'll have the confidence to go out to a class instead.

[*bejeweled*]

Originally Posted by Lillbjorne 

I've ordered some exercise dvds. It's not much but it's a start, and something I can do privately at home. Maybe later I'll have the confidence to go out to a class instead.

Lillbjorne. I'm dealing with the same issue and just got my 30 day shred video. I'll let u know when I do it. I'm under the weather right now. Baby steps.