Weight Loss and Exercising Do You Like to be Pushed

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  DynamicCouple36

  9 years ago

  It does help to be held accountable - weekly weigh in at WW etc - Posted from rhpmobile

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  sweetgem

  9 years ago

  I can hold myself accountable, can get motivated when I wanted to, or needed to, and only I know how much my body can cope with the changes (i.e. new diet and taking level of intensity in exercise, etc.). Therefore, I rather go at my own pace and save the money for something else 😛 - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  No prefer to do it myself - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  no, I don't need to, push myself

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  I weight train & do cardio by myself. But I also go to a PT to train with others...not to be pushed so mush as to challenge myself against others. - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Quoting 'Summersolstice' Ex once suggested I could do with going down a dress size. Shedding those 85 kilos certainly made me feel a lot lighter. Haha! I've heard that one differently... "I lost 85 kilos of useless, unwanted fat. I got a divorce".

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  I am inspired by being with someone to take better care of my own health, particularly when that someone is also somewhat health conscious. I do manage a stable, reasonable weight, but I did manage to knock about 5-6 kilos off in above situation about a year ago. Even that small amount was positively noticed by family and friends. Nowadays, work stress, working hours and associated lack of weekday time at home (including sleep) mean quick food on the run is often the only option. That also takes a big toll on motivation. So that weight has returned but as my working and eating habits are relatively consistent, my weight is simply back at the usual long term norm.

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  we like learning, being educated on what works, looking at it with a scientific eye. what we don't like is babysitting. if we want to lose Weight, we will, thats the core of it. I (him/poke) lost slightly under 8kg over the last few months. simple changes. calorie/sugar restriction, more nutrient dense foods & extra fibre. plenty of water, and keeping active. not a crazy gym junkie but just regularly doing something. The science proves that it works, as long as there's no other issues preventing you from doing so on a biological level. Just be dedicated and take your health into your own hands, because it's you who has to be happy with the outcome. I hope that helps someone out there. :) - Posted from rhpmobile

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  nattyocean

  9 years ago

  I have never responded well to pt or dr's attitudes or approaches and it could be that I've just not found one I click with. I find at times their approaches both condescending and unhelpful and maybe that's just part of my highly sensitive personality. I have always been a very active and health driven person and currently just coming out the other side of a very tough 12 months post-divorce, and injury which has resulted in a significant weight gain all whilst in my first year of studying a bachelor of nutrition and dietetics which I have struggled with in terms of myself and my own authenticity as a future health professional. But it has also given me food for thought as well in terms of recognising my own triggers and realisation that I'm an emotional eater (apparently everyone else knew this lol but I didn't) and have been trying to unravel my motives and how to change this. I have been intrigued (clearly from my discipline of study) by Dr Michael Mosley and his investigations and do really enjoy learning the science behind food, exercise, and the psychology of health. I have just started reading his book the 5:2 fasting diet and for me this is a big step as I've always been anti-diet with a preference for all round health with balance but the health benefits this type of lifestyle approach is intriguing, and I'm very keen to see for myself so I'm going off to a dietitian with bloods and do comparison between beginning to a few months times. I find striving for better health both exciting and it drives me career wise - Posted from rhpmobile

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  MissBishere

  9 years ago

  I find I need an external motivating factor but the drive to do it comes from within. The last time i lost a heap of weight I was newly single and struggling to put food on the table for my kids. So the motivation was to feed the kids, I did that most nights by not eating and as I lost weight I felt sooooo good so started exercising. Lost just over 30kg Right now I'm motivated by wanting to be able to be thrown around in the bedroom. So gotta lose weight.

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Quoting 'pokemeow' we like learning, being educated on what works, looking at it with a scientific eye. Unfortunately in my experience a lot of PTs and people who work in / own gyms push a lot of unscientific bunk onto people, along with the beneficial information. I've been finding that I just need to be selective about what info I take on board, and filter out / outright tell them that I'm not interested in some of the crap they come out with. I've never been a big gym goer but my mental health issues can seriously fuck with my motivation at times, and I have found that being around other people can give me that push I need. I did a few PT sessions last year and enjoyed them but that's certainly not something I can normally afford so I'm working on other ways to keep myself motivated. I've also found group classes good before so would like to get back into some of those (I've just switched gyms largely for that reason, because my last one didn't run any classes whereas my new one runs things like boxing, interval training, yoga and pilates all of which I'm interested in doing).

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Quoting 'nattyocean' which I have struggled with in terms of myself and my own authenticity as a future health professional. I'm studying in a health field and there are some aspects of it that I definitely do not embody in my own life, which has sometimes made me feel like a hypocrite when I'm on placement and telling people something which I know I don't do myself. I doubt there's many health professionals that do totally practice everything they preach though, and I think it's ok as long as you recognise those things about yourself and have the insight to know why and to try and change where you can (if it's something that needs changing, it might not always be). We're human and in the end coming across as human helps in building rapport with people, as opposed to the medical professionals who act like they're some sort of demi-god never to be questioned and who pretend to be perfect and have all the answers. Plus, I've been able to actively apply what I've learned in my course to my own life and that has definitely helped me as well, so I have that personal experience which can bring further authenticity to my future dealings with clients.

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Personal training to maintain and further define my shape. I'm intrinsically motivated in most things so I continue my regime with the treadmill and or walking when the weather is good in Melbourne! I'd prefer sexercise though, any time of the week 😝 Mary xx

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Which is probably why I do zero exercise at the moment. But it's a battle I'm determined to win. I used to train heavily when I was younger, before gyms were widely used by women. Back in the days women did aerobics or used the bike! I found a training partner was my best motivation as I was body building. Someone who could always lift slightly more than me. I would just catch up to them and then they'd break through their next goal. There was nothing better than competitive training. But now I have medical conditions and injuries that prevent me doing high intensity exercise. So I need to set the pace. PT's can be great if you find the right one. But I find that most of them aren't worth the money. I think that being self motivated and listening to your body is the best place to get to. You should only be doing it for yourself - no one else. But if you need a PT to kick your butt every now and then, good on you for at least exercising and trying to improve yourself.

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Has the opposite effect..but recently I gave up bread..and although I no longer weigh myself I have lost some inches.I can now wear clothes I haven't worn for a year. Q

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  Quoting 'SoftandCurious'I think that being self motivated and listening to your body is the best place to get to. You should only be doing it for yourself - no one else. But if you need a PT to kick your butt every now and then, good on you for at least exercising and trying to improve yourself. is obviously the ideal and it is a goal to strive for. When a person struggles to motivate themselves to even get out of bed or take a shower though, I think that any way they can get themselves doing some physical activity is a good thing. If they can only ever do it by being with someone else, ok then that's fine let's try to make that work somehow...whether it's a PT, a friend, a relative, a dog, a guinea pig. I know physical limitations can be big barriers but it's the mental ones that are often much harder to overcome. (Sorry not meaning to sound preachy...just my inner future OT coming out )

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  Seachange73

  9 years ago

  I find myself to be a motivated person when it comes to exercise. I actually truly enjoy it as it is a way of life for me.As a youngster, I was sent to different dance and sports classes to 'find my way' of what clicks and give my parents some breathing space from us kids. It so happened I enjoyed the social and physical aspect of ballet and team sports. It wasn't much of an effort to maintain the interest and lead a healthy lifestyle (food and exercise) as the whole family was into it. We did not know any better. Growing older, I have found my niche in the sports field and I found that havign some exercise is great in expelling any stress accumulated during the work day and giving me some 'me' time. Best thing is that I am setting a good example for my kids, training with them in karate, boxing or gym. Monkey see- monkey do. With my martial arts training or HIIT, it is important i set a goal and reach the goal. Pushing boundaries and see how far my body can handle the challenge. Nothing better than doing more burpees/pushups, hitting bags harder and faster, or running longer than your previous personal best. A good psychological and physical boost. Very empowering. I also like it when I train wiht other people, my trainers pushing me to do more, fight smarter, faster and hit harder. Then you re-adjust your goals, sensibly a bit at a time, so it is not too overwhelming. So i do push myself all the time, but enjoy the social aspect and camaraderie of fight training.

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  RHP User

  9 years ago

  I went on a "baked bean only" diet for 3 months 2 years ago. I farted whilst I was standing on the scales one night and instantly gained 3.7kg. 🐙 💨💨💨💨💨

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