Feeling Discouraged

nyprdiva

A few weeks ago I did a clean eating challenge that got me down about 10 pounds. Then Aunt Flo came and cravings (particularly burgers and bread) got me off track even though i was still working out the whole time. So weighed myself this morning...I gained 2 pounds though I put in over 20 miles this week between walking, the elliptical and cycling. I know part of it is muscle, but I feel discouraged because I am not losing pounds like others here. I am trying to convince myself that I should focus on inches, but it is hard.

I want to do this the healthy way so that the weight stays off, but I am so tempted to do the bad habits from childhood that got me to this point (drastically reducing my caloric intake) but I don't want to get any bigger. I am solid for the most part but not svelte like I want to be. If I go according to the height-weight charts, I need to lose 80 pounds. :-(

Trying to remain positive....

Gwen_B

First of all I think it is not good for you to weight regularly it can be discouraging!! Just stay constant in working out and remember it is good to change up your workout routine!! Sticking to the same routine can be very convenient, but at some point, this routine may not give you any results, so you need to shake things up. Changing the workout routine can be a motivator and may make things more interesting for you. The reason for this is simple: with the repetition of the same type of workout, your body will get used to the exercise routine and will consume less energy. If you change up the exercise routine, your body will be continually challenged and it will burn more calories, resulting in a more successful weight loss. Oh yeah and stop giving in to your monthly temptations!! Stay strong you can do this!!!


http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/why-you-should-change-up-your-workout-routine-daily.html#b

jjscholar

For the past two weeks, I have been feeling discouraged...

It is because attendance at my Zumba classes had not been very good...

I also felt that people are looking at me like I am some sort of sissy...

In addition, I feel that I am too fat... I wish that I would never eat again... I wish that I had $1,000,000 so that I can pay for the plastic surgery I need in order to be physically attractive to women...

The only real ray of sunshine that I had experienced in the past two weeks is that I had been able to tell a woman that I had a crush on how much I care about her via Facebook message.. I did not tell her in person is because I don't know where she is anymore... This woman used to be a Zumba instructor at the place I work out...

I just feel really bad about myself...

I know that I need to rethink about my life...

I would like to say that I am sorry for my stupid post in advance...

farway

For the past two weeks, I have been feeling discouraged...

It is because attendance at my Zumba classes had not been very good...

I also felt that people are looking at me like I am some sort of sissy...

In addition, I feel that I am too fat... I wish that I would never eat again... I wish that I had $1,000,000 so that I can pay for the plastic surgery I need in order to be physically attractive to women...

The only real ray of sunshine that I had experienced in the past two weeks is that I had been able to tell a woman that I had a crush on how much I care about her via Facebook message.. I did not tell her in person is because I don't know where she is anymore... This woman used to be a Zumba instructor at the place I work out...

I just feel really bad about myself...

I know that I need to rethink about my life...

I would like to say that I am sorry for my stupid post in advance...

wow, bit too much information mate, good luck

HollisGrant

For the past two weeks, I have been feeling discouraged...

It is because attendance at my Zumba classes had not been very good...

I also felt that people are looking at me like I am some sort of sissy...

In addition, I feel that I am too fat... I wish that I would never eat again... I wish that I had $1,000,000 so that I can pay for the plastic surgery I need in order to be physically attractive to women...

You look fine. Millions of people who look far worse than you get married and are happy. You don't need $1,000,000 for plastic surgery. You need self-confidence and maybe some counseling. Best wishes.

HollisGrant

You probably have some water weight from your TOM and maybe from the sodium from the burgers. Stick with it and the weight will come off, maybe 1 lb a week, but if you continue walking and trying to eat well, it will drop.