Why do I want results after 3 days???

I haven't really expressed those kind of thoughts but I have to ask you a question. How ever how much you have gained did you do it in three days? Or go up from one size to another in 3 days? Probably not. Give it time and you can brag about your new size when you get down.

Anything worth having is worth working for... We expect things to be easily attainable, but those things that are most meaningful are earned through hard work...

Patience... All good things come to those who earn it

I haven't really expressed those kind of thoughts but I have to ask you a question. How ever how much you have gained did you do it in three days? Or go up from one size to another in 3 days? Probably not. Give it time and you can brag about your new size when you get down.

along the same lines as "one bad meal won't make you fat & one healthy meal won't make you skinny"

I sometimes get really impatient as well, particularly when I see how quickly my husband is losing weight on here with me. I have to forbid myself from checking my weight or inches too often. If I wait a little longer to check, the results tend to be more satisfying/encouraging. How often do you check? Can you limit yourself to checking your weight once a week and measurements once every 2 weeks? Keep in mind that normal water weight fluctuations can easily mask the small losses you might see on a day-to-day (or longer!) basis. Good luck and hang in there!

Just remember.. We didn't put it on overnight and it's going to be the same way taking it off.. It's taken me just over 2 years with a couple of stalls in between and I am still not done yet.. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will be where you want to be in no time at all.. good luck

I'm sure you didn't gain all your weight in 3 days so of course it's unreasonable to expect to lose it all in 3 days! Make good food choices, exercise and you WILL see a difference!! Keep your chin up!

I think it's normal to want to see results quickly. When you start something like this you want it to show outwardly too, but unfortunately life does not work that way. Just keep giving yourself pep talks and working through each day. Then one day, before you know it, you'll see those results you are working so diligently for.

LOL I was just talking to my hubby about this tonight....... that weight loss and progress are so slow and that's why it's so easy to give up. Yes I'm like you...... OK it's been a week why aren't I at goal?!? HA!!! Last night I put pictures by my treadmill like "Slow and steady wins the race" and a cute turtle that says "Turtle Speed!".......... etc., just to remind myself that it may take a while, but to be patient because I will eventually get there! OH and i hung my "too small" pants all around the room too........ now that's motivation! :happy:

Okay, I'm frustrated that I'm allowing myself to get discouraged because Im not down a pant size after 3 days of diet and exercise....I know it's ridiculous. Is there anyone else out there who has felt the same and how do you get past it?

When I first started (almost two weeks ago), I glanced at some photos of about 3.5 months ago and cried at how I looked then, and then was like "Why am I not so much smaller yet?" hahah I had been casually losing weight for a few months and strictly exercising for a month, so there were subtle changes between current me and the picture, but I am right there with you. I have calmed down now. I am excited for the change and can actually feel things getting there

I think it's normal to want to see results quickly. When you start something like this you want it to show outwardly too, but unfortunately life does not work that way. Just keep giving yourself pep talks and working through each day. Then one day, before you know it, you'll see those results you are working so diligently for.

I love what you've said here! I feel like there is so much pressure to show the changes right away but that's not realistic. I think it's important to decide where that pressure comes from. Is it pressure you place on yourself, or due to the perceptions of others?
For me it helps to take it day to day. I try to forget the overall goal and just focus on a goal for the day or a goal for the week. I think that helps. I only go on the scale twice a week.
I feel that frustration of making the changes and not getting to the end goal. Why does it have to take so long and be so frustrating? Eventually, I decided that I'd rather be slightly frustrated with the effort that I put into losing at this slow pace than be frustrated about my weight every day for the rest of my life. In this process, I realized that sometimes I'm not even just frustrated, but pleased about a small loss. It's better than the alternative. I take pride in those small losses and attaining those small goals. Prior to this journey, I had nothing to take pride in.

I'm the same way. I get discouraged if I don't see results immediately, and it's just simply unrealistic! We've just got to believe in what we're doing long enough to see the real results! Just keep going

This is my first true "attempt" to lose weight and I told myself that I would give myself a year to get where I want to be...or at least close to it.

I know it's going to take time and I know waiting is the hardest part of all of this, so it's all a mental thing for me. Give myself a goal of one year and just work towards that goal.

That's a good idea! I keep saying I want to be at my goal weight by May-June, but what if I'm not?? I will be so upset and feel very discouraged. I will give myself a goal of one year, as well....I will bust my butt for the next year getting this 35 pounds off!


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