How can I stay consistent with working out?

[kls620]

About a year ago, my main goal was to gain weight. I’m 5’4 and at the time I was weighing about 150-160ish range. My main purpose for working out then was to join the military. Due to medical issues, I couldn’t join and was deeply depressed about it which resulted in my losing more weight. I still worked out to gain weight because people would make fun of me because I was skinny but the scale said otherwise. Fast-forward, I met my boyfriend (currently have been dating him for a year). I was 165 then and it’s been wonderful. He feeds me well, he loves me, I love him, we take care of each other. In the first few months of us dating, I’ve gained well over 30 pounds due to happy weight. I was fine with that until people kept assuming I’ve gained weight because of pregnancy. I’ve tried working out but never kept a steady schedule because I felt like “I’ve finally achieved my weight goal.” Now, I’m 194. Now, I’m scared to get over 200 pounds because my actual goal was to stay around 160-170 pounds. I know my genetics says I’m supposed to be “big boned” but due to family medical history, I don’t want to fall into that category either. What can I do to lose weight, maintain it, and stay consistent

[Pinay_ako]

80% nutrition and 20% fitness. As long as your burning calories more than you’re consuming, you should be at your normal weight. Wake up, do 10-15 minute workout on an empty stomach, drink your water (your weight divided by 2 = ounces) eat more whole foods and 7-10k steps a day. Also non ideal sleeping hours can contribute to weight gain. All the best!

[Emiliamazing]

Focus on how good you felt at the lower weight, and start a new goal. Surrounding yourself with those who encourage you and help keep you focused will help as well. I had to lose a large amount of weight before bearing children. You will start to see results depending on what your workout regiment is, and it will be easier to stay motivated.

[stark04]

There you have a goal of 160-170. That's really what you want so you just Work Hard to achieve and maintain it that way. No excuses. And if you ever think you need motivation to achieve your goal, just don't do it. To achieve your goal you don't need motivation you need nothing but hard work.

[FilmGuy93]

You just have to decide that exercising is what you are going to do. In the (paraphrased) words of athletic scholar and philosopher David Goggins: “sometimes I wake up and struggle to put my shoes on. I just stare at those mother fuckers for like 30 minutes. But I always put them on.”

[Zolly99999]

Diet is the main part of weight loss or gain.

Too much "happy eating" will pack on the wrong type of weight. You will have to find a balance the works for you then adjust when needed.

[Justneedtokno]

Set a schedule. And start slow maybe two days a week then push for more when you’re ready if you feel like you hit a limit push.

I to go in the morning be before work Monday and Friday to end the week

[Sonorous]

Adopt behaviors where their success & worth is highly dependant on the continuation of your training.

[Fireguy17]

Keep track mark it down.

Then you can see if you missed one or more.

Accountability can go a long way.

[Kabluie]

You have to stick to the schedule. The work is never done, there is always work to maintain what you have.

[melanieeeB]

Self discipline and doing the work, even when you're not feeling like it

[es20490446e]

If one day you feel like not doing it. Do as much as you feel like doing, but do it.

[Wise4myage]

Self discipline is very important, and so finding an exercise routine that you like.

[Anonymous]

You can't; you're too lazy.