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Originally Posted by IrishMum  TBH- I would have no heed in a gym- I want this to be a way of life I can uphold without any 'extras'- I mean, I want to be able to maintain without it depending on me spending an hour 5days a week in the gym? As it is- the nearest one is 35mins drive away (I live in rural Ireland), and with 2 toddlers, its just not practical/affordable. When I maintain for a while I intend to up my exercise to start losing again, but it'll be things like walking etc.? |
Yes! That's it. Now I know this will sound crazy, but I try not to do anything that will make a difference to my weight. Weight is such a fickle thing. I found that when it came to maintaining, I had to take the focus off what the scales say, and put it onto what made me feel good (well...within reason
)
Then the weight takes care of itself.
I did the time at the gym, but then decided that I was only doing it to control my weight. I stopped enjoying it for itself.
Now I walk. Not to keep the weight down, but because I feel better for walking, and have realised that it's just more fun for me than getting in the car...assuming it's not too far to go!
I walk because sometimes it's quicker. I feel better after a walk. It's lazy not too
and I have no need to just sit on my bum. I'm not that person anymore.
There is no "I can't make it to the gym so I can't eat as much
" or "blow this for a game of soldiers...I'd prefer to starve".
Instead it's "Oh my...I so need to get out and get some fresh air and stretch my limbs". I do it for me...not for the scales IYKWIM. A present for myself
