Feeling way less than motivated.

ShayDee · August 30, 2007

So.. I had my surgery on May 9th, had my first fill around a month afterwards and ever sense I've lost no weight. Stuck at a 24 lb loss for 2 months now.

At work recently, I had noticed I was short of breath so I went to my doctor yesterday and found out I have high blood pressure. I'm 25 years old, how could that be possible?

Luckily, I go for another fill on Sept. 11th but I think what it all boils down to is I need to fit in more exercise but when you work all the time and have to come home to household chores.. where do you find the time?

Anyone have any suggestions on how to deal or what helps give you a boost?

Thanks

Shannon

Mary-2b150 · August 30, 2007

I know the feeling... When I am out of routine it is so hard to get with the exercising! I find if I start out really slowly with the exercise I'm more likely to start. I tell myself "I'll just go on the treadmill for 10 minutes, at any speed.. that's it".. I find if I do that, I can get on the treadmill.. and I always go LONGER than 10 minutes... But it makes it easier to get on the treadmill in the first place- does that make sense?

Start out doing anything - five minutes, ten minutes.. whatever gets you moving! I always tell myself "the hardest part is putting on my exercise shoes" - in that the decision to exercise is always harder than the task itself! If you can do just a little and work your way up, exercise isn't as scary. Goodluck!!

Now I need to go follow my own advice :whoo:

losingjusme · August 30, 2007

Shannon,

sorry about your high BP.

you may just have to suck it up and make time. i couldnt find the time either, so i get up at 420 each morning and go work out. before, i would crawl (begrudgingly) out of bed about 615-630 ... major change, but the exercise has helped SOOOOO much.

good luck.

ShayDee · September 3, 2007

I know the feeling... When I am out of routine it is so hard to get with the exercising! I find if I start out really slowly with the exercise I'm more likely to start. I tell myself "I'll just go on the treadmill for 10 minutes, at any speed.. that's it".. I find if I do that, I can get on the treadmill.. and I always go LONGER than 10 minutes... But it makes it easier to get on the treadmill in the first place- does that make sense?
Start out doing anything - five minutes, ten minutes.. whatever gets you moving! I always tell myself "the hardest part is putting on my exercise shoes" - in that the decision to exercise is always harder than the task itself! If you can do just a little and work your way up, exercise isn't as scary. Goodluck!!

Now I need to go follow my own advice :whoo:

Actually, that makes perfect sense lol

I'm slowly trying to get back on track. Stopped drinking regular drinks again. I was doing so well with it for the first 3 weeks after surgery and then I allowed myself a sip which turned into a glass and then one glass a day and now all the time.

I just need to get off my butt and start exercising! :whoo:

ShayDee · September 3, 2007

Shannon,
sorry about your high BP.

you may just have to suck it up and make time. i couldnt find the time either, so i get up at 420 each morning and go work out. before, i would crawl (begrudgingly) out of bed about 615-630 ... major change, but the exercise has helped SOOOOO much.

good luck.

Does that somehow make you feel more energized throughout the day? I mean getting up that early. I've heard it helps a lot to get up an hour or two earlier and workout but never tried it. Sounds like a good idea to atleast try lol Thanks!

losingjusme · September 3, 2007

Does that somehow make you feel more energized throughout the day? I mean getting up that early. I've heard it helps a lot to get up an hour or two earlier and workout but never tried it. Sounds like a good idea to atleast try lol Thanks!

to be honest, it all depends on my day. if i have a busy day and time flies, things are great, no droopy eyes on the drive home. if it's slow at work, sometimes it is a chore driving home.

i love the feeling of accomplishment that i have done more in the early morning than most people have all day :whoo:

i am in SUCH a better mood when i just suck it up and do it.

good luck!