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Ugh. Just went to the gym on my lunch hour. Lasted about 15 minutes on the treadmill. It makes me so angry. I work hard at my job; why can't I be bothered to do any physical activity? I was recently at an outdoor music festival with my partner and I was unable to keep up when we were walking from venue to venue. It's gotten really bad. I've gained 8lbs in the past couple months, which may not sound like a lot, but I'm a little guy so every last pound counts. I'd love to lose weight doing a low-carb diet again, but I just lack the motivation. I'm feeling lazy and want to eat bread and pasta and all the foods I know are bad for me. Lol. Any tips for getting back into the grind at the gym?
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Hate to tell you but about 85-90 percent of losing weight is diet. You just can't exercise your way out of a bad diet. You see how slowly those calories are worked off on the machines? That's why diet is first and foremost.
What going to the gym does do is motivate you...sometimes. When you work very hard at the gym you get to the point you don't want to undo it all by one meal. Also, you must remember that you have to build the endurance to stay on the machines over time. Additionally, building muscle uses calories more efficiently.
All in all, you have to build stamina and endurance over time at the gym. Alternate cardio and strength training. It is also best if you can decide to cut just a few calorie-heavy foods from your diet and you may see a difference. Seeing any weight loss at all and feeling the change in your strength may start to motivate you further. Let me just say that when I was successful with my food intake and workouts, it took about 4 months before I felt or seen much. In fact, I was about to give up when I guess I cracked the lock on my metabolism and the pounds started coming off.
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Yes. Diet is just essential.
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Maybe you need to see your primary for a complete work up?
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I need to build up stamina and endurance, hence the visits to the gym. I've been having the .... horrible Weight Watchers meals for lunch and a pea-sized breakfast every day to control my diet. I let myself eat what I want for dinner, but I keep it within reason. Last night, for instance, I had 3 tacos. I'm not from a family of "fat people" so losing weight "should" be easier for me than most, but unfortunately it's not. I'm not happy until I've crammed a ton of food in my mouth. Lol. But seriously, the Weight Watchers meals should be helping me lose some weight.
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being on a treadmill for 15 minutes is not lazy. That is my average . I never over do it with any kind of exercise. I also do different kinds of cardio every time I go so I give my other muscles a day of rest. As for diets I never stick to them . I just cut out the junk food for a while until I am at the weight I was looking to get to :)
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Well I have to be one of the laziest around LOL. But I just cut out junk food (snacks) and sodas (I do drink them occasionally.....mostly as a reward for doing some housework or yard work) After a while I didn't even miss the stuff and when I went to the doctor I found out that I lost nine pounds. :highfive:
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Yeah, I'm gonna have a lot of trouble giving up soda. Sometimes I just have a very strong craving for the sugary version. Lol
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Yeah, I'm gonna have a lot of trouble giving up soda. Sometimes I just have a very strong craving for the sugary version. Lol
Brian,lemme recommend a company called Purity Products.They have been around 25 yrs and have an A+ rating.They have supplements that can curb your appetite and excellent nutrious drinks.I have been a customer for awhile now using their pro-biotics and other stuff.I am not overweight but i trust them to help others that need to lose weight as long as the person exercises and trys to help themselves.
They have a web-site.Check em out.
Scuse the typo on nutritious
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Stress is a huge reason for being tired and not up to doing things. And also a huge fact in gaining weight. I'd look at your stress factor !
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We all get lazy after a full meal, just want to lay down and tap a nap.
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Just do it. Stop overthinking. Stop procrastinating. Dwell on your reasons for wanting to change and do it.
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That is an excellent suggestion; sometimes we have health barriers that we are unaware of.
Maybe you need to see your primary for a complete work up?
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I just drive myself to the gym. Once I'm there, then I get in the mood to workout. Getting the motivation to get there, half the battle won.
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It sounds like you are in a vicious circle....eat foods that make you tired (since you respond well at work) with physical
exercise.
You eat your unhealthy comfort foods because you feel bad.
Maybe you need to be checked out. You may have a condition that can be treatable with a little medical advice.
You will have to make yourself eat heatlhy, take daily vitamins....set a small goal and increase when you reach it, don't reward yourself with unhealthy foods though.
A lot of that is good health sense, but consider getting a check-up.
Hope things work out for you soon.
:rose:
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I'm going to the gym again today. It'll be in about 40 minutes on my lunch hour. Another 15 minutes on the treadmill? The way I see it, it's better than nothing.
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At 65 years old and disabled to boot I am afraid as much as I would love to help I probably won't be much. I walk with a cane or walker but I could go up and down my hall instead of sitting at the computer or napping. So I feel your frustration. I wish I could do more as well. Best of luck to you in improving your situation.
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Maybe a complete check up is needed at this time and then get suggestions from the doctor.
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I know what you mean.I was in your shoes one time.That's why i am working out at home and i can feel the difference. Sometimes we don't feel going anywhere and it's not laziness.
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cleaning and cooking and grocery shopping
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Maybe you need to see your primary for a complete work up?
Totally agree with seeing your doctor. My husband was feeling sluggish lately and it turned out he needs more vitamin D. So he started on a supplement and feels better already
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I feel like I am lazy too but my body is worn out and cannot do things anymore
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It's absolutely better than nothing, congrats.
I'm going to the gym again today. It'll be in about 40 minutes on my lunch hour. Another 15 minutes on the treadmill? The way I see it, it's better than nothing.
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I think it helps to set out to do a smaller amount than you know you're capable of then increase it daily; for example, set out to do 10 minutes today, 15 tomorrow, and so on.
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I agree we all get lazy after we eat. But if you want to diet and exercise we have to see someone to customize a plan for you that will work and that you won't get tired of
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I don't like to go out much I like to sleep
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no worrys mate we all are to a point
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I don't know but some days I could just sleep all day. Everyone has them. So I wouldn't worry about it
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There are no real tips. You just don't want it bad enough. You say you'd love to lose some weight, but that's just like me saying I'd love to win the lottery. If you get to the point that you want it bad enough, you will make it happen.
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choose a worthy idol from the fitness community and model there diet and workouts.
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I'm super lazy. But I like to run. I also hate to run. I'm no good at it, and I know I'll never run a marathon. But I like the challenge so I keep at it. I just try to push it a little bit farther every time, run a minute or two longer, or run a teeny bit faster. Even tiny improvements help motivation.
So you "only" did 15 minutes. 15 minutes on the treadmill is better than 15 minutes on the couch with a bag of Doritos. Next time do 17 or 20. If you get bored on the treadmill like I do, go outside. Bring your partner along or a friend. Mix it up so you're always doing something different. Make it a challenge instead of a chore.
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Hey, you went to the gym..so that is good right there. Build up a little each time you go. It is so hard to keep up with the gym or diets, but you know you will better in the long run. Good Luck!
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I have lost a lot the last 5 months, I realized it was my unhealthy eating habits. I now usually skip breakfast and have a salad with low fat/calorie dressing for lunch, and try to avoid carbs when I eat supper.
Good luck, I hope you reach your goal.
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You should get your thyroid checked. Being tired and gaining weight could be a sign of hypothyroidism.