WARNING: This is a downer

cassuccino

I may get ripped apart for this but I'm gonna say it anyway......Bodyflex. You can find the book, it's written by Greer Childers or there are also videos. She has some other stuff out too and I can't remember the name of that program. It's a deep breathing and stretching program.....very destressing and it works your muscles. Oxygen will kick fat's behonkus!!! Good luck and keep going, you can do it

hahaha I loved BodyFlex!!! I had her original video (VHS) but I bought her more recent DVD and I don't like it as much, as most of her new exercises take place while sitting in a chair... I don't like that. But I love the exercises!! They're fairly easy but they work well!! When I did her original video / program, I lost quite a bit of weight. The new DVD I haven't been able to get "into" it... I should look for the book. I didn't even know there was one!!! I'm also in search of her old original version on DVD.... probably not very easy to find but I'm going to try!!

bjshooter

I worked out like a demon and ate right and was the same for 3 months. Then I gave up three month back, have eaten everything in sight and not worked out at all and guess what, I am the same weight STILL. I do wonder why I would even bther, but I can feel myself jellifying and I am not so fit, so I am back regardless. We got this.

cassuccino

Sorry I didn't reply to your post first... I had actually done the search on BodyFlex and that's how I came across this post...
(I thought I had 'quoted' the original poster's comment / question but apparently not... so this is for the original poster... farmers_daughter)

Anyway, I've totally given up before. I lost 70 pounds about 4+ years ago or so and then I hit a plateau and let my depression kick in and take hold. I gained the 70 pounds back plus an extra 20 pounds. It has taken me those 4+ years to finally get my butt in gear and start losing again. I've lost about 45 pounds so far and I just started working on my weight around the first of October!! (I have a lot of weight to lose so my results are probably not "typical".) I'm just hoping that a plateau doesn't send me in a great funk once again... but I think I have a better support system this time around and a better health plan (mine... not a medical health plan or anything like that). I met some great people on here who have a FB group and they've helped me immensely.

It's hard to find the motivation but once you do, you need to try to hang onto it... and support is so important!! My diet is strict now and that can be especially hard when those around you aren't dieting or watching what they eat but it's possible to do it. I hope you find the motivation you need to start caring again.

Elizabeth_C34

I've been stuck on a plateau for the last 2 months at 23 lbs down. Am I frustrated? Heck yes. Do I feel like capitulating nearly every day? Yes. I'm not giving up though. I remember being thin and fit, and I want that more than I want a bowl of chips and cheese dip.

Don't give up. Just keep trucking along.

Demwitted

I would recommend just putting your scale away if the number is putting you down...look for NSV's and be aware of how good you start to feel. That's the most important thing sometimes. Good luck with everything!

Completely agree. Also, stress is not conducive to weightloss and it really sounds like you are stressing out about the numbers. Maybe you relaxed a bit over the holidays? Focus on having a healthy lifestyle and be happy that you've made progress there. Never ever give up on yourself or your health, even if you do decide to give up on weight tracking.

fisherlassie

Have you ever tried not doing goals? I mean other than logging and exercising and trying to make healthy food choices? I don't do goals...like I'm going to lose this much by this time...because if I don't make the goal I get all bummed out. But if every day I try to make the best choices for me to be healthy then I can't fail and I don't have to give up because it is a process, a lifestyle change. Every day the MFP numbers refresh. Every day it is a new day to make healthy choices. Forget about your scale. Are you getting stronger?

BobbyClerici

No, because in my opinion fat is just loathsome.

When I looked in the mirror at myself at 250+ lbs, I saw ugly. And people judge us for being fat too.

Right or wrong people see fat and think "look at that undisciplined, unhealthy tub of lard". They don't care that I could do more pull-ups or even run faster and longer [and I could] than them. They didn't care that I did not smoke and they did.
People see fat and have a negative reaction, because it's considered a bit of an indictment against those of us who got fat.

I'll never give up.

mcanavan05

Do not give up on yourself. You can do it. As your profile quote says...


The car you drive has a large windshield, but only a relatively small rearview mirror. . . What happened in your past is not nearly as important as what is in your future. - Joel Osteen.





When I feel like Im going off track I stop myself and remember why I came here. Get up, go win the day, one day at a time. See you this time next year. Clear mind and lighter - focused and energized.

HeyJude2011

Something that keeps me going is to remember that I only "fail" if I give up. Don't give up. This is a difficult time of year in general, diet issues aside. Take it a day at a time. About your thanksgiving weight loss, my trainer has suggested that I "shock" my metabolism from time to time. When I hit a plateau, I add calories for a couple days then go back to the more resticted diet. It seems to help. Perhaps that's why you lost after Thanksgiving. Hang in there and DON'T GIVE UP!

bjfmade

I think we have all went through that. Lots of bumps along the way, but in the end, it is well worth it. Good luck with whatever you decide. That is why it is so nice to be able to make the choices that are right for us. You are in control of whatever you decide to do.