the biggest motivation will be the change you want to see. i just enjoy working out. find a type of exercise you like so it won't be a hassle for you.

Try walking. I started with walking. I could barely make a mile without getting out of breath. I have lost 48 pounds. Now I am running. You can do it.

I agree with Marah. I fell out of the gym for a year and got a bit depressed. I couldn't stand the thought of putting on the gym clothes and showing up to work out. So I walked. And walked. And walked! Now I am back to the gym and feeling great. I never thought I'd get out of that rut! Keep working at it!

Find something that's FUN for you...a sport, a martial art, etc. Don't limit exercise to being 30 minutes on the stairmaster; instead, learn how to play volleyball, take some karate classes, or train for a marathon!

I too, have not been able to find a routine that I like. I am in the low energy cycle as well. I have a picture of my skinny self on the refrig. It makes me think twice before I reach in there!

I understand, and you're not alone. For me, I had to find something I enjoy doing, works me out and helps me learn something at the same time. I have taken everything from African dance, Capoeira, and Belly Dancing. You need to find something you enjoy, see some results, and then you'll be well on your way. Results are the most motivating for me. I lost 30 lbs and have kept it off for over 3 years now. If I can do it, anyone can! I am the biggest food junkie! :) O know it's easier said than done, but try and remain positive and give yourself some time to see results, don't give up quickly. :)

My advice would be to take it one step at a time, and step realistic goals. Those six sizes aren't going to go away overnight, but one size will go away in probably a few weeks. Don't let yourself get discourage if the numbers on the scale aren't going down after starting an exercise program - pay attention to how you feel - I bet that after working out, you'll have more energy, and each day you'll be able to walk a little farther than the day before. Baby steps.

i know how u feel b4 my son i was a size 4 now a 12. i hate myself alot of the time and i get depressed and dont work out and eat crap. i also make excuses cause its really cold and blah blah. well good luck=)

For some people looking at past pictures is a motivation, for others it is not. If you are goin gto be too upset when you see your old self then put that picture away for now.

Keep coming here when you feel down that is a very postive way to direct you upseting mood.

Remind yourself that you did not change sizes in just one or two days, it took you much longer than that to go up, so it will take you more than just a few days to go back down. You still can do it though it is not impossible.

A lot of people mentioned walking. It is one of the easiest exersizes that some of us can do and we feel less embarrassed doing it. Plus we can sneek some of our exersize walk, into our busy day. For example if you have to go to the mall to pick up something. Park at the opposite end from the store you need to go to and walk thru the mall to your store. You can get a pretty good walk in just by doing that sometimes.

Good luck with your stuggles and know that you do not have to hate yourself.

Do stuff with mates like swimming, salsa dancing, dog walking etc

Thank you for your advice and support everyone. I've been walking for a few days now and doing cardio in the evening when I get home from work. I've cut the soda and started on water. I'm feeling a lot healthier. I haven't moved in weight of course, but I keep reminding myself that this is a process and by next summer I will look and feel 100% better if I keep this up. I have a bad problem of looking at just the here and now and think nothing will ever change. But I found if I try to look forward it's a better outlook. Thank you again and I wish everyone best of luck in being the best they can be!

It took you 2 years to gain the weight and it may take you 2 years to get it off. Set small goals like "lose 2-5pds" after 1 week. this way your your not looking at the big picture. take baby steps and you will reach your goal. "one day at a time"

It's frustrating, I know! I have the opposite problem where I can't put on weight!!! My advice is to just set a simple goal at first.
Something like:
"I will workout for 30 minutes on Mon, Wed, and Fri for one month."
It's simple and will get you started. When you reach that goal, then you can set another slightly bigger goal.

Hope this helps. Have a happy holiday!!!

The first step is to love yourself!!!!!
Love who you are.....and the body will follow.....
If you hate yourself, it could just get worse....

Just lokk hot and gorgeous with what you have and have healthy eating habits, and try do do something every day even just walk for 20 minutes an hour....

If I do 20 minutes a day of Yoga or walking I lose that 10 pounds I gain just sittin on my butt. I am an Artist and I sit in my chair 12-15 hours a day.....
If I don't get up and do something that increases my heart beat for at least 20 minutes a day...I gain 10 pounds in just a couple of weeks....

If you could learn a Yoga sun salute, and just do three a day it will really surprise you!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!