still not quitting

sherry_ann_mt

I am so frustrated today. I have not lost any weight...in fact I gained a pound....probably related to my TOM...but regardless it has been a huge bummer.

So I decided to list what I am doing that is better for me....my success....

*drinking water....20 days ago I would go weeks without water...I drank diet pepsi, milk, juice....but hardly any water....
*I am eating a healthy breakfast
*I am saving money because I am not going to starbucks each day and taking a healthy lunch to work
*I am eating fruits and veggies.
*I am thinking before I eat
*I am moving more
*I have not quit....I always quit....I lose the first 5 pounds and then I quit. I have never stuck with it past about 15 days or so...

I am worth sticking with this....my kids are worth it....my friends...my life....it is worth living well. I am not quitting.

dls06

Stick to your goals and you'll lose. :flowerforyou:

foremant86

you can do it!!! keep your head up =D

Adrenaline_Queen

You are amazing and such an inspiration to others.............. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hugs xx

digitaldigital

Great list! You're definitely making it.

fzia

Keep going, it will pay off at the end. Great job so far:)

Bucky2BeBetty

Right there with ya, sister!

erickalsc

Good girl don't quite......And your kids, your friend, and you most off all are worth it!!!: flowerforyou:

ThePhoenixRose

Great job!! making the commitment is the hardest part. Just stick with it and the changes will come. Be sure to look at measurements too, not just the scale. I've lost several inches, without losing a pound. Now the pounds are starting to come off too. Just keep at it!

FatAndThirty

Don't quit. I started eating healthy and working out everyday over a month ago. And instead of losing weight, I gained a pound too. It was so frustrating to know that I was doing everything right, but see no progress.Well I stepped on the scale yesterday, and I had lost 4 pounds. So, sometimes it takes longer for certain people, but your hard work IS going to pay off.

hmoss619

Keep it up!! I haven't been doing this long, but I hate the times that I do well and don't lose....I have found that if I power through, all of a sudden 2 pounds come off at once! Just don't give up

smathinly

I love your list! Hang in there--I empathize with your frustration, as I have days when I feel like I have been doing so good that I should have lost 10 lbs overnight! But you have made some awesome changes and you are amazing! You can do it!

cheri868

I am so frustrated myself that I don't know what to do anymore!!! I have been at it for over a month now and have only lost 1 pound so far. I see other people posting 2 lb weight loss a week and my scale just seems stuck!!!

- I drink at least 10 (8oz) glasses of water per day. No sodas or juices pass my lips anymore
- Only have oatmeal and fruit for breakfast every morning
- I usually have veggies and fish or plain chicken breast for lunch
- Snacks are usually less than 100 cals per snack
- I do not go over my 1200 cal per day goal
- I exercise at least 40 mins per day (20 mins in the am and another 20 in the pm)

And still, after all this, I have still lost nothing!!! I am completely at a loss

chauncyrenayCHANGED

I love your attitude. Stay with it. The pounds will start melting off before you know it!

aimeelouwhite

great attitude... take some measurements... inches are better than pounds anyway.

Hoppymom

Yaa for not quitting!!! Real women don't quit, they get the job done!! :flowerforyou:

kmcrey87

Congrats on all the great changes you have made so far! Don't give up! It will happen!

SexyCook

Hold your head up HIGH! You know that you are on the right path! You have a plan and a desire..Success is definitely coming your way! Stay strong at these beliefs and you will go far!

SherNY

I find myself in the same boat at times. chin up! You're doing just fine.

psmd

SLOW AND STEADY! My scale will show the exact same number down to the OUNCE, for two weeks then suddenly I will lose 2-3 pounds! It is frustrating but worth it on those days. Keep it up!

Shishkeberry

Good for you! These are some of the same things I had to remind myself of when I ate over maintenance yesterday.

Lalaskiss

I feel like that sometimes too. Exactly like that, but what we're working for will keep you sane. I broke up with my scale for a while. 1lb could be from anything. Keep going, Im here with you!

mstcass

keep it up! you are doing A good job!

fixeruppper

Try Increasing your calories to 1500. 1200 calories a day could be too low when you are active and your body may be in starvation mode. Also, drink 10 glasses of water per day. This worked for me.

L2M1D52

Those are a lot of things that you're doing that you should be proud of... before you know it you will see the benefits. Stick with it. Good luck.

narenn

You can do it. Nothing is there to stop you. Just keep pushing, and you WILL reach your goal!

riccoismydog

Have you thought of printing out your successes and reasons for doing this and keeping it where you can see it? Worked for me to quit smoking.... There are successes that can't be measure quantifiably. Sounds like your reaping more than the rewards you can measure on a scale.

ursula0601k

Don't quit! U will do it!

Janet717

Losing weight isn't always in the number on the scale! Don't let that get you down. Sometimes losing weight is in how your clothes fit. I have been at 60-65 pounds lost for over a year but if you look at me I look like I've lost 80-90 pounds because of how my body has changed. If you feel like you are plateauing do something different with your exercise....shock your body! The changes you have posted are great, keep focusing on the positive however assess the negative only long enough to figure out what the positive is in that negative. For example you went to starbucks because the craving for a sweet coffee was too much to resist (that's the negative) what's the positive? You ordered a lo-cal alternative instead of your calorie laden usual. We will have our days in this struggle to lose weight assess them and move on. Keep up the GREAT work!!!:happy:

engineman312

excellent!!! you are on the road to becoming a healthier you!!! writing things down can help you gain perspective on what you really want. can i suggest you write these goals down on paper and stick them on your fridge? Good Luck!!!

GemmaRowlands

Well done for not quitting; however I feel as though I must point out that all fluids whether pepsi, tea, coffee etc. all contain water. When it says you should drink 8 glasses a day, it doesn't mean pure. It can be anything, and a lot of your water comes from the food that you eat.

Obviously the sugar/caffeine in your drinks are another problem, but you are drinking water.