Something's gotta change

ccmartinez98

My journey began two and a half years ago when I first realized I was over 200 pounds. I began a diet & exercise routine and started this Fitness Pal, however it did not last and fast forward to today I am now 233 pounds. I have never stuck to a diet & exercise program for longer than 2 months. I have been on a roller coaster that seems to only creep up. Something's gotta change and that something is me! Looking for friends who have been on this ride as well, hopefully together we can finally be a better healthier person and start a life long change not a 2 month scam.

Graymanstole

I've posted this before but it's solid advice and always worth repeating:

This is going to take time. A. LOT. Of. Time. You will get frustrated. You will want to quit. You will feel depressed from time to time. Some of those times will even been on the weeks when you make progress. Here's the thing: DO NOT QUIT!!!! The sweat, the pain, the tears, all of it will be worth it, and sometimes it will be as simple as dropping a single pant size which makes you feel like the king/queen of the world.

Weigh your food. This is far more important than weighing yourself. We often come on here and have the best intentions of logging everything accurately, but often we have no idea how much 2 oz. of pasta really is (it's depressingly little), so we put 2 oz when we just ate 7. I am proud of the weight I've lost, but if I want to continue losing I have to be certain the food I'm taking in is really the correct amount or I am sabotaging myself.

Be honest. Log everything, even the stuff you are embarrassed about. The only one you'd be lying to is yourself if you conveniently "forget" to log the half-bag of potato chips. You will look back and wonder why you aren't losing as you should. It's okay to have bad days, and okay to have good days. Sometimes your victories will be on the scale, other days they'll be non-scale victories. Just be honest with yourself.

This journey is about making progress, not being perfect. DO NOT QUIT and you will see rewards.

I wish you the best of luck!

mamadon

Exactly what he just said. I couldn't have said it better.

lalabrucey

What @Graymanstole said

teebeegeebee

what Graymanstole has said is very true - i set myself a goal as follows, as your tale mirrors my journey - this is all about lifestyle and that starts with mind, then body.
Sit down and think about your real goal, Very few of us will ever be super models or ripped bodybuilders, instead make a decision as to what you think is realistic. Once you get this set in your mind then the journey begins.
I will hit 25 years marriage this year and my wife and I intend to celebrate with a trip to New York via Europe and the Carribean. As a part of this we have jointly decided to be healthier when we get there.
Recently I read the following online on MFP and this inspired me so much it pretty much is now my philosophy, its on my fridge door, my dry food door, and anywhere else I enjoy goodies from "beer fridge" with a picture of NY to inspire me not to eat the wrong foods.

"You want to know the “big secret” to sticking to your resolutions? Drum roll please… Do not quit, stop, or give up on the resolution that you have set for yourself until you reach it.

1. Remember: consistency, consistency and more consistency.
Woody Allen once said, “Ninety percent of success is showing up.” We often look at successful people and think their achievements happened overnight. That’s rarely the case; these people hustled, were disciplined, and made sacrifices to reach the levels of success they achieved. They practiced habits day in and day out without fail.
It’s time to show up, put your hard hat on, lace up your workout shoes, pack a healthy lunch, and start grinding.

2. Pace yourself.
January 1st does not mean you need to do two killer workouts, eat only veggies, and drink a gallon of water. This is a process that takes time, energy, patience and a damn strong will. Start by just making small changes and build on these small changes each week. I understand the rush and the urgency, but losing weight, making better choices, and getting in shape takes time. Avoid the early burn out by pacing yourself.

3. Keep it simple.
There is no reason to be on a complicated path when simplicity works just fine. For some reason we like to make things complicated, but this make things harder than they need to be so don’t even go down that road. Pick a diet and workout plan that is simple and progressive and follow it to a T.

4. Recognize your shortcomings.
Take a step back and ask yourself and others who know you well if have you given an honest effort to changing your life in the past. Have you only been 70–80% committed? Most of us like to think we always do our best, but are we really doing that? Taking a deep look inside isn’t always easy, but if you have been coming up short with resolutions and goals, you have to ask yourself why. Commit 100% to making big changes and stop phoning it in.

5. Make it fun.
My college track coach’s slogan was: “Run for fun and a personal best.” I think this slogan is a perfect reminder for all of us. Having fun is a key component to life and success. Having fun needs to be a priority in life!
Make chasing your goals fun and you’ll find it’s just easier to be healthier. Setting personal bests or reaching the small goals we set for ourselves is key to keeping our motivation high. Improvement motivates us to push forward and reveal our capabilities. Don’t underestimate yourself; you are capable of more than you think! Setting personal bests and reaching your goals is also part of the fun.
The challenge is simple: DO NOT QUIT, DO NOT QUIT and DO NOT QUIT! "

so my key message is never ever quit, todays dissapointment will lead to tomorrows celebration. Celebrate that you are taking the steps to a happier healthier you.....:)