2 weeks into the new year - struggling?

Stats606
Stats606 Posts: 14
in Motivation and Support
Hi all,

So we are now 2 weeks into the new year and I'm sure we all started it with good intentioned - I know I did. But, is anyone else struggling yet?
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  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    i've done alright. ive had a kfc but it fitted into my macros, so i've been quite happy. just waiting patiently on the scale to start moving....
  • Stats606
    Stats606 Posts: 14
    Well done you :) But Oh my am I craving a KFC now :p
  • Shelly_here
    Shelly_here Posts: 44 Member
    Motivating swaying a little yesterday and this morning. Also alcohol is the nemesis of dieting! But apart from that I'm ok :)
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    I am kicking *kitten*.
  • Skratchie
    Skratchie Posts: 131 Member
    Nope. Not struggling at all. I realized that for me, at least, when I start struggling, I've been too restrictive with myself. I've changed the way I approach this - not as a diet, but as a paradigm shift in my relationship to food. It's working, so I plan to just keep going. :-)
  • Stats606
    Stats606 Posts: 14
    I've been good and not touched alcohol since NYE........yet!!! I did foray into non-alcoholic wine at the weekend. I would not recommend it :/
  • Stats606
    Stats606 Posts: 14
    Nope. Not struggling at all. I realized that for me, at least, when I start struggling, I've been too restrictive with myself. I've changed the way I approach this - not as a diet, but as a paradigm shift in my relationship to food. It's working, so I plan to just keep going. :-)

    Nice work :)
  • SheilaG1963
    SheilaG1963 Posts: 298 Member
    I'm struggling. But with SAD and the weather we've been having, I know the reason. I'm just ready for spring and to be able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

    I'm maintaining my weight, but not losing anymore, either!
  • PaulaDygert
    PaulaDygert Posts: 148 Member
    I am struggling. Starting to get back into things my boys have wrestling 3 nights a week along with other things in our schedule making it hard for us to eat a balanced supper. And even more of an excuse for me not to work out at the end of the night :(
  • Stats606
    Stats606 Posts: 14
    I'm struggling. But with SAD and the weather we've been having, I know the reason. I'm just ready for spring and to be able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

    I'm maintaining my weight, but not losing anymore, either!

    Oh I wholeheartedly agree. I look out of the window and it's snowing at present - what I would do for a bit of warmth and sun
  • workoutchick
    workoutchick Posts: 93 Member
    I'm working my butt with no results. I plan on working harder.
  • Corkline
    Corkline Posts: 107
    Eh...I slipped yesterday. Started my workout DVD and wasn't feeling it. S I turned on Downton Abbey and marched in place, did push-ups, squats, plank, flutter kicks, while watching tv. Probably not he same burn, but only logged 10 minutes of it.

    Today is a new day. Kickboxing tonight, and ill be there!
  • sunnyskyjb
    sunnyskyjb Posts: 258 Member
    I lost 6 lbs. since Jan. 1st. I am happy with that. I'd love to lose another 4 in the second half of the month. Fingers crossed! :smile:
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    No alcohol

    And the last 7 days, no sugar or carbs. Feel great and lost 5 pounds in 5 days
  • Stats606
    Stats606 Posts: 14
    Wow you are all doing so well. Definitely makes mme feel I need to knuckle down a bit :)

    Big gym session after work me thinks
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I have actually been motivated beyond belief. But having quit smoking, I have exchanged a bad habit with a good one, working out. And I have lost 3 pounds since doing this so that is enough motivation. Well, that and fitting back into a shirt that I haven't been able to wear in like 6 months because I ballooned out of it, but it now fits perfectly.
  • PhiliciousCurves
    PhiliciousCurves Posts: 395 Member
    I actually got back in the swing of things one week from today and although it's only been a week, I think I'm doing pretty darn good! I'm staying focused on a goal, so that keeps me going!
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Oh and btw, I still eat fast food sometimes. Got Chic Fil A's chicken tortilla soup last week and it was SO good...some cheat days are okay imo.
  • NattieJoan
    NattieJoan Posts: 72
    I have my odd moments of weakness, I just need to get used to it. Its a change for life not a quick fix so I expected a bit of a struggle to change my eating habbits.
  • Mistyblu08
    Mistyblu08 Posts: 580 Member
    alcohol keeping my wtloss down but eating healthier- each day is a struggle though- but I have the rest of my life to get it right- just not going to give up:)
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    Hi all,

    So we are now 2 weeks into the new year and I'm sure we all started it with good intentioned - I know I did. But, is anyone else struggling yet?

    if you're trying to lose weight by putting yourself on a restrictive diet, then you are likely setting yourself up for long term failure.

    however, if you are learning about your BMR/TDEE and true daily calorie and macro needs, and then working to meet those goals while still having a moderate daily calorie deficit, you can lose weight eating whatever you want to eat (within reason).

    if you have not been approaching the problem this way, then today is the day to learn how and today is the day to understand that losing weight and getting fit doesn't have to be a struggle at all.

    read what's posted in this group:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
  • Stats606
    Stats606 Posts: 14
    Great to hear people's stories :) When trying to stick things like this you sometimes feel completely alone - especially when I still see all my friends going out, drinking copious amounts of alcohol and eating all the fast food they want!

    Its good to know we're not alone!
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    From Christmas Eve I started on maintenance calories as I'd hit my goal weight, this ment quite a large increase in calories so for the first couple of weeks I registered a gain, which as I've been informed is only to be expected when you start re-introducing certain foods. However during this time my motivation slipped and I felt like I was close to giving up, but I kept going and as of this morning all the weight gained has gone and 1/2 lbs on top :)

    'when going through hell keep going'
  • kam4jam
    kam4jam Posts: 2
    So far I'm like a yoyo weight gain/weight loss... struggling to stay on track with weightloss.... I suffer from SAD too..... the weather has a HUGE impact on me wanting to eat junk food and sleep instead of exercising and eating healthy. I stopped using MFP for 2 weeks, but today I decided to get back on track... I will be happy when the sunshine stays for a while..
  • jemimasmum
    jemimasmum Posts: 249 Member
    I thought I was doing ok but haven't yet lost the Christmas excess - put on 4 still 2.5 to lose. BIt peeved about that as I had hoped to be moving on by now. Giving myself til Mid Feb to lose those 2.5 and another 7 so I'm just focussing on the light at the end of the tunnel - surely it's not a train!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,028 Member
    If you're struggling, it's probably because you're trying to restrict yourself which usually doesn't end well.


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  • Sweetpickles99
    Sweetpickles99 Posts: 92
    I've lost 9lbs since Jan 1st, which is great...My goal is to lose 10lbs a month..I have alot of weight to lose so I think that is a good goal for me..I just need to get in more exercise.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    lol NO

    two weeks? cmon
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    welp, 2yrs. later and I'm STILL struggling. Better struggle towards your goals than away right? RIGHT ! :):tongue:
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    welp, 2yrs. later and I'm STILL struggling. Better struggle towards your goals than away right? RIGHT ! :):tongue:

    /thread

    perfect answer

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