All my previous attempts at "getting fit" and "lose weight" failed at about the same rate. I would feel extremely motivated for the first few days and IMMEDIATELY get discouraged. My problem was that I saw those things as things that were "good for me" but that seemed like such a horrible way to spend a couple of hourse in the afternoon. My problem was completely psychological. I needed to hit a low point. A low point in my health, and in my life. I didn't even have energy during the day to stay awake like normal, much healthier people. It took me seeing someone else that was walking down the same path I did a few years ago. The path that took me from "not-so-healthy' to "borderline malnourishment" surviving off of fast food and 2 AM bowls of cocoa pebbles and Dr. Pepper laying on my bed, wallowing in self-pity.
That and lack of knowledge was what stood in the way of my understanding of health as vital, and being healthy as being a lifestyle. The more that I learned, the more that I watched as others started to transform themselves and transform their personalities into positive and happy individuals, the relationship between happy and healthy could no longer be ignored. It was on a Monday, and I had spent the morning trying to figure out what I should eat that would be in accordance to the few guidelines I had made for myself and so that I wouldn't feel so heavy working out. Those first 3 days felt like you would expect, grueling. But, i was still working out some issues so I didn't mind the release of stress. The 4th day, after drinking nothing but water, skim milk, powerade, and eating every 3 hours (vegetables, protein and fruit in every meal in varying amounts), cutting out all processed foods, sugary drinks and foods that have higher than 20% calories from fat (on nutrition label), and sleeping at least 8 hours a night, I felt different......I felt...great. Energetic, and with a clearer mind than I've had in YEARS. That day, a cycle started. A cycle that was, eating healthy causes more energy, which allows me to work out, which allows me to sleep better, giving me better concentration that ultimately keeps me motivated, feeling positive and keeps me focused and disciplined when deciding what to eat. THAT is how I started.