So disheartened

Luna3386

sereynolds10 wrote: »

I opened up my journal. Have at it. I think an obvious thing is I might be not eating enough fruits and vege. Tuesdays are my free days - most of the time I don't record this days. I don't think I go overboard, but that could also be it. But I don't want to constrict myself too much or I might go crazy and binge. And I know I've only recorded in MFP for the last couple of weeks. Before that, I was recording elsewhere, but eating about the same

Instead of a free day, have a smaller deficit (aka eat a little bit more), and enjoy foods you like . That's the best way to avoid bingeing while still being accountable and consistent.

WilmaValley

Really interesting (and diverse!) opinions here!

43Kathy2017

sereynolds10 wrote: »

I just need to vent and get this out before I go to sleep this morning.

I'm frustrated with my lack of progress. I've slowly gained back all the weight I lost over the past 4 years. I'm at the heaviest I've ever been - 221 lbs. And over the past several months when I've really dug down and really monitored my calories and exercise, I've only lost and gained the same 3-5 lbs. I'm not trying to over restrict my calorie intake, most days it's a struggle for me to eat more than 1200 in a day. I'm working with a personal trainer twice a week and have been for over a year now. I'm now adding cardio and lap swimming on some of my off days to bolster my activity level. And still. Nothing to show for it on the scale. I only weigh in once a week at a weight loss support group. I'm just at a loss. I'm so upset with myself for gaining all the weight back and now when I'm really really trying to do something about it, nothing's coming from it. I don't want to give up. I don't want to be like this for the rest of my life. I don't want to hate myself anymore than I already do. I'm tired off not seeing any progress for all I've been doing. I'm just at a loss.

Sorry for the post. I just needed to get this out there in the open to be more honest with myself.

43Kathy2017

I kinda think that maybe there’s something going on outside of your diet and exercise. Are you sad about something else. How’s your life going on at home. Maybe just try to maintain for now until you get some of the outside stuff worked out. The cool thing is you lost the weight before so you can do it again. Either way just don’t give up! You can do it!

hughjazz74

Can someone clarify with me what "woo" means?... I've clicked it in a positive sense as in whoohooo...haha, but is that not correct?

aeloine

@hughjazz74 "woo" is TECHNICALLY both good and bad. Usually it's used in a negative way, though, as in "voodoo" or "diet woo". But if you're celebrating someone, that's okay too!

hughjazz74

aeloine wrote: »

@hughjazz74 "woo" is TECHNICALLY both good and bad. Usually it's used in a negative way, though, as in "voodoo" or "diet woo". But if you're celebrating someone, that's okay too!

Haha funny, thank you for clarifying for me!

lucerorojo

I looked at the OP's diary. I'm no expert--I've only been on MFP since the end of June 2017. I know it's CICO, and she looks like she's eating the right amount of calories, and should be losing. But IMO, it doesn't look like enough substance (she even realized she lacks vegetables) and there are so many treats and fruits for only 1200 calories. I would imagine that eating like that over several months AND following an exercise program would lead to a plateau or burnout.

sereynolds10

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I will try to keep them in mind as I go forward. I'm definitely going to stay heading in a positive direction in both my weight loss and my mindset.

Thanks again!