-- Posted by gnr90 at 10:32 am on Dec. 15, 2008 I'm starting to work out and diet right after New Years...I'm trying to lose 80-100 lbs (yeah I'm a fat ass)...by JUNE...I am going to run (start out walking/jogging) three miles a day (not all at once...at first anyways) and go to the gym every other day to work out. On Thursdays, I go with my cousins to the Y, and I will swim there...I'm also changing my diet. I am going to start eating a lot of fruit, and I am going to eliminate sodas and fast food from it. I'm doing this because I feel like shit all the time, and I am also very self conscious... so, yes it is also for my appearance, not as much as for health, but it is a factor... so the question is, do you think I'll make it? -- Posted by tait at 10:33 am on Dec. 15, 2008 That is basically impossible. -- Posted by johnroberts at 10:33 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Motivation is the key to success :) Seriously, if you aren't motivated you can't do sh!t. -- Posted by La Motta at 10:33 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Yeah go for it!! -- Posted by Krebons at 10:33 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Try it! :D Let it ne your new years resolution -- Posted by gnr90 at 10:34 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Quote: from tait at 12:33 pm on Dec. 15, 2008 That is basically impossible. we'll see... -- Posted by sykexl at 10:34 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Not going to happen. -- Posted by jennamae1988 at 10:35 am on Dec. 15, 2008 You have to seriously want it.  I lost 50lbs just by exercising for 15 minutes a night and a few diet changes.  It is possible.   Good Luck and if you need any support just drop me a line. -- Posted by Just Waiting Here at 10:35 am on Dec. 15, 2008 By June? You're asking to lose over 10 pounds a month, that's actually a lot, and it isn't necessary healthy for you. You also haave to consider that once you do lose some of that initial weight, it will get harder.  Not to mention you will also gain some weight from muscle mass as well. My suggestion to you is this. Lower your goal. If you set it too high, it WILL discourage you (I've seen it happen to my roommates all the time). Try something like... 10 pounds by the end of February. If you realize you can do a bit better, then go for it... but start of small and THEN work your way up. It doesn't mean you have to work any less harder, but if you have something that is DEFINITELY achievable, then it'll make it easier. -- Posted by blufindr at 10:35 am on Dec. 15, 2008 If you genuinely want to do it for health reasons and not just because you feel like you're a 'fat ass'... Eh, your life. Do it if you want, just try to not go to extremes about it. -- Posted by Gemmax at 10:35 am on Dec. 15, 2008 if u put ur mind to it you can do it. Let's just say tht's easier said than done. -- Posted by SheMintsEclectic at 10:36 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Quote: from gnr90 at 10:34 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Quote: from tait at 12:33 pm on Dec. 15, 2008 That is basically impossible. we'll see... I hope you make it love. -- Posted by arwen rashka at 10:38 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Quote: from Just Waiting Here at 10:35 am on Dec. 15, 2008 By June?  You're asking to lose over 10 pounds a month, that's actually a lot, and it isn't necessary healthy for you.  You also haave to consider that once you do lose some of that initial weight, it will get harder. Not to mention you will also gain some weight from muscle mass as well. My suggestion to you is this.  Lower your goal.  If you set it too high, it WILL discourage you (I've seen it happen to my roommates all the time).  Try something like... 10 pounds by the end of February.  If you realize you can do a bit better, then go for it... but start of small and THEN work your way up.  It doesn't mean you have to work any less harder, but if you have something that is DEFINITELY achievable, then it'll make it easier. ^== this. -- Posted by breakapart at 10:38 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Instead of focusing on a long-term goal like that, set small goals.  Think "this month I want to lose X pounds" or "this week i want to run X number of miles".   Also keep in mind that you may not reach your set goals, but something is ALWAYS better than nothing. ETA- also, make your goals realistic.  If you set them too high, you're more likely to feel disappointment if you dont meet them. -- Posted by Micus at 10:39 am on Dec. 15, 2008 That, and you'll realize that even if you don't lose the 80 lbs, you'll still look better even if you lose 10. -- Posted by santana 08 at 10:41 am on Dec. 15, 2008 You can do it!!..Good luck. Anything is possible with motivation and a positive mind set -- Posted by tait at 10:56 am on Dec. 15, 2008 Quote: from gnu's at 6:34 pm on Dec. 15, 2008 Quote: from tait at 12:33 pm on Dec. 15, 2008 That is basically impossible. we'll see... I have faith that you can lose weight but it is physically impossible to lose that amount in such a small amount of time. Persevere though -- Posted by c0verst0ry at 4:22 pm on Dec. 15, 2008 It isn't physically impossible to lose that amount of weight in that amount of time, but it is extremely unhealthy.  You should set your goal a little lower, like, maybe that amount by next year or half of that by June.  Plus, why wait to start on the New Year, why not start now?  Every little bit helps. -- Posted by x Jean Paul x at 5:55 am on Dec. 16, 2008 You won't -- Posted by Tempted at 7:49 pm on Dec. 16, 2008 I'm planning on doing the same. If you want you can PM me and we can tell each other our progress. lI'm wanting to lose about 60-65 pounds all together.