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[caligirlz]

The key is willingness. You could belong to the best/most expensive gym, have the best trainer, the best diet, etc, etc...but unless you are willing to take the action, then nothing is going to change. 

 

Us fatties need to find a cheerleader and stick with that person. If Maria inspires you, then follow her. 

 

You all are welcome to come join me at my club. Vince Mini is one hell of a cheerleader. 

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[Steve Heard]

bravo

[Carl G]

I don't think she is hot. I admire many other female atheletes but not her. I don't follow Dr Oz's advise either. He recommends a lot of worthless & investigational crap.

 

I don't really hear a lot of fat (obese & morbidly obese) people indicating that they are comfortable with it. For example, at my company we have a wellness program, and we get several different types of discounts (products, fitness clubs, day off & health insurance) IF we participate. This year, the discount was greater if you were able to demonstrate actually meeting a specific goal (i.e., 10% loss of body weight) vs just doing an activity. So, there is incentive. However, people participate sporatically. I used to be a team captain for many of the fitness challenges. I could not even bribe people to walk. Just freaking walk 5000 steps per day.

 

Most people I know verbalize they are unhappy with the status quo, but when I invite them to join me (eating right most of the time, working out, lifting weights), most do not pursue. Several people have joined me at my kick-arse gym, but very few have stayed. They wanted something easier. When in reality, all new movement is hard. It just takes practice for it to get easier and become a part of the routine. 

 

I was never comfortable with being fat. IMO, it's a huge emotional issue, and until you deal with the REASONs why you overeat, you will never maintain a weight loss, no matter how healthy you eat or how much/how often you work out. There are always slips. 

 

Anyways...

 

I guess I can only speak for myself.  If I look into my heart I realize that I'm comfortable with being fat.  There are times when I'm not like about five weeks ago.  Since then I've eaten desert three times, eaten no candy, snacked on fruits and nuts only, and reduced my portion size at dinner.  I've lost just over eight pounds. I would consider my changes fairly minimal.

 

So what's my excuse?  I have a major sweat tooth and just eat too much.

 

I still think most fat people are comfortable with their weight.  While they may not like it, if they truly were unhappy they would do something about it.  Please note that my weight loss costs nothing and didn't take any extra time.  It was/is discipline.

[nomad]

So I'm sure we've all now seen the woman who put a photo up of her fit self in bra and panties only 4 days after giving birth. Time to go after her now!

[folsomer22]

I only drink water and non fat milk....those small changes made a big difference! A lot of calories can come from beverages

[caligirlz]

So I'm sure we've all now seen the woman who put a photo up of her fit self in bra and panties only 4 days after giving birth. Time to go after her now!

No..........(shrugs)... But I was impressed by the gal who was lifting heavy weights & cross fitting up until a day or so before she gave birth.

[caligirlz]

I guess I can only speak for myself.  If I look into my heart I realize that I'm comfortable with being fat.  There are times when I'm not like about five weeks ago.  Since then I've eaten desert three times, eaten no candy, snacked on fruits and nuts only, and reduced my portion size at dinner.  I've lost just over eight pounds. I would consider my changes fairly minimal.
 
So what's my excuse?  I have a major sweat tooth and just eat too much.
 
I still think most fat people are comfortable with their weight.  While they may not like it, if they truly were unhappy they would do something about it.  Please note that my weight loss costs nothing and didn't take any extra time.  It was/is discipline.

congrats on the 8 pounds!!!

I have a major sweet tooth too. it's something I fight all the time. I'm especially grateful for the moments when I've surrendered all & let God drive my ship, or the discipline kicks in and I have no cravings...I'm indifferent at those moments.

[Steve Heard]

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[Carl G]

Once again, I agree with Maria.