Try not to be too hard on yourself, yes your here but you can work on it and get healthier!
4 years ago I lots 13kg, Im not sure if thats what you would class as a big weight loss? I joined the gym and cut saturated fats out of my diet(by going vego) it was the best decision I ever made.
Going to the gym(or excersizing at home whatever) regularly is a great way to get fit and start feeling better about yourself. Even running with pram, good excuse to get out of the house... Good luck, you can do it!
hey love,
a few years ago i lost 30kg over about five or six months ie a kilo a week. I started off with Jenny Craig because I knew I needed to be kept accountable. It also made getting into the mind-set much easier.
I did 10kg with them and once i'd knocked that first 10 off i was on my way. Ditched JC and did the last 20kg by myself. But you HAVE to be anal about eating right and even more anal about doing your exercise every single day.
I still find it helpful when i need to exercise to just decide to do it. that's it. the decision is made. I don't allow myself to "oh but i have to do this", "oh but i'm tired" etc. You just have to make it a given for every day, accept it, do it, enjoy it and get on with your day. once you start to debate yourself, you'll end up doing a half-hearted effort or not going at all.
the other huge thing that helped me was my DH. He came running with me, came to the gym, he ate what I ate and didn't drink/do chocolate in front of me. He was the reason behind my success. He helped me every step of the way. He'd ride beside me while I ran (by that stage i was outrunning him) and would encourage me when i felt like giving up. So you NEED to find your rock who will cheer you on and not judge you.
You also need to accept that you will lose weight easier one week than the next and that you may have the occassional slip up. if that happens, don't beat yourself up endlessly, just get on track asap and work extra hard your next workout.
Okay i think i've prattled on enough!
I'll be looking to lose about 20kg or so after this baby is born, so will doing this journey this year as well.. but throw in breastfeeding to the mix! lol.
Grub- Thank you so much. I have sent a request for a call back with JC im thinking i also need that kick in the butt and lose the first part of my weight with some help. DP has said its expensive but i have said that we NEED to do this for me as its my health we are talking about. I just need to learn new habits and get into that mind set of eating healthy and exercising everyday. I'm giving myself a year so i don't have so much pressure on myself and i can just go at a slow and steady rate and if i lose it all sooner then thats great.
Check out the Fat Chic Slim page on Facebook for support and advice. There are regular challenges and great advice.
Also google Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation. Costs $20 a week or $200 up front. She gives you breakfast, lunch and dinner meal plans with all recipes, plus what workouts to do based on your fitness level. There is a forum that has amazing support and the program works. She also does videos and live feeds where you can ask her questions. I did it before Christmas and got back to my pre kids weight. I think people are successful on this program because even though you are told what to eat, you have to make it all yourself so you learn what's healthy and how much to eat and carry it through forever.
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