20lbs and no difference!!!!!!

Flacachica

Are you kidding me? 20 lbs is AWESOME!!! And in only three and a half months??? I remember losing weight before and depending on how much you need to lose total, it may take a while to see it. I think it took me about 20 lbs before i went down pants size. Everyone is different. The important thing is that you're doing it! Don't give up now. It has to be a lifestyle change. Don't think of it as a "diet" with a beginning and an end. You have to make smart choices for your health! All things in moderation. You can still "indulge" now and then, but keep the focus on the long-term. That's what I'm doing. It's easy to get discouraged, but you have to stay positive!!

BigBoneSista

Hello,

I have been in MFP for 3 and half months and lost 20lbs in total. I have a further 57lbs to lose. I am not losing fast because I am very greedy and frankly I have motivativation problem.

Anyway today I am very very low, I just realised than for the last 3months i have been counting what I eat, I have lost 20lbs and frankly i cannot see the difference, i cannot feel the difference in my clothes or anything. :sad:

Thinking that it might not be worth it after all and should just enjoy food the way I like it and without moderation

You won't succeed with that attitude! Think positive and dedicate yourself!

EXACTLY!! You would rather be unhealthy and getting fatter than healthy and allowing your body to do what it needs to do in order to get you to your goal. hmmmmmm.

What is up with this instant gratification in people's heads??? Thats not how it works. You have to be diligent whether you see a physical change or not right away. I lost 16 more lbs in January. My jeans are still tight. I thought I would we need to buy some more. Nope. But guess what thats not enough to make me throw in the towel.

No one can make you feel good about what you've done. You have to learn how to accept your accomplishments for what they are and continue on. Start working on that mindset now. If you should ever hit a stall I can't imagine how you will react and stalls happen to everyone.

I wish you the best in your journey. Just try to start to work on your inner self. It will definitely make the difference.

edit for major typos lol

pchann

Hello,

I have been in MFP for 3 and half months and lost 20lbs in total. I have a further 57lbs to lose. I am not losing fast because I am very greedy and frankly I have motivativation problem.

Anyway today I am very very low, I just realised than for the last 3months i have been counting what I eat, I have lost 20lbs and frankly i cannot see the difference, i cannot feel the difference in my clothes or anything. :sad:

Thinking that it might not be worth it after all and should just enjoy food the way I like it and without moderation

You won't succeed with that attitude! Think positive and dedicate yourself!

EXACTLY!! You would rather be unhealthy and getting fatter than healthy and allowing your body to do what it needs to do in order to get you to your goal. hmmmmmm.

What is up with this instant gratification in people's heads??? Thats not how it works. You have to be diligent whether you see a physical change or not right away. I lost 16 more lbs in January. My jeans are still tight. I thought I would we need to buy some more. Nope. But guess what thats not enough to make me throw in the towel.

No one can make you feel good about what you've done. You have to learn how to accept your accomplishments for what they are and continue on. Start working on that mindset now. If you should ever hit a stall I can't imagine how you will react and stalls happen to everyone.

I wish you the best in your journey. Just try to start to work on your inner self. It will definitely make the difference.

edit for major typos lol

Awesome post!!!!!!!!!!!!!

partcho

Wish I lost 20Ibs!!

Swilson87

We don't gain weight over night, and its so gradual of a process we really don't pay attention to where and when the pounds are added. All of a sudden one day our clothes don't fit. Like I tell everyone in situations like yours This is a long and frustrating journey, but worth it. Allow your body to dispose of fat the way it is made to (you're an individual), and soon enough it will release fat the way you want it to. Whatever the case giving up is not an option.

dreamc08

20lbs is an awesome weight loss! I totally understand though...I'm down a little more than 20lbs from my highest and dont see much difference in the mirror and all my clothes still fit the same. I can tell a bit of difference when I compare pics of me now and of me at my highest and some of my friend's comment that I dont look "swollen" like I used to. It's hard and it takes time..it's easy to get discouraged, but hang in there.

annalobdell

On December 6th I weighed 343 pounds, Today I weight 326. I was discouraged because I too didn't see a difference. That is because I can't see were the weight actually came off. I carry all my extra weight in my belly and so, I have a Huge belly. Last night, my husband told me that my belly is not hanging nearly as low as it was, and you know what, he is right. I never used to be able to reach the bottom of my belly when I was lying down, now I can. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not gone. Don't give up. You will see something soon.

Abednos

Don't give up. You will see a difference soon, I am SURE!

And Why don't you take pictures of yourself now and, after some time, wear the same clothes and take a picture again. It's a good way to compare.

Wish you luck

CalorieNinja

It sounds like you have emotional baggage as well to lose. Twenty pounds is an amazing feat! Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it is still there! Start thinking positive, 20 lbs. is a HUGE loss. Get plugging at it everyday, you will lose more and soon you will start to notice a difference. I didn't really notice a difference until I went back and looked at photos, especially in my face. To put it bluntly: If you want to do it, you will find a way to do it. If you don't you will only find an excuse... So which are you? An excuser or a doer?

JenabeeRose

start taking your measurements!! then u can really see a difference... plus you are used to looking at yourself in the mirror, its going to be harder for u to tell.

noltes2

20 pounds in 3 months - that's 1-2 pounds per week, which is what's reccomended for healthy sustainable weight loss! Sure people lose it faster but often they end up gaining it back. Think about this - you are 20 pounds lighter than you were, and you did not GAIN weight! Be proud and know you are doing it the healthy way. I know it can be frustrating not to have that instant gratification, but good things don't come easy! Keep doing what you are doing, and don't be discouraged!

Gayalabeille

Hello Guys,

Just wanted to thank everybody for their support message. Yesterday I had a bad day (goodcalorie wis actually). I think this is this time of the year again when I am feeling quite low and the weather is not helping.....
I am not giving up. I have had a very bad few days last week but this week will be a good one!

Thanks
G

Victorious_One

Your only choices are to:
a) stay the course, make adjustments as needed, and see more progress in weight loss as time goes by; OR
b) come off your eating program, probably regain the weight you lost and possibly more. :grumble:

When we think of it that way, we really only have one viable option! Hang in there, you WILL break the plateau and begin to see some significant changes very soon. Try not to see this as a race, but a journey to a long-term lifestyle change. Change may come slowly, but it will definitely come.

I've lost about 90 lbs so far. It took FOREVER before I could see or feel a pound. I think I lost 30 lbs before there was a change in my clothing size. I only see my mom about twice per year; when I saw her after losing 30 lbs and she said, "you look the same." :frown:

Plateaus come and go on our journey. We hit them periodically because our bodies are trying to balance the weight loss and catch up with what's happening. It's hard to keep the faith during those times.

I'm in a plateau now. I only have a few pounds to go, but I'm bloating, so I'm actually GAINING weight. It's really frustrating, but I have to trust the process and know that eventually, the water weight will subside and I will see some progress on the scale and in my clothing size.

BOLO4Hagtha

Hello,

I have been in MFP for 3 and half months and lost 20lbs in total. I have a further 57lbs to lose. I am not losing fast because I am very greedy and frankly I have motivativation problem.

Anyway today I am very very low, I just realised than for the last 3months i have been counting what I eat, I have lost 20lbs and frankly i cannot see the difference, i cannot feel the difference in my clothes or anything. :sad:

Thinking that it might not be worth it after all and should just enjoy food the way I like it and without moderation

If you a large person, like I am, with starting weight in the 200s, losing 20lbs is not noticable. Once you get medium sized so to speak, when you loose 10lbs will make a huge difference to your apperance. Don't get discouraged.