I want to give up.

khanson12

don't give up just keep going your body is hanging to that weight for a while but it will let it go soon. try eating smaller meals more often and eat more fresh veggies and fruits. add green tea with stivia twice a day. add things like black berries 1/2 cup a day. we are all routing for you.

Parism12

Don't give up!!! I know it's hard because I've got LOTS to lose. Just keep plugging at it. You obviously have not found the right method for you. Do me a favor and go to this site (below) to take their free quiz. Let me know what it says that your body type is, and perhaps I can help to give you some insight. Let me know if you have a problem accessing it. Be encouraged! It won't happen overnight, but it will happen! I believe in you!!! http://bpt.mybodymakeover.com/tools_for_success/body_blueprinting_quiz.aspx

rattler0812

My wife has similar issues. She had to remove anything processed from her diet. Our family starting eating really healthy and her weight started dropping like crazy. But she also changes up her workouts on a weekly basis. She has a basic idea of the workouts she wants to do. But she doesn't get in a pattern.

Watched the processed crap and sodium intake. Keep the sodium as low as possible. Try and keep processed out as much as possible. That's what she has found to work for her and what has been helping me.

fionarama

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Grlnxtdr0721

First off, don't give up. Second off, I am right there with you. I started in January as well, and have lost 8 pounds. I have gone up a pound, then down a pound. And I am working out at least 5 days a week- 2 with a trainer, 3 with the c25k program. I am watching my food, drinking my water, etc. But, people have told me this- at first there will be weight that comes off because your body either isn't used to exercise or it's getting back in the habit. Don't give up- keep doing exactly what you're doing- or mix up your work out to make it more fun. Have you checked your measurements yet? You may be losing inches but not weight. I'm here if you ever need anything. You can add me if you'd like.

mixedfeelings

Give up what though?

Don't see this as something to get past just as a change of lifestyle. Just keep going, but change the way you see it.

I'm on 1200 plus exercise calories and I find it plenty, plus I have treats. Just make sure you stick below you calories, plus your carbs and fat as well as your sodium. Concentrate on portion control and filling meals with low cal foods like vegetables.

I'm losing weight slowly but I have lost 9lbs since the beginning of January. To many people this might seem slow but I'm fine with it as I know it's a lifestyle change.

olong

Two words: Tape Measure.

Used once every 2-4 weeks (especially when the scale appears to be "stubborn"), this may give you reason for satisfaction. Also, pay attention to your workouts and whether you're improving in endurance (duration, resistance or incline) or strength (lbs of weight used). These may not be as easily measured, but this improvement is improvement just the same. You have much to be proud of, even when that one tool (the blessed scale) chooses to not be your friend.

lizzue

Why dont you give up? This may sound strange but thats what I do.... I tell myself I will reat give my body time to plateau its honest what its wants to do then hit it hard in two days. Yes you may put on a lb but then after a rest it will come off nicely! Well thats how my body works. Sometimes it just needs a little boost!

I also find that if I eat more and exercise a little less then my body seems to drop weight, i think its cos instead of burning out and by the end of the wweek exercising half heartedly I give it 100% all the time cos I feel more fresh!

This works for me anyway, I just stay positive, eye on the goal and listen to your body.

evhaynes

You can do it!!! I think the biggest help for me is looking up the nutrition information BEFORE I eat something. I also am on WW, and they stress choices. Even though I may have enough points left for the day, should I really eat the french fries? I also reallllly enjoy my wine, but I've cut down to once a week. That's not to say you can't have it more often, but I have to think of it as an exchange. If I drink wine, what other thing should I give up?

Don't fret! You will succeed!!!!

flurby

Hey I often feel the same. At some stage I am sure most of us go through the same struggle. You are here for a reason! Look at what you have acheived already.... 8 lbs. That is awesome since January.
Dont forget how far you have come, make little goals, reward yourself and dont deprive yourself. Everyday it is a choice to eat healthy and exercise and to stay on track, each day you choose not to is a day (or more) further from your goal and each day you try you are closer even if you dont feel like it.
The scales are evil things to have handy, take them away and only get them out once a week or once a fortnight. I know for me I will get on them every few days if they are handy to use. Focus on how you feel and your clothes. sometimes the weight loss stops but hang in there keep strong, take measurements everyother week so you can see your overall loss.
I completely understand the feeling of wanting to give up, and I have been there done that.... only just logged back on here. and in 12 months away I did not succeed any better by feeling sorry for myself and giving up.
Hey send me a pep talk in a week - i will be needing it hang in there and keep us focussed.

redsteve65

What ever you do - don't give up.

Bodies do adjust during weight loss and it does become harder to lose weight.

I don't know if you watch the Biggest Loser US but the contestants lose massive amounts of weight in the first week and then lose hardly any in the 2nd week - its always the same season after season.

I've found that to lose 2lbs a week I am only allowed 1300 calories a day plus whatever i earn from exercising.

Stick with it!

RiaKennyDeuce

Giving up is not going to make you feel better. Choose Life! Change your workouts, your body may be used to what you are doing. When your workout is not challenging then its not working. Push yourself, it's not easy but remember its not a diet but a lifestyle change. You can do it!

Alexstrasza

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It almost brought me to tears seeing how supportive people can be on this site.

I want to get healthier. For my kids, my husband, and most importantly, for me. I want to be able to play with my children in the park, or go hiking with them in the woods.

I just want to live a good life. I get so frustrated sometimes.

Thanks again everyone! I'm going to try and change some things. I'm going to try and drastically lower my carbs and sodium and increase my vegetables. I was doing really well there for awhile with veggies and then all of a sudden it dropped away and I don't know why.

christibam

Why dont you give up? This may sound strange but thats what I do.... I tell myself I will reat give my body time to plateau its honest what its wants to do then hit it hard in two days. Yes you may put on a lb but then after a rest it will come off nicely! Well thats how my body works. Sometimes it just needs a little boost!

I also find that if I eat more and exercise a little less then my body seems to drop weight, i think its cos instead of burning out and by the end of the wweek exercising half heartedly I give it 100% all the time cos I feel more fresh!

This works for me anyway, I just stay positive, eye on the goal and listen to your body.

Yeahhhhh but a lot of people give up for years instead of a week or a month. That's the problem. Sticking to making healthy choices and working out should never be given up on. If giving up to someone means going back to the way they were living before means not giving a crap and just eating whatever and sitting around, they could just gain 100lbs in a year or two and then be even worse off than when they originally started.

Whatever you do, don't give up on you. I assure you, if you give up now, you'll regret it. If you stick to it, you'll eventually see results. There's is no way that eating at a 1,000 calorie deficit and working out is going to make you gain weight in the long run.

vim_n_vigor

I looked at your diary and you really are eating a lot. I think you should set your calories to 1200-1400. And cut out eating out and wine. it will help. even small amounts of alcohol upset your body's capacity to burn fat.

1830 is the amount MFP set for me. That's already below my BMR and TDEE.

Have you taken your measurements? The scale is an evil ***** and only tells part of the story. Measure your neck, chest, upper and lower arms, upper and lower legs, waist and hips. Then, use the number on the scale along with the measurements to see your progress. And, chasing two little ones around, don't do 1200 calories, you will drop like a fly.

iNkedFiTmama

Also try measuring yourself.. If you are working out that often you are going to be losing inches. For 3 weeks of my first month of getting back on track I didn't lose ANYthing and I felt like I just couldn't do it.. Here I am weeks after that so glad that I didn't give up .. I've only lost a few lbs but my body is changing so much that I'm happier now than I've ever been despite the # on the scale.

_Bob_

I gained for 2 months before I started loosing again. just stick with it and you'll figure it out

silvergurl518

have you tried upping your calories and also upping your exercise? drink tons of water! i was at a plateau for MONTHS until i increased my calories AND my exercise. now, i'm about 2-3 lbs down from my plateau. weight loss is always at a snail's pace for me so i can't promise miracles but it's worth a try....

todaystuesday

Every positive food and fitness choice you make puts you one step closer to good health - REGARDLESS of what the scale says.

This is just what I needed to hear today!

mack1238

My calorie goal is similar to yours. I consistently stay below it though, and no, I don't eat back my excercise calories. What I have found to be helpful is just staying off the scale. In fact, I only weigh myself every 8 weeks. If you are constantly checking your weight, the time it takes to lose it will feel like an eternity. Also, I would cut way back on your carbs and bump up your protein a lot. MFP sets my protein goal to somewhere around 75 grams per day but I always shoot for close to 200. Also, I try to keep my carbs below 200 per day. Hope that helps.

almc170

It looks like you've made some progress--8lbs since early January is a healthy rate of weight loss, and a 2-week stall is frustrating, but fairly common. Sometimes it just takes your body awhile to adjust to changes in your diet and workout routine. In the long run, drastically reducing calories would probably be a mistake, especially since sounds like you have a fairly active lifestyle. Adding extra veggies is always a good thing, though

Lane1012

Don't forget, this is a marathon, not a sprint. There are some great suggestions in this thread, try them out, see which works best for you but don't get disheartened.

ktaygal

Hang in there! Something I have found to help when I stop losing weight is to drink at least 100 ounces of water every day. It seems like a lot, but it usually helps. Also, try increasing your fiber intake. It helps you feel fuller, so you eat less. I love the Kelloggs fiber plus granola bars. They have 9 grams of fiber, 120 calories and they taste like a candy bar! They fill you up when you are starving mid afternoon and feel like eating too much. Hope this helps!

ava33

Hey there,

I haven't read all the posts but I also started out on almost 1,700 calories here, was exercising a lot and it took me a while to see losses.
Since I work full time and also study I rely on microwave meals a lot which I know isn't the healthiest but helps me with portion control and I'm still losing, even thought I don't eat a lot of fruit and veg.
I've tried different things over the weeks - eating exercise calories, not eating them, drinking more water and so on, and what seems to work for me is to never let my net calories go under 1,400 (600 under my BMR), i.e. eat back my exercise calories to at least that level, and drink lots of water. I also go out once or twice a week and try to keep my drinks within my allowance but don't always manage; on the weekend I eat back all my exercise calories so sometimes go up to 2,300. I guess you just have to figure out what works for you and your body.
If you haven't worked out before it can also be that your muscles are getting stronger - you won't see any difference on the scales but your clothes should fit better.
I'd be careful to reduce calories too much, the body does hold on to your reserves then.
Don't give up - even if you're losing little or slowly you're still losing, and more importantly not gaining!

richelliott1

I had a quick look at your profile (and your kids are soooo cute!)

I have 2 little ones and thats a gym session in itself!

What I would say is try dropping to 1400-1600 cals a day. I'm 154kg and I eat 1600 a day, as long as you eat the right things you won't be hungry. Oats and Protein are great fillers!

As someone said every change you make is a good one. Although I know how frustrating it is, I only lost 1KG this week and was gutted, then my trainer said "it took 32 years to put on, it won't come off over night!"

Keep up and Good luck!

LordBezoar

1) Take your measurements
2) More fruits & veggies, less white bread and flour tortillas
3) More protein
4) BE PATIENT!

Every positive food and fitness choice you make puts you one step closer to good health - REGARDLESS of what the scale says.

Yes, I also noticed that you are very low on fresh vegetables and you do seem to have a sweet tooth. Perhaps you can try to re-educate your palate and try to stay away from maple syrup, that type of sugary sweet thing even if it is a low fat version and settle for fruit salad instead. And try and include lots of vegetables of all colours - if you are a big eater you can have a lot of vegetables for relatively little calories. Steer clear of bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, all high in carbohydrates. You have an extremely high carbohydrate reading.Carbohydrates for me have been a stumbling block in the past - once I keep an eye on them my weight starts to shift quickly and now that I have found MFP I am finding it much easier to stay on track - I am hoping this is the last time I have to do it. Perhaps also change potassium as one of the nutrients you keep an eye on for fibre. I am lucky - I love vegetables and salads.

^^ this.

Out of curiosity, What did you put your activity level at?

Justien_c

I would first try changing whatever you are doing for a workout. It is good to vary your workouts to keep your body from getting adjusted to what you are doing. Also, you can try upping your protein. Try to get lots of protein first thing in the morning and get a minimum of 70g of protein through the day. If none of that works, just remember that if you keep doing everything you can to lose your body will eventually give in. Sometimes we just stall out for a while while our body adjusts.

christibam

I just posted this in the nutrition forum. Maybe it'll help you out. It's a few tips and a diet plan from my sister in law.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/506806-diet-and-exercise-tips-from-my-sister-in-law-the-fitness-mo

SassyCalyGirl

I looked at your diary and you really are eating a lot. I think you should set your calories to 1200-1400. And cut out eating out and wine. it will help. even small amounts of alcohol upset your body's capacity to burn fat.

1830 is the amount MFP set for me. That's already below my BMR and TDEE.

But you're NOT losing weight. Play around with the settings until you find what works for you.

RootsWithin

Reduce your carb, fat, and sodium intake, and increase your protein intake.
Also, could you increase your exercise? If you are short of time, maybe workout more strenuously when you do workout.
You could also incorporate strength training into your exercise routine.