Fat Guy to Fast Guy

Darren, it's been a struggle these last few months...

2010-03-04T16:16:40.116-05:00

Darren, it's been a struggle these last few months. I haven't really made any conscious effort to eat healthy or exercise. School started again, I got stressed out, and the bad habits resumed. Motivation and sticking with a plan has always been a problem for me. I'm hoping to re-evaluate my plans soon, but I'm not sure at the moment what to do next.

Scott, I know it's been a while since you posted h...

2010-03-03T22:17:45.258-05:00

Scott, I know it's been a while since you posted here but I hope everything is going well for you and your weight loss. I know how much of a pain in the ass it can be to stay motivated. I still struggle with it 3 years after losing the weight.

Scott, you are very likely to die prematurely if y...

2009-11-17T19:53:12.349-05:00

Scott, you are very likely to die prematurely if you don't lose weight. My advice to you is to stop worrying about "finding motivation" and start TAKING ACTION, NOW. BABY STEPS ARE FINE. Just get things headed in the right direction. There is no reason you can't do this thing! I would strongly encourage you to move towards adopting a mostly plant-based diet. In my opinion, this is the single most helpful change I think you could make. Second would be to commit to walking thirty minutes every single day. I may not know you, but I am rooting for you. Don't worry about tomorrow, or even 2012, worry about TODAY. Do the things you need to do TODAY.

Good luck,
Joe
Feel Great!: josephbedford.blogspot.com

Scotty, just checking in. I wanted to say, don't g...

2009-11-15T23:52:42.378-05:00

Scotty, just checking in. I wanted to say, don't give up! Tell yourself it's worth it because it is! Sending lots of love!

heard about you on fat2fit radio. looking forward ...

2009-11-12T07:43:11.065-05:00

heard about you on fat2fit radio. looking forward to following your journey!

Linked to your blog via Fat2Fit. I can comletely ...

2009-11-12T05:13:11.999-05:00

Linked to your blog via Fat2Fit.

I can comletely relate to your story of motivation. I go thru this struggle every day and sometimes I win and sometimes I lose.

I guess I loved the advice they gave on the show that there are times when you just cannot feel motivated. At that time, the only way to get back on the wagon is to just suck it up and fake the motivation. Sooner or later the real thing will catch up with you!!

All the best on your weight loss journey!! Hope to hear about a slimmer healthier you soon

Cheers!

Mansi
Delhi, India

Heard about your site on the fat2fit radio... than...

2009-11-09T13:31:49.443-05:00

Heard about your site on the fat2fit radio... thanks for asking about that. I think it is very important to find little motivations each day. I myself have lost 140 pound and have maintained the weight off for 3 year. I exercise 4 to 5 times per week. Even after all this time at loosing weight, I find it hard to stay motivated. Just hang in there... everyday is a small fight until you win the battle.

keep at it!

Pablo L. Robles
Ponce, Puerto Rico

I hope you are still kicking ass Scotty. Don't let...

2009-09-04T00:19:56.493-04:00

I hope you are still kicking ass Scotty. Don't let a few bumps in the road get you off track!

Giving up your goal is like saying you're giving u...

2009-08-21T10:33:24.699-04:00

Giving up your goal is like saying you're giving up on life buddy. I know it's tough, but you have to be more tough. Man-up and get back on track, join a gym.

Scott don't give up!! A little set back never hu...

2009-08-19T17:17:30.951-04:00

Scott don't give up!! A little set back never hurt anyone, keep up the good work!

Scott! Caritas Health and Wellness (in the RAMA c...

2009-08-18T00:36:47.705-04:00

Scott! Caritas Health and Wellness (in the RAMA center) is the BEST gym. I think they do free meetings with personal trainers and have multiple plans for pers. training. I am currently working with Kenny-the-sadist and have noticed a difference in 2 weeks (more toned, more muscle, feel stronger) and plan on continuing until the wedding. Check em out! xox Esme

Dad's making cod - so yes, dinner will be healthy....

2009-08-13T16:18:22.732-04:00

Dad's making cod - so yes, dinner will be healthy.

Special K actually has pretty good meal bars. I pe...

2009-08-13T15:57:14.755-04:00

Special K actually has pretty good meal bars. I personally love the chocolate peanut butter ones. I just bought a few boxes for when I go back to school since I tend to spend too much money on food or eat vending machine crap.

~Grace

hey Scott...you should check into LA Fitness, espe...

2009-08-12T20:36:03.125-04:00

hey Scott...you should check into LA Fitness, especially if there is one near where you are in CT as well. The cardio stuff is all upstairs in a loft too so you can work out without feeling like you are bring stared at...great classes and a full size pool too.

Mindy

Working out is a really good way to eleviate stres...

2009-08-12T08:21:06.521-04:00

Working out is a really good way to eleviate stress. Go ahead...take it out on the elliptical.

[Laura]

Maggie: would you believe that I actually was a m...

2009-08-10T23:55:43.000-04:00

Maggie: would you believe that I actually was a member of the Big Sky in Newington during the first year of school? I really liked that gym...for all 2-3 weeks that I went. I wasted major money on a year's membership there. I am considering Big Sky again, though.

Hi Scott! I go to Big Sky in Newington and I am p...

2009-08-10T23:11:56.267-04:00

Hi Scott! I go to Big Sky in Newington and I am pretty sure they give you a few free personal training sessions when you join! We could motivate each other to go!!
Maggie

Keep up the good work!!

2009-08-07T20:07:44.267-04:00

Keep up the good work!!

woohoo! you've lost over 20 pounds!!!! keep it up!...

2009-08-03T20:08:09.017-04:00

woohoo! you've lost over 20 pounds!!!! keep it up!

Sam and Luis: thanks so much for the advice! I f...

2009-07-31T13:37:50.593-04:00

Sam and Luis: thanks so much for the advice! I forgot that the casino is relatively large, so I could simply just walk around the entire place...that would probably be a pretty good substitute workout. A day off won't kill me, either...but that darn Wii better not yell at me. I'm sensitive. ;-)

I fully agree with Samantha. Changing your lifes...

2009-07-31T09:15:26.079-04:00

I fully agree with Samantha.

Changing your lifestyle is more about be consistantly active than about sticking to a specific regimine. I take days off from the gym because I know that I work out a lot and I know rest is a good thing from time to time.

Be creative. Take a long walk in the woods. See if there are any parks near by that can offer some trails to explore. Take one or two days and pay the $15 to really push yourself with some weight training. And if you want bring the Wii. It's about having fun and being healthy.

IMHO

ok i'm not taking the poll because i have sort of ...

2009-07-31T00:06:44.498-04:00

ok i'm not taking the poll because i have sort of a mixed answer. i absolutely believe you need to be taking days off, and that you need to not worry about taking a day off from the wii fit. but, i think if you want to work out while there you could do so without doing anything crazy. how about just taking a walk near the casino? i've never been there so i don't know if it's really a walkable area, but that could be a nice compromise, something easy but enough to get you a little active for the day. do you have a pedometer? you'd be amazed how many steps you take in a day. just try to keep on track food wise and don't worry too much about the rest. don't be too hard on yourself! now if only i could follow that advice...

Terry: thanks for your support! I will definitel...

2009-07-30T23:19:41.400-04:00

Terry: thanks for your support! I will definitely contact you when I'm ready to run.

Scott, I love the website. We should plan on doin...

2009-07-30T16:44:17.046-04:00

Scott,
I love the website. We should plan on doing some runs together some point in the next year. I need a reason to get myself back into shape.
Terry

I've cut down too, and a lot of times now when I d...

2009-07-29T14:26:52.769-04:00

I've cut down too, and a lot of times now when I drink it's gin and seltzer water. 2 pts. When I make it at home, I buy the lime flavored seltzer, it's pretty good.

I'm glad you haven't cut it out completely. I'd feel like I was losing you. ;)