I am ready to give up

Twins2007

Hey there!

My initial response was going to be be" 11 POUNDS IN 3 WEEKS!!!! THAT IS AMAZING!"

I know it is so difficult to stayed motivated when we feel like it's not going fast enough...But think about it this way: You have lost 1/9 of your goal!

You need to start rewarding yourself ...

For every 10 pounds I lose, I reward myself with a treat like a haircut, a mani, a pedi, ect...

I was so inspired by the blog shoes to lose and decided this was going to be the only way!

Good luck and PLEASE don't give up!

Elissa

mark03264

If you set up MFP right in the beginning than the daily calorie goal MFP gives you already has a calorie deficit built in in order to lose weight. That said, You should be eating close to your calorie goal every day including eating back most of your exercise calories. By eating too far under your calorie goal you are likely to cause your body to hold onto the fat it has. I realize this sounds counter intuitive but that's the way it is.

RealMeSomeday

No no no!! Don't give up!! ONEDERLAND is just around the corner!!!
You have good habits and 2 great reasons to stay on track.
Remember to take this journey one tiny little day at a time. and sometimes, truly, just get through any hour at a time.
11 pounds is nothing to sneeze at. It is downright INSPIRATIONAL!!!
I am sending you a friend request right now because I bet you can inspire me when I hit a road bump.
Hang in there.
One day it won't seem like a diet any more, it'll seem like a happy and healthy way of life. (I'm counting on that!!

zeeeb

don't give up... it's what you do consistently that pays off, not what you do for 3-4 weeks.

snewsome7

Weight loss is a balancing act, but you can do it! Don't give up!

megansmom311

Well, I'll tell you the same thing that everyone has already said: You've lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks! That is a huge accomplishment! Be proud of that! :drinker:

I peeked at your diary. Looks like you love Mexican food as much as me. One thing I did when I started out on MFP was to try and figure out a way to eat healthy without giving up the foods I love. (mostly, fajitas ) Soooooo...I gave up tortillas. Yes, it was hard, BUT...I still get to eat the meat and the pico de gallo and the salsa and the grilled onions and a little bit of cheese. Still delicious and I don't feel deprived at all.

Also, you might try tracking your sodium. I noticed you're not, and you might be surprised at how much you are putting into your body every day. Not good for weight loss.

Just...hang in there. If you stick to a healthy eating plan you WILL lose the weight. :flowerforyou:

karenwill2

if you give up you will never win. Sometimes it just takes longer. I totally agree about the processed foods. Those are a good starting point for change. Just remember that every day your body does change and the strength from all the working out is a win in itself.

kandrews24

You can't give up because staying this weight or gaining is not an option. It is no way to live. You have to change your habits for the rest of your life to maintain your current weight (as well as to lose). It sounds crazy, but I just focus on the process. I am very proud for every day that I stay under my calorie goal. I am proud of every day that I exercise. I am proud for every day that I eat healthy. I kept gaining every month and as far as I could tell, there was no end in sight. It could be worse. You could be gaining weight. Instead, it sounds like you are losing, but have not lost anything recently. There are folks on this site who have exerpienced 2-4 month period of not losing, and they went on to losing over 100 lbs. Stick with it. It pays in the, but more than anything, it is better than the alternative. You are doing all the right things.

bearsfan68

Don't give up!! I have lost 18lbs on MFP and another 6 before MFP for a total of 24lbs. I was really eating healthy but I fell of a couple of times but the important thing is to NOT give up for any reason!!

Sometimes foods with the same amount of calories are not equal from what I have been hearing! A 150 calorie potato is not the same as a 150 calorie cookie. Although I am not on Weight Watchers I heard that was their entire reason for changing their program. What I am getting at is when I eat more things like skinless chicken breast or hamburger steak, broccoli and/or a potato versus processed foods, I do not lose as much.

Switch up your routine with nutrition and exercise and hopefully you will see a positive change! Also remember that you can be losing inches, especially when exercising. Also remember to get at least 1200 calories in. If you go below your body will think it is in starvation mode and will hold onto fat.

You have already lost 11lbs and that is a great jump start so your body may be adjusting....Good luck to you!!

Troy67

I agree with what a lot of others wrote. I used to be 336 pounds so I know you can do it. I absolutely love starchy carbohydrates, but after changing my way of eating and thinking it wasn't long before I didn't crave them any more.
I went from having bread with every meal to usually having 1/2 of a 90 calorie english muffin most days. Ocassionally I will have a sandwich as well, but not often. Same thing with potatoes, corn, rice, etc. I used to eat them more than everything else, but now do not miss them.
Pre-packaged foods and many other foods we don't think of have a ton of sodium. I noticed once I started keeping sodium to a minimum, the pounds came off easier.
There have been weeks were I wouldn't lose and sometimes even gain. Just remember it took a long time to put the weight on and will probably take even longer to get it off. It will happen just keep the faith. Keep up the good work and everyone here is always happy to help with motivation and support.
Good luck and God Bless.
Troy
Yukon, Oklahoma

TikiFlower

Hang in there. Also, you may want to look into getting a trainer or a nutritional plan to make sure you are doing the things to help you meet your goals. I know we are capable of doing a lot on our own, but I do believe there are folks out there who have been where we are and have the knowledge to help us succeed this time. Pray about it.