It just seems so far away

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  • SunnyLuc87
    SunnyLuc87 Posts: 60
    I have a lot of weight to lose and it feels like it is going to take forever. Sometimes it is so difficult to be patient.
    I find it easier to cope when I measure my progress in fitness goals rather than weight (though I'm not about to throw out the scale). You can set a goal to run a certain distance or use your favorite cardio machine for a certain number of minutes. You could set a goal to do a certain number of reps on a strength training exercise. Whatever it is, I like to choose a goal that is definitely possible, but a significant challenge.
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    I turned 40 last Year. I was somewhere around 250-255. A few weeks ago i finally went under the "obese" mark of 215 for my height. of 5' 11" I am just "overweight" now at 213.5. It isn't always easy, and the process is damn slow, but it is worth it. Today when I walk, I can defintely feel that it takes less energy to move myself around, so you better believe I am more wiling to walk, or move around, which will lead to more weight loss.
    A lot of people get discouraged when they mess up a day, and they say to hell with it, and give it all up. I have religiously kept up my food log, even when I've pigged out, I wrote down everything i ate, and yes, on those bad days, I am discouraged by what I ate, but I get back into it the next day and try to stick to my goals. Even when my weight has plateaued, or gone up, I keep at it. If you try to eat better, and exercise, you WILL see improvements, but they will be slow, and maybe a 1/2 pound here, 2 pounds there, but they add up.
    Don't get discouraged, just concentrate on your goals, and get to work, and be patient.
  • babymine55
    babymine55 Posts: 127 Member
    Don't let the numbers discourage you!! YOU CAN DO THIS! It sounds cheesy, but, you can meet your goal-ONE BITE AT A TIME.

    When I started my journey it seemed almost impossible. Lose 240 pounds??!! Me??!! ...but, it has to start somewhere. An earlier poster said it exactly right, make smaller goals so you can celebrate your successes. (I would buy a goal outfit or goal pants)

    I'm still considered obese-but, I REFUSE to let that title define me!

    For as many knuckleheads as there are on here (some days I would be described as one)...there are also some great, helpful, encouraging, and HIGHLY entertaining people on here.

    Best wishes to you!!

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