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I've been a vegan since August 2007. In other words, I do my best not to consume anything of animal origin, ranging from the obvious (meat), to the somewhat obvious (eggs and dairy), to the not-so-obvious (honey, wool, silk, and more). I love this life. I have so much more appreciation for everything and everyone around me, and I feel so at peace with myself and the world. I wake up everyday and know that I'm making a difference. It's been a huge turning point in my life.
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Okay Im 15/f and I weight about 192 pounds. Im about 5'6 r 7.I have lots of muscles I guess.
But I want to lose weight and quickly. Ever since I was 11 i was chubby. Its has just gotten worse in my opinion. I want to excercise but I have no motivation and I don't run becuase, Im afraid of what people might think seeing me run. What do I do I really need help and no one I know can help me!!
Guess what--no one's going to be looking at you.
Seriously. I get self-conscious too when I go walking (and I plan on starting to jog in the spring, if I'm healthy enough), but then I remind myself that the majority of the people I see are probably plagued with the same insecurities, or they're just too busy paying attention to the scenery.
Start with even just five minutes. You might hate it at first. I hated walking at first. But now I LOVE it. I love the way my body feels when it moves. I love the endorphins. I love being out in the fresh air. And that helps motivate me.
If you have an iPod or mp3 player and you live in a safe area, try taking that with you. You can play music, or do what I do, and play an audio book. You can get some classics free at http://librivox.org. They're all public domain, so no Harry Potter or anything like that, but it's a perfect chance to "read" something you might not otherwise, and it's good distraction if you want it.
Watch what you eat, but don't get obsessive. Vegetables and fruits are great, and they fill you up. Eat whole grains instead of processed foods. Stay away from junk food most of the time, and try and find substitutes (I just found Crispy Minis that taste almost exactly like Doritos, but they only have 60 calories for 8 of them).
Keep at it. Tell yourself that after five or ten minutes, if you still don't want to be exercising, you'll come home. Chances are, you'll stick to it.
Be healthy. Stay safe.
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Wow, I never thought someone would give such great avice. Thank you!
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