Some advice would be nice!

[darkpumpkin]

I want to lose weight.

 

BADLY!

 

I have only about 30lbs to go and then I will be super happy at weight I am. Thing is my boyfriend eats a lot more and I find I'm eating with him. He supports me losing weight but we eat out a lot or have large portians. My bestfriend who I see if I'm not with my boyfriend doesn't care that she's gaining weight so the healthy side isn't really a choice and yes I could order the salad but she goes more for the take-out side of life.

 

I find that I have gotten into the habit of eating when I am bored again. I don't exercise like I used to because I work a 10hr day.....in an office sitting on my butt. When I come home I'm just to tired to want to anything really.

 

If you have an advice on how I can nudge the last of my flub that would be great.

[Scout]

Exercise in the morning. Experts definitely recommend this as the best time. I used to get up very early to get my workouts out of the way, because it was the last thing I felt like doing after I got off work.

[darkpumpkin]

See I would be up for that except I wake up at 5:00 am. with 20mins to get ready. It's hard enough to get up at 5am. I've tried aming for 4:30am to work out but I can't see to get up. Lol I'm in bed by 8:30-9 just to make it through the day.

[sidehop]

But wait, unless you're working 16 hrs a day I think you're making a little excuse Just like all of us I'm sure.

 

Why don't you go for a small walk during break? It would help also to surround youself with the positives, sure, go out with your b/f but order healthy but delicious food. Even health/sports magazine around your desk helps. Anything to keep yourself motivated

[Scout]

Then exercise in the evenings, it is! Also, drink lots of water during the day, take vitamins, and eat high-water content food. Work out when you get home, then you can have a nice meal.

[agent1607307371]

The best time to exercise... is when you have the time. Morning, night it doesn't matter as long as you do it. You'll have more energy from the exercise to exercise. It's something I've noticed since I've been going to the gym more. (20 mins in and out for a go on the cross-trainers beats saying "not tonight, I'll got for an hour on saturday...")

 

If your time with your friend is focussed on eating, try changing it up and doing other things. Also, if she won't make some concessions towards food to help you lose the weight, spend less time around her. The healthy side is a choice, your choice.

 

When eating with your bf, take smaller portions and go for healthier options.

[darkpumpkin]

Yes a slight excuse. lol. I will have to learn to just exercise after work. It's just so hard being around people who don't care what they eat or how they eat. Lol even at work the people I work with are extremly over weight and eat whatever they wish.

[darkpumpkin]

IT'S SO HARD TO SAY NO. lol

[Jetta]

I have to get up for work that early. Why not exercise after work. Put in a tape or DVD and make it a habit. I'm sure you have time before dinner to do it.

[RayKay]

It is not hard to say no if you are in the right frame of mind, and realize your goals are different than theirs. Sometimes people will also try and sabotage your own plans, but don't let them

 

When eating with your boyfriend; just eat less and take smaller amounts. If ordering out, eat about half of what they bring you and get the rest in a doggie bag (or order half portions if you can).

 

Work out when you can. Be it early mornings (my preference), lunches or after work. If you are time crunched, split your workouts into two shorter ones in day. Even if you are busy, you can do it if you make it a priority.

[darkpumpkin]

Yes. Thank you for all your advice. I lost 80lbs and I guess got so stuck up in my accomplishment I didn't realize I had to keep going. You are all correct. There is no excuse not to do something when your want it that bad.

[kellbell]

Congratulations on losing 80 pounds!! That is quite an accomplishment. It is okay to slip a bit but you definitely can get back on track. You can do it!!

[Scout]

80 lbs? I bow down to your strength of will and this amazing accomplishment!

[Grosse vache]

Thats great that you lost that much. I wish I could do that.

[darkpumpkin]

I seem to have more ambition when I'm dumped lol. I couldn't change how I felt on the inside so I decided to change how I looked on the outside. But now that I'm happy and in a relationship. Damn it's not easy. When I'm happy I want to eat and be merry lol.