What are the most frustrating obstacles when it comes to your weight loss?

MynameisChester
MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everybody! I've been using the myfitnesspal app for just under 2 years now and have had some weight loss success with it. However, I've had my fair dose of fat shaming, being told I'm lazy, and fighting/succumbing to junk food temptations. I have found that voicing frustrations can help. I was just wondering what sort of things have frustrated you the most about losing weight. Thanks guys!
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  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    who tells you you're lazy?

    Seems to me like the weight you need to lose is friends/family who would try to "motivate" you by demeaning you.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    The most frustrating obstacle has been myself. Overcoming my own issues with food. Learning about food. Learning when/how much to eat. lastly exercising discipline and self control not to eat all of my calories from one junk food and then have none for the rest of the day.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    For me it's hunger (usually during PMS) and yeah, willpower when it comes to sweets.
  • sophiedocherty34
    sophiedocherty34 Posts: 2 Member
    I think you should be proud of what you have acheived so far!!! I find it most frustrating when I've been dieting for so so so long that I start to hit a wall and no more weight comes off. I guess I get bored. I never ended up reaching my goal weight!
  • MynameisChester
    MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
    yea, sometimes friends and family say that which does kind of sting , But they're overall good peoples. Sometimes I see people telling others they're lazy on discussion boards. I find that diverting my attention towards useful advice and ignoring the demeaning ones very helpful.
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    edited July 2015
    Drinking less beer! Cause I like pizza with beer.
  • anxioushero
    anxioushero Posts: 61 Member
    85Cardinals wrote: »
    Drinking less beer! Cause I like pizza with beer.

    THIS

  • professionalHobbyist
    professionalHobbyist Posts: 1,316 Member
    That it takes time

    It takes time to get in shape

    This

    I

    Must

    Earn

    It is work. A marathon.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    myfatnesspal72885 wrote: »
    Hi everybody! I've been using the myfitnesspal app for just under 2 years now and have had some weight loss success with it. However, I've had my fair dose of fat shaming, being told I'm lazy, and fighting/succumbing to junk food temptations. I have found that voicing frustrations can help. I was just wondering what sort of things have frustrated you the most about losing weight. Thanks guys!

    Your ticker confuses me.
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  • AlciaMode
    AlciaMode Posts: 421 Member
    My biggest obstacle is staying motivated to exercise.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I would say for me, it's patience.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    edited July 2015
    Injuries. I'd rather eat more and do more. Figuring out how to just eat less is a pain.
  • MynameisChester
    MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
    @ barbecuesauce- I don't understand your statement, please clarify if you'd like
    @shell1005- i don't shame my self anymore as that name was chosen about 2 years ago. But my response to you is, it takes one to know one. Just wanted to get some insight on people's common weight loss obstacles.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    myfatnesspal72885 wrote: »
    @ barbecuesauce- I don't understand your statement, please clarify if you'd like
    @shell1005- i don't shame my self anymore as that name was chosen about 2 years ago. But my response to you is, it takes one to know one. Just wanted to get some insight on people's common weight loss obstacles.

    Your ticker states that you haven't lost anything and are 1820 pounds to goal.
  • MynameisChester
    MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
    I see. I use this app to count my macros only. I find it more sustainable with greater fat loss success. I also don't place too much emphasis on weight lost. I use a tape measure to track my progress.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    edited July 2015
    The only obstacle I faced was inaccurate or outright false information on how to lose weight. Unlearning the garbage and learning how to set and maintain an appropriate calorie deficit put me on the right path.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,211 Member
    It takes one to know one? really?
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    It takes one to know one? really?

    I lol'd a bit, but at the same time, it's refreshing to see posters who aren't so keen on the art of insult.

    OP I've seen many people with names that reflect dissatisfaction with their weight as a motivator - not sure why people jumped on it, as you're far from the only one. (If you did happen to want to change your handle, you can do that one time, I think.)
  • pineapple_peach10
    pineapple_peach10 Posts: 239 Member
    Getting my mind to catch up with my loss. Still see an obese person in the mirror....
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  • bere721
    bere721 Posts: 5 Member
    UltimateRBF wrote: »
    But just in case this isn't a trolling situation, I'll answer the question...
    The biggest battle is with myself. Always has been and always will be.

    I agree. We are our own obstacles. Changing habits and thinking is very hard.
  • MynameisChester
    MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
    UltimateRBF wrote: »
    myfatnesspal72885 wrote: »
    yea, sometimes friends and family say that which does kind of sting , But they're overall good peoples. Sometimes I see people telling others they're lazy on discussion boards. I find that diverting my attention towards useful advice and ignoring the demeaning ones very helpful.

    Is it your intention to stir the proverbial pot with this post?
    myfatnesspal72885 wrote: »
    @ barbecuesauce- I don't understand your statement, please clarify if you'd like
    @shell1005- i don't shame my self anymore as that name was chosen about 2 years ago. But my response to you is, it takes one to know one. Just wanted to get some insight on people's common weight loss obstacles.

    And this one?

    Definitely not trying to stir any controversy. After reviewing that post, I see where you're coming from, and I admit I could have worded my response better. What I mean is that friends/family/posters in general who say demeaning advice such "you're fat, stop being lazy and exercise," is the type of advice I divert my attention away from. I didn't want to give the impression that I was demeaning WBB55's post, and if it did, my bad.

    As far as the second post, I just didn't find the response constructive. My intention here is to see what kind of physical, emotional, or psychological barriers people have come across in their weight loss journey, not to get my name picked apart. I've worked before as a mental health counselor and have led group therapies. I have found that when people voice similar obstacles, they don't feel so alone. I hope that addresses everything!
  • MynameisChester
    MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
    tomatoey wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    It takes one to know one? really?

    I lol'd a bit, but at the same time, it's refreshing to see posters who aren't so keen on the art of insult.

    OP I've seen many people with names that reflect dissatisfaction with their weight as a motivator - not sure why people jumped on it, as you're far from the only one. (If you did happen to want to change your handle, you can do that one time, I think.)

    Thanks tomatoey! I'll keep my name, though. Let's just say it was character building for me=)
  • MynameisChester
    MynameisChester Posts: 107 Member
    pineapple_peach10 wrote: »
    Getting my mind to catch up with my loss. Still see an obese person in the mirror....

    This can be a HUGE mental shift when it comes to this line of thinking. A lot of people feel the same way you do. Here's a thread that may hopefully help!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10056070/do-you-still-see-a-fat-person-in-the-mirror/p1
  • BradyMcIvor
    BradyMcIvor Posts: 2 Member
    Personally, I eat out of boredom so my food has usually been a problem at night, but I just eat a pomegranate now and that keeps me busy for a couple hours lol- highly recommended for people who eat out of boredom...
  • galprincess
    galprincess Posts: 683 Member
    I think for me its me I can decide what I put in my body what advice I listen to what mood I'm in etc when I decided to be motivated positive and that I deserved to be the best me I worked my butt off. When I chose to be negative accept I will always be fat the failure occurred. I failed 3 times then chose to be successful I am my best friend or worst enemy.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    BradyMcIvor wrote: »
    Personally, I eat out of boredom so my food has usually been a problem at night, but I just eat a pomegranate now and that keeps me busy for a couple hours lol- highly recommended for people who eat out of boredom...

    You should never google handy tips to getting the seeds out of pomegranate

    Nor should you ever google Nigella Lawson pomegranate ice cream

    *slaver*
  • pineapple_peach10
    pineapple_peach10 Posts: 239 Member
    myfatnesspal72885 wrote: »
    pineapple_peach10 wrote: »
    Getting my mind to catch up with my loss. Still see an obese person in the mirror....

    This can be a HUGE mental shift when it comes to this line of thinking. A lot of people feel the same way you do. Here's a thread that may hopefully help!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10056070/do-you-still-see-a-fat-person-in-the-mirror/p1

    Thank you!!! :)

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