Good-bye MyFitnessPal

ACEgirl1

You have a really nice wife!

gmullens

Get the Fat Flush Diet Plan and do what it says. You will loose the weight.

Artemis_Acorn

To the OP:
I just read a good bit of this thread. I'm so glad that you decided not to give in to the discouragement that naturally stems from what seems like a setback. I'm glad you have a wonderful supportive wife who clearly sees that you are succeeding and cheers you on. I'm glad that you have found more positive and helpful friends on MFP to help you on your journey.

Taking control of a part of your life that has been out of control is a huge step for anyone. It is daunting to grapple with all of the lifestyle changes, the emotional issues and the physical challenges of the task all at once - especially in the beginning. Those who were negative and harsh in their responses need to take a long hard look at their own humanity - to flippantly dismiss your pain and confusion, kick you when you are down and mock your very real concerns reveal MUCH about them, just as the fact that you have come around and decided to persevere reveals much about you.

You are strong. You are committed. You love your family and want to give them the very best self you can. You are human enough to falter, but wise enough to get up and try again. You're going to succeed. That is the destiny you are writing for yourself every day that you keep working toward health and happiness. Keep up the good work!

Bermudabarbie

This is difficult. You've got to be ready. I've tried so many diet plans and programs, and have found MFP to be the best (for me). Please add me as a friend, if you'd like. The MFP community is the best. Please don't give up. Please don't give up on yourself.

hamncheese67

This is what I get from this thread. It's not about instant gratification. Establishing the habits for a healthier life takes time. But, it's easy to get frustrated and want to quit. It is never helpful to lash out and be judgemental towards others. Losing weight takes time and has it's ups and downs. And speaking of up, I can't shake off the image of p*ssing up a rope. Maybe some firworks will take that off my mind. For those of you in the States, have a happy 4th.

Becky1971

My children are now 20, 18, 17 16 and I have just in the last two years been able to run around, swim, play ball, and things like that with my kids. I think it's hugely important for us to get ourselves healthy and be active with our kids. It's so important for bonding and for educating them! A huge motivator, makes me extremely sad thinking about how often I sat out and just watched, rather than participate in playing with them.

I too have a daughter and would like to be healthier so that I can be an active participant in her life, but at the end of the day I have to find a way to make it work for me. No one else can take these steps, only you can do that.

Becky1971

I absolutely agree, I'm actually pretty disappointed in how many responded so judgmentally. This site is fantastic, there are a lot of fantastic people here!

it's easy to get frustrated and want to quit. It is never helpful to lash out and be judgemental towards others. Losing weight takes time and has it's ups and downs.

camiah

Good for you for sticking with it. Those temporary increases in weight are extremely frustrating to see. As others have said, keep your chin up, remember why you're doing this, and remember that non-scale victories feel good--focus more on those than on the scale. You'll be better off for it. Friend me if you like, I understand what you're going through. Good luck with this.

Also: 13 pounds in as many days? Nothing to sneeze at. Better than I've ever done.

rickster2663

Weight loss isn't easy. I can go a week and never lose a lb. Fact is sometimes I gain when I work out realy hard, go figure. I think controling sodium is one of my problems, and the conversion of fat to muscle could be another reason. I haven't quit however. myfitness pal is a boom for me since starting it i have lost 20 lbs before it I lost 107 but the calorie tracking sucked. Quittig is easy I have done it also. Sticking it out is hard but becauae I did I can walk up a flight of stairs again.

blesliemeow

Your attitude is everything! Clearly you arent trying that hard. Stop taking your frustrations out on MFP and start blowing off steam by EXERCISING! If you keep telling yourself your not making any progress -then you WONT!

beccau_20

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

Glad you're going to try again. I completely understand your frustration. I lost 90lbs two years ago through good old diet and exercise and it came off quick. But, I gained most of it back and am about a week and a half into a committed process of losing it again. It is coming off much, much, slower this time. It is very frustrating.

It's not always about eating less and exercising more. Just as with everything in life: all things in moderation, including diet and exercise. This commitment will be forever, not just for now.

Good luck!

StevLL

Okay obviously this brings up a lot of emotion for all of us and most definitely for you. PLEASE do me a favor! You don't know me, but at my current weight of 331lbs down from 371 I know your journey intimately. I see you are friends with BabyDuchess and she is good folks and thought the same of you so here goes the favor. Dude stick it out, friend me, friend all the guys in the Men over 250 looking to lose group and open your diary to us so we can give you as much help as possible. I'm serious! At our weight 10lb gains in one day is absolutely normal especially with a heavy work day. You think Damn! I should've lost, but if you are out of shape you are going to cause inflamation and that causes water retention. I'm telling you take the scale and toss it for now it'll drive you nuts. You probably drank more water after you worked all day than normal and probably had a high sodium intake. YOU LOST 13 FRICKEN LBS IN A COUPLE WEEKS BROTHER THATS SUCCESS NOT FAILURE! Please look at the precious little girl in your picture and that great lady who is on here doing it with you and think twice before you give up the ghost. We can do this. I put 45lbs on in the past 15months before getting in gear, but the rest didn't happen overnight and your losses won't either, but they will come and you will be successful if you stick to it through the ups and the downs and there will be ups, just know they are not the end of the world. The goal is to string together more good than bad days and we'll do this! Please don't give up and please friend the guys in the mens group they are awesome and they will help you I swear!

HisBeloved65

Okay obviously this brings up a lot of emotion for all of us and most definitely for you. PLEASE do me a favor! You don't know me, but at my current weight of 331lbs down from 371 I know your journey intimately. I see you are friends with BabyDuchess and she is good folks and thought the same of you so here goes the favor. Dude stick it out, friend me, friend all the guys in the Men over 250 looking to lose group and open your diary to us so we can give you as much help as possible. I'm serious! At our weight 10lb gains in one day is absolutely normal especially with a heavy work day. You think Damn! I should've lost, but if you are out of shape you are going to cause inflamation and that causes water retention. I'm telling you take the scale and toss it for now it'll drive you nuts. You probably dranlk more water after you worked all day than normal and probably had a high sodium intake. YOU LOST 13 FRICKEN LBS IN A COUPLE WEEKS BROTHER THATS SUCCESS NOT FAILURE! Please look at the precious little girl in your picture and that great lady whop is on here doing it with you and think twice before you give up the ghost. We can do this. I put 45lbs on in the past 15months before getting in gear, but the rest didn't happen overnighgt and yoru losses won't either, but they will come and you will be successful if you stick to it through the ups and the downs and there will be ups, just knwo they are not the end of the world. The goal is to string together more good than bad days and we'll do this! Please don't give up and please friend the guys in the mens group they are awesome and theuy will help you I swear!

Now THIS is support! honest. straight forward, understanding and kind. Amazing how if you try, a person can actually be kind and straight forward at the same time.... :-)

cowboy48

Glad to see you are sticking around. It does take a lot of patience and determination to get the weight down to where you want it to be. I went from 320 pounds down to my current 175. Believe me when i tell you- IT WAS WORTH IT!! Every cake,cookie and pudding NOT eaten- every mile I ran, every exercise class I took. You can do this!! Good Luck!

kayleeblue

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

Now that's what I like to read!!! Not sure if I'm one of the one's meant to piss up a rope or not...I can deal with that..Glad to have you back either way! Congrats to your daughter..Daddy Loves You!
You've lost in less then 2 weeks what took me 11 weeks to do. Be Happy!

Ballybabe1

Sorry to hear it hasnt worked out as you expected in your first week or two, believe me I expect fast results too especially when you have really worked hard in those first days but remember fat is stubborn, it wants to stay put so it could take a little longer for our body to get used to your new regime, I started 8 weeks ago at 266 lbs and it hasnt been easy but I am now 248 lbs and you know its slow but its in the right direction. Remember too that lean muscle weighs heavier than fat and if you are physically working hard you will also be building lean muscle which will burn off more calories in the long run and build a much leaner healthier body, the one you want. It doesnt show on the scales at first, it takes time. Please try again, for yourself and your family and this time measure yourself, thigh, neck, chest, arm, waist etc, if the scales are not showing a loss, I bet you will see the inches coming off and this will help keep you motivated. Some weeks when I had no loss on the scales I would measure and see an inch off my waist or arms or chest and it would mean so much more because at the end of the day inches need to go to fit into smaller clothes etc and you can do it, give it another try, tell yourself you are not gonna give up until you have at least one month done and see if you see a difference on the scales and in your measurements. Best of luck and friend anyone here who is supportive, not anyone who attacks you because you found it hard. We all find it hard, we'd be skinny long ago if weight loss was easy. Take care of u, no one else can do it for you.

Ballybabe1

Oh dear, now after writing my big long supportive post I read some of the later posts and realise you are still with us and doing well. Good on ya and 'Piss up a rope', thats hilarious !

Keep going, your worth it.

kellyscomeback

He just boosted his self esteem, he's trying one and fitting in clothes that he hasn't worn in a very long time! I'm getting a modeling show in my living room

Also thanks to everyone who made supportive comments for RB, he really does appreciate it. OK, back to the "Look at What I can Fit into Now" modelling show.

2bFitNTrim

In 20 yrs, you'll likely be like my husband. Overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes. He gave up pretty easily too over the years. He'd start to watch what he ate or begin to exercise, but then he wouldn't stick with it for any length of time. I just brought him home from the hospital Saturday for the 5th time this year. He had a cardiac stent placed in April, and is in cardiac rehab. 7-8 ER visits (3 by rescue squad), 5 admissions.

So go ahead, quit after less than a month of effort. My husband's current situation can be yours in due time.

^^^ This was my post a few hours ago. It may have come across as harsh, but I certainly didn't mean it to be. I was trying to make a point. I see that you have a very loving & supportive wife, and also that you've decided to press on. BRAVO!! Believe me, I love my husband very much & have been by his side no matter what, but his poor attention to health has really hurt not only himself, but his family. It HURTS and is frustrating watching someone go thru what he's been thru. Press forward. Be persistent. If you gain a few lbs, reassess, keep going. Don't give up! Not only will you benefit, but what a wonderful gift you will be giving your family. :flowerforyou:

bjohs

He just boosted his self esteem, he's trying one and fitting in clothes that he hasn't worn in a very long time! I'm getting a modeling show in my living room

Also thanks to everyone who made supportive comments for RB, he really does appreciate it. OK, back to the "Look at What I can Fit into Now" modelling show.

Woohoo!!! Fitting in clothes that were once too tight... best feeling EVER!!!

yyzdnl

WOW with so many comments so fast

Wow you ain't kidding, posting a holiday whiny story sure gets the hits. I think everyone here should go shoot fire works. I swear, I just came on to log my tree felling cals so I could go drink beer and eat ribs (fresh out of fireworks) and got suckered into this thread.

Note to self, log this mornings weigh in since I can already feel my muscles turning into soft water laden sponges. Sure to be 3 pounds heavier tomorrow.

KierstyPants

WOW with so many comments so fast

Wow you ain't kidding, posting a holiday whiny story sure gets the hits. I think everyone here should go shoot fire works. I swear, I just came on to log my tree felling cals so I could go drink beer and eat ribs (fresh out of fireworks) and got suckered into this thread.

Note to self, log this mornings weigh in since I can already feel my muscles turning into soft water laden sponges. Sure to be 3 pounds heavier tomorrow.

HAHAHAHAH.
i laughed so hard at this.

Schwiggity

How long did it take you to put on the weight? It will take even longer to lose it. I know the first bit can be rough, but if you want this, you have to be able to stick with it even when it's not going easy. Also, step away from the scale. Weighing yourself all the time when you have that kind of mentality won't help.

Lisas30th

Every time in the past I quit I wish I hadn't.

fittertanme

hi there
well we all have days when you dont get what you expected but keep trying it will pay off just look at the members on here so win and some lose but they keep on going I would say give it a month or to then think about it as you have not given it any time at all so please done lose out

icerose137

He just boosted his self esteem, he's trying one and fitting in clothes that he hasn't worn in a very long time! I'm getting a modeling show in my living room

Also thanks to everyone who made supportive comments for RB, he really does appreciate it. OK, back to the "Look at What I can Fit into Now" modelling show.

That's great to hear. I'm glad you're in it together. It'll help you both stick to it and weather the rough times together as well as give you something to mutually celebrate. Hang in there.

Poniesarepretty

There is something to be said for being honest with yourself. If you arent ready for the long term commitment, then it just isn't the right time for you yet. I understand about gaining and plateaus. I was in one for over 5 months, now I am losing again. I was obese in middle- high school and have struggled every day since to not be that girl again. It takes hard work, determination and long term thinking. Who cares what the scale said this week? Think of how it will look in a year. Eating less and exercising more (if you are honest in reporting) will move the scale eventually. I have never seen someone gain weight on Survivor. Ha ha. Just come back or do something similar when you are ready and dont be to hard on yourself. I have been there, it just makes things worse. Life is short, remember to be thankful that this ( weight) is what you are worried about.

nanberube

I'm glad to hear you are not going to quit. You've lost 13 pounds in a month, I wish I could do that. Stay focused and you will have success. You have to want to lose weight for the right reasons and want it badly enough. The time may not be right for you, but if it is, you will lose. Slower is healthier and better for you, (1 pound a week). Don't knock weight loss surgery, I have a lap band and glad I did it. I've been on the weight roller coaster for too long and couldn't take it anymore. The time was right for me. Keep the faith. Feel free to send me a friend request. Good luck with your journey.:flowerforyou:

myofibril

Also thanks to everyone who made supportive comments for RB, he really does appreciate it. OK, back to the "Look at What I can Fit into Now" modelling show.

I'm glad your man has decided to stick it out and all but....

What's this modelling show business? Has this thread turned him into a frickin' girl or something? Tell him to go lift some free weights. Heavy ones! And when he's done drop them on the scale so they are out of use for a month or so.

Bonne chance to the both of you

HisBeloved65

He just boosted his self esteem, he's trying one and fitting in clothes that he hasn't worn in a very long time! I'm getting a modeling show in my living room

Also thanks to everyone who made supportive comments for RB, he really does appreciate it. OK, back to the "Look at What I can Fit into Now" modelling show.

SWEET! Now thats a measurement!