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How to loose weight when so out of shape? I need motvation i would like to hear success stories

Answer 1

Small steps. Walk for minutes, next day add a few more minutes. I love walking!  

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@causey329, start on a very level place. An indoor track or gym is great. Good sneakers are needed.  

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@causey329 start by parking further from the store, walk to the end of your driveway, walk half the mall, go to Home Depot and walk up and down the aisles. Maybe you have to push the cart to do it, but start moving!  

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I do that all the time. I was just giving the person that posted this thread suggestions. I am walking anywhere from 3-5 miles per day. And have lost 70 lbs since last February.  

Answer 2

I struggled with my weight all my life but when I got my dogs it made me motivated to walk more even a short walk helps plus I drink loads of water

Answer 3

Start small and believe in yourself. One step at a time!  

Answer 4

Started last May could barely walk a half mile without stopping. Then started riding a recumbent bike at home for 10 mins and now I am riding 50 mins on the third highest level at a pace of 18 mph. And last week I joined the gym. In the same time period I have loss 61 pounds and went from a 4X and 5x to a 2X.  

Answer 5

Start with treadmill and diet.  

Answer 6

If you can be happy just taking baby steps toward your goal those steps can get bigger as time goes on. Park farther away in the parking lot, instead of the massive one shopping trip and carrying the load in the house make it a couple of trips (more steps) have a glass of water with one meal for a start. Go up and down the stairs an extra step. Just a couple of thoughts.  

Answer 7

I have lost a total of 100 lbs . the first 60 I lost was with little to no working out . It was changing what I ate in order to give me the energy to start working out . you CAN do this little by little 1 day at a time.  

Answer 8

Started ww in April. I only do the app. Lost 80 lbs so far. Just started at gym two weeks ago. To help tone etc

Answer 9

When out shopping try to park further away so you have more of a walking distance. I tend to walk my dog often during the day to get the extra walking in. A stationary bike works well too.  

Answer 10

I just turned 38 yesterday and have 3 kids . 2 years ago I had a traumatic experience and a botched surgery that left me depressed and low. I was at 189 and decided I couldn’t do much with my now 2, 4 and 9 year old . They were and are my motivators

Answer 11

Yeah—like others said—small steps over time add up. Not too extreme depriving or you will crash & burn. Make it a LIFESTYLE change! You can have a sweet treat but make it LITE—like chocolate Pizelle (Aldi’s) with a little lite cool whip on top. Small bites. Chew slowly & savor the experience. Eating more fresh/steamed veggies will make you FEEL BETTER emotionally & physically and contribute to long-term health. After a few weeks or months, you will feel SO EMPOWERED and proud of yourself. No regrets!  

Answer 12

I always think of my weight loss in sticks of butter. 1/4 or . 25 pounds is a stick of butter. Helps me realize a little is a lot.  

Answer 13

Best advice I can give is just start. That’s the hardest part. Do more than you do now, start walking a mile a day, drink more water, eat less. You might thing it’s not going to help but any progress is progress! Good luck!  

Answer 14

Find a podcast or album you love and go for walks when you can! This is a great way to start and you can go at your own pace. Find somewhere flat to start. And just start with WW. Track everything. Prepare snack baggies of zero point foods you enjoy. Look at them as a treat. “I get some grapes now! ”

Answer 15

I sent you a message!  

Answer 16

<<lost 75 by changing my diet and no exercise

Answer 17

Start with walking. You will be amazed how the weight will start to drop off as long as you eat healthy. Your motivation will increase and you will be able to (and want! ) to do more. Some people do better with baby steps, others going full out. See what works best for you and don’t ever give up!  

Answer 18

I have to get started after a little time you’ll see the difference think about your health first and then about your clothes fitting on you

Answer 19

It's no secret for the past several decades that walking is one of the safest things to do. For most people, they have to do both - change their eating habits and get up and move around. There are flabby skinny people, too, out there. Once you lose some weight, chances are you'll WANT to get up and move around more and more. If you've ever watched the people on "My 600 lb. Life", you'll see that even the biggest people on the show start by walking very short distances.  

Answer 20

Caloric deficit and get moving. even if its just walking more or doing some chair aerobics. do what you can

Answer 21

You uve to get rid of the mindset that if you blow q meal youve failed. you gavent failed. dont throw the day or week away. start over with the next meal

Answer 22

I used to leave WW meetings fully charged and motivated a couple of years ago, but now the focus is off food and more on overall health and your feelings. Which is why after 5 years, I have lost interest in attending the meetings.  

Answer 23

You gotta be mentally ready or it won’t happen

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@goins Sark Oh how I wish there was a “pill” to get you mentally ready. Hardest part.  

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I know. After years I finally just entered that frame of mind

Answer 24

Walk. Just start walking.  

Answer 25

Dianna William can you re post the 28 day ? Can’t seem locate to click

Answer 26

I hurt my knee in November. I can't walk, but I have tried to eat right and still loosing weight. it's not fast weight loss but still a weight loss. Don't get discouraged. try to eat right and u will do fine.  

Answer 27

Someone who is very heavy actually has an easier time shedding the initial fat from small steps like a decrease in calorie/sugar intake and a little move movement like a short walk. Individuals with less to loose will need bigger changes in order to loose and also loose at a slower rate.  

Answer 28

I've found a program called Bloom. I use it for easing back into exercise from an injury. There are no contracts. They have some free exercises routines for you to try and some that dont involve getting down on the floor.  

Answer 29

2 weeks tomorrow . down 4 pounds . that is success to me

Answer 30

Don’t expect everything to happen all at once. You need to learn to breath first. Start with the program loose weight, when the knees and the breathing are less painful start walking and a little resistance training. You can not change your entire life over night, that will result in failure. I started with replacing my protein with chicken breast, and reduced potatoes. Found an alternative to honey in my coffee, and used low points dips for fruit and vegetables. As I saw results my blood pressure went down, my knees didn’t hurt going up stairs, my chest stopped hurting. Then I was able to focus on moving. I’m down 50 pound at 61 years old

Answer 31

When you have a lot to lose it comes off fairly easy. Small changes make big differences. The less you have to lose the harder the fight. Try this program (really try) for three weeks. You will be amazed.  

Answer 32

Focus on one thing, start with food, this will allow to lose some weight. Once you start that add walking, not extremely far but a little challenging. Once you do that pick another goal that is further. Try to change it further every week. This way you can add as you go. While you see your accomplishments.  

Answer 33

Try with not having sugar / sugary food - no salt added food / no canned - drink 1/2 your weight daily water & walk  

Answer 34

Just follow the program, you don't need to start exercising right away if that is too much. When you do start exercising walking is a great place to start

Answer 35

I had to cut way back on snacks. bread, chips of all kinds. I eat good thins. no sweets, cut back on cheese. use laughing cow. eat grapes, bananas, eggs, veggies of all kinds both raw and cooked.  

Answer 36

YOU ARE THE SUCCESS STORY‼️❤️

Answer 37

I started eating better first. Did that for a year then incorporated exercise. One day at a time. Do not give up and be consistent. I’ve lost 63 lbs that I’ve actually kept off by just eating better and exercising. Stay disciplined and focused! You’ll find what works for you and when you do, nothing can stop you but you! Good luck in your journey!  

Answer 38

The plan works whether we are in shape or out! After a few weeks or months add light exercise - spring is the perfect time to add walking. Increase distance every week. Worked for me and i was 65 when I started for real!  

Answer 39

One day at a time! You really have to want it! Make small changes at first! Eat a lot of zero point foods. Add a ton of water. Add in some exercise! And make sure you are getting enough sleep! You can do it!  

Answer 40

I began to wat more of a vegan, plant based diet slowly. I'm only 3 months in and I've loss 10 pounds. I also, slightly work out. Walk and lifting up to 10 pounds.  

Answer 41

I’ve lost 75 lbs without exercising. Just stick with the program and walk when you can

Answer 42

DDP yoga, low-to-no impact. no running, no weights, no jumping, no need to be able to fold into a pretzel. EVERY workout has "modified" positions they explain to you for those of us who just can't do some moves like everyone else. they even have work outs for those who can't get out of bed or may have a hard time getting out of bed

Answer 43

Start with walking 10 minutes a day, then slowly increase

Answer 44

Eat real food. Not overall complicated. Fruits. Vegetables. Start there.  

Answer 45

I need motivation. I can control my eating, mostly. hahaha. But it is the exercise part that I can not get motivated to do.  

Answer 46

Find something with an accountability group. I personally hated going to the gym so I found something online and love it

Answer 47

I just joined Life Time Fitness

Answer 48

When I started, I couldn't even walk to the mailbox without getting out of breath and my heart pounding. I lost 35-40# just following the food plan, tracking and staying within my points. Then I started exercising. Short walks at first, then longer walks. Then working out with some You Tube videos. Fabulous 50s, Leslie Sansone and Body Project. Also some Silver Sneakers You Tube videos, which are seated exercise and a little bit easier to help ease into exercise, Now I crave it, and I feel sluggish if I skip a day. If I can do it, anybody can. Just start with whatever small amount you're comfortable with and keep going. You can do this! The hardest part is starting.  

Answer 49

Gotta start walking! It will get your energy up and help you to stay motivated!  

Answer 50

Take a day at a time, my sister and joined in a whim in Feb. If 2017 by December of 2017 I had lost 40 and she had lost 50

Answer 51

Just start slow at any exercise that’s comfortable for you and increase it you can do it

Answer 52

I really recommd zunba classes. They are fun but not too much at the beginning. Then just pick up the pase when you feel ready like weights, jogging or even zumba has a new class called zumba strong which is more than dance. But man its a fat burner. But really good

Answer 53

I've been drinking premier protein shakes from Sam's club lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. 3 shakes a day and dinner a meat with salad. Also a gallon of water a day. Good luck ❤

Answer 54

I've lost 14 in two weeks. Itrackbites app. along with walking turned to jogging 2 miles every morning .  

Answer 55

Go to weekly meetings! Everyone is friendly. You get lots of tips on what low point foods are available. Worked for me ! Lost 93lbs. Kept it off. Lifetime member so don't pay anymore. GO FOR IT ! WW works !  

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@jellyfish great job!  

Answer 56

I started put of breathe walking then to jog a block walk a block now I can jog 20 blocks without stopping

Answer 57

Intermittent Fasting

Answer 58

Just walk, walk, walk. Do what you can do. do it again tomorrow & tomorrow & tomorrow. You’ll see the weight come off a bit faster by just sticking to your points but adding the walking. I started slow to build up my stamina. soon I averaged 10, 000 steps a day. the weather got too cold to walk so I bought a manual treadmill. I stayed determined. you can di it too! #1 motivation is attend the workshops EVERY week. if you don’t care for the coach, switch to another time.  

Answer 59

I either turn the radio on and dance in my kitchen or do an exercise video (my way). I keep hand weights by my chair so I can do arm exercises while watching TV. Stairs in my house.  

Answer 60

Just start an exercise program and modify it! Beachbody on demand offers programs that are only 20-30 mins of exercise. I was eating well and wasn’t losing wait. I started the program due to heart conditions and have lost 10lbs just adding that it. The combination of WW and exercising a bit really helped me!  

Answer 61

I finally did mine with another program. But WW is the most economical.  

Answer 62

Take a dog for a walk, if you don’t have one ask a neighbor

Answer 63

Start by eating half of what you normally would - when eating out, ask for a to go box and immediately put half of whatever you ordered in it. Do the same at home, only eat half of anything on the plate and don’t compensate. Try to cut out bread as much as possible. Order burgers without it. Then work in some exercise - start with a buddy, it is much easier if you have someone to do it with that will keep you honest. Taking the first step is hard, don’t criticize yourself and don’t make the plan hard. You can do it!  

Answer 64

Walk a dog from a shelter .  

Answer 65

I started with walking, eventually moved to the treadmill. Then, someone recommended the Couch to 5k app. It was hard, but I stuck with it. Between that and WW, I am down nearly 90 pounds, am maintaining and run 5k every morning. . and I’m 61 and have NEVER been athletic!  

Answer 66

Offer to take someone in a wheelchair for a walk.  

Answer 67

Focus on eating real food as close to nature as possible. Real fruits, vegetables, meat. Avoid packaged preservative filled snacks. Prepare meals ahead. Start walking even if you need to take breaks. Get outside.  

Answer 68

I have been doing WW since November 1st. Lost 17 pounds pretty easy. Not much exercise involved. Getting a little stuck so I am trying to do the gym a couple of times a week to see if I can jumpstart. I think with all the holidays since November 1st that 17 pounds is a "win" for me. I hope to lose more of course and will keeping counting those points. It does work but we have to be committed to it!  

Answer 69

I made a commitment at WW Meeting that I would go walk on the treadmill at 1:00 last Wednesday. I've been three times since. I just needed some motivation. It's crazy not to go since membership is free through my insurance. My advice is Just Start

Answer 70

It’s a bit of a mindset, you will have setbacks, we all do, but just keep moving forward making healthy choices

Answer 71

Slow and steady! One day at a time and understand it doesn’t Happy quickly for everyone. Have you looked at the nhs website about from couch to 5k I think it’s called. Talks about small steps to get active. Good luck and great to see you reach out for help! Means you’re already on the right path! Don’t give up x

Answer 72

One day at a time, one small goal at a time, one healthy choice at a time. I began with eating habits only and by following the WW plan, lost about 85lbs before I decided it was time to start being more active too. After getting a routine with adding exercise, I started looking at my water intake more seriously. Now I'm looking at daily activity levels, not just exercising (taking the stairs more, parking farther away, more movement at my desk job). More than two years in. but I'm down 132lbs and so so much healthier. I have a ways to go but just want to keep making the healthier choices every single day. The rest will come! Good luck to you, you've got this!  

Answer 73

Remember . motivation is for something you don’t want to do. Finding your “why” will inspire you to move forward

Answer 74

I'm right there with you. I have a spinal condition, I need a knee replacement to name a few problems. I started by just doing ONE thing I didn't before until I added a lot of activites. I have a Fitbit and I walked one 250 steps per day for a week. Then I increased that each week. You may be able to do more but I found that if I did too much I experienced so much pain I didn't do anything the next week. I'm now up to 500 steps every hour and started doing water aerobics. I can go all out and it doesn't affect my joints. I never thought I could be this active but now every day activities like walking up stairs and grocery shopping is a breeze! And I'm almost 60 years old!  

Answer 75

As plenty here have said, just stick to your points and the weight will start to come off and make it easier to move and you’ll feel more fit in general. I find that small changes are more achievable for me. I’d recommend a fit bit or even a cheap pedometer. You don’t necessarily need to make an effort to exercise each day. I have a serious issue with motivating myself to work out. But if you get a baseline of how many steps you get in a day, it’s easy to give yourself a goal of maybe 500 more the next day. I find myself parking a bit farther from the store entrance or offering to do small tasks throughout the day to get more steps. It adds up! And if you get something that syncs with the WW app it adds to your fit points  

Answer 76

Any exercise added is exercise and counts.  

Answer 77

Walking is a great exercise, just make sure you wear the right shoes. You will be surprised how great you will feel and along with healthy as possible eating. Everything in your life will improve. ‍♀️

Answer 78

I use the walk at home videos on YouTube. There are many different videos with different difficulties but they are convenient and you can work your way up. I'm doing a 5k every day with these videos. I really really like them and I am NOT an exercise lover by any means

Answer 79

Just start by walking and add on from there.  

Answer 80

If you can walk 2 minutes, walk 2. Keep building, you’ll keep getting stronger. Most weight loss all starts in the kitchen too. exercise will help overall health.  

Answer 81

I am down 50 in 7 months. I did 90% of it with diet change only. You would be suprised what drinking water and changing your diet will do.  

Answer 82

They say you burn calories when you sleep . I sleep a lot

Answer 83

You have to start somewhere! Start small and work up! If today you drive to pick up your mail. start walking to pick up. A year ago I was 120 lbs over weight and started with walking even if some days it was only 5-10 min. Now I work out with a trainer several times a week. I’m down 60 lbs and 6-8 sizes. You can do it but start small and work up.  

Answer 84

Switch to higher protein. Shrimp, chick peas stuff like that. If you have to eat bread go gluten free. Also, when I started looking into wait loss I read a person lost a lot of weight after taking pro biotics to get their gut flora in shape. Just a suggestion.  

Answer 85

Moving moving moving

Answer 86

Walk walk walk - rain, shine or snow.  

Answer 87

Follow the pl

Answer 88

Follow the plan. Change your eating habits and you will lose. You can slowly add in exercise

Answer 89

Weight loss is 80% diet 20% exercise. stick to your points and eat zero point food in portion sizes

Answer 90

You don’t HAVE to exercise to loose weight.  

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Incorporate it in when you are most comfortable to.  

Answer 91

I lost 50 lbs , didn’t exercise, I did it on green , I followed it , didn’t have cheat days , I tracked my food closely ,  

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@mairamaire3 wow! Fast loss to have already lost that much since green cane out! Congrats!  

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@mairamaire3 what is green?  

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@kimkimball Brown There are 3 programs. Green, Blue, and purple.  

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@pol is that weight watchers or somthing else?  

Answer 92

Walk, walk, walk! Start with 15 minutes and slowly add 2 minutes til you get to 30 or 45 most days.  

Answer 93

Start by walking. Think no sugar (or minimal). Protein, skip the carbs unless green veggies , salads. No fried, no fast food. One day u will wake up and be ready to go. Weigh in once a week only. . u got this. U have people who care but do it for u

Answer 94

It’s really primarily about the food, not the working out, in terms of weight loss. I’m pretty out of shape but I’ve been doing well and getting stronger with yoga and barre classes, which are low impact. I think with exercise, you have to start slow (short walks, gentle activity) and build up.  

Answer 95

Eat to live, don’t live to eat (I had to learn that). You can enjoy what you eat but in moderation and tracking. That’s what’s great about WW. Also, WALK. One of the easiest forms of exercise.  

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@cauterize58084 huh? Was this meant for the original person who posted?  

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Sorry, yes.  

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@cauterize58084 no worries, I was just a little confused.  

Answer 96

If you lose a pound, visualize 4 sticks of butter that are no longer part of you. When you lose 5lbs, pick up a bag of sugar in one hand to feel what you have lost. When you are down by 10 pounds, walk the perimeter of the supermarket carrying a bag of flour in a shopping bag. Remind yourself by doing this that you have shed this weight from your body. I have lost 60 lbs, and still take that walk with SIX bags of flour from time to time. It keeps me focused.  

Answer 97

Just decide you want to get healthy and begin. WW is a healthy eating lifestyle. It takes time to adjust your thinking to not eating tons of food. But WW is the best way to do it. The best way is to attend workshops. Helpful leaders and members to encourage you and give you tips. This is a good group, but a lot of people incorporate other methods, too. I suggest following WW and stay away from other things like IF. You need to not be hungry and learn portion sizes. Good Luck!