So, I am a 55-year-old pear-shaped woman with asthma and allergies. I have to get healthy. This my a blog about my journey to health.
Diets don’t work and never will work. I need a lifestyle change. Let’s see if I can do it. Exercise has got to become part of my life.
This blog is definitely a great way to keep motivated! I have asthma too and I find it really difficult to get myself to go to the gym and exercise regularly. My dad has type 2 diabetes and I know that I need to take care of myself. I really admire your dedication! I take BreatheFree Multivitamin for my asthma now and so far I’ve been able to get to the gym and exercise w/o feeling winded – when I’m motivated to go, that is. It’s definitely a new, but wonderful experience for me.
I don’t know how bad your asthma is, but it’s helped me a lot and I thought I’d share since we have that in common.
Anyway, I was hoping you could give me some tips. When you’re feeling unmotivated, how do you keep yourself going?
Thanks!
moonjellii,
Thanks for the BreathFree tip. I will give it a try. I wish I had tips for staying motivated. I have a range of things I do. I have posted less-than-pleasing photos of myself on the refrigerator door. I have an exercise buddy this time, so that has helped but she is having surgery next week, so I am a little worried about keeping going. I really enjoy the Wii (especially RockBand) and even though RockBand burns fewer calories at least I am not on the couch thinking about what I want to eat.
Stress is my enemy and I am headed for a stressful week. I plan on drinking lots and lots of tea. My new favorite drink is POM juice (2 ounces) mixed with about 6-8 ounces of key lime sparkling water (Sam’s Choice from Walmart). Only 38 calories and tastes sinful to me. I love it. Hot tea is also my friend. Takes awhile to drink (with skim milk and two truvia packets) which is also good.
I’ve lost over 100+ pounds since March 1, 2007 (last year) I have 150 to go!! And, I’m gonna do it. It’s a major lifestyle change. Even going for a walk, it’s a change.
Good Luck.
fatboyslimmed
Hey,
You can do this. I have not had great success with diets either. I seem to only succeed when I do both diet + exercise. When I do only one, I seem to just maintain or even gain.
I know I was never very successful with exercise till I found something I enjoyed. I think that is the key. Find something you like, whether it’s basketball, biking, walking, roller skating, etc.
Good luck! Keep up the hard work! I think the blog is a great idea to help you stay motivated!
JG