Oh yes. I had a hard time exercising. But when I made a goal here on DS I found that made me accountable to all my DS friends. It worked for me. So now you stated here you are going to do this, I am going to check on you and see how you are doing.
I agree with you about 'going on diets' - it doesn't work for me either. so it is eat healthy and eat LESS, and EXERCISE!

I ALWAYS have a hard time starting. But after the first week or so, I get really into it and don't want to quit.
I find that if I have a goal to work for and a date of when i want to achieve that goal then I do better. I have more motivation and work harder to achieve my goal.

Thanks JoyceMarilyn. Yes, I actually did not go to the gym today...or walk. Oops, but at least I didn't deny it. And I did drink 64oz. of water today, Its not to late, I am going to do some crunches, and I'll work with my 8lb dumbells before I go to bed.

This is a great place to make a commitment to yourself in front of EVERYBODY on here, lol. Getting started is always the hardest part. And acknowledging good days and bad, is a good thing too. And yes, it is a life style change, not a diet. Good luck to you.

And so you have begun!

Terrific that you did the crunches even tho you did not make the gym.

Something is better than nothing.

Yep. But the key is...when getting started...you just have to force yourself to do it. Once it becomes a habit and you find things you enjoy doing on a regular basis, it becomes easier.

Even now, i've been working out for years...it is difficult to jump start myself...especially after a hard days work. But, I remember how good I feel afterward and how destressing it is...and I put my clothes on and go! I set goals for myself two weeks in a row to get to the gym 5 days in the week. It really kept me focused on what I was doing those weeks. Try it.

Thanks for the advice everyone! I actually did a little bit of excercising today. a little. I started a two day juice detox, to jumpstart my weightloss, and I have made a goal not to eat any sweets for the rest of the week. Sugar is my weakness.

It's so hard for me to get motivated. One day I will wake up and be like ok, im going to start today, and then I do good for a few days and lose track. I think having a "weight loss buddy" would be great! maybe that could be an option for you. Good luck

I think that is why we are here. We are supposed to hold each other accountable to do the exercise if we say we are going to do it. So, I am looking for someone to answer to. How is it working for everyone else? Is the accountability factor working?

Kelly the accoutablilty factor here definitly works for me. When I post on the Sunday weigh-in I want to show all I lost. Doesn't always happen but it keeps me on track. Also the same for the minutes exercise, I try to beat my minutes each week. I know if I do not post the minutes I will find an excuse not to do them.