I'm not as physically or mentally healthy as I should be

So, to start off, I used to be in great shape, kept the same weight for three years in fact, when I live in Japan anyway. I rode my bike and walked everywhere, I kept a healthy 180-185 pounds (82 to 74 kg) during my stay as an intern. That being said, when I got back I got a call center job, I lost motivation to exercise because I felt "too tired" to do anything when I got home. Well, off and on, I tried to get into an exercise regimen, I would start off for a few days, feel pretty good and then, I would just stop, and sure enough over time, I gained more weight than I could ever ask for. My current weight is something I don't publicly disclose, but I will say it's a lot higher than when I was at my healthiest, I now have quite a gut. That alone, having extra weight around the waist puts extra strain on my body, my organs, and if I don't do something now, there will more than likely be serious consequences when I'm older. I signed up for Vasa a few months back, and I did go for a couple of weeks, but like before, I stopped going because of lack of motivation and discipline, I don't know what to do.

I want to lose as much weight and fat as I can (fat mostly), and get down to close to where I weighed before, back in 2007 or so. The problem is I don't know where to begin, what I can do to motivate myself, if I need to get others to help me or support me, I don't know. I'm not happy about myself, my appearance, my confidence, when one thing like physical health is down, mental, spiritual, etc is all affected. I'm not nearly as happy as I could be, while I'm not necessarily depressed, I've been resorting to using strong, foul language under my breath at drivers that piss me off. I need help...losing weight, exercising, feeling better about me and life in general, you know? I just...have no idea where to begin >.<

Thanks for taking the time to read my venting.
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Ricken
Probably not the most practical suggestion, but if you have a small store near where you live, then just walk out there every now and again to grab a small snack (idk, a small bag of gummy bears) to eat while walking home

Again, probably not the best suggestion, but it's all I can think of..
 
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SomecallmeBerto
Unfortunately the only one that is stopping you from getting in shape is you. Can you get another job? Do you have any other skills? What is the pay? Are you willing/can you take a pay cut? The body is made in the kitchen and not in the gym. Eat better and workout when you can.
 
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mgrev
I'd advise you to walk around. listen to music that you like to while doing it. you don't have to run, just walk. you won't get tired that fast, and you are still very active. Also try walking to work (unless it is too far.), or bicycling
 
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VinsCool
Walking and listening to music works very well for me. It keeps me in shape despite myself being not a good example of someone physically active.

30 minutes a day, more if you can. You won't believe it. Walking is a very healthy locomotion ^_^
 
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the_randomizer
You're all right, it's something that has to come from me, and only me, the problem is I have to force myself to keep doing it, five times a week at 30 minutes each time, even when winter rolls around, I have to force myself, somehow. We also have a stationary bike downstairs, but I like being able to do it outside. Would it help to have reminders on my phone, or visual reminders on the wall in my room that tell me? I'm the kind of person who likes seeing reminders like that. And thank you all for the suggestions thus far ^_^
 
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migles
i want to give you 2 reasons, however i only found one:
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the other raeson was another confession bear saying "i want to loose weight just to fuck hotter people"
but i didn't find it
 
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the_randomizer
@migles I appreciate you chiming in as well, but the pic, eh, not my thing really. I just need to get in shape, like, badly, because there can arise a myriad of serious issues later on. But I will say my current state doesn't help motivate me to go on dates, yeah, it's bad.
 
migles
@the_randomizer just want to say, what fits you... the reason can be a shitty one, but do it...
if it takes a stupid shitty "i can't see my dick" as motivation, well, go for it... doesn't matter the reason..
if you can't find motivation, you are just saying you don't want to...

i believe that if you really want something you do it...
look at that shia guy and "just do it"
 
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the_randomizer
There are plenty of reasons, and any one of them will work, only thing left for me to do is getting a pair decent earbud headphones as I've a good MP3 player that I can take on walks. And the best part? It's free, I don't have to pay for a gym to do this, as i'm just wasting money with that.
 
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migles
@the_randomizer do you have cousins? or siblins? do you have rich spoiled cousins?
I stole apple earbuds from my rich spoiled cousin... the earbuds were inside a box forgotten in the attic...
the buds were clearly abandoned or forgotten... because they are kids if i asked if i could have them, my cousins magically would want them. only to use for 30 minutes and forget about them again.. but this time if they disappear they would know i stole them...

anyway, earphones\earbuds etc, are so easily to obtain that's a stupid excuse you are making up to procrastinate :angry::angry::angry:
 
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the_randomizer
Nah, you're right, I just need to hop on down to Best Buy and grab a pair of them, they have some good Sony ones on sale, I don't have Apple products lying around :P
 
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migles
apple buds were an example.. i bet someone on your family or a friend got a pair somewhere they are not in use anymore, in case you are Scrooge McDuck

i just got lucky i got my hands in good ones... (at least i enjoy them, better than the chinese ones i am used to)
but my sister has kite a colection of 1 buck chinese ones... (some working, other half working) they also do the job
 
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migles
in case you are still stuck on the buds part.
heres an alternative:
do-the-right-thing-radio-raheem-puerto-rican-music-duel1.jpg



this will really help you with your excersize and you don't have to worry about phones anymore

i am goofing around i know, but don't give me the "i can't run without music" excuse, just get up and do it...
or maybe you can run to best buy, get the buds and come back home running
 
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HaloEffect17
I don't want to really offer a more expensive option especially when there are equally good alternatives like walking with music on outside, but I can say that something like a Fitbit could increase motivation. I received an entry level Fitbit as a gift just awhile ago and I can say that it does force me to get up and move with LED lights that indicate when I reached 10,000 steps. Not saying go out there and get one, but just throwing this idea out there.
 
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Reecey
Does me having a 6 pack help the situation at all? I thought that may help you feel better m8! :)
 

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