I would love to lose about 40 pounds. Actually, I'd love to lose even part of this one-pack. My issue, just like many people's issue, is motivation. I've looked through several other threads here regarding this (and similar topics) and I've come up with the following:
1) Bribe myself. (wouldn't work since i'd just do whatever if i really wanted to)
2) Hire a personal trainer. (seriously thinking about this)
3) Get a book on the subject. (anyone want to motivate me to read?
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4) Set small goals and work up to larger ones. (i'll work at that for about a week or two and forget i ever started)
5) I'll do it if i want it bad enough. (hence this post...)
So, knowing that i'd actually do something if i really wanted it bad enough, is it even possible to "make" me want something bad enough? I let a lot of little things slide simply because i couldn't be arsed to do anything about them; they're not a great inconvenience. My weight isn't a /great/ inconvenience, but it does cause me problems, my current medical conditions notwithstanding. I guess I just don't want to lose weight badly enough, but I do want to lose some.
Note that the only time I was actually successful at keeping with my exercise regimen (and lost 35 pounds, to boot!) was at the tail end of my relationship with my ex. I got it into my head that if I changed my lifestyle enough, she'd want to stay with me. I was so emotionally attached that I'd do anything to keep it. I'm not saying I want to be that way again (actually, i never want that again), but I'm hoping that's not what it would take someone like me to keep motivated.
Also note that I have no local friends who would stick to a similar exercise regimen with me. Tried that, it failed.
Help?