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I really suck at being patient.
SteamPug
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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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The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!
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... 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!20 -
I knew someone was gonna say that... 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!
But I don’t have a problem with maintaining. I find it much easier than both crash dieting (obviously) and sensible reasonable deficits. ^^’
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quiksylver296 wrote: »The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!
I wish there was a crying react :’(3 -
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.)3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!
I wish there was a crying react :’(
Like this? :sad:8 -
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?1 -
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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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 1 -
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.2 -
Yeah that’s me IRLquiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!
I wish there was a crying react :’(
Like this? :sad:
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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!5
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The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;TavistockToad 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?
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quiksylver296 wrote: »The last ten pounds take FOR.EV.ER!
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:4 -
The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;TavistockToad 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?
Being patient, I assume.1 -
Thank you kind sir :flowerforyou: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: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:
I'm female.
@usmcmp - Are we keeping track?8 -
The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;TavistockToad 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?
To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way0 -
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 ^^’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!
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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
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quiksylver296 wrote: »
Thank you kind sir :flowerforyou: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:
I'm female.
@usmcmp - Are we keeping track?
Wow sorry. I guess that’s like unconscious sexism or something, because I just saw a small figure lifting a giant weight and assumed male!
I’m sorry! Thank you kind lady :flowerforyou:8 -
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
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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.2
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I thought the obvious alternative was not being patient and losing weight in an unhealthy way?TavistockToad wrote: »
The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;TavistockToad 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?
To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
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I thought the obvious alternative was not being patient and losing weight in an unhealthy way?TavistockToad wrote: »
The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;TavistockToad 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?
To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
Yeeeeeeees....
:huh: :noway:4 -
I feel you! I'm about 10-15lbs away now too. I'm considering just switching to recomping instead.1
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Yeah I’m clearly not understanding whatever point you’re trying to make.TavistockToad wrote: »
I thought the obvious alternative was not being patient and losing weight in an unhealthy way?TavistockToad wrote: »
The alternative to what? I don’t understand the question sorry ;;TavistockToad 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?
To being patient and losing the weight in a healthy way
Yeeeeeeees....
:huh: :noway:
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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 ^^’
I didn't even lose my last 6 pounds I did something else instead. I came out better for recomp then moving to other strategies to build more muscle. NO regrets. I weight 12 more pounds than my original scale weight goal.
I will NEVER be done. I still have to eat right and exercise my fanny off. IF I chose to eat the crap amount calories a woman my age and height with a desk jobs gets to maintain, I would be miserable.. but I refuse that.
Choices choices, hard work and more hardwork, but I am healthy, feel great (looking better imho) so its ALL worth it.
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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.3
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