Extremely slow process

HealthyGinny

RoyBeck wrote: »

We've all been there. 8lbs is a decent loss. Don't give up and keep doing what you're doing. I wouldn't advise cutting calories maybe try the 5:2 to mix things up or increase your cardio for 2/3 weeks. Ensure your logging is tight too.

Agreed. I think it's a good loss and a safe one too. You could indeed try to switch things up a bit without lowering your cals. 5:2 can work but if you find that too hard (I do) you can also research and try IF (16:8).

asadali317

betterharman wrote: »

Been at it since more than 10 weeks and only 8 pounds to show for it. And i have some 35 more to lose to get into normal weight range.
Working out: cardio plus strength. Eating at moderate deficit.
Cutting even a little more makes me hungry and that has led to failure multiple times in past.
Just thinking about how long it is going to take is making me impatient and scared that i might give up. And giving up is not a choice i have.
Extremely annoyed at the process being so excruciatingly slow.

I started strict diet in january this year n iv lost 8 pounds. You r winning girl 👧

Richfw

I’m not sure of your age, but as for me, i’ve attempted major weight loss 3 times in my life (on 3). Each time separated by about 5 years. Each time weight loss was an increasingly slower pace no matter what i have set my rate at per week. I also struggle with impatience but am finding success in embracing “the process” over the goal

betterharman

Richfw wrote: »

I’m not sure of your age, but as for me, i’ve attempted major weight loss 3 times in my life (on 3). Each time separated by about 5 years. Each time weight loss was an increasingly slower pace no matter what i have set my rate at per week. I also struggle with impatience but am finding success in embracing “the process” over the goal

I am 33...
I tried many times but never could lose.

nowine4me

Ive been at this for THREE Years. Much patience required!!

mkculs

Yes, I feel your pains out how slow it is whenever I think about goal weight or “when I’m thin again.” So I don’t spend too much time doing that. I try to focus on the fact that I am healthier and happier today compared to when I started (which) doesn’t seem so long ago). I am enjoying food with no guilt or discomfort, for the first time in a long time. I am enjoying flavor and texture, which I never noticed when I ate mindlessly. I’m loving my exercise time, how strong my body feels and how lovely everything looks in the summer sun. Focusing on what feels good today seems to derail my frustration with the slow timeline. Maybe it will work for you. Good luck.

amusedmonkey

betterharman wrote: »

Richfw wrote: »

I’m not sure of your age, but as for me, i’ve attempted major weight loss 3 times in my life (on 3). Each time separated by about 5 years. Each time weight loss was an increasingly slower pace no matter what i have set my rate at per week. I also struggle with impatience but am finding success in embracing “the process” over the goal

I am 33...
I tried many times but never could lose.

You managed to lose this time! You're 9 pounds lighter! I've been inching down for 6 years. I took quite a few prolonged diet breaks, but what matters is that I'm now lighter than I used to be (a lot lighter). In a few months you'll be even lighter than now, or would you rather be heavier?

It's easier said than done, but if you shift your eyes away from the weight and to the process itself things get easier. I measure my progress by each habit and food control skill I successfully acquire, every strategy I manage to find that makes weight loss less stressful, every satisfying workaround that helps me enjoy my life and my food while still losing weight. These are the skills needed to maintain the weight, so that's what I'm focusing on. If you think weight loss is hard, try maintenance. The weight loss phase is short compared to the rest of your life, it will end someday. You need to keep your eyes on what you will potentially need to do for the rest of your life.

Richfw

Another thing i found this time that i never have before is a “real life” success story. There is someone i talk to who has made the journey that i’m currently on and has kept it off. She has inspired me alot

LilMsEnergy1

💭 losing weight is a long process. How do we keep motivated for the long haul.

lorib642

I feel like I am at a standstill, but actually I am losing about .5 lb/week. I am uising Trendweight, there are other ones like Happy Scale that show the trend. It helps me to see it is on a decline when I feel discouraged. You are doing a great job. Keep at it