Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on September 8, 2015

I feel like I have been living my whole life on a diet and am getting tired of losing and gaining. But mostly I am tired of feeling so out of shape and sore and tired. I have no energy and it hurts to do simple things like get up off the couch, climb stairs, squat down and get up off the floor. My back hurts when I sleep on it too long and my feet hurt after walking on them too long. My knees hurt and when I go down the stairs, I have to only bend my left knee because my right one hurts and will probably give out on me. I feel like I am literally falling apart. I can't run if my life depended on it, scary.

I would love to run, even though I have never been good at it. It just looks like something I would enjoy doing after I finally get good at it.

I want to love looking at myself again. I hate it that I can't even look at myself without feeling disgusted. I want to be proud of myself. I would also like to be more muscular.

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Jennifer

09/08/2015 6:10PM

Congrats on taking the steps for a healthier you. Start small and just keep pushing, your progress will surprise you.

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Kirsty

09/08/2015 9:27AM

Have you tried couch to 5k? It's a really gentle introduction to starting to run. I'm around 240lbs, and I run some ridiculously slow 5ks. I wouldn't say I was any 'good' at it yet, but it can feel like such an achievement. Every time you get out there and do something active, you are doing something good for your health, so even if you start of just with some brisk walking, you should be proud of yourself.

DHo

Hi Kirsty, I haven't tried it because I don't have a phone that would help me along with that. I tried counting, but it didn't work all that well. I know they have an app that will tell you when to run/walk and I think that would be really helpful. Right now I am going to start out walking. I am so out of shape, I think that would be the best place to start.

Kirsty

Walking is a great start. Anything that gets you out of breath will do. Remember, the only person you are competing with is who you were yesterday.

lynda f.

09/08/2015 7:04AM

Let's welcome Jeri to DietBet. Tell her NO more ice Tea lolololol

DHo

Sure! The more the merrier! or as they say, misery loves company.

DHo

You'll have to invite her, I don't have her number or email

lynda f.

09/08/2015 6:46AM

Can I just say, you look beautiful. It's going to "worth it," not only to look good, but more importantly to FEEL good. I can't wait to watch your journey. Let's get this thing started!!!!

DHo

You are too kind, but thank you. It's only going to get better for us :)