Right now, I'm focusing on decreasing caloric intake, portion control, and unlocking whatever mental issues I have stemming from foods and overeating. Next weekend, I'm doing a "cleanse" by Isagenix to help jump start me again. Once I get past that I'll begin walking again. As of late my knees which never give me too much issue have been hurting.
I haven't ignored exercise completely, I walk farther when I park, I walk more frequently when I go on break even if just for 5 minutes. But I can't get on the treadmill and do 30 min like I used to. Even though I weigh less than when I was walking, my body is pretty tired lately. So I'm going to let it rest until I can walk consistently (even for 15 minutes, that's my minimum).
Just since watching carolic intake I've lost 3 pounds
I know most of that is water weight, but even last night when just for kicks and giggles I weighed myself I hadn't gained any of that 3 pounds back. Woohoo!
My biggest problem is motivation. I'm a very emotional person. I feel deeply the emotions that I feel. If I get depressed (as I tend to do) because I feel unattractive or someone makes me feel unattractive, I figure "go ahead, no one cares anyway". So one of the mental "issues" i'm working on is combating that by reminding myself, "Ok so you think they don't care but you know what... YOU do". Self love can be a powerful tool. Let's hope I utilize it when I need it.
By the way, thanks for responding and talking in this thread. I haven't examined the rest of the boards yet, and I haven't posted to anyone else's blogs/threads. But I will.
I'm very big into motivating and inspiring. Many people express to me that those two things are things I do consistenly and very well. I just haven't had time to do more than make an occasional post. But it means so much to me that people have responded. Your kindness will be reciprocated