Where do I begin... Guess it starts with motivation.

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Firemanjoe87

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I'm new to all of this and hesitant to even post. I'm not one for putting my problems on someone else. Esp strangers. In fact I'm used to the opposite I will listen to anyone and try to help. Anyway here goes. A lil about me I'm 27 a firefighter (that's where my selflessness comes from) from nj. I'm stuck in a rut and kinda speeding here with no breaks. As the weeks pass it's getting harder to look at myself in the mirror. The problem I have is that I feel like I'm trapped in a body that's made of molasses. My mind has such big plans and ideas but I can't get my body to do it. Idk if that even makes sense. I'm just so tired from two jobs that I just make excuses. Anyway that's me in a nutshell. Don't be too harsh n thanks ahead of time.
 
Getting started is the hardest part. I found that making small changes and celebrating small successes worked better for me that the grand plans and ideal quick fixes. I still dream of getting awesome results and completely following my awesome plan, but I know that doesn't work for me. I just get frustrated and it backfires. The long drawn out plan with realistic results got me amazing results and was doable with my life. Sure I wish I could do it faster, but I got results faster then starting and stopping so many times from getting burnt out or giving. Up from it being too hard. Good luck. You can do it!
 
Firemanjoe - working two jobs is really tough, and being a firefighter must be not only rewarding, but exhausting. We had a fire go through our place last summer, and we lost most of the property. What these amazing men and women did to help save so many, many properties, animals and people was beyond amazing - besides hugging every fire-person I meet, I always say to take care of themselves first.

You are the most important person in your life - there is only one you, and no-one could ever replace you. Venting and talking about your struggles and challenges is not a burden, it's actually quite therapeutic, so feel free to keep typing! We are here, listening :) We all have our own battles, and it helps having someone to listen to us, even if they're strangers. This is what this forum is for - support, kindness and advice.

Getting started is the hardest part - don't wait until tomorrow, do it today. Even if it's a 10 min walk, at least you're moving and starting to get the ball rolling. Tomorrow could be 15 mins, etc.. and before you know it, you're finding time to exercise because you want to and you enjoy it.

What are the big plans you mentioned?

You can do this - you are amazing, and in control. You can shed the molasses feeling :)
 
Hi firemanjoe!

Don't put yourself down because you're finding it hard. We all find it hard in the beginning. The fact that you WANT to change and have even made the small step to come here shows that you are willing to make it work.

The thing is, the body is actually capable of a lot. It's your mind you have to really convince.
Start small and keep going. Cut back on a particular food, or make a small change to your activity levels. Once you get into the habit of that it's easier to make increasingly bigger changes. And once you start seeing results there'll be no stopping you! :)
 
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