[Lizzizzi]

Originally Posted by Kscott

I went to a hypnotist many years ago to stop smoking. Yeah I know--I thought it was a little ridiculous at first--but he taught me how to convince myself that I didn't like something. Of course--at first I didn't believe him--very reluctant to even try it--thought it was a total rip-off of my dollars.

Well I tried it and it works. You see if we don't like something--we won't do it. And in this case if you can convince your sub-conscience mind that you don't like a certain food--eventually it comes around--to the next time you look at the problem food--you're brain will say NAH--I don't want it.

You can keep writing it down--or you can simply say to yourself--"I don't like bread and pasta"--and eventually it works--you trained your brain not to like those foods. And if you don't like it--you're sure not going to eat it.

I definitely do believe in Hypnosis I just never knew writing it down daily would work, so if i wrote down that "I love working out" , do you think that would work as well?

[Lizzizzi]

Originally Posted by wtfudge

Wow. I've gotta try this hypnosis thing sometime... :P

I'm a solo-jogger, but not a group jogger. Maybe you need a workout buddy? Like others have mentioned, running is not The Answer, haha.

Yeah I can't really do either solo or buddy haha xD especially because she's been a runner for years, it makes me feel horrible running next to her haha

[Lizzizzi]

Originally Posted by devadiva

I run and have for about 1 1/2 and I run a fair amount. I managed to gain weight even running. You must cut the calories to lose weight. When I did that and tracked everything I ate I lost 30 Lbs in 4months.

I am still not great about tracking food. I downloaded an app called eat better. its a great app but since most foods I eat are home cooked I can never find a name for the meal (mexican foods) so I just dont bother to do it. any suggestions?

[Lizzizzi]

Originally Posted by KindaSortaAthlete

Lizzizzi - I don't think there's some magic form of exercise that is guaranteed to show results more drastically or faster than another form. Riding a bike isn't going to guarantee more waist definition over swimming, and strength training isn't going to give you amazing legs for the summer faster than Pilates. It all depends on the person, how their body responds to various activities, and most importantly - how consistent you are in what you do and how you continue to push yourself!

This of course is all secondary to your eating habits. There's a saying "flat stomachs are made in the kitchen.", and while I question whether or not mine will ever be flat, I appreciate the sentiment that you can't out exercise a bad diet, no matter how many miles you run/bike/swim, etc.

I agree with much of what Kscott advised - you should pick the exercise that you like, ideally love, worst case scenario - hate the least because again, any exercise that you do, you're gonna have to do it consistently. You say it's already a chore to gt yourself to the gym. Stack the cards in your favor by picking an exercise you don't hate!

Best of luck to you

Thank you so much!

[Lizzizzi]

Originally Posted by Kscott

Have you ever noticed that the people who lose weight the fastest tend to gain it back the fastest also? Typically gaining back more than they lost quickly. And why those that lose weight slowly tend to keep it off.

This is why a life-style change--(eat less--move more) along with choosing an exercise schedule or program a person likes to do--appears to be the most successful at long term weight loss and health maintenance. No yo-yo's weight loss/weight gain--with this type of approach anyway.

As long as you continue to watch how much you're eating--and continue on with exercise programs that you like--weight should never be a problem in your life again.

you guys have a point. I lost 30 pounds in 2 months 2 years ago and after 2 years gained 40 back. it HAS to become a lifestyle in order to work. The problem is getting started and keeping it up.

[devadiva]

Originally Posted by Lizzizzi

I am still not great about tracking food. I downloaded an app called eat better. its a great app but since most foods I eat are home cooked I can never find a name for the meal (mexican foods) so I just dont bother to do it. any suggestions?

I use myfitness pal even if you cook at home {which I do}. You are able to pick the items and adjust amount like 1/4 cup instead of 1 cup.There is also options to put in recipes and divide up and save for furture reuse. I overestimate my calories as opposed to under...you only cheat yourself. I find it has most things and some that fit close enough.
And as you said it has to be a lifestyle change FOREVER!
And it helps to learn to love exercise.