Maybe I can't do it alone like I want. Maybe I need a little help, encouragement, goading, a whack with a stick of compassion. Maybe I just need company.
Hey, I am married, half my life is over already. Where is the motivation to not be fat? Who in the hell actually gets MOTIVATED by simply wanting to improve ones health?
Sex was always a good motivator...and worked too. But like I said...I am 19 years married...nuff said.
It is difficult...near impossible actually... to change tracks, or habits, in middle age, with out a shock of reality to jolt one out of themselves.
The alternative is to seek others with the same problem, join the herd..excuse the pun. There is strength in numbers...sometimes there is even motivation in numbers.
I have no idea how many people come here anymore...but if you are out there...and like me...maybe we can do it together...walk this tough path together. I am willing to give it a try if you are.
What have we got to lose...except fat?
Have you ever tried WW? It seems to work for lots of people and there are groups you meet with. Just a thought.
Posted by: Margaret | July 05, 2009 at 17:15
good luck. i feel the same as you. I started walking just 1 mile a day and feel a ton better and have dropped six pounds. I just do it after lunch at work or first thing when I get home at night. starting slow at 1 mile and keeping it easy has both been helpful and easy to keep up with.
Posted by: sirfwalgman | July 06, 2009 at 12:33
oh and we are probably close to the same situations in life.. i am 40, married, two kids. So something easy you can fit into your life is important.
Posted by: sirfwalgman | July 06, 2009 at 12:33
I am still here too. Although I must admit I have been absent. I am in the same place. I need support and help, I am not sure what else to do to change the equation. I am 45 and middle age is hard to change things.
Posted by: krista | July 13, 2009 at 10:20