Low impact is always, always a good way to start. If it doesn’t hurt a lot, it’s probably going to be the easiest to maintain. I started out with a moderate incline walking on a treadmill then pushed the percentage up every week until I’d get right to the “I feel like I’m about to die” point and maintain it for 45 minutes.

The intensity is mind-numbing…which can work as a great stress-reliever, too!

I’m pushing for my next jump in weightloss now and I’d love to hear how things are going for you!

I had several issues with losing weight early on – I would always try the “wake up early and go running bit” – but I was so heavy it hurt to run so I switched to low impact hiking and biking until I lost the initial tonnage. Now if I go running, it doesn’t hurt as much.

How many times do people eat stuff “just because it’s there?”

I’ve been trying to be conscious of that myself lately – It’s okay to walk the jar of peanuts to the kitchen, or even ask Netter to “please take these away.” (I’d do the same for her.) It’s okay to get carryout boxes at restaurants. Leftovers make great eats.

Unless of course you eat them at 2 in the morning, but that’s another bad eating habit all together.

Really like the concepts you have here Seth. Focusing on strengths and “what works for me.”

Thanks for sharing.

However, yes on patience! Yes! We’d all do well to slow things down and make a point to eat things we enjoy and enjoy the things we eat. Eating quickly was one of the hardest habits for me to break.

Thanks Ed!

There’s a step between the “sleep loss-related food craving” and the actual weight gain. It involves thoughtless eating. “Am I tired?” is one of the 5 questions that drove that type of eating out of my life. Works very well indeed! =)