Hi Barney Welcome, You have come to the right place for motivation. Everyone here is here for each other, because we have all been where you are. Just take it a little at a time. What I did for exercise is I walk around my house. I walk for my dinning room through the kitchen through the family room to the window in there and then back. I do this for an hour everyday. I usually break it up into 2 walks. Mostly because I have a bad back due to a car accident so I can't walk for long intervals. But it is helping me alot. I used to only be able to walk 30 minutes at once now I am up to 45 minutes. I usually do it in the morning before anyone wakes up. This is my time. I like having the quiteness of the house. It is so peaceful. I love to walk because it is low impact so it doesn't really jar your body much.

I hope this helps Good luck on your lifestyle change and remember take it one day at a time or even one meal at a time. The other thing to remember is portions eat slowly and drink water water water. Water really helps keep you feeling full.

And again Welcome

Marie

Thank you for your motivation help.  I am going to get off the chair and start exercising.  I did really well last year.  But, I put some weight back on and didn't stick to it like I should have.  Now that I have encourgement I can get started again.  Keep in touch.  Barney                                             

I agree. Don't look at how much you have to lose, just look at today. Drink more water and start small. Even if your eating regular meals maybe use a smaller plate or serve yourself a smaller portion. Every little bit helps you to get you where you want to go...You CAN do this!!

Dont tackle too much at once promise yourself to start by doing those dvd's at least twice a week. Start small and gradually work up to a reasonable amount for weight loss. You just have to get up and do it...for better health... Good luck!

It seems I just cannot get motivated this year to lose the weight I need to.  I don't like to exercise much.  I have different dvds to watch, I watch the biggest loser.  But, I just can't get motivated.  Any suggestions out there that would help me through this slump? Barney