I want to lose weight before my boyfriend gets back home from the military but how can I find the motivation to start working out... I need advice!!

[alina2013]

I want to loose weight in the tummy area and overall just get toned and fit ^.^

[GoodManDave]

As for how to do it, I think there are a lot of different types of people who respond to different motivations in different ways. Have you tried this before, and has anything started to work for you? It's like organization skills. People have different things that work for them differently.

I'm trying to lose weight as well, and right now in my life is a perfect time (most times are a great time to start) to get this under control. Right now there are a LOT of reasons why I want / need to lose weight. Sometimes someone just needs a LOT of reasons and decent timing to get into it.

I may be wrong, and oversimplifying things, but to lose a pound a week, that's 3500 calories you either need to burn or cut out. Assuming a woman is on a 1800 calorie "diet" per day (usually), you either need to burn or get rid of 600 calories a day (for 6 days a week). That doesn't mean you starve yourself (I want to lose 4 pounds a week, so I'll eat only 500 calories a day and work out 1200 calories each day!) Unless you're very heavy, on average, a person shouldn't be losing more than 2-3 pounds a week.

I believe it's a lot of small changes that make up big changes. Cut down on soda and alcohol. Empty calories. Eat more fruit. Cut back on processed food. Don't try wacky fad diets. Don't SUDDENLY "go vegan" to do it, for example.

This one is probably the toughest for me, but I've heard it helps. Get a REAL friend who honestly wants you to succeed who will also help you keep your secret about trying to lose weight. Someone who believes in you, who won't try to sabotage you or bring you down. Become accountable to this person; generally it's better if you do this with them too. I've "lost" a lot of accountability partners because they'd give up after a week; I'd call, they'd never return it. They'd never ask or initiate. Find someone who WILL and who will keep it going until you hit your goal.

Good luck.

[Jacques529]

Plan to spend the money needed to eat right and the time needed to rest right as well. It doesn't take too much, just some changrs here and there. Most people don't see results because they're working out the wrong way or not eating correctly. Read body For Life by Bill Philips. Even just the first 2 chapters will help you out.

[Hopefuldreamer8]

Just make sure it's something you enjoy doing. If you hate the workout then chances are you won't do it. I love hiking, so I don't even need motivation to do it.

[LovesTVDx]

Crunches. Jogging/ running exercises your core muscles. Stop drinking fizzy pop! Haha my belly shrinks twice its size without it.

[alina2013]

How did it take you to notice results? ?

[alina2013]

*long

[LovesTVDx]

Cutting out fizzy pop, a couple of days. For me, cos I drink so much of it it makes a big difference.

[LovesTVDx]

Thanks for most helpful! Good luck too, though you've still got a fantastic body! :)

[alina2013]

Aww thanks :)

[TNA89]

Alcohol as well. If you drink alcohol that really puts on the lb. It's the same thing as fizzy pop, only, with alcohol obviously

[rthomas43]

Oh you Brits.

"Fizzy pop" :p

[TNA89]

I'm hoping Scotland votes to get away from England next week

[moves900]

I find jogging to be very boring
try boxing or some kind of fighting sport, dont join those spoiled gyms, go to a real one with real training
with a good diet, they would burn your fat off easily

but dont cheat on your guy with a personal trainer haha

[alina2013]

Thanks for you suggestion :) lol

[Anonymous]

"I want to loose (lose) weight before my boyfriend gets back home"

"how can I find the motivation to start working out"

"BEFORE MY BOYFRIEND GETS BACK HOME"

You're not very good at this, are you?

[alina2013]

No need to correct me. You obviously knew what I meant in the question that I was asking... && I don't have to be good at doing this as long as people know what im talking about it shouldn't matter. ...

[Opinion Owner]

And now you missed out entirely on what I was actually alluding to lol. You're REALLY not good at this, are you?

[Rcjh1987]

@asker he's saying that in your quotes he highlighted is your motivation

[Opinion Owner]

@Rcjh1987 you smart lass, you ;)

[Rcjh1987]

Haha

[alina2013]

And guess what I don't care if I don't know how work this website im still learning fyi so "fo"...

[Opinion Owner]

You have about 0 brains, don't you? lol It's not a matter of how this site works, it's a matter of how the English language works. And as far as I'm aware, English is the same whether you're on this site or not.

Surely in your 18-24 years of life, you've eventually picked up on how to English, yes? Or have your teachers and parents never challenged you to talk good? (bonus points if you picked up on the ironic play on words there)

[TNA89]

Basically, you having a boyfriend, is your motivation, essentially. That you need to "keep up your body BECAUSE of your boyfriend"

[alina2013]

You didn't have to give me your opinion you know that right, you could of continue scrolling down. by the way instead of putting "You have about 0 brains, don't you?" You should of put " You have no brians, don't you?" And fyi instead of being so judgmental think out side the box you don't have to act like a jerk, because im going to be honest I don't have the greatest grammer and i know that already. So yeah... bye

[TNA89]

Doesn't no, and 0, mean the same thing. Why not go all the way and say "null"

[Opinion Owner]

lol @TNA89

Or I could just say "naught" like they do in Top Gear lol

[TNA89]

I'm currently taking a math 101 class in my college, so, I'm getting used to saying "null", for when something doesn't happen

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah, I'm a web designer and do a bit of software engineering. So we use 'null' plenty as well ;)

[cagefighter1568]

If you just start doing it you will get the motivation to keep going and not stop. You just have to do it.

[49erfan]

just set a goal and care enough for it to achieve it

[Panzer103]

Just picture the look of wanting that will be plastered on his face when he sees your body.

[Fitnessboy]

lipo 6 for girls with lifts u gonna lose 15 to 20 kilogram

[Anonymous]

Would have commented but you already chose best answer, no point

[Anonymous]

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