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Don't be too hard on yourself.... Don't expect too much too fast.... Make small changes.... The weight WILL drop.... You won't lose 8lbs a week, but you will lose a ton in the long run....Originally Posted by ut0pia
I can so relate to being intimidated by joining a gym. I'm so happy I found the gym I go to now- as soon as I walk in I feel this positive energy in the air, everyone is so happy and smiling all the time,, because we are all there for the same reason, and everyone is willing to offer support...Besides, people who exercise generally have more endorphins in their brain anyway so they are less likely to be in a bad mood, so they won't be as judgmental and negative towards others! I go to zumba three times a week, a toning class that's both cardio and strength on Fridays, and a spinning class on Mondays...Zumba can make you feel a little strange at first when you're trying to get the moves right, especially for me because I never dance otherwise, but it's tons of fun and time goes sooo fast.. Zumba is what I am looking into doing.... My friend, the one who is an instructor, keeps telling me I have have have to do it! I was with her last week in KS City and I told her I don't like gyms.... So she said there is this friend of hers here in Dallas who is an instructor in a studio, and she will put me in contact with her.... We will hook up for a drink beforethen go dance. I do know how to dance well, and love it - I am hoping that helps some.... Also now I am no longer ashamed of my body, and moving is easier too.... which I think helps too
I've been trying to cut down on simple carbs and fat, and eating more lean protein and whole grains, but somehow I'm just not able to do that 100% of the time, Then don't and don't worry about it.... Just do the times you can, and when you can't don't look back, don't judge yourself, don't feel bad - it is alright, really!! and even a small deviation can throw things off balance and fat loss won't happen, it will, but slower.... which is goodespecially since I have trouble with portion control tooI guess I just need to be more organized and count my calories, I don't really believe that - I do some, but not really.... Don't go neurotic, don't try too hard, too fast, or you will drop it... carbs, fat and protein.... I really just don't know what else to do, because I do love to eat, and while I don't eat compulsively anymore ( never eat until I'm uncomfortable) I still find it hard to find out exactly when I'm full.. Eat slowly.... let your brain catch up to your stomach... and pay attention to it. When you are satisfied, stop. As I said, I take Flax Seed Meal with a bit of juice, followed by a full glass of water some minutes before my meals - this helps to fill me up - fiber. Flax Seed meal is a special, very special fiber- studies were done (in Brazil) that people who took it lost much more weight then people who didn't. It helps to level your blood sugars, has a TON of omegas, it lowers your cholesterol like it's no one's business, and it helps me to fill me up.Or I can be full and stop eating, but then two hours later I'm ready for a snack again....and small snacks really do add upSnack! Eat a snack there is no problem having a snack - it keeps you from starving at meal time... Snacking is an excellent thing to do! Eat a hand full of nuts, handfull of wholegrain cerel, a cup of yoghurt, a fruit.... Eat a healthy snack....
