[mysticalproportions]

Hi all!

I've decided that I need to lose weight. Well not so much decided...I was told by my dr today that I need to lose weight. He suggested that I join Weight Watchers, but I'm not sure about it yet. I've been counting my calories for awhile now & I actually have trouble meeting my required amount, so my problem isn't really food. I HATE to exercise...loathe it actually.

I weigh 255.5 and I would really like to lose 30 lbs before I see the dr again in 3 months. I'm thinking that I'll need to lose 2 1/4 lbs a week in order to meet my goal. It's so much easier said than done.

I guess I'm just looking to meet other people who are going through the same thing.

Any ideas for exercises? I've started taking the dog for a 20 minute walk everyday & I'm considering joining Curves. If it's not fun then I know that I'll have trouble staying committed. I need to make a plan ASAP before I lose motivation.

Thanks!
Thelma

[frogponder]

Exercise

I have an ipod shuffle, bitty little adorable thing.
When it is time to get the housework done I put
it on and MOVE thru the housework RAPIDLY. I use exaggerated
movements, do things quickly, take things down the
hall one item at a time, make more trips up and down
the stairs than I need to... whatever it takes to get the
heart rate up and a light sweat going.
I can even fold and put away laundry which is one thing
I will avoid if at all possible if I don't have the music going.
I had my teenager load it up with his rock music (which I
enjoy). I know there are all sorts of dance cds out there,
cds for brisk walking, heck - opera if it makes you want to
dance along!

k

[luckymommy]

Hi Thelma,

Welcome to this board. It's a great inspiration and has done wonders for me, that's for sure. I have no idea how many calories you're eating, but obviously, it's not working for you. Maybe you require less calories. As far as exercise: I can understand the loathing. However, sometimes, you gotta just go through the motions. I hate it too, but I love the results it gives me. Yes, iPod music is a life saver. Also, could you take an exercise class? The loud music might make you have more fun. Can you afford a trainer? That would be a great investment in your health and in the long run, cheaper than medications that people have to buy due to their poor health. Maybe you can find a public pool to swim in? I don't know, but the point is, there's no easy way to lose weight, but the feeling you'll have after you're done working out is so worth it! I wish you the best of luck in this journey.

[LBH]

Thelma, You're off to a great start walking the dog everyday! Both of you get exercise that way. WW is a great plan! 2 1/4 lbs. a week is a bit ambitous though. 1-2 lbs. tops is the recommended amount. Your doctor will be thrilled if you have lost a pound a week by then. And he should be thrilled if you've lost anything, because that shows him you're trying!

Come here for lots of support!