losing weight. Where to start, how to do it?

Question

I am wondering how others in a similar situation as me have been able to start their weight loss.

I haven't always been overweight, at one point I was probably over weight. Then one day (I say one day because that's literally what it felt like) I woke up and I'm 210 pounds. Every doctor I've been to about not being able to get pregnant or because my back hurts or because of anything really say right away I need to loose the weight and all my problems will be diminished. Those doctor visits always get me motivated... for two weeks and then it is replaced with the desire to sleep in rather than go to the gym or the ease of ordering delivery rather than cooking.

I want to be healthy and to be able to feel like my husband means it when he tells me I look great. So my question is has anyone else been in this place and how do you get past the motivation leaving you in the dust?

Answer

The easiest change to make that will have a big impact is water consumption.

Get an app to remind you if it helps.

My sister in law has lost 55lbs since May. She isn't dieting or exercising yet, but she drinks at least a gallon of water every day and doesn't drink anything else other than her morning coffee.

My husband started doing the same thing, and he doesn't even need the caffeine anymore; he only drinks water. He lost 2 pounds in the first 5 days just from being properly hydrated.

Other than that, just try tracking your calories. If you burn more than you consume, you'll lose weight.

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Veggies! Veggies! Veggies! Food is 80% of health and weight loss, the rest is exercise. The fiber in vegetables balances blood sugar levels and hormone levels in order for the body to naturally burn fat and build a bit of muscle. Every time you build your plate, make sure it's about half veggies and the other half divided between lean protein, fat and (tiny bit) carbs. Drink lots of water and cut out sugar (yes even natural sugars) and starchy foods. If you start eating healthy, you'll have more energy to get yourself to the gym.

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Maybe you could start by doing yoga for beginners! It helped me start working out and getting healthy (:

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I've never been over weight. But I struggle with motivation and keeping healthy very often when I'm stressed. My biggest motivator is how I feel after killing it on a workout. That high I get after a hard workout and how nasty, sweaty and proud I feel is what gets me going back to the gym day after day. I would suggest group classes and workouts if it's affordable for you. Working out in a group is so motivating and you get the bonus of having a professional there to make sure you're executing all your moves properly.

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I would suggest starting a routine of going to the gym. Even if you're just walking on the treadmill for a little. It will turn into a habit that will keep you motivated. There are also some helpful podcasts on nutrition that will help make sure you're creating eating habits that will last and that you're eating the right foods instead of eating less food. "Dishing Up Nutrition" is a podcast I really like. I'm no expert but I hope you find this helpful!

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