Need some motivation

tkaawa
tkaawa Posts: 302
in Motivation and Support
I started a Biggest Loser competition at work last week and I'm very determined. I've been losing some weight before I've started MFP & long before this challenge started. Here's the problem, yesterday was our first weigh in and I was the SMALLEST LOSER. Not even 1 pound lost. The guys in the competition has lost between 5-11lbs. each. Why?

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  • grex1949
    grex1949 Posts: 125 Member
    Maybe because you are following a reasonable program that will result in a lifestyle change you can sustain over the long-term (read "for the rest of your life") instead of some stupid crash diet/deprivation "plan" that will last only as long as the contest?
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    You've been amazing, and the transformation you've undergone so far is fabulous. Grex is right, you're in this for the long term! Keep chipper lady :)
  • tkaawa
    tkaawa Posts: 302
    Thank you very much for your motivation MFP buddies. Its a competition and I think I'm just being too hard on myself. And you guys are definitely right..not lookin only for the next 60 days..it's for the rest of my life and getting it off and keeping it off is definitely what i'm looking forward to.
  • grex1949
    grex1949 Posts: 125 Member
    Thank you very much for your motivation MFP buddies. Its a competition and I think I'm just being too hard on myself. And you guys are definitely right..not lookin only for the next 60 days..it's for the rest of my life and getting it off and keeping it off is definitely what i'm looking forward to.

    That's right. Take part in the contest if you want to take part in it. But don't expect to "win" any prize for rapid weight loss, at least not if you continue your current program. Keep doing what you are doing. It's working for you and, best of all, it's sustainable for the rest of your life, not just the next 60 days.
  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    You have to remember too that guys are generally bigger than girls so you need to look at percentage lost rather than pounds. If you weigh 150 pounds and lose 1.5 pounds that's 1% but if a guy weighs 250 and loses 2.5 pounds it's still only 1%. You are doing it the right way and will continue to keep it off after the contest is over:smile:
  • Carri1
    Carri1 Posts: 82 Member
    Guys seem to have an easier time losing wt because they have more muscle mass which burns more fat. Go easy on yourself and take it one day at a time and forget such silly contests. Two guys I knew got into a contest about losing the most wt. One ended up in the hospital trying to win. He collapsed! Just be you! :)
  • vegamy
    vegamy Posts: 204 Member
    When people first start a weight loss program, they tend to lose more weight the first week because it's mostly water weight and adjusting to the new way of eating/more exercise. If you've already been following a fitness/healthy eating plan, a loss of 0.5 - 2 lbs per week is healthy, normal weight loss. Don't get discouraged.
  • ReinasWrath
    ReinasWrath Posts: 1,173 Member
    I know its a competition and all but with this kind of thing it is best to not compare yourself to others! You and everyone in that competition have different bodies and SW. So just do your best and like everyone else has said stay with it for a lifestyle! Then you'll be the real winner :flowerforyou:
  • tkaawa
    tkaawa Posts: 302
    WOW! Thank you all for the motivation. Definitely lifted my spirits up. I still got this attitude.."IN IT TO WIN IT" no matter what the outcome of this..win or lose..imma still be the BIGGEST LOSER in my eyes...thank you guys all again
  • grex1949
    grex1949 Posts: 125 Member
    WOW! Thank you all for the motivation. Definitely lifted my spirits up. I still got this attitude.."IN IT TO WIN IT" no matter what the outcome of this..win or lose..imma still be the BIGGEST LOSER in my eyes...thank you guys all again

    Oh, you are definitely "In it to win it", alright. You've proven that with your progress to date. You've already won! You are healthier, eating smarter (and therefore better), exercising and just plain LIVING better. Best of all, you can keep this up forever without feeling deprived. Talk about a winner...
  • tkaawa
    tkaawa Posts: 302
    WOW! Thank you all for the motivation. Definitely lifted my spirits up. I still got this attitude.."IN IT TO WIN IT" no matter what the outcome of this..win or lose..imma still be the BIGGEST LOSER in my eyes...thank you guys all again

    Oh, you are definitely "In it to win it", alright. You've proven that with your progress to date. You've already won! You are healthier, eating smarter (and therefore better), exercising and just plain LIVING better. Best of all, you can keep this up forever without feeling deprived. Talk about a winner...

    thank you very much Grex. Your words of encouragement and facts have definitely lightend up my mood.....thank you so much for the motivational speech...continue to succeed in your journey and I will try my best to be as motivational as you have been for me:wink:

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