Good-bye MyFitnessPal

Normalg

If you're following the diet calorie count and exercising then maybe there is something medically wrong. Like metabolism not working properly or something else hurting your weight loss because you should lose if you're eating healthy. Please let us know is ever join again!!

squishyjenn

All I have to say the only person you are giving up on is yourself. Oh, and your family too since your weight will eventually lead you to an early grave.

evilbanks

Dude, *kitten* that. Keep on truckin' brother. Time is going to pass whether you are living healthfully or killing yourself slowly. You may as well make healthy choices, keep working out and have a side benefit be the shedding of some lbs. Keep on keepin' on man, don't let that bull**** bring you down.

aly1221

you joined in JUNE and you're already ready to give up?
the whole point is to CHANGE i have no idea what kind of change can happen in a month but if you find something that can actually get you to your goal that fast then good on you, but i'm not going for short cuts, no one here is.
we all know it takes work and anything worth getting is.
i really hope that you find your way because that child in the picture probably benefit from you dieing from a heart attack

i still have to say this to myself sometimes and i know it's mean but stop being lazy and get your a** up as much as you can
and ask a dr or nutritionist if you are really stumped

good luck in your future

cccathyyy

Wow, lots of comments regarding your topic. I'm sorry to hear that you were discouraged and wanted to quit, and while most people won't admit it, a lot of people feel that way at the beginning. The longer you stick with this, the easier it will be. A lot of us have been there, and still are there! You can do this. But you have to be ready!

Every time I log on to MFP Message Boards there are more and more negative, scrutinizing comments. I understand the ones where people are trying to help... but some are just mean. This should be a place to encourage people and be supportive.

Good luck on your journey!

Tonsofun99

First of all I would just like to say good luck whether you quit or not, but I wouldn't quit if I were you. Second of all if you look at the fact that there are 14 pages of replies to your post maybe that will change your mind. If all these people took the time to give suggestions or even just to call you a quitter, maybe you could channel the same effort into your diet. Then you can thank everyone for their suggestions and prove all the doubters and name callers wrong. Or you could just quit.

Also how honest are you being when posting your food for the day. I only say this because before this website I never was honest with myself and couldn't figure out why I would gain weight even working out every day. Every soda, cupcake, cheese steak, and slice of pie counts. I wish they didn't too, but life just ain't that easy. How far along are you in the couch to 5k? I am a fairly big guy too and am always impressed with anyone over 250 running 3 or more miles at a time.

bigguy00

I would just like to say. You didn't put all this weight on overnight. It takes time. Its a life style change. Slow and easy wins the race. Good luck and always remember YOU CAN DO IT!

RebelBrew

I just don't know what to say anymore. I am tired of people reading only the past weekend in my food diary and telling me im eating wrong next time read longer or do you just read the last page of a book and thats it The Harry Potter Books must have sucked you had no Idea why they ended the way they did. I don't eat processed foods it might be entered like that because thats the closest I can find to what it was. I don't have time in class to add every single recipe i do I done have a choice over what I make so I just quick add calories and I try to go high since its hard to log a bite of this and a bite of that.

Thank you all that have been positive and the ones that think I am quitting yes I thought that but I am not so stop acting like I am and try something nice instead of how I am screwing up. With all of your negative posts it makes it harder to want to keep going but the positive ones I love they keep me going Now I know most of the people that post after this are only going to read the first one so screw off read he other posts I have put up be fore you judge me to harshly

lloydrt

Rebel, I did read some negative comments, but for the most, eveyone wrote you telling you how bad that decision was going to be. If you quit now , chances are you wont be around to see your children marry and you will have health problems in your future
I messged you, and you never replied. I also was looking at your diet for the last couple of weeks and I did notice tons of soduim and processed foods, which dont help in weight loss

again, please message me, I am not a professional, but I can share some tips and hints with you to help you...........again, you have 14 pages of posts from people who care.....remember, they took the time to reply, so its not like they didnt care, were here for support........take care, best wishes and please reply , I think I can help ,as well as you can friend me..............Best wishes, Lloyd

UsedToBeHusky

I just don't know what to say anymore. I am tired of people reading only the past weekend in my food diary and telling me im eating wrong next time read longer or do you just read the last page of a book and thats it The Harry Potter Books must have sucked you had no Idea why they ended the way they did. I don't eat processed foods it might be entered like that because thats the closest I can find to what it was. I don't have time in class to add every single recipe i do I done have a choice over what I make so I just quick add calories and I try to go high since its hard to log a bite of this and a bite of that.

Thank you all that have been positive and the ones that think I am quitting yes I thought that but I am not so stop acting like I am and try something nice instead of how I am screwing up. With all of your negative posts it makes it harder to want to keep going but the positive ones I love they keep me going Now I know most of the people that post after this are only going to read the first one so screw off read he other posts I have put up be fore you judge me to harshly

People have the attention span of gnats. Noone wants to read the whole thread. I knew you had changed your mind about quitting within hours of your post. I actually just came on here to find out why this thread is still alive. I hope you don't think my comments were negative. I never meant for them to be, and I'm totally happy and excited that you decided to stick with it. I think you're awesome, man. You do it in whatever way works for you, and if for some reason, you stop seeing progress, do a little research and see if you can figure out why. That is what MFP is here for, to help you find a way to do it for yourself. Can't wait to see your success story post this time next year.

HaleyAlli

Rebel, I did read some negative comments, but for the most, eveyone wrote you telling you how bad that decision was going to be. If you quit now , chances are you wont be around to see your children marry and you will have health problems in your future
I messged you, and you never replied. I also was looking at your diet for the last couple of weeks and I did notice tons of soduim and processed foods, which dont help in weight loss

again, please message me, I am not a professional, but I can share some tips and hints with you to help you...........again, you have 14 pages of posts from people who care.....remember, they took the time to reply, so its not like they didnt care, were here for support........take care, best wishes and please reply , I think I can help ,as well as you can friend me..............Best wishes, Lloyd

Amen to this post. The reason we were all upset is because we don't like to see people giving up before this lifestyle change has had a chance to take effect. I would WANT people to get upset at me if I did something like this.

Glad to hear you're giving it another shot, Rebel. God bless...

shelbyfrootcake

I also quit things when they get hard. That's why I'm fit and successful in general. Oh wait, that's right...I don't quit things.

Damn straight.

lloydrt

aww, thanks haley..........I hope he replies, I really thought alot about him, knowing Ive been in his shoes, and yeah, there was a time I thought of never being able to lose my weight.........its very discouraging, but I hope he sees that he does have people who care and want the best for him.................thanks for that nice post haley , I hope he stays

ste73

could'nt have said it better myself

KyleB65

Dude, if you are not already gone.

Drop the web site if that is what you want.

If you do, instead of trying to "diet". Try to make a life changes. Start small and then add things as you go.

I.E. Give up soft drinks (Sugar filled sodas like Coke or Pepsi< even the diet versions). Replace with water and non-sweetened teas.

Once a change has become a habit try something else. Give up potato chips.

As you go along start reading labels to understand the sugar & sodium content of what you are eating and adjust.

Etc. , etc,

(Note, not commenting on what you currently eat. I am just making suggestions. I have not perused your food so I do not know what you have been eating).

In addition, add a regular exercise. I.E. walking 1 mile 3x a week.

As with the food, add things as what you are doing gets easier.

As you increase your regular physical activity and moderate your food intake your body will adjust naturally.

Good luck with what ever you choose to do.

1sisrat

that is not enough time to think it doesn't work. your weight gain could be water weight, muscle swelling, etc.... seriously... be more mindfull on sodium intake, processed foods, diet anything, and realize that it's more about what you eat than how you workout. by just staying active continuously you would be healtheir than sitting all day and then running a marathon. have more faith in yourself and in your abilities. 2 or 3 weeks isn't enough time. I'd understand if it was 6 months and you had been to the doctor to rule out any medical illnessess.

beernutz

I just don't know what to say anymore. I am tired of people reading only the past weekend in my food diary and telling me im eating wrong next time read longer or do you just read the last page of a book and thats it The Harry Potter Books must have sucked you had no Idea why they ended the way they did. I don't eat processed foods it might be entered like that because thats the closest I can find to what it was. I don't have time in class to add every single recipe i do I done have a choice over what I make so I just quick add calories and I try to go high since its hard to log a bite of this and a bite of that.

Thank you all that have been positive and the ones that think I am quitting yes I thought that but I am not so stop acting like I am and try something nice instead of how I am screwing up. With all of your negative posts it makes it harder to want to keep going but the positive ones I love they keep me going Now I know most of the people that post after this are only going to read the first one so screw off read he other posts I have put up be fore you judge me to harshly

I think you are being unrealistic in your expectations for how people should have reacted to your initial post.

When you get this many people reading and anonymously responding to what you write you've got to have a thick skin (figuratively) because you are absolutely going to get a wide distribution of responses between extremely supportive and the other end of the spectrum. If you were expecting everyone who responded to be 100% extremely supportive, given what you wrote which was essentially a rejection of something many readers feel very strongly about, I have to think you haven't been using web forums very much or very long.

Here is my attempt to be supportive: Hang in there.

monchand

funny how we gain this weight over time, years.....but expect it to fall off instantly, fast......but this is the price we pay for our years of over indulgence. I use myfitness pal to help me track everything I put in my mouth. don't give up stay focuses success comes with time. p.s. you can make your diary private also

finallyhappening2011

This is disappointing that you would give up on yourself like this, I think you should really reconsider. I understand that it is a process but believe me you can do it, if I can push myself then so can you. Anyway whatever you decide good luck.

KimbersNewLife

WOW with so many comments so fast I cant quote all of them and respond so ill do it real quick right here. Yes, I felt down from this mornings weigh in. And thank you all the negative people that want to call me a quitter or they feel apauled because I felt like quitting your posts started becoming very funny and I was picturing you on a soap box preaching to everyone who read it like none of you ever thought about quitting so I am going to say this........GO PISS UP A ROPE.

For everyone else thank you for the kind supportive words I am not going to quit. I tried to friend as many as I can I love and appreciate the help. Thank you

I am so happy for you that you are staying and I apoligize for all the rude people. I rarely ever post anymore because of the soap box people they do make it difficult try to tune them out and only hear the positive.

Moriarty_697

For what it's worth, I started my journey at 280. For three months I didn't get much in the way of results. I exercised a lot but my eating just wasn't there. I finally got smart with the diet and things clicked. Now I'm over 40 pounds lighter and I'm finally getting hopeful that I can keep it off. Immediate results have never been guaranteed for any of this stuff. It's going to take time, lots of time. But it will come together if you work at it. I look at it this way - I spent the last couple of decades getting big and unhealthy. Expecting to reverse it all in a few weeks just won't happen.

If you are truly too busy to track your diet then you either have a ridiculously busy life or you may need to rejig your priorities. It's not easy. It sometimes frustrates my friends and family when I take a lot of time fiddling with my phone or the computer putting everything in but that's what I need to do. I realize that this is what it takes for me to be healthy so I will take the extra time to do it.

It's funny how elastic time is. When my doctor started telling me how many days a week I should exercise and for how long, I thought he was nuts. It was depressing to think of how much time I was going to have to waste doing something I didn't really enjoy. Oddly enough, it hasn't turned out this way. When I take the time to exercise, I find I wind up with more time to do things because my energy levels are up. I don't feel like I'm dragging my butt from one thing to the next. I'm not saying I'm a ball of energy or that I still don't enjoy a good afternoon nap, but I notice a big difference. Even a brisk morning walk makes all the difference, so much so that I have started packing running shoes and workout gear even when I go on vacation.

For the record, I don't diet. Could never really find one I liked or trusted. Instead, I found four words I could abide by: eat less, move more. MFP has helped me with this as has mapmyride (or walk or run, etc.).

Good luck.

ladyluck4210

I'm kinda glad I saw this today. I was feeling discouraged myself since I haven't lost anything at all this week. I did really well last month, but I haven't lost anything this month. Thank you everyone who posted something. I'm not a quitter by nature but this has been a real struggle for me since my knee surgeries 7 years ago. After reading some of these replies it's given me a motivation to keep going. TY!

~becki

lloydrt

beck, I plateaued for 4 months, and now have lost 26 in the last 2.5 months..........it happens

just stay focused, be patient, it will come off.............I got discouraged, but ...NEVER GAVE UP, and everyday I would work out, count cals, etc...................nada

then all of a sudden, my plateau broke...........so again, just stay focused, and most importantly , be patient.............Lloyd

gjspiller

i was so glad that you decided to keep going. i saw your post a few days ago and decided to check in and see what your decision was.

i know how you feel. i'm in the same boat, mentally. i feel like there's a wall i need to break through.

don't look at the negative comments. there's more positive and supportive ones here. and the negative comments do come from a "good" place. i don't think anyone on MFP wants to see anyone feel like they're failing or wants them to quit.

it's a new week (for you and me). let's make those small changes.

g.

justavoice1989

Look at your picture! There's no better reason to not quit than that little girl in your arms. Open up your diary so people can see them and give some pointers. Get some more MFP friends because they are an amazing source of love and support. There are answers and reasons to all of this stuff. Don't just walk away. I was 408 and after a week was ready to quit and continue my unhealthy life, as short as it was gonna be. I'm down to 280 now with the thanks of mfp!!!!!

couldnt say it better myself =]

tamsrule

First of all...your weight loss is not anything to belittle. Every little bit counts. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Your body has become so accustomed to being overweight that you can't expect it to get small over night. This journey is HARD and it totally SUCKS sometimes, but you cannot quit. I am at my goal weight and I still struggle everyday, it's just who I am, this is my addiction. You are literally giving up because the scale is not saying what you want it to...don't give up!

I so tatally agree!!! This is a journey..

bluebutterflye

The first thing I can say is you sure didn't try very hard, you weren't even at it a month......if a person is really serious about losing weight they atleast try for a year, no matter what. You also don't mention what you eat. If you are eating alot of cooked foods (even whole cooked foods) it's alot less healthier than raw fruits and veggies. Ones goal should always be in becoming healthy first, not the weight.