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Your 'Moment'

‎03-18-2015 11:52

‎03-18-2015 11:52

Hi there, I'm new to FitBit. I'm a graduate student who has struggled with my weight for quite some time. In recent years, I've gained almost 60lb during my last 4 years of school. I'm excited to join the FitBit community and am looking for some help..

 

What was your 'moment' that made you want to make health changes?

What 'moment' (idea, quote, person) encouraged you through a time when you struggled to find motivation?

 

I'm 5'6, and currently around 220lb. This is the heaviest I've weighed, and aside from the number I just feel out of shape. I've joined the gym, have begun attending classes (cycling 3-4 times a week, yoga 1x), and have been trying to be more mindful of what I'm eating - have the space to do so on this is great!

BUT! I still find myself struggling mentally with being present, or feeling accomplished after pushing myself after a workout. I get stuck in thinking of how active and strong I used to be - how much flexibility I've lost over just a few years.

 

Right now, I'm looking to figure out a way to get through this block and be as mentally productive as I've been with other parts of these health changes. I know that sometimes the biggest hurdle can be your own mental focus, so I'm reaching out to the community for advice from your own experiences.

 

Any advice is much appreciated! 🙂

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‎09-26-2015 09:59

‎09-26-2015 09:59

@divedragon hi there. You did good but was it on your own? I'm finding I do better with friends. We had a great week and they've helped tremendously! Don't go it alone people 🙂 Good luck to all.
https://www.fitbit.com/group/22KLTTSpring Into Summer 2016Perseverance and moving on is who I am
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‎09-26-2015 16:56

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‎09-26-2015 16:56

@Brown-eyedG2 wrote:
@divedragon hi there. You did good but was it on your own? I'm finding I do better with friends. We had a great week and they've helped tremendously! Don't go it alone people 🙂 Good luck to all.

I did do it on my own.  The only time in my life I sought professional counselling was after my father passed and I realized I was depressed, but after contacting over a dozen councelors with only 1 response to say he couldn't take me, I knew it was up to me.   I'm happy you have friends around who can help.  I've never had that luxury!

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
― Isaac Asimov

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”
― Benjamin Franklin
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‎09-26-2015 17:06

‎09-26-2015 17:06

@divedragon that's heartwarming. I'm happy you made it and you'll continue to work hard. If you'd like to join Fitbit friends challenges we are here for you. Also try in Community the public Activity Group pages. You might read through and find one you're comfortable joining. Best wishes and ((hugs)).
https://www.fitbit.com/group/22KLTTSpring Into Summer 2016Perseverance and moving on is who I am
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