02-14-2009, 10:55 PM
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I think that because you don't consider it an exercise could make it even easier to do. By not thinking of it as an exercise it's a lot easier for you to do it and stick with it. That would be the best if you can have a hobby that also involves physical activity, helps to keep you motivated and it's harder to fall of the wagon. I think the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to make those livable small changes, versus trying to do anything drastic and sudden and ending up later falling off the wagon.
Either way kudos to you for having lost a lot already and sticking with it this far, the first month is the hardest, now it's starting to become habit. Yay you! 
I have tried to cut back on my late night snacking I think that is what has really been hurting me. And I bought a Wii fit, I figured because of the hassle I went through to get it.. and at least a little bit of money spent on it I'm going to try and use that as one of many tools. At least until it gets nice outside and I can do something outside.
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Originally Posted by FlirtWithMe
I've changed my reply on this several times  I think I agree with you in a way. Not 100%.. I'll try to explain! I can't relate something I'm doing in jeans and a t-shirt as being exercise, but I love learning something I've never done before and love being able to keep up with the rest of the group who have all done a previous course and know way more than I do when it comes to steps and dances. In a way I am not counting the dancing as exercise, because it's something I do for enjoyment rather than the fitness/calorie burning potentialities. Exercise that I count is the walking on the treadmill, when I specifically get my walking clothes and shoes on and really go for it.
I do know totally where you're coming from with regards to the kick boxing and other types of exercise that serve a purpose vs going to the gym etc, but I think for losing weight purposes I need to have a 'contrived' form of exercise too, such as the walking on a treadmill, as it 'feels' more like exercise.
That might not make a whole deal of sense  I think I'm agreeing with you, but also saying that I need a more specific form of exercise, too  ...and in true FWM style, I have probably written that in more than one way several times above |
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