Can you please offer me any encouragement and tips you can on getting, starting, and being motivated for the journey I need to take to lose 100 lbs?

[Anonymous]

I was in college when I tried to lose weight or rather needed to lose weight for the first time. The campus gym was literally right outside my door, and like a good gym rat, I went 5 days a week, never missing a day, 6am every morning and managed to drop 43 pounds which at the time put me below my weight cateogry for height/weight. It was really something. Now its years later, I live no where near a gym, frankly can't afford it, and outdoor temps are in the high 80s and 90s even early in the day. I tried a workout buddy, but she only wanted to talk and it soon became clear that she was an enabler. Can you please help give me any help, encouragement, motivation tips you can give me to help me get out there and lose the weight I need to. I'm tired and literally sick of being fat and having to cover up and feel depressed about myself because of it.

[Streamhopper]

It's not just about exercise, it's also about diet. You need to focus on protein first, cut the carbs and up the veggies. I had surgery. I lost 3/4 of my stomach for a chance at a new life. I have it, and wouldn't trade it for the world. But it's not a road I'd advocate anyone else take. You can eat more in one meal than I can in a day. You can do this - just keep in mind that protein takes a lot more energy to burn than carbs do. I'm not saying all carbs are evil. They have their place. But while you're trying to lose weight, consider something like this:

Chicken breast, 4 oz. 24gm protein
Spinach, essentially no calories but good vitamins
Tomato sauce (not HF corn syrup kind) - essentially 50 calories plus tons of nutrients.

I've got tons of WL recipes. Let me know if you'd like any.

[Asker]

I have a disease of my intestines, and so am having to see a nutritionist to work on my diet, not a diet, but my diet to make sure for sure I'm getting nutrition I need whilst avoiding foods I just can't eat anymore. Its more of a balancing act for me, then just cutting one thing or another unfortunately but thanks for the advice!

[Man4DaJoB]

you only live once, why live it in discomfort? if you want something work for it.
it's hard but if you don't take care of urself who will? find a way, internet provides what you need wether it's diet or exercises lifestyle... also what i found real helping is short/long terms goals.

[Asker]

thanks

[BrianSmith]

Start by removing sugar, real and fake from your diet. Drink lots of water and tea. If there's no gym then buy a piece of equipment and set aside a specific time each day for self improvement work out. Listening to music while exercising. You did it before you can do it again.

[Asker]

Your last sentence, really hit home. Thanks for the advice.

[ryan4298]

Here's my advice. I've lost about 90 pounds and I've struggled with weight most of my life. I would change one thing at a time. You have 3 sodas a day? Make it 2. You walk 2 miles a day? Go to 2.5 or 3. Small but steady steps. That will help you change your habit rather than "go on a diet". At least that's what I did.

[Asker]

That's great advice, thank you. I keep looking at the scale and thinking 100 lbs, 100lbs, its going to take forever... but small changes and focusing on that I think I can do. Less overwhelming.

[Toad-1]

if you don't lose 100 lbs this kitten gets it! i526.photobucket.com/.../kitten-and-gun.jpg

[Asker]

This made my day.

[Anonymous]

Focused, if you lose it, you're done for