I would like to lose weight, but I really need inspiration. Is thre someone here, that would like to tell me something inspirational :)?

[Anonymous]

Hello! :)
I've been a bit overweight for around 4 years now, and I am only 16 years old. I am starting in a new High School in August, and I would like to lose weight, so that I can feel confident and good about myself in the new city.
But the thing is, every time I try to lose weight, something comes up and I give up, some of the reasons I give up are: The healthy food gets boring, I am not self assured enough to get out and do some cardio, and my cravings control me really badly. I need inspiration to start eating healthy and working out.
Would you guys please tell me something inspirational? Have you ever been overweight and lost weight? What did you do? How did you stay active and inspired?
Thank you so much :)

[Anonymous]

craving advice: this month's choices is next month's body
what you eat in private you wear in public

I was overweight about 2 months ago actually (and i'm also 16). I did a 5 day water fast just to get started and I was so happy - I lost a little over 6 pounds. I also started eating smaller portions of food. I didn't cut anything out. just smaller portions. I also have a sweet thing every now and then- so i'm not restricting myself to never having anything nice because it will come back and bite you in the ass (in the end you'll just overindulge).
I also started exercising a bit more. spinning classes, zumba classes, strength training. this has also made me look more toned and not just slim. I love the classes because there are people with you and it pushes you to keep up with the rest of them. to stay motivated I would think of all the things I would be able to wear once i'm done, I also would look at pics on the internet of fit people, and I'm like "i want to look like that". I would keep it in my range though- there's no way i'll look like a model or super slim, i'm just not built to be like that so my aim at the moment is actually vanessa hudgens (she's slim but strong and not an impossible or even hard goal if I work hard enough)
I tell you- once you see results, it gets addictive lol.
good luck :)

[sweetsinner]

For some people keeping a journal entry and writing about why you want to lose weight can help. I used to lack motivation and inspiration too. I suggest looking through things tagged as fitsperation or fitness on Tumblr, it really helps. Here's one you could check out https://fierce-physique.tumblr.com/

Healthy foods can be boring but the key is to have a variety of them and make sure to switch it up like every week, so they dont become routine. Don't let your cravings control you, you must learn to control them. It's ok to indulge in a craving once in a while. Just make sure you don't go crazy with it like more than once a week of binge eating pizza. Don't feel disappointed if you do, there's always a new day and it doesn't mean you should give up all that hard work. Other than that I suggest you grab a friend or relative to be your work out buddy. Workout at least 30 mins and gradually increase that time.

Good luck :)

[Asker]

Thank you very much! :)

[sweetsinner]

Yep, anytime (:

[YanoaYanza]

I will tell you this... it's more a warning than inspirational but... When you're getting older it'll be all too late, now's the time to make a change :)

Also, you can do cardio at home too, nobody there to see and you can make it as intense as you want

[HereForTheDay]

Read this site and then think long and hard about inspiration. Find inspiration from within.
www.maxworkouts.com/.../8-diet-and-exercise-tips-to-stay-young-healthy

[ghostfaceee]

I feel ya girl.

I'm currently focusing on drinking more water and eating more fruit than meat. The best way to do this is to start your mornings off with a cup of water and a fruit-veggie smoothie with chia seeds! It pushes out unwanted waste and it's quite filling.

Just do 30 minutes of physical activity okay? Doesn't matter what but start off with 30 minutes only. And maybe even go for a walk

[Asker]

Thank you! :)

[snowangle]

In a year, you will thank yourself for having started now. :)

Also remember not to deprive yourself. Still eat the foods you love - just eat them less often, like once a week. It'll become an indulgence for you instead of a routine that way.

[Asker]

Thanks! :)

[fenixx0083]

It feels good to feel good

[fenixx0083]

Weeee!! I'm a flippin' Copernicus!