Don't give up just because you've had a minor set-back

morethanthis0

I've always fallen in the habit of giving up because of a set-back like eating really bad for a day or not losing any weight. This morning I weighed myself and gained 4 lbs even though I have been working out. It really bummed me out but I decided I would just go to the gym anyway even though I REALLY didn't want to because I figured 'what's the point, I'm still fat!". I did an hour of cardio and my mood and confidence went up. I ate healthy all day, got in a good workout, and feel pretty happy. Can't give up just because of some minor set-backs or bumps in the road.

Bootjockey

There you go, girl! Congratulations! You didn't get overweight overnight, and you won't get fit overnight. It just doesn't work that way.

It truly is the turtle who wins the race. Do the right thing, keep doing it, and don't give up!

If you need help, ask us! We're here!!!

-David / BootJockey
-257 pounds

morethanthis0

Thank you! I appreciate the motivation and support! That's a really good point...just gotta keep working and be patient.

MzzFaith

Thanks, needed this. Appreciate all the support from here

jenlarz

A weight gain can be from so many things! It could be b/c you've worked out hard and muscles are retaining water or too much sodium, not enough water, hormone fluctuations. Way to keep at it and have a positive attitude!

Bownzi

What he said is true.... it took 20 years for me to get this way....its gunna take a while to get it off...

2ht2hand1e

I set myself back the past couple of days, and I'm struggling emotionally with it. Also, I feel tired and lethargic after eating the way I did. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm going to go for a jog this morning.

sabiwabi9

I needed to hear this as well. THANKS!! I can't seem to break 170 but doing everything else right. I was feeling down and disappointed with myself. This came at the right time

There you go, girl! Congratulations! You didn't get overweight overnight, and you won't get fit overnight. It just doesn't work that way.

It truly is the turtle who wins the race. Do the right thing, keep doing it, and don't give up!

If you need help, ask us! We're here!!!

-David / BootJockey
-257 pounds

twycameron

I almost fainted when I got on the scale this morning and had gained 4 pounds! It can really sneak up on you. I know I just have to be more vigilant as I have been slacking off the last few days. Thanks for the support!

Raevyns

I've been playing fast and loose with my own rules because I'm a rebel, even when I'm the one setting the rules. It's my blessing and my curse.

However the snack foods and cocktails have been adding up. A few hundred calories over here and there and whoops! Weight gain!

I needed to read this. I was starting to get depressed about it all, feeling like a failure and like I'll never be able to get this to work despite macros and the like.

losing_it_2013

Thanks for posting this! The scale hasn't moved for the last three weeks and I've been feeling like a failure. Through my friends on here though I realized I was working out too much and not eating enough. I feel guilty eating back my exercise calories but realize that I need to eat (healthy and enough) in order to lose! Good luck!!!!