It's NOT that hard.

smilesalot1969

gosh superciliousness is such an attractive quality is it not?? :huh:
i pity the day you ever need help from anyone with something YOU find difficult OP because i think you may find yourself very much alone.
A lot of people do need help and they don't find it easy, this is WHY sites like this exist...so that they can get it without feeling embarrassed or ashamed.

FittingIn

Your dedication kind of puts things into perspective for me. Thanks for the post!

norcal_yogi

sorry if this sounds *****y...but you must have had quite a bit to lose.... it's a little tougher for those who are almost at their ideal weight.

VelociMama

bragaswag

Actually I have a 19yo son who needs me to take care of every aspect of his life & has needed that for years. I leave my son at home while I run now, just cause I have no choice at times. I can't trust him not to steal from me, burn the house down or do something just as stupid.... but hey..... mothers have to do things sometimes. Motherhood is NOT an excuse at all..... do a workout with them, go for a walk with them. Make an excuse NOT to do it & you prove my point.

Well...If your house does burn down and you lose every single thing you own, atleast you got a good run in!

NikkiSixGuns

You said it yourself: it's hard work.

I think it's all relative. Some things come easier to some people, while they're really difficult for others. Eating healthy, making good food choices, resisting temptation, educating yourself about what works and what doesn't - all of that takes more effort than doing the opposite. I would argue that it's easier to just stick with the old habits that caused weight gain in the first place than it is to correct those habits and learn new ones. Again, how hard it is to change is going to be different for everyone.

Congrats to you that you found a way to make it work and that you had success. That's what really matters!

oconnecs

You know what? Losing weight IS hard for some people, and making them feel like they're failures isn't helping anyone.

I have PCOS, and until I was diagnosed and began treatment, I physically could not lose weight. I could maintain, but not lose. And I worked out 7 days a week, I represented my country in rowing, and tae kwon do, so you can't say I wasn't burning off calories or eating right.

holly3585

i didnt know mfp was a competition of who was better at this weightloss game.

if you dont like seeing these things remove the people as your friends and dont read the forum posts

Seriously!

You did sound *******y whatever that was you beeped out, if it had something to do with not being nice, or riding into the moonlight on your high horse- yup your post did sound that way.

Glad it has been so easy for you :flowerforyou:

Barbellerella

sorry if this sounds *****y...but you must have had quite a bit to lose.... it's a little tougher for those who are almost at their ideal weight.

tru story. 12 years ago when I had 50 pounds to lose it was easy. If someone wants to lose 5-10 ( like I do now) pounds it is harder IMO.

JenniferSpindel

As almost every one had said, that was a totally ****ty post and not in the spirit of "My Fitness 'Pal'" Who'd want a friend like you?

Although I did notice that you pre-emptively got defensive and listed all of YOUR struggles down as a way of throwing in people's faces that "i've had it soooo hard wahaa whaaawhaaa but I'm still better than you cause I think this is 'easy'"

Wow.

Congrats on your success and all...

But wow.

threeohtwo

Sorry if this may come out a little *****y, but...... it's not that hard to lose weight & exercise........ if you are committed to doing it. I'm kinda sick of hearing about how hard it is to be motivated, how hard it is to get the scales to move, how hard it is to stay in calories & even how hard it is when you 'sore'.

I told you it would sound *****y... but it's not.

I have a back injury that stopped me from working in a labor job ever again. I get about 2-3 hours sleep a night if I'm lucky because of my injury & walking kills me for days. I have a stuffed up knee from breaking it in 2002. I have a bad hip & shin splints (at the moment).

I've run, Zumba'd & done all kinds of intense workouts for the past 9 months.... every single day. With all my injury problems & even a broken toe thrown in.... I'm still going. Running on my leg kills me... but I'm sucking it up & still going.

I eat under my cals EVERY day. I eat the same thing every day yes... but I do allow treats.... take a look.

I've lost 66lbs ...... 31kg in 9 months..... no cheat days, no days off from working out & sure as hell no reason to NOT do anything.

So why are people finding it so hard to lose weight? Why do people complain because they can't control their own actions or addictions?

It does sound *****y right? But what happened to good old hard work?

I haven't read the replies but I think you sound like a bit*h. In a perfect world it would be very easy to lose weight. In a world where you don't hate yourself, feel as though you aren't worth putting the effort into yourself, where depression doesn't take over, where you live in a bubble yes, it would be very easy. That's not life. People go through things that throw them off. I am a FIRM believer that you have to save self worth to lose weight. You have to put yourself first and at times even make other people feel awkward to reach your goals. It's not easy. You sound rude.

Additionally this post sounds like "look at me, I'm so successful". Post something like this on success stories, talk about what youv'e done, maybe even help others. Don't post on a board for people who NEED motivation that they are basically just lazy. You are rude.

kimad

The act of eating better or exercising may in itself not be hard, but the willpower to do so, the ability to overcome the mind games IS hard. When I started my journey I was full steam ahead, I was sure I had this in the bag becuase I have been at this 1.5 years, but I am now struggling and I am finding it hard, but I am trying to push through.

For me, it will never be easy and something that is just a way of life. I will always use MFP, i will always have to be aware of what is going on and push myself. If it was that easy, I wouldn't have been 245lbs!

Good luck to everyone.

Nerdy_Rose

"If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

justmyalias

I wish I had the time to read through all the responses (as it is, I allow myself to get too distracted already - multi-tasking, uh huh...) - so my thoughts may already be in here somewhere...

but for many, overeating or bingeing or some of the other behaviors associated with being overweight can be part of an addiction.
And while lack of self-control may have contributed to the issue, just wanting it bad enough will NOT necessarily correct the issue.
The physical and psychological demons must be conquered - not always so easy...

blakejohn

That why she said

tracypk

I didn't read all of the posts. I'll admit that right now. So someone may have said this.

Life is not just about losing weight to be happy. I was thin for a lot of my life and I was not happy. I lost weight much as you are with hard work and dediction and it was NOT healthy and I was miserable. I am happy now. I am not overweight but I would like to lose a little weight to fit into my smaller clothes. That being said, no one will continue on a plan that makes them miserable. If it works for you that's great. If you are happy that's great too. I don't get that you are. Generally people who lash out at others like you have are not happy. We judge others as we judge ourselves. I am sad for you that you feel so much pain that you feel like you have to put others down to feel like you've accomplished something. Great work on losing the weight.

honeysprinkles

I've been doing this for almost a year and some weeks it's easy and others it isn't. I'm sure most of us on here have been on failed diets in the past, I don't know why but sometimes it just clicks (but that can take a while for some people).

What I have noticed is that worrying about yourself and not what everyone else is doing does seems to be really difficult for some...

AmberJo1984

"If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

GREAT quote...

lporter229

OP, maybe I'm not the first to point this out (didn't read the 8 pages of posts before this), but did you realize that the first and last sentences of your posts are direct contradictions to one another?

Now, I tend to agree with the essential point of your post which is to say "If you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen". But to say it's easy is to undermine the accomplishments of so many people on this forum, including your own.

hughtwalker

I am wondering why you saw the need to write as you did - unless you are a troll and now sit back to enjoy watching the fur fly - it takes all sorts, I suppose.

It isn't that hard to mislay weight for a while, it IS hard to stop it finding its way home again.

Your original premise imposes a lack of moral fibre (that you apparently do not share) as the primary cause of dietary frustration and failure.
As a serial dieter who knows how easy it is to lose weight since I've done hundreds - if not thousands - of times, I clearly lack such moral fibre and I hardly know, now, why I bother to get up in the morning.

I have found this time that with the added dimension of MFP it is much easier to maintain the programme but what I am now finding hard is getting the time to fit going to work with all the logging on and going to the gym.

amandamb22

I know there are pages of replies......

There is nothing negative to say to you about the success you've found in your life, through hard work. Good for you, great job. But to put this post in a motivation and support thread? - yah you're right, it is w*itchy. You obviously have the gumption that many people here strive for, fight for, may never ever find... so good for you. But it's nothing more then a lack of understanding and lack of some respect to say it's "not that hard", when you just don't know what it is like. And how could you, you seem to have it in check. Again congrats on the success but watch the choice of wording in a motivation thread.

Dave198lbs

I dont think the OP was being mean or *****y

if you think she was, remember that it is YOUR interpretation and you just might be wrong in your conclusion
(just like I might be wrong with mine)

this place can become a mob against anything

DebbieLyn63

If you go back and read the OP, she never used the word 'EASY' . She simply said that it wasn't 'THAT HARD'. There is a big difference in that thinking. No, it isn't always easy, but there is always a way to get somewhere if you look for solutions to obstacles rather than excuses to give up.
As soon as I saw the title, I knew the crucifixion would begin quickly.

Ask anyone who has succeeded in losing weight and they will say, it wasn't always easy, but it wasn't really all that hard once they made up their minds to do it.

myofibril

The OP actually motivated me to step up my game.

I don't think it was *****y either.

Some people need to spend less time whining about how unfair or hard it is and more time on their programmes. Suck it up or stay fat.

secretlobster

Ask anyone who has succeeded in losing weight and they will say, it wasn't always easy, but it wasn't really all that hard once they made up their minds to do it.

I lost 40lbs and it was incredibly difficult. And even more difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

Thanks for speaking for all of us though, it's appreciated

evelynbester

Well, i was saying the same thing, this cant be that... just watch what i am eating, cut back on my portions and drink a delicious shake.... well i am on week two of journey/challenge & just what i got on the scale yesterday which was my 1 week anniversary and i gained 2 freaking pounds..... Now i am not saying it that hard but i not giving up. Just a little disappointed in myself.

skruger22

AHAHAH!!! oh man, this cracked me up!!

kmuree

If I eat something that I know I should not have, then I actually scold myself & make myself feel rotten for doing it..... hence the reason I have not slipped up.

You should see me learn touch typing.... I miss a key... I slap myself on the face...... now imagine what I would be like if I ate that pizza...even a slice?

Wow - does this actually sound healthy to you?

There are so many things in your post(s) that are crazy/misinformed/naive that it boggles the mind.

This ^. And your food intake is atrocious, which is fine, we are all entitled to eat what we wish, but how dare you press your opinion of anyone elses' struggles by comparing it to your lacking calorie intake, your self-abusive behavior, your careless maltreatment of your body's healing needs and excessive pill consumption?

You have no right to judge - and don't even begin to say that I am judging you, because the moment that you judge the wonderful friends I have on here that are struggling every day to get healthier and to be better, it's open season.

You need help, you need to humble yourself .. and congratulations on your success, because with this attitude, you won't have any friends at the finish line.

Good luck to you. :flowerforyou:

myofibril

So, just so I know, when is the witch burning due to take place for the crime of having an opinion most people don't like?

This will be the 3,245 witch burning that I have witnessed in my time on MFP.

The weird thing is that warlocks always seem to get off relatively mildly with the odd scalding here and there. Blinkin' patriarchy...

tracypk

The OP actually motivated me to step up my game.

I don't think it was *****y either.

Some people need to spend less time whining about how unfair or hard it is and more time on their programmes. Suck it up or stay fat.

It's the fact that she targeted other people as being lazy that wasn't really motivating to me. I feel like she was saying, "you suck because if I can to it with my issues then what excuse do you have?" What does my weight loss have to do with hers? Nothing! If she was aiming at being motivational she had the choice to leave her opinion of other people out of her post. SHE was whining. She wasn't talking about herself so it didn't sound like whining, but she was complaining about other people. Same thing in my book.