Why is weight loss so frustratingly slow?

Marycycles

I started at 250 and lost 105lbs in 8 months and kept it off 2 years, before getting depressed and gained 60lbs back. I started walking, then running now I bike. What worked for me was exercise and yes I eat every one of those bonus calories!

FrankieandSpots

Think of where you'll be a year from now if you stay the course. 2 years?
And if you do stay on track the time it takes to reach your goal will seem insignificant (but worthwhile) in 10 years time.

jbatinker

Thanks everyone. After much thought I have turned my attention from the cruise date to clothes I want to fit in. Found a great dress for a formal night on the cruise that is a little snug - new goal, to feel great in it no matter the weight number!

Ninkyou

We live in a world of instant gratification these days. Unfortunately, there's no instant gratification in weight loss. Sometimes you just have to step back and reset your mindset.

As for motivation, just take it one day at a time. Do things that you truly enjoy and things won't feel like a chore.

KristieJC

I think it's frustratingly slow the same way that broccoli doesn't taste like brownies. The universe is torturing us

scoii

You've done amazing so far and you probably feel and see the benefits already.

You may stall or even gain a pound or 2 over the cruise but the next one you may be 180 or less.

Touring those ports day after day is hard work and not lugging 40lbs around will make you enjoy your time more than you would at your starting weight.

kristen6350

It's never over. You'll need to think about calories for the rest of your life. It's not like you lose the weight and everything gets magically better. Each and every day after that magic number shows up on your scale, you will still need to think about food, exercise and calories. I don't want to be doom and gloom, but it's never over. But it's worth it.

SueSueDio

jbatinker wrote: »

Thanks everyone. After much thought I have turned my attention from the cruise date to clothes I want to fit in. Found a great dress for a formal night on the cruise that is a little snug - new goal, to feel great in it no matter the weight number!

That's a great goal to aim for!

And when you do go on your cruise, don't worry too much - you're there to enjoy yourself, not to fret over every little thing you eat. You'll probably gain a few pounds, so just be mentally prepared for that when you get back, and be ready to climb aboard the weight-loss wagon again and get back in the game!

geekyjock76

If fat loss didn't slow down the less fat mass one has, we'd all die quickly during famine.

happyauntie2015

Amazing job so far I think! Try 2 remember it took years to get to our heaviest weights and it takes time to get healthier! This is a lifestyle change and you are doing great!