What’s been something you have been struggling with on your weight loss journey?
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I have struggled with the lack of results initially, feeling demotivating, giving up and restarting later on. I try not to change my lifestyle too much but perhaps not changing it at all? I also struggle with work/ lack of time and stress. It would be great if I had the time to plan and cook all meals, exercise and sleep decently but my reality is far from that
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I struggle with the naysayers and non-supporters as well. I have been working really hard and feel pride in my accomplishments! Then someone will come along with their comments and it just brings me down. I struggle to bring myself back up because of diagnosed depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. My illnesses tell me to think so low of myself, then I get the external reinforcements from other people - it's a daily battle.
Every day, I tell myself the following:
- I'm a good person; I'm kind, helpful, and care about others
- I have an important role in our world
- I am working hard on my goals; I deserve my successes
- I deserve to be happy
- I deserve to be treated well by others10 -
I'm actually scared of loosing weight. Its been such a fight for me.
Im completely comfy in my own skin, I like who I am and how I look. However the drs. want me to loose weight in order to be healthier for an operation. I admit I love the energy I have now that im eating better and exercising more but as soon as I go down a dress size I panic and binge eat for a week or more.
I clearly have issues
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saymyname2 wrote: »I'm actually scared of loosing weight. Its been such a fight for me.
Im completely comfy in my own skin, I like who I am and how I look. However the drs. want me to loose weight in order to be healthier for an operation. I admit I love the energy I have now that im eating better and exercising more but as soon as I go down a dress size I panic and binge eat for a week or more.
I clearly have issues
I think talking to a therapist is in order here. I’ve found it very helpful in addressing my bingeing issues.2 -
Beer. Definitely beer. It’s my stress relief and my social outlet. And now that it’s summer I’m going out a few times a week. Even just a few beers prevents any weight loss.1
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nicolehorn0114 wrote: »saymyname2 wrote: »I'm actually scared of loosing weight. Its been such a fight for me.
Im completely comfy in my own skin, I like who I am and how I look. However the drs. want me to loose weight in order to be healthier for an operation. I admit I love the energy I have now that im eating better and exercising more but as soon as I go down a dress size I panic and binge eat for a week or more.
I clearly have issues
I think talking to a therapist is in order here. I’ve found it very helpful in addressing my bingeing issues.
I have one cuz im bat-sh it crazy lol4 -
There are so many struggles. Losing weight is a MUCH longer process than I ever thought. I have another 10-20 lbs to lose and losing it ever so slowly the “healthy way” while on an endless search for the “secret” people won’t tell me about lol.5
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saymyname2 wrote: »nicolehorn0114 wrote: »saymyname2 wrote: »I'm actually scared of loosing weight. Its been such a fight for me.
Im completely comfy in my own skin, I like who I am and how I look. However the drs. want me to loose weight in order to be healthier for an operation. I admit I love the energy I have now that im eating better and exercising more but as soon as I go down a dress size I panic and binge eat for a week or more.
I clearly have issues
I think talking to a therapist is in order here. I’ve found it very helpful in addressing my bingeing issues.
I have one cuz im bat-sh it crazy lol
Me too! At least I’m not the only one.
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Staying in a deficit is easier for me than changing the type of food i eat or exercise. Getting moving is a challenge for me.5
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Staying in a deficit is easier for me than changing the type of food i eat or exercise. Getting moving is a challenge for me.
Ugh, same here. I go through bouts where I exercise every day, and it makes me happy closing all my rings on my Apple watch. But it's Winter here in NZ, and it has been an unreasonably cold and wet one so far. My lack of motivation coupled with not enough sunlight just makes me want to curl up on the couch. I'm finding it easier to maintain good eating habits... I just wish staying consistent with exercise was easier. >.<4 -
Protein. I know what to eat, but hitting my protein feels like I'm robbing myself of the calories I could be using elsewhere. When I have 1800 calories, for example, it feels in my mind like I have slightly over 1400 calories, plus protein. It's mostly mental because no part of my diet feels like dieting other than protein, so it feels more like injecting protein into my meals then using the calories I have left for "food". It's as if high protein foods aren't food, but something mandatory I need to do.4
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The desire for late night snacks, and the slow pace of the weight loss. I am pretty god at talking myself out of late night snacks, but the temptation is so frustrating, and I am steadily losing, but the pace is glacially slow2
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saymyname2 wrote: »I'm actually scared of loosing weight. Its been such a fight for me.
Im completely comfy in my own skin, I like who I am and how I look. However the drs. want me to loose weight in order to be healthier for an operation. I admit I love the energy I have now that im eating better and exercising more but as soon as I go down a dress size I panic and binge eat for a week or more.
I clearly have issues
That was actually the reason I regained some of my lost weight last year. It wasn't overt binging for me, more like intentionally eating more because being that small scared me and I liked myself just the way I was. The feeling was too uncomfortable and I wanted it to go away. I too started losing weight because I needed to for my health, not because I cared to be thinner.
This time when I hit that weight again, I'm prepared for these feelings and they won't take me by surprise. I will probably even maintain that weight for a year if I need to before losing the rest just to get used to being in my smaller body.
I'm glad you posted. I was feeling like I'm the only one with that problem.3 -
After dinner binge eating. I know it's boredom.3
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People commenting on my weight. Even if it's to tell me I look great. I just don't like it.5
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Sticking to my reward plan.
As an added incentive to myself I've set a reward for myself at each little goal/milestone. When I reach that goal I get the prize (My next prize is a Giant Defy Advanced 2 road bike only 6kg away!).
The hardest thing has been to deny myself those prizes until I ACTUALLY achieve the goal weight. So many times I've been out at a store and thought "Oh I'm only 3kg away. It's so close I'll just get it now" or "Oh that thing I want is on sale. I really should buy it now and then just not use it until I get to the goal" knowing full well that once I have it It's gonna get used.
So far I've been able to reign myself in and stick to my plan but sometimes it's just so hard to resist my impulsive nature
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Getting to a low body fat%. Yes, I know how weight loss works (CICO) but in a nutshell: I used to be obese at almost 200 pounds and 43% body fat. I got down to 117-121 pounds (bordering underweight) by 20 months and was at 27% body fat with an undernourished physique. No MFP or logging at the time. Just undereating, kinda like a long crash diet. Within the past 2 years or so, I've been heavy lifting and logging. I gained half of the weight back and although I've lost more fat and put on muscle according to updated DEXA scan (am 151 pounds and 22-23% body fat), my ultimate goal is to get to 18% without becoming underweight and skinny-fat again. I'm kinda "stuck" at the moment.3
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I started a LCHF diet a month ago, and I am losing weight. However, I am really struggling with eating enough calories every day. Many days I'm not getting close to 1000. What makes it even more difficult is that I'm not particularly hungry these days. I know it sounds crazy to be asking for advice on how to eat more while dieting, but hope someone can give advice. Apart from perhaps finishing the day with a block of butter I don't know what to do!0
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ednabuckitt wrote: »I started a LCHF diet a month ago, and I am losing weight. However, I am really struggling with eating enough calories every day. Many days I'm not getting close to 1000. What makes it even more difficult is that I'm not particularly hungry these days. I know it sounds crazy to be asking for advice on how to eat more while dieting, but hope someone can give advice. Apart from perhaps finishing the day with a block of butter I don't know what to do!
Increase your carbs a bit if medical ketosis is not your goal. The goal of doing LCHF for non-medical reasons is to not feel very hungry. If that shoots all the way to the extreme of undereating, it's no longer healthy and is a problem in itself. You should focus on following the protocol in a way that can be customized to your needs, not just blindly following the rules. If experimenting with the level of carb intake helps you achieve a healthier calorie intake, then it shouldn't be completely out of the question. The aim is to find a level that gives you just enough control not to feel hungry on a diet but doesn't make you more likely to overeat or undereat.5 -
waking up craving sugary foods and snacking in middle of the night0
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Limiting the chocolate.2
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Getting bored during cardio. I've tried watching tv or shows on youtube and it helps a little. But usually 15 minutes in my mind just goes bonkers with how bored I am. But that doesn't happen when I'm sitting on the couch mindlessly watching something.5
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moodybear2003 wrote: »Getting bored during cardio. I've tried watching tv or shows on youtube and it helps a little. But usually 15 minutes in my mind just goes bonkers with how bored I am. But that doesn't happen when I'm sitting on the couch mindlessly watching something.
You need to find yourself a new type of cardio! I loath going to the gym because I find it boring. I get all my exercise doing Judo instead3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I screw up when I get to even numbers, 180, 170, etc. It's like my brain says "woo hoo, let's party!" I eat all the things, gain 3-4 pounds, and have to fight it back down. I know I do this. I even recognize it happening, and I still can't seem to not do it.
Still!2 -
moodybear2003 wrote: »Getting bored during cardio. I've tried watching tv or shows on youtube and it helps a little. But usually 15 minutes in my mind just goes bonkers with how bored I am. But that doesn't happen when I'm sitting on the couch mindlessly watching something.
You need to find yourself a new type of cardio! I loath going to the gym because I find it boring. I get all my exercise doing Judo instead
I really loved jazzercize, but I can't afford the classes anymore. My new gym doesn't offer any classes, right now it's just the machines at the gym, or walking when it's not too hot outside. I think I multitask a lot more when i'm on the couch. I'm listening/watching, but also reading or texting or knitting, so I don't get bored.1 -
Family and social events where food and, especially, adult beverages are present. Also, birthday cakes. It was my son's birthday and I swear I ate, like, 1/5 of his cake. It was so good, though.5
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Remembering to weigh my food before eating it. I haven't built that habit yet. But i think the biggest problem i have is that I'm the only one in the house trying to do better by myself. My bf's parents bring home all the worst temptations (and i mean worst. They aren't even good desserts) but i find myself having a hard time ignoring that slice of cake or that cookie while it's staring me in the face from the counter. Or bf's plate.1
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Sleep. It's been over 7 months since I last got more than a couple of hours of unbroken sleep due to my baby. She won't take a bottle so it has to be me feeding her. The plus side of all this breastfeeding is despite eating terribly, my weight is pretty stable. The bad part is I'm still heavier than I should be and I'm just too tired to do anything sensible about it. I don't smoke or drink tea or coffee or alcohol. Chocolate is what gets me through the day! If I could get a regular 4 hours of unbroken sleep, I would be unstoppable!13
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My body not changing as quickly as it used to. I’m a former varsity athlete, I could shed 10lbs in 2 weeks. Now, it’s been a month and I’m still not seeing the numbers change. I’m not seeing my body look the way I want it. I’m eating well, I’m working my butt off but things don’t seem to be changing. Which makes it harder to keep going2
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