I recently have been going through a period where I can't bear to look at my own body. I've never really been into fitness, have tried many times to start but get overwhelmed and give up. The past 3 months I have been home (COVID) and seen nobody but my family due to high risk members. I'm experiencing a lot of anxiety about the re-opening, mostly because I'm embarrassed to see people I haven't in months and have them think I look fatter than I did before lockdown. Tbh, I've never been happy with my body. I am 5'3, 165 pounds and 29 years old (F). I also eat a strict vegetarian (almost vegan) diet.

Today I decided to try a light workout for the first time (cycling) and absolutely exhausted myself. I could barely make it through a 30 minute bike ride around my neighbourhood (it's quite hilly). When I got home I did a quick arm exercise, tried to do some crunches and squats and felt like I was going to collapse.

I guess I'm just looking for some words of encouragement and posting for accountability. I really want to lose some weight and increase my strength but am feeling really lost and overwhelmed. I need this to be the time that sticks. Did anyone else feel this way when they began? Please tell me when it gets easier. I don't feel comfortable speaking about this with my friends or family and am grateful to have found this community.

What are your journeys like?

Thank you so much.

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