I have to tell you what got me off my arse, and into a bit of "me" mode. It might help you, too!
I really needed to exercise. I hate it. Loathe it, in fact...
But, I don't MIND walking, at a brisk pace. My friends are not always avail to walk w/me, and sometimes you don't feel like talktalktalking non-stop... So, I went on iTunes and downloaded a bunch of free podcasts on subjects that I was interested in. I put a list of them on my thread, for fun. Dumb stuff, funny stuff, educational stuff, motivational stuff, brainless stuff, you name it... Well, I stumbled across the Couch to 5k podcast, and would NEVER expected to enjoy it. LOVE IT!! And, it only takes a half hour. You do it every other day, and then the in between days I've been walking 45 minutes, and listening to my podcasts. I'm just loving it!
Just thought I'd peek in and give you that idea!
Me-46, D-21, S15, S13
After many years w/my head in the sand... I FILED Divorced 6/2011
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.
Thank you! I have some back issues, so cannot run----never really been a runner, but used to run some. I do like to walk, and 2 years ago a friend and I walked the breast cancer 3-day in San Diego. Things were just starting with H then, we were going to MC. He was still living at home, and I needed the training and talking with my friend to help with my sanity (although I didn't mention anything to her about what was going on until after the walk). I also thought (in the back of my mind) that H would be impressed if I could complete the 60 mile walk----that I might get his attention. It was very hard to do, and when I got done I thought "if I can do that, I can do anything." But, I wasn't prepared for what happened a few months later----H telling me he wanted a divorce.
After training for the 3 Day, walking it, and the depression that set in afterwards, I went completely sedentary with only failed attempts to get back in to exercise. I know the weight gain, the sedentary lifestyle and the lack of muscle tone has only compounded how hard this has been on me. However, I am at least 6 (maybe longer) weeks in to an exercise program that I can stick to. I may have to look in to the podcasts too.....my sister gave me an i-pod for my last birthday (not that I know how to use it yet). I am not making any progress on the weigh issue............AND, I will take all the suggestions I can get!
Me 45 M 25 yrs; T 31 yrs;bomb 8/15/06; moves out 7/18/08 D 18, D 14, S 12
Yes----I KNOW! And sadly I've let my feelings for the MAN I've loved for 30 years get me to this point! No one's fault but my own.....and no one is going to fix me but ME. (I do know that too.)
None of your suggestions are new---things I already know, but have failed with-----but will use them as a reminder and maybe put some of them in my head when I meditate. Maybe I can make them stick with me.
I really could use someone in my house telling me to STOP eating crap and someone to shop with me and not let me buy the CRAP..........basically, I need a better source of willpower than my own screwed up head.
I have been yo-yoing my way around the scale for 30 years too.........weight issues have always been part of my life (although I've neber been this heavy - non-pregnant), and H has been there the whole time. I'm sure my current shape makes me even more unattractive to him....and MLC probably makes him more visual......thanks for the reminder.
Me 45 M 25 yrs; T 31 yrs;bomb 8/15/06; moves out 7/18/08 D 18, D 14, S 12
You recently told ME to stop jumping to conclusions.......I am turning over a new leaf here. I AM accepting all offers to help ME for me, I am soliciting ALL ideas for help........and I DID mean the thank you.
Me 45 M 25 yrs; T 31 yrs;bomb 8/15/06; moves out 7/18/08 D 18, D 14, S 12
