Also, make sure you have realistic goals. 195 pounds is a lot to lose and it's going to take a while to get there. Setting some attainable intermediate goals will help keep you motivated.Good luck and let us know how you make out.
Quote from: Razor X on May 12, 2010, 05:38:19 PMAlso, make sure you have realistic goals. 195 pounds is a lot to lose and it's going to take a while to get there. Setting some attainable intermediate goals will help keep you motivated.Good luck and let us know how you make out.I understand that....my first goal is 36 pounds....10%......that's what I need to reduce to substantially improve my health. And I'm motivated this time; I had a heart attack at 38 and bypass, and a heart attack from complications during recovery. That second heart attack took a lot of the steam outta me.Like you also mentioned, I've been good about the portion control too. I have type 2 diabetes (surprise surprise at my weight ) so I do stick to consistent meals now. I wouldn't mind doing some kind of team activity after I get more weight off; right now, the walking is getting things going in the right direction.....I had 215 pounds to start with. I will keep you all posted. Thanks for making this section...it's nice to check in and be accountable.
My view has always been not to set goals that are too tough. It is something we have failed to tackle in the UK for years through public health messages. The current guidance is 5x30 moderate intensity physical activity per week. For some that is far too little, for the majority that almost seems impossible. My opinion has always been that the best approach is to do a little more than you are doing currently and always to live by that mantra, then before you know it you are working out at and possibly exceeding the minimum recommended levels. For so many, exercise isnt fun, so the best approach i think is to try and make it a part of your routine, rather than a chore. To arrive at a truly healthy lifestyle, what you do needs to be sustainable otherwise it is justa rather protracted game of snakes and ladders!
I wanted a cheeseburger today, so rather than torture myself, I had it....of course I skipped the fries, and the sugared soda.