Obsessed about losing

SarahofTwins

I don't know if its just me or anyone else feels this way but I tihnk I'm consumed by losing weight each and every hour each day. I'm constantly thinking about when I can eat next or what kind of excercises I should be doing. I think its because I'm scared I'll fall off the wagon and that its a constant reminder of why I'm losing the weight. Is anyone just as obssessed as I am? (I sound like a weirdo but i swear Im normal lol)

JBennis1013

you're not the only one lol

likes2bwet

You are so far from being alone.....think positive thoughts. You're newly reviving machine will NOT let you down! .. These are a few things I remind myself of everyday...

ChaseAlder

I think about logging ALL day. ALL DAAAAY.

dolphin21

Your not alone......i feel the same way!!!!!

ashleynicoleb

I'm the same way. I have an addictive personality and this goes right along with it. I'm scared I'm going to obsess over it to the point of being burned out.

brendansmom1

um, yeah, I am obsessed. No doubt. And, it's okay with me, for now. I do my best not to "over talk" diet and exercise with those that don't share my journey...that way, they don't get tired of hearing it and I don't sound like I am preaching. It's a win win!!

kim_mc

I think thoughts about all of this have pretty much taken over my life too!!! It's a crazy feeling because I never used to think about it except to say....uuuuughghhg, I'm too heavy!!! Now all I think about is eating and working out which is ok by me, I just hope I'm not driving everyone else around me CRAZY!

julsofdenial

I am suddenly obsessed too. Think about it every minute. And even when I eat within limits I feel like I over ate. You are not alone!

wintermama13

I'm the same way. I have an addictive personality and this goes right along with it. I'm scared I'm going to obsess over it to the point of being burned out.

ugh....me too. I go too far with things and then get bored of them quickly so I'm trying to NOT do that on here.

StevLL

It's not weird it's how we get ourselves going, but soon you'll be thinking less about those things and thinking more about how well you are doing, how much you've learned, how natural it is for you to eat healthier and choose foods more naturally. I promise it'll get better. It won't always be a smooth ride, but once your body becomes more like a well tuned performance machine you'll notice the bumps less.

vbennett7

For me, it is important to not be obsessed with food nor with losing weight. For me, God has to be first, not food. If I am keeping Him first, then I must treat my body as His temple, not be gluttonous. Obsessing over exercise, etc, can be just as bad as food-as far as spiritual matters are concerned. My motive this time has to be to return my body to the way in which intended for it to be, not the way I changed it. The perks are the clothes fitting better and more energy, etc.

satinchocolatesweetie

You are not alone. I am obsessed too. I read about eating/fitness online. I buy all the books and magazines. I buy more workout clothes than clothes for work. It's bad...

c_ramey

I am too! I think it helps to keep me on track. If I wasn't obsessed I would still be 199 lbs instead of 181 lbs! I am also obsessed with the scales, not in a bad way- they just help me to stay on track too.




Lots of cute babies on this thread!!

KarenLouise1981

I think it's great that you are putting so much effort into your journey and the results are paying off - well done. You are not alone dont worry about that!!

What really bugs me is the sinny girls (AKA my friend) who weight around 56kg and is CONTINUALLY banging on to anybody about what she is eating, exercise (or lack of), cutting out complete food groups and her "fat"*kitten*! The girl looks like a short barbie!! It is so exhausting to listen to, especially when I think she could do with a few meat pudding in her ha!

p.s - I stole your mantra for my FB page! Hope you dont mind but I think it is perfect!

poesch77

You are not alone. I am obsessed too. I read about eating/fitness online. I buy all the books and magazines. I buy more workout clothes than clothes for work. It's bad...

Me too...subscribe to all the mags...and still fat.....feel like I talk about it always....my friends and fam are prob sick of it......

modernmom70

I know how you feel. I have been testing maintenance for about a month. I haven't been tracking food, but I have excercise because I feel that is the key to maintenance. So far so good, I eat pretty clean and I haven't gained. Well except I keep losing and gaining the same 2lbs. But to me that is normal maintenance. But I weight myself every day and record just to measure the fluctuations and make sure I don't gain. I still do want to lose 5 more lbs, and since I have been maintenance I have lost 5, not including the 2 I keep gaining and losing.

hush7hush

I am painfully obsessed.

jwells70

I am definitely obsessed and am finding that I am spending more time on here than facebook!

SarahofTwins

I agree on being on here more than FB! lol Plus it makes me feel better that Im not the only one:happy:

SparkleKittie

I think it's only natural and HEALTHY for us to be obsessed with losing excess weight. Once it becomes a part of you, it becomes less consuming, and more natural like second nature to do the right things for ourselves. Just allow this time to be focused and let all your energy go towards it.

Ty_1227

I'd say it's safe that 90% of this community, including myself is in the same boat as you. My focus though is in forming the overall habits rather than number crunching. The scales are already an added encouragement for me, but my primary goal is to form lasting habits so that I prioritizing daily workouts is as much of a given as it is for me to shower, brush my teeth, etc. From there, my waistline will take care of itself! Keep up the great work though!

truckerchic

I have spent pretty much my whole life dealing with my weight, trying to get healthy lose some weight life happens gain some weight, my mind is now consumed with the thoughts of what Im gonna eat, am I ever gonna be thinner, when is the next meal, and so on...I honestly think I obsess so much I will not know how to function should I ever lose weight and this in its self is stopping me...I have been looking into getting professional help for it

swilliams26

My husband thunk I'm a bit obsessed. I talk about weight constantly. I had to stop weighing myself everyday. The last few I've been a bit lazy and I know I have to stay on track and stay focused. sometimes it a bit hard. As long as I have myfitnesspal friends I can do it.

chrisdavey

If you are going to be obsessed about something, then losing weight would be one of the better things to be obsessed with.

Get to a point you're happy with and don't let yourself slip back into old bad habits

In saying that, I am maintenance/gaining and I still count cals, but I'm an accountant so I like my numbers :P

minburke

Luckily my boyfriend and I are both trying to get fitter/lose weight. Unfortunately he is shedding kilos so much quicker than myself but it's ok. I think the logging and these forums make it more of a lifestyle so it's harder to fall of the band wagon totally.

k2d4p

Be Careful is all I will say. I was obsessed as well and I have met my goal. I am trying to switch to maintaining instead of losing and it is difficult. I had blinders on for my goal and now I feel like I am a little lost sometimes. Just a heads up.

charding40

you are soooooooooooo not alone! this is how OBSESSED i am with it! tonight my main computer crashed i went into a panic mode because i couldnt log onto this site and then texted my husband at work asking him how the hell do i fix this stupid computer!!! then had a bit of an arguement with my 12 yr old son to use his laptop! lol! but this is one obsession im proud of!

petithamu

Yep, definitely obsessed. I was just saying to my boyfriend this morning how I'm obsessed with the whole thing. I weigh myself twice a day and am constantly thinking of working out and eating and burning cals and blah blah blah blah blah!

So you're absolutely not the only one...

ashkaps

Completely obsessed to the point where my friends think I'm being stupid, but they don't understand!!

backinthenines

I was very preoccupied with it initially, almost to the point of OCD..., but not anymore.

I'm kind of glad about that as it is a bit boring... :laugh: