Motivation to be healthier!?

Question

How do I bring myself to actually put in the effort? I want to exercise regularly, eat right and make good and healthy choices... but I just can't seem to make the commitment to change. I don't exactly want to go to a gym or start a diet plan. I just want to be more active, exercise at home, and eat better. Any advice? Motivation? Show me your before and after!

Answer

I've lost 36lbs using myfitnesspal (free calorie counting app) and exercising. I feel so much healthier and have so much more energy. Once I got my food under control everything else became so much easier. I haven't cut out anything. I still eat ice cream, pizza, chips and drink beer. It's all about moderation! I wish I had found the app earlier. It really simplifies weight loss/healthy eating for me. Even if you're not looking to lose weight I suggest checking the app out, there are lots of people on there that have other fitness goals besides weight loss. It has a great community of supportive people on it!

Answer

It's hard if you're just starting out. The only reason I do it is because I have been doing it for a few years so I'm not making a big change.

Idk if this will motivate you, but with my first pregnancy I gained 50 pounds. I ate horribly and worked out twice a week. I started strong stretch marks at about 15 weeks and they were EVERYWHERE. That was enough motivation for me to take care of myself the next time. I didn't want all of that to happen to me again.

Second and now third pregnancy I drank/drink 3 liters of water everyday to stay hydrated so my skin doesn't get bad. I eat right and work out five days a week. I'm at 23 weeks and have gained only 7 pounds. My body healed in a matter of days after my second baby was born whereas it took me 9 weeks to stop bleeding after my first. I got 0 stretch marks during my second pregnancy and have none now.

I guess what motivates me is the fear of looking and feeling how I did with my first. 
Good luck!

Motivation to be healthier!?

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