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...need it. Work has been stressful recently, eating all the wrong things. Not hugely overweight but clothes starting to get uncomfortable. I even get self conscious when visiting MPAs. I just console myself that there must be other guys in worse shape than me..

I know I need to get back in the gym but finding it hard to get started. I have worked out before and quite enjoy it. But recently, masturbating and reading terb seems like more fun in the evenings!!

Any motivational ideas??!
 
I find that the only thing that motivates me is seeing results, which, unfortunately, only comes from working out. It's a vicious cycle.
 
Take a shirtless picture of yourself. Put it on your refrigerator door so that every time you go to eat, you are reminded of where you'd rather be.
 
You can motivate yourself on the other side of the equation by buying a food scale and set up a myfitnesspal account. Watching how many calories you put in your body forces you to see calories similar to "money": you start to question whether you can "afford" to consume that hamburger, beer, dessert, etc.
 
If you have the $ I strongly recommend getting a personal fitness trainer if you are a member of a gym who offers this service. Yes, they are overpriced and many seem like they just graduated from college and 'parroting' the latest insights of the fitness industry. But just the fact that you have an appointment will force you to go to the gym and kickstart new habits. Plus they can push you to give your maximum. Try to physicial activities you actually enjoy. Join physical activity groups, such as hiking or volleyball from meetup.com. Good luck.
 
I've lost 80 lbs since last August, from 260 to 180. Just eating sensible portions, no snacks or desserts, except yogourt, nuts, fruit and the occasional tortilla chips, and a one hour walk (as fast as I can handle) almost every day. I've gone from 2XL t shirts to M or L, and size 42 jeans being uncomfortably tight on me, to size 33 being comfortable.

People who've known me for years are shocked; people just meeting me (like a new SP) have trouble imagining me as a fat guy, if I even tell them.

Yes, I'm bragging a little, but I'm also letting you know that it can be done without stupid diets or surgery. Try it, just one day at a time--once people start noticing, and the clothes fit better, it gets easier. It won't cost you a penny--the new clothes you have to buy are offset by the savings in your grocery bill.
 
Bravo, BU. You go ahead and brag. 80 lbs and 9 inches around the waist is fantastic.
 
bolt.upright said:
I've lost 80 lbs since last August, from 260 to 180. Just eating sensible portions, no snacks or desserts, except yogourt, nuts, fruit and the occasional tortilla chips, and a one hour walk (as fast as I can handle) almost every day. I've gone from 2XL t shirts to M or L, and size 42 jeans being uncomfortably tight on me, to size 33 being comfortable.

People who've known me for years are shocked; people just meeting me (like a new SP) have trouble imagining me as a fat guy, if I even tell them.

Yes, I'm bragging a little, but I'm also letting you know that it can be done without stupid diets or surgery. Try it, just one day at a time--once people start noticing, and the clothes fit better, it gets easier. It won't cost you a penny--the new clothes you have to buy are offset by the savings in your grocery bill.
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Thats awesome congrats i'm dieting also so far i've lost 9 pounds i have 20 more to go its not easy so its stories like yours that keep me inspired.
 
Yes great job BU - u should be proud of your achievements. And I like the hobby jar idea! That might actually work!
 
I have a credit union account for hobbying. If I achieve my goal I withdraw funds and see the provider that is at the top of my list. This is why I try to get all the info I can cause if I see a dud I have to drop 4 lbs before I can see someone else. It works.

Nice job B U.
 
If anyone is around Yonge and Steeles and want to exercise together, let me know. I am just starting at home and thinking about a community centre in Thornhill.
 
rajbabba said:
...need it. Work has been stressful recently, eating all the wrong things. Not hugely overweight but clothes starting to get uncomfortable. I even get self conscious when visiting MPAs. I just console myself that there must be other guys in worse shape than me..

I know I need to get back in the gym but finding it hard to get started. I have worked out before and quite enjoy it. But recently, masturbating and reading terb seems like more fun in the evenings!!

Any motivational ideas??!
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I lost 50+ in the last 12 months. After trying lots of different things the only thing that worked for me was food substitution. I was inspired by a friend who used e-cigs to finally quit smoking. I just traded out bad stuff (mostly carbs) for good stuff, and ended up eating a lot of the very short list of good foods that I like over and over. I thought I would get bored but once the pounds started coming off it was much much easier.

Best of luck - KK
 
ChrisJunck said:
If you have the $ I strongly recommend getting a personal fitness trainer if you are a member of a gym who offers this service. Yes, they are overpriced and many seem like they just graduated from college and 'parroting' the latest insights of the fitness industry. But just the fact that you have an appointment will force you to go to the gym and kickstart new habits. Plus they can push you to give your maximum. Try to physicial activities you actually enjoy. Join physical activity groups, such as hiking or volleyball from meetup.com. Good luck.
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This is actually very good advice. Knowing you have an appointment will force you there and after a couple weeks you'll notice small improvements. Just don't get suckered into a ridiculous training package. Twice a week for 4-6 weeks is more than sufficient for someone to start getting on track. Between that and the girls in the yoga pants in their cute lot boxing aerobics classes...voila! Motivation.

Now go get 'em!!
 
ChrisJunck said:
If you have the $ I strongly recommend getting a personal fitness trainer if you are a member of a gym who offers this service. Yes, they are overpriced and many seem like they just graduated from college and 'parroting' the latest insights of the fitness industry. But just the fact that you have an appointment will force you to go to the gym and kickstart new habits. Plus they can push you to give your maximum. Try to physicial activities you actually enjoy. Join physical activity groups, such as hiking or volleyball from meetup.com. Good luck.
Click to expand...

This is actually very good advice. Knowing you have an appointment will force you there and after a couple weeks you'll notice small improvements. Just don't get suckered into a ridiculous training package. Twice a week for 4-6 weeks is more than sufficient for someone to start getting on track. Between that and the girls in the yoga pants in their cute little boxing aerobics classes...voila! Motivation.

Now go get 'em!!
 
As I found, the more you work out, the more you feel like working out. Just start, and the motivation will come.
 
bolt.upright said:
I've lost 80 lbs since last August, from 260 to 180. Just eating sensible portions, no snacks or desserts, except yogourt, nuts, fruit and the occasional tortilla chips, and a one hour walk (as fast as I can handle) almost every day. I've gone from 2XL t shirts to M or L, and size 42 jeans being uncomfortably tight on me, to size 33 being comfortable.

People who've known me for years are shocked; people just meeting me (like a new SP) have trouble imagining me as a fat guy, if I even tell them.

Yes, I'm bragging a little, but I'm also letting you know that it can be done without stupid diets or surgery. Try it, just one day at a time--once people start noticing, and the clothes fit better, it gets easier. It won't cost you a penny--the new clothes you have to buy are offset by the savings in your grocery bill.
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Good for you BU that isn't easy as I have done something similar myself so kudos to you!
 
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