I really suck at being patient.

SteamPug
SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’
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  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    PAV8888 wrote: »
    ... and then you get to maintain.

    Forever

    So thinking on how to do that should distract you quite effectively while you're waiting for the time to pass!
    I knew someone was gonna say that :p
    But I don’t have a problem with maintaining. I find it much easier than both crash dieting (obviously) and sensible reasonable deficits. ^^’
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    edited February 2018
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!

    a9hysww8pfd4.gif

    I wish there was a crying react :’(
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    What are you planning to do when it's "over and done"?

    (I'm in maintenance, so I'm not exactly in the same spot, but I can tell you that I'm really wanting to eat something, but I'm not going to. Yeah, it sucks a bit right now.)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    What are you planning to do when it's "over and done"?

    (I'm in maintenance, so I'm not exactly in the same spot, but I can tell you that I'm really wanting to eat something, but I'm not going to. Yeah, it sucks a bit right now.)

    Then maintenance, the easy bit! For me it just feels like reaching that goal will be a huge weight off my shoulders, so to speak. I can increase my calories and live happily ever after, probably :p
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,069 Member
    Yes it can suck, and yes, I get impatient sometimes.

    I try to find other goals and things to focus on so I'm less concerned about the weight.

    Since you're so close, it's going to be a looong process, so learning to accept that and finding a few other things to focus on would probably help.
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!

    a9hysww8pfd4.gif

    I wish there was a crying react :’(

    Like this? :sad:
    Yeah that’s me IRL
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
    The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!

    a9hysww8pfd4.gif

    This. I looked back to my previous weigh ins for kittens and giggles. It took me 4 freaking months to lose my last 5 pounds. I lost the 20 pounds before those in 5 months :ohwell:
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
    The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;

    Being patient, I assume.
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    You can hand-type some emojis, if you know them. Put a :colon: on both sides of the word. Now you can distract yourself during the last ten pounds by playing with new emojis! :laugh:

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    Thank you kind sir :flowerforyou:
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
    The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;

    To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    Whenever I think about crash-dieting, I look at my hair and fingernails and think about how much I would miss them if they went all brittle and fell out. I've certainly had the thought from time to time. Hang in there - we can do it!
    I do kinda feel like those are a little.. exaggerated. I have no doubt that people surviving for extended periods on few calories have those symptoms and more, but I do feel the long term risks are far less likely for those on short term diets. That’s not to say I’d encourage short time crash diets at all, I just don’t believe that after a month your hair and fingernails are gonna up and leave your body ^^’
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    HoneyBadger155 wrote: »
    Yes it can suck, and yes, I get impatient sometimes.

    I try to find other goals and things to focus on so I'm less concerned about the weight.

    Since you're so close, it's going to be a looong process, so learning to accept that and finding a few other things to focus on would probably help.

    That’s true. I’m definitely gonna keep working towards fitness goals too, so that can be my focus for the journey I think :)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    The last 5-10lbs can be slow and difficult. But if I ever think about losing too fast, I remember how hard I've worked and how I don't want to sacrifice my hard-earned muscle and body composition. Then when I get to goal it is all... Yo Yo Ma ;)
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    The last 10 pounds has so far taken me 8 months to lose. Not even joking. And it hasn't even been 10 pounds I lost. More like 7-8 depending on the day.
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
    The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;

    To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
    I thought the obvious alternative was not being patient and losing weight in an unhealthy way?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
    The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;

    To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
    I thought the obvious alternative was not being patient and losing weight in an unhealthy way?

    Yeeeeeeees....

    :huh: :noway:
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    I feel you! I'm about 10-15lbs away now too. I'm considering just switching to recomping instead.
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    SteamPug wrote: »
    I have 8-10lbs more to lose and progress is sloooow. When I first started losing weight I was dumb and decided to crash diet. I know that it’s really unhealthy, but I lost 10-14lbs in the space of 4 weeks and it felt good. Since I discovered MFP I’ve been more sensible and have been eating at least the recommended 1,200 and it’s definitely working. It’s just a struggle to keep patient. Does anyone else find that also? I just feel like I’m constantly fighting the idea that if I just did the same thing again I could reach my goal so quickly and then it’d be done and over. I’m not going to do it and I’m not really looking for advice - more like solidarity in knowing that I’m not the only one resisting the urge to get it over and done with quickly ^^’

    What's the alternative though?
    The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;

    To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
    I thought the obvious alternative was not being patient and losing weight in an unhealthy way?

    Yeeeeeeees....

    :huh: :noway:
    Yeah I’m clearly not understanding whatever point you’re trying to make.
  • SteamPug
    SteamPug Posts: 262 Member
    toxikon wrote: »
    I feel you! I'm about 10-15lbs away now too. I'm considering just switching to recomping instead.

    I considered this not long ago, but I’ve been a lazy bum and failed so far to do any real research into it >.>
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    SteamPug wrote: »
    toxikon wrote: »
    I feel you! I'm about 10-15lbs away now too. I'm considering just switching to recomping instead.

    I considered this not long ago, but I’ve been a lazy bum and failed so far to do any real research into it >.>

    Haha, it's pretty simple. Eat at maintenance (with a focus on lots of protein) and strength train. You'll shed fat while putting on muscle, so the scale won't move but you'll slowly lose some inches and gain muscle. It's a very, very slow process but a nice alternative to cutting/bulking cycles.

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