Low motivation?

Question

I am obese (BMI 33%) and I need to lose weight. The thing is, I have a hard time getting motivated to eat less and excercise more, mostly because I am not concerned about what society thinks of me and because I've been trying -- and failing -- to lose weight for over 5 years. Do you have any tips? Thank you.

Answer 1

the best way if you cant get motivated yourself have someone else do it for you. get a personal trainer that has gotten results and you can see a difference in the way he looks then he can push you. some people are just husky humans due to thyroid or whatever and its not so much that society wont accept you, you just have to live with yourself but do your best to improve yourself day in and day out. its just one foot in front of the other until you reach your goal

Answer 2

You don't do it for society or even to look good, you do it for yourself . Because YOU are worth the effort. And you will reap the rewards of your effort. Nobody else matters, only you. What do you really want for you? What about that homestead deal? Have you given up on your dreams as well as your well being? Please don't! you are to worth it ,if for no other reason than you are one of a kind, never will there be another you. Who knows what you have to offer the world in your future? You just may hold the key to our survival as human beings. Food for thought, I hope. Nobody is perfect..perfection doesn't exist in nature so don't expect it of yourself. You are the way God intended you to be..we can't understand His meaning now, but in time ,when we are all gathered again in His presence, we will all understand everything that has happened, the way we were made and for what greater purpose. We will know why some died young and others lived to be past 100 years. God will not give up on you, please dont give up on yourself. Be the best you that you can and were meant to be..no matter what that is. Only you can change you..first ..do it in your mind.. see yourself as you want to be..living the life you want..go into detail..plan how it will look..how it will feel....and then ,every day, take only steps that will lead you to your desired future. Success is yours if you believe it can be..but so is failure if you believe it will be. It is up to you. Yours is the only opinion that matters..you are your only judge..believe in yourself. Be kind to yourself.. do everything in moderation, but do it all your own way. Don't deprive yourself of anything..that only creates more want.All you desire can be yours but for the price of the effort. Your rewards will be in porportion to the effort you make. Start slow, build momentum with each success. I HAVE FAITH IN YOU. If you believe in yourself you will not fail. But remember to offer help to any you meet that need you..this keeps you humble and moving in the right direction. God speed,and bless you.
An after thought re:perfection and Gods intention> consider Steven Hawking, I think that is his name ..the science genious, where would we be if He had given up? We all have our hurdles to jump..some only seem higher...but to what rewards ?
AS to the diet and exercise.. let it go..concentrate on living the life you have invisioned and it will fall into place.. just try to eat healthy, in moderation, and there is no better long term exercise than walking..in doors or out of doors. (But natures beauty will inspire you!)