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Originally Posted by TerraIncognita
Don't tie exercise to the success of your weight loss. Exercise in itself (without weight loss) is amazingly good for your body. So rather than focus on how exercise may (or may not) be helping you become thinner, focus on how it's helping you become fitter. In the two months I've been on plan and exercising, I've lost 11 lbs. This is not insignificant, but I expected more. However, I haven't given up exercising because I've noticed things internally about myself that have improved. My back isn't sore in the morning anymore. I can actually feel my leg muscles. I have increased endurance for being active with friends. I sleep better. I like my body more. I am more engaged with my neighborhood and neighbors.
If you notice HOW exercise makes you feel (not just the sore muscles!), you'll be a lot more likely to do it regularly.
I'll second that. My knee that used to be sore, isn't anymore. The painful back I had every morning doesn't happen anymore. My emotions are sooo much more stable. My monthly cramps aren't nearly as bad. My stamina has gotten better. And, just knowing I am doing something- though I am not close to where I want to be. Knowing I am working on it my confidence is so much better. And, I feel happier out in public than I had before. The internal changes are amazing and wonderful and just as important as the weight loss. Maybe even more important for some.