Help?

vikingmom806

Hokay, so here's my story (sorry for the length)...

I'm about 5'10, and weigh around 180. According to most, I'm somewhere between 20-40 pounds overweight. I'm pretty well endowed in the chest area, and (luckily) I carry my weight fairly evenly (although if there is a problem spot for me, I'd say it varies between my stomach and thighs), so I don't think I necessarily look between 20-40 pounds overweight, but I definitely don't look like a stick.

I go between phases of thinking either "I'm disgusting and so fat, and...." blah, blah, blah" and "Overall, I'm pretty comfortable with my body. I would love to be thinner, but I really don't think I look too bad."

I have four months until my wedding. I typically lose weight fairly quickly, and I know that in that time, I could lose a good amount of weight, but I just can't motivate myself to do ANYTHING. Exercise, or change my diet. I'm definitely an emotional eater, and an emotional "sit around and do nothing-er".

So...anybody got any ideas to help me just suck it up and lose the weight that I KNOW I can lose?

lbarr088

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[QUOTE]Hokay, so here's my story (sorry for the length)... I'm about 5'10, and weigh around 180. According to most, I'm somewhere between 20-40 pounds overweight. I'm pretty well endowed in the chest area, and (luckily) I carry my weight fairly evenly (although if there is a problem spot for me, I'd say it varies between my stomach and thighs), so I don't think I necessarily look between 20-40 pounds overweight, but I definitely don't look like a stick. I go between phases of thinking either "I'm disgusting and so fat, and...." blah, blah, blah" and "Overall, I'm pretty comfortable with my body. I would love to be thinner, but I really don't think I look too bad." I have four months until my wedding. I typically lose weight fairly quickly, and I know that in that time, I could lose a good amount of weight, but I just can't motivate myself to do ANYTHING. Exercise, or change my diet. I'm definitely an emotional eater, and an emotional "sit around and do nothing-er". So...anybody got any ideas to help me just <strong>suck it up and lose the weight</strong> that I KNOW I can lose?
Posted by jelliepopeney[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>That pretty much says it right there.  You just have to DO it.  If you want it badly enough you WILL make time, you WILL eat right and find the motivation to work out.  </div><div>
</div><div>I go through periods where I slack off a bit.  I think that's pretty normal.  The key is to not get down about it and keep going.  Force yourself to  make healthy life choices instead of slacking.  Soon it will become habit.  Like I said, we all fall off the wagon every now and then but the fact is we choose to be healthy so that in itself is the motivation to get it done.</div><div>
</div><div>Good luck!</div><div>
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entropicbeauty

I'm 5'9" and I WISH I weighed 180. If you're comfortable at the weight you're at, don't force yourself to fit anyone else's "ideal". It is a good idea to eat healthy and exercise regularly, but that is just for general health, it doesn't mean you need to slim down or count every calorie and try to lose 40lbs.

Pburke2010

If you're not motivated to lose the weight, then you're not going to.  Pinterest has been a great motivation for me.  THey have a lot of good workouts and pictures to inspire.  If you want to check out my Exercise board you can.  www.pinterest.com/jerseygirl973.
My goal is to be 180 by my wedding.   

mashavoo

Do you have someone that you can work out with...i think if your not into working out..you really need to try and change your diet....changing your diet can make a big difference..but you need to be commited

i hope it works out for you..felling good about yourself on your big day is a big deal!!

vikingmom806

Thanks so much, ladies. I really appreciate it. I guess I just have to force myself to get out of bed and just go.

And Pburke, I will definitely be following your Pinterest!

CoachSaare

 am 26 years old and I started Beachbody back in November, I started it with Insanity. Now, I lost 24 pounds and wear a size 5 in pants, now I am doing Chalean Extreme and Brazil butt lift, drinking water, eating right, and drinking Shakeology everyday. This isn't just somthing you should do just to loose weight, this should be a life change. I am a Beachbody coach, help people reach their goals, accountability, online support and motivation. I am have a Beachbody challenge group going on right now that started in Feb 20th of 6 woman. So far they have lost over 30 pounds all together and still loosing. I am going host a Beachbody Bridal bootcamp there is limited spots open and I would love for you gals to join. Visit www.beachbodycoach.com/SAAREW and create a FREE Beachbody profile. When I recieve your information I will call you to help guide you in which fitness challenge pack will work for you and your wallet. Then I will be with you for the next 90 days.
I truely love what I do, I help people. Please contact me if you have any questions Saarewhite@gmail.com
Looking forward to it.

Sarah5200

I would try working out at different times of the day too, and see which time you like more! I used to try to get up and go to the gym at 6:00am, but more often than not I would hit the snooze button through my gym time and then feel guilty (and overeat) the rest of the day.

I prefer going to the gym at 7:30 or 8:00 at night. I'm usually there until 9:00ish. For some people, that's way too late for them to be able to work out, for me it works great. I just can't do that early morning stuff. Kudos to those who can!

But like PPs said, you are the one that has to do it for yourself. My personal mantras are "the only person standing between you and your goals, is you" and "you said tomorrow yesterday!" Now when I say those to myself, I know I just have to go do it!

janeash

I had the worst motivation at the beginning but as soon as I "sucked it up" as you said and realized that I wanted to look really awesome in my wedding photos, I found I really missed doing workouts when i didn't do them.  My energy levels got higher and once I started seeing the results, I knew I had to keep going!

When I am out of breath and feel like all my muscles are going to burst open, I just chant "wedding dress" to myself over and over again!  Good luck!