Am I the only one?

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  • GetFitwithBetsy
    GetFitwithBetsy Posts: 2
    I think it's natural to want to snap you fingers and bingo I am that magical weight number I have in my head. It's also natural to keep wanting more weight loss. The truth is for all of us, there is nothing magical it's hard work and dedication that pulls us thru. For me working out everyday is a must. I rest on Saturday or Sunday depending on the way the weekend goes. I work really hard to keep my nutrition spot on. That is what gets the results we want.
  • hughtwalker
    hughtwalker Posts: 2,213 Member
    it is really annoying how every morning the mirror says it is still there - not so much, sure, but ... - hey! maybe I need a new mirror
  • optigal
    optigal Posts: 42 Member
    You didn't put this weight on over night and you shouldn't expect to take it off over night either. If you aim for a 1-3 lb. loss per week you will be more likely to KEEP it off. Slow and steady wins the race. Add me as a friend if you want
  • babs24
    babs24 Posts: 13 Member
    My walking buddy and I were talking about this yesterday, about how we went over in calories last week and canceled our walks due to scheduling/not feeling great. But we picked it back up again this week, and we figured out that falling off the wagon is INEVITABLE. It's just how long you take to get back on that matters. If its a few days, a week, a month, whatever, just keep moving forward and lessoning the time "off the wagon". Pretty soon, "off the wagon" will only be your rest day!

    You're never failing. It's just part of the process. Trust the process. Take the emotion out of it if at all possible and look at the daily decisions that took you off your plan. Last week, I didn't have time to make that awesome whole wheat veggie lasagna and ordered pizza instead. This week, I'm making the lasagna on Sunday morning, instead of leaving it to the evening until I'm too hungry to prep anything. Look at your lifestyle as a well-running machine that may need adjustments here and there. Just keep logging in and keep being honest - you will succeed!
  • JilianneNicole
    JilianneNicole Posts: 116 Member
    I just try to keep telling myself this is a marathon and not a sprint. And I didnt get like this overnight!! Feel free to add me for support or anyone else can too!! Just try to stay positive :)
  • buffcleb
    buffcleb Posts: 150 Member
    I am new to this... I was always the big guy as well... never cared about it to much... I have a large frame so most people under guess my weight buy 30-40 pounds...

    I feel guilty if I eat something like a hamburger even if I am under calories... I am weighing everything but try and keep some head room incase I am under estimating something...

    the other day for example I had a lot of calories left for the day. I would have been way under but kept on debating having a second boneless, skinless chicken thigh. I was still under but find that I am having to force myself to eat up to what I should...

    my first 2 weeks I dropped 12 pounds... I thought that was to fast so I am trying to slow it down without stopping the weight loss... the balancing game is killing me...

    don't have any advice yet... still feeling my way through this myself...
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    I just try to keep telling myself this is a marathon and not a sprint. And I didnt get like this overnight!! Feel free to add me for support or anyone else can too!! Just try to stay positive :)

    this is correct.

    if it took several years to put on the extra weight, isn't it fair that it should take several months to take it off?

    seems like a pretty good deal to me.

    imagine if it took a person 5 years instead of 5 months to take off the 45 pounds they put on over 5 years! that would not be a a good deal. 5 months doesn't seem bad at all in comparison. :)
  • Happyhealthyliz90
    Happyhealthyliz90 Posts: 63 Member
    Before joining this site, not only did I fall of the wagon, it would back up and run me over.


    Yup that's me too!
  • shelleyspots
    shelleyspots Posts: 89
    Focus on the joys of the journey. I've lost 53 pounds (about 2 per week). Focus on the joy of being able to say "no". Think about little goals like logging in every day, exercising, feeling better. Don't let negative thoughts in. Every day that goes by and you are eating clean and exercising is a victory! Don't look at the mountain, look at the next step.
  • shelleyspots
    shelleyspots Posts: 89
    I think we've all been there... Just remember you will get there if you keep going forward. It's not the one cheat meal it's the others that follow it -- so just refocus....

    I think different people have different "vices" - for me it's sugar and when I go 'off' I have to be a little extra vigilant the next day or even at the moment to stop at one serving, because it really is like a drug for me. I find that 24 hours later if I have not cheated again and gotten some exercise in, then I am back on track mentally -

    You will get there if you stick with it! Good luck.
    Sugar is a drug to me too!
  • wanda9501
    wanda9501 Posts: 114
    Keep doing the things you like to do as far as exercise goes. Try to weight lift every other day, and do cardio at least an hour every day. If you are watching television, during the commercials you can get up and jog in place, do jumping jacks, push ups, sit ups, whatever that gets you active.

    Keep eating what you like, but try to drop the amount down by about 10%.

    If you log your meals and exercises into mfp every day, you can see how you are doing, and when you complete your log and the page reloads, mfp will tell you a weight that in 5 weeks you could be at if you keep up the good work you did that day. That right there is the reason that I continue to get onto mfp so much! I love seeing that it thinks I am doing so good that I could possibly lose 15 lbs in the next 5 weeks!


    ***Add me as a friend! I love helping to motivate people! I have lost 35 lbs since July 9th!

    The marching is place during a commercial is a great workout. I just wish I could remember to get off my butt and do it.
  • disasterman
    disasterman Posts: 746 Member
    I can relate.

    I believe it's critical to have deep, meaningful reasons behind the goals we set for ourselves that we can use as touchstones. What helps me is to continuously put thought into the reasons I want to do this beyond the scale and commit those thoughts to paper. Knowing what my real motivations are whether it's about healthy blood chemistry, living a longer life, enjoying activities more or new ones, feeling good, looking better, or whatever it is for you can help us stay centered and focused when the number on the scale isn't moving or when we're doubting our resolve.
  • phy40
    phy40 Posts: 260 Member
    I understand your feelings because that''s how I feel at this point. If you have a bad day, week or month, begin everyday as you did when you began this weightloss journey. Remember being healthy is "NO" longer an option. Best wishes!!!!!
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    well, i was really excited about being on MFP at first...the results were great and i was super motivated...but sometimes you just need to lay back for a bit...then get back on to it...i think its all about pacing yourself...so its ok to fall off as long as you decide to get back on your feet again...sometimes things can get demotivating...or sluggish, so i found...if i could just maintain where i got to...until i felt all excited about weightloss again....things would progress and i wouldnt have gained back what i had worked so hard...to lose.. LOL!
  • desiv2
    desiv2 Posts: 651 Member
    You are not the only one!

    When I started I ate 500 calories one day, and 1200-1500 the next day. I lost a lot fast that way, but I couldn't keep that up and gained a good bit of that back (but not all). Now I'm much healthier, and happy with the pace of weight loss. You come to realize that this isn't a process you can rush.

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