I'm 10kg overweight and don't know where to start

[Matryoshka]

I am 10kg overweight and don't know where to start in regards to losing the fat, getting fit again. Most of it is weight gain from the medications i've taken/am taking for PND, but also the fact i don't exercise, and eat chocolate several times a week.

I have really low motivation, and a neck injury which prevents me from doing anything technical. I like walking but by the time i've got the boys ready to go out, after the tantrums and packing a million things i've lost the urge. I don't eat that well, skip breakfast drink lots of coffee and usually eat a big lunch and dinner - when i know i should eat more smaller meals.

I don't know how to get on track, or if i should try a diet of some kind... Theres a park around the corner which has a path right the way around, i was thinking i should start with one lap and slowly build up to more laps. I can't really think what else to do... and although i'm motivated in the sense i want to look and feel better, when it comes down to it, i just struggle to get going.

Any advice?

[Cupcake]

Hi Tan!! I joined the Mid Year 12 Week Challenge on here, we're currently in week 4 i think but another lady joined us this week so maybe if you feel up to joining check out this thread!! Motivation is a hard hurdle to get over but i find the ladies in that thread really motivational and if you're having a bad day we try to pick each other up and keep on going! Hehe. Walking is a great place to start; thats what ive learnt anyhow!! Goodluck with your journey, might see you in the 12 week challenge soon!!!

[aimz78]

Hi Tan,
motivation can be hard, but you are definitely on the right track. Start with small changes, such as having breakfast, it will help you to lose weight, keep up your metabolism and stop you going for the quick fix later in the day. Smaller meals and healthy snacks in between will help, too. Its great you like walking, its a really good excercise. Try not to focus on losing weight, think of it as being healthy and setting an example for your kids, you might even improve your energy levels and mood a bit, too. Try to improve your diet a bit, for example, still have your chocolate, but maybe just a little bit (everything in moderation? ) Don't deprive yourself and most of all don't be too hard on yourself. HTH

[Meo]

Hi Tan,

I'd be up for starting a mid year #2 weight loss challenge. I want to lose 20 kgs from all my IVF drugs so far, seeing as we're on a TTC break anyway.

[Turkish Delight]

Hey Tan,

I'm thinking of you... Don't have time now, but will BBL to write...

[boobaloo]

could have written your post myself, except i have 20kg to lose! it's very depressing, and i know where to start, i just can't be bothered. when you find some form of motivation - let me know!

[Matryoshka]

Thanks, i know, what little energy i have i put in to my boys.

I really want to start the walks though, if not for myself but for my boys to see the importance of daily activity.

I've looked at the challenge thread, it looks like it moves too fast for me, but its a great idea.

I was thinking of starting a blog, maybe it would make me keep a focus if i had to write in it every day....?

Some other basic ideas i had were replacing snacks with healther snacks, nuts and fruit etc. I always reach for quick and easy things, biscuits etc.

I was trying to work out how overweight i am, my BMI puts me in the overweight category just, by 1% or something. From the weight versus height tables it looks like i'm anywhere from 8-2 kg overweight. I'd be really happy if i lost 5kg so might start with that. Small steps i guess.