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Reddit mentions of Absolute Beginner's Guide to HalfMarathon Training: Get Ready to Run or Walk a 5K, 8K, 10K or HalfMarathon Race
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| Height | 9.1 Inches |
| Length | 7.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | January 2005 |
| Weight | 0.91271376468 Pounds |
| Width | 0.53 Inches |
Start off by making attainable goals. Most people start working out with incredible ambition, but unrealistic goals. Within days, they fail because they haven't made goals that are realistic (I've never trained a day in my life, but I'm going to run five miles tomorrow! is an example)
Be very specific about your goals. Just saying "I want to lose weight" isn't going to cut it. You need to specify the amount you want to lose (be realistic) and specific things you will do to get it done. "I want to lose 25 pounds and I will do this by implementing healthier foods and exercising two days a week. I will do a workout dvd on Monday and I will go for a 20 minute jog on Friday" is an example of what you should be doing in regards to specificity in your plans.
Personally, I struggle with motivation daily, and I'm not overweight, but I do want to get fit and have endurance (I can't breathe after walking up a flight of stairs!).
Try to find friends that want to do this journey with you and want to support you in what you're doing. Use them as a sound board, as well as your motivation and nagging voice when you're being lazy and don't want to follow through. If you can afford it- join a gym and get into fitness classes. Find ones you like and keep going. The people there become accountability partners b/c they'll ask where you've been, and that will help your motivation to work out too.
Join r/fitness. it's such an inspiring and great subreddit; I think you'll benefit a lot from it. Also, look into some workout books to help give you ideas for meals and workouts. I have the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Running... and it has fantastic pointers for everyone starting out running. Also, check out Livestrong and Women's Health Magazine for more ideas on healthy lifestyle choices. Personally, I love Livestrong- they have mobile phone apps as well as the website so that you can keep track of calories consumed.
Just remember that you need to do this for you. Find sources of inspiration that make you want to do it. Only you know what that is. Whether it's a photo of your goal weight/body type, a mantra, photos of what you don't want to look like, etc... It's up to you to figure out what makes you want to lose weight.