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[quote=Anonymous]I totally empathize - I saw photos of myself on vacation last summer and felt the same way. I used to have an amazing metabolism too and despite the "shrinking" clothes, didn't really see myself as fat. Realistically I had 30 lbs to lose, and I've lost somewhere between 10-15 since September 1. Maybe that pace is too slow for you, but here's what worked for me:

1. Working out 3-4x/week. I started with couch to 5k, ran my first 5k ever in Nov, ran 10-15 miles per week all winter ( except Dec - it was a rough month and I didn't work out at all) and now I'm training for a 10k. I realized having a distance goal to achieve was more motivating to me than a target weight. I may still be overweight, but I'm an overweight person who can run five miles! And now I have the energy to keep up with my toddler! And because I'm following a training program all of my workouts for the next two months are predetermined - I don't have to think about what needs to be done, I just need to figure out how to fit it into my schedule.

2. I banished my scale. I check it once every month or so but I'm trying not to worry about the numbers at all. I am starting to fit into some of my old clothing and that's more rewarding than any number.

3. I did my fitness pal for a month. I hated it but I learned a lot from logging my food, particularly how much I was underestimating my calorie and sugar intake. It helped me reset my idea of "portion" and eliminate a lot of unnecessary sugar from my diet.

4. I don't "diet" any more. I'm working on only making food and fitness choices that I can sustain for a lifetime.

I agree with the PP who said just get out there today, take a walk and make a plan. It's gorgeous out there! The hardest part is getting started. Go easy on yourself (a few indulgences here and there aren't the end of the world) and recognize that the change may not happen overnight, but it will happen if you stick to it. You can do it![/quote]

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