
Obesity Support Group
This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.

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Hi everyone. I'm up quite a bit from where I was when I graduated from high school (130 lbs, in 1981). I'm also down quite a bit from when I weighed my heaviest (278, in 1993). We hear and read about people saying how heavier people eat huge proportions. That's not my case at all. I am rarely hungry and when I do eat a meal, it's barely enough to keep a bird alive. My problem is that I snack a LOT on chocolate items. I know I'll have to bring myself to work on that issue, but my main concern right now is how to find the internal motivation to start exercising. They say that exercising will lead to giving you more energy. But I don't even have the energy to start exercising. It's like a vicious circle. I detest walking (and can't stand colder temperatures), can't afford to join a gym or buy equipment for home. Any suggestions as far as how to motivate myself and what activities I can do?
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But I don't have the will power, the drive or the motivation to get started and in the past when I have done it, it becomes boring, the weather is too cold or it's too hot and I say to myself--tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes!
I don't have the money either to join a gym or buy fitness equipment for my home. I have tried several tapes--Richard Simmons, Susan Powder, and even Jane Fonda...at first it's okay I do them then slowly after a while I get bored of them.
I need help with motivation too. You're not alone!
Now, the motivation..... I wish I knew that answer. I once did every 5 days of exercise (in a 2 week period) I would get a manicure. I hope you feel better.
I have fallen off the exercise wagon but I will start over this week after I get over my cold.