I (28 FtM) weigh even more than I thought. I didn’t have access to a scale for awhile but estimated my weight to be around 250. I am 271 pounds at 5’9”. I’ve gained over 90 pounds in the last 5 years, much of it in the last year or so. I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life but this is by far the heaviest I’ve ever been.
I’m mostly disappointed in myself for not maintaining the few healthy habits I had managed to develop. I used to do a lot of walking and I ate a relatively clean diet, plus I did body weight exercises most days, and I was even starting to go to my university’s gym a few times a week. But I struggled with my mental health when the pandemic hit and I just haven’t built those healthy habits back into my lifestyle since recovering. Now realizing I have to lose at least 100 lbs I just feel like I’m at the base of a mountain that I have to climb.
I’ve made a couple changes the past couple days that I think I can maintain. I downloaded a fitness tracker app that I’m logging my meals on. I cut out sugary drinks, I’m a barista so I was drinking a lot of very sugary coffees. I want to get back into walking and hiking and kayaking, most exercise is a chore to me except activities that get me outside. I also really want to get some exercise equipment and develop a workout routine at home. My problem is getting started tbh. I struggle to start things and maintain motivation when I don’t see immediate results, and I know that when done right weight loss is a long journey.
Not totally sure why I’m posting this. I guess I figured this sub might have some helpful tips with starting an exercise plan or maintaining motivation over the long term when you’re looking to lose 100+ pounds. This all feels super daunting and honestly I’m just trying to remind myself that it is actually possible. I want to feel better than I do right now, I want to get fit/healthy.
Any advice is appreciated.
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