is it normal to feel the urge to give up even on day one of trying to lose weight?

undohoney
undohoney Posts: 4 Member
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this has happened to me far too many times and i’m getting fed up

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    What are you doing to lose weight that is so hard to stick to for even a few hours?
  • michelleg85
    michelleg85 Posts: 30 Member
    I think it is all in our head sometimes. Just knowing that we aren't supposed to do something makes us want to do it. I like to follow the 2 week rule. They say that after 2 weeks, something becomes a habit, and less of us forcing ourselves to do it. I think it is a good short-term goal. By that point, we start to feel healthier already and get addicted to that feeling (and can be poud of reaching that goal). Give it a try! (2 weeks is a lot better than "I'm not going to eat anything bad for the next 6 months" - which is just impossible)
  • undohoney
    undohoney Posts: 4 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    What are you doing to lose weight that is so hard to stick to for even a few hours?
    nothing just trying not to over snack bc it’s become such a bad habbit
  • sarak0310
    sarak0310 Posts: 19 Member
    Def. normal. I am with you. It seems like a mountain. Sometimes we forget the planning stage when we set a goal. You need a reaction plan for all the situations that can come up or it will be easy to bail on the master goal. Plan what your healthy options will be in advance. Meal plan and try to not divert from it and if you must, make sure it’s healthy. It’s hard but it’s worth it. I am on day 1 also and it doesn’t sound fun right now but after 1 day I don’t feel as bloated and I am taking that and moving on to day 2!
  • dgirl47336
    dgirl47336 Posts: 1 Member
    You are not alone. I struggle with this daily. I am new to this journey and would gladly appreciate friends on this journey.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    undohoney wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    What are you doing to lose weight that is so hard to stick to for even a few hours?
    nothing just trying not to over snack bc it’s become such a bad habbit

    Log everything before you eat it. You can see how it fits, or doesn’t. This will make you stop and consider what you’re doing. Make small, sustainable changes.

    Log it all even if it’s way over your goals. Keep moving forward even if you feel you’ve messed up. It takes time to create new habits and you don’t have to be perfect.

    *this is a bit short but I am on my phone which I hate typing on. 😜
  • IsETHome
    IsETHome Posts: 386 Member
    It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change log everything and continue your journey, we all have days that go over, but some that go under our calorie goals.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    If you are trying to avoid snacking but find it hard, work snacks into your calorie goal.

    You may find it easier to just start logging. Not worrying about what, when, or how much, just log.

    Once you have your logging skills (weighing everything on a digital scale and checking entries against the mfg packaging or website, and the USDA), then start looking at how you can manage a deficit and reach your nutritional goals.


    The most helpful posts at the top of each sub-forum have a lot of guidance and useful info. Give them a read.

    Cheers, h.
  • Whey125
    Whey125 Posts: 189 Member
    Yes. I was trying to fix everything all at once - eating within my calories, eating my version of healthy, doing cardio, strength training, tracked my water intake. I set mini goals for myself so it became more manageable
  • salleewins
    salleewins Posts: 2,308 Member
    You aren't alone. Look at what kind of snacks you crave. Could they have more protein and/or fiber so you get filled better. Aim for about 30 grams a fiber a day. Don't listen to harsh feedback. Maybe it is your meals that don't have the fiber they need? It has taken me a long time and I am still learning. Keep going!! Don't give up!! You will succeed even if it takes a ton of restarts.
  • try2again
    try2again Posts: 3,562 Member
    Have you chosen a reasonable weekly weight loss goal? I currently have 60 lbs to lose and MFP has me at 1690 to lose 1 lb/week. I've only recently started eating at a deficit again after a lengthy period of inactivity, and I've been surprised at how many extra calories I've had available in addition to my meals while still being able to meet my goal. Many people come here and pick 2 lbs/week without the current body mass to support that (more than 75 lbs overweight) and end up with a very low calorie allowance that leaves them hungry and wanting to give up. Also, if you're new, there's nothing wrong with reducing your intake gradually and giving your body a chance to adjust.

    You may also want to give attention to your food choices and figure out which foods leave you more satisfied. Many find focusing on protein & fiber does a better job of keeping them full.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,226 Member
    undohoney wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    What are you doing to lose weight that is so hard to stick to for even a few hours?
    nothing just trying not to over snack bc it’s become such a bad habbit

    It's usually easier to break a habit not by trying to white-knuckle your way through not doing it, but rather by forming some new replacement habit. So: If you have the urge to snack, take a walk, take a shower, read a book, take up a new hobby or revive an old one (ideally one that requires clean hands, like sketching, needlework, or playing a musical instrument; or one that creates dirty hands like carpentry, painting, or gardening), etc.
  • ShopGirl9999
    ShopGirl9999 Posts: 775 Member
    Totally normal...

    I agree with mini goals. 3 days, 2 weeks, etc. 1 pound at a time vs looking at 10 pounds.

    Cucumbers and other low calorie healthy snacks are so great and guilt free.

    With any goal, I always ask myself what can I do JUST for today to help myself make my goal a reality?
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    Whey116 wrote: »
    Yes. I was trying to fix everything all at once - eating within my calories, eating my version of healthy, doing cardio, strength training, tracked my water intake. I set mini goals for myself so it became more manageable

    ^^ This is the reason many find it so hard to stick with. Just take it one small step at a time. Otherwise, most will simply give up because it is too hard and too restrictive.
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,745 Member
    In the past, I've given up on day one simply because it seemed too overwhelming. I knew it would take a long time to lose the weight I needed to lose and I didn't think I could do it for months or years. Breaking it down into smaller chunks made it possible. "I can cut calories for one week, or one month, so why not give it a try?" When I would go overboard, instead of thinking, "I've blown it, so I will eat everything I've been missing for the past month." I started thinking, "Well, I ate too much today. Tomorrow is another day." Anything is possible if you just look at it one day or week at a time. "I can run 3 days this week," is a lot less intimidating than thinking, "Someday I'm going to run a marathon and I'm starting today."
  • whoami67
    whoami67 Posts: 297 Member
    Yes, mostly because you're thinking about it all the time.

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