[AngieB]

I am ready to commit. I need to loose well over a hundred lbs. Weighing in this morning at 306 lbs, I have lost 12 lbs. since I decided to do what I call the common sense diet 2 weeks ago. I am a nurse I know whats healthy- I now plan to apply that knowledge -Low fat, no simple sugars, complex carbs only, high fiber, protien, portion control,and of course excercise. I have cooked a freezer full of healthy meals to take to work- no more fatty foods from the cafateria.I have gotten rid of all the junk in my house and replaced it with sensible choices, psyched myself up not to diet but to change my lifstyle, and joined the Y. My biggest problem will be the excercise. I work 4 12 hour night shifts a week and tend to sleep my days off away. I am usually tired from my hit and miss sleep pattern. I am trying to go to the Y after work since I can NEVER get up before work. I am not doing to well with that. Any support or exercize advice would be greatly appreciated.

AngieB

[almostheaven]

That's what worked best for me, going to the gym right after work. But if it's not working for you, you need to play around with your exercise time. Try getting up earlier and going before work. Try going on your lunch hour. Perhaps a gym won't even work for you and you might need something else. Try going for a walk/run at lunch time. You work nights so maybe you can't, but if you're in a good area and not too far from work, can you bike to work instead of drive? You can also add exercise into your daily routine by avoiding all elevators and escalators. And if you need to get information to someone and aren't in a rush, walk it to them rather than phone it to them. Park farther from work and walk in. Park farther from the stores and return your buggy each time. Simple little things you can get accustomed to that will add daily exercise where you won't even notice a real time loss. Besides, parking farther from doors ensures you a better parking spot. You won't have to fight to get a spot or worry about someone boxing you in. Nobody likes to park at the back of the lot. LOL