WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME????

Hey Christie, there's nothing wrong with you, we all get discouraged sometimes.
Please don't waste your money on diet pills, they don't work. Eat at a moderate caloric deficit, try to get some exercise, and most importantly, BE PATIENT.

Are you making it harder on yourself than you need to be? As long as you are eating below your TDEE you will lose weight so maybe up your calories closer to it so you aren't tempted to give up.

Are you making it harder on yourself than you need to be? As long as you are eating below your TDEE you will lose weight so maybe up your calories closer to it so you aren't tempted to give up.

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It takes time, don't give up and don't look at anyone else's wt loss to compare yourself, we are all individuals. Are you walking or doing any form of exercise? With diet and exercise together, the wt loss is more. You can start by taking brisk walks 30-45 mins 5 days a week.

I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and for a while my hormones were all over the place. I found it hard to focus on anything and my motivation hit an all time low.

Don't be so hard on yourself, take it a day at a time - you'll get there :flowerforyou:

I live in a northern state and the combination of the weather, losing weight, and other issues that crop up from time to time -with daily living - can be get me down. I talk it out with good friends just like you did with your post. I also keep telling myself to take it one day at a time and do what I need to do for that day only. When I get to feeling bad I try to think of the good things I have - my husband & children, my health, a place to live, my friends, etc. When my focus is on other things rather than on eating and what I can't have I seem to do better. I don't know you or your situation except for what you have described but I am concerned for you. Please keep posting and letting us know how you are, we are all here to help you on your journey.

Emotional binging can be a symtom of low serotine levels. If you feel depressed on top of it all and handle stress badly (also a symptom) then perhaps it is time to go see a doctor about it?

Good luck to you

I like the toothbrush analogy! You do have to be patient and make focused choices several times a day. You are a beautiful woman, and you can be strong! I was in a wheelchair 3 years ago, and now I can ride a horse, walk a mile, lift weights and take care of my children! You never know what is in store for you tomorrow.:flowerforyou:

very inspiring. Thanks!!! I need motivation as well. At most I have only lost 15 lbs at a time and gain it all back as soon as I go off track. I do want to make life style change and be healthy and energetic as I have 2 little ones to take care.

I feel your pain! I am in the same BOAT! I feel like no matter what I do I can't get to 240! Sometimes you just need to pick yourself up and keep on trucking! Smiles Kisha

HI! Don't be discouraged I know it's easier said than done. What I would recommend is taking a step back and reevaluating your diet. I know you said that you wrote down everything that you were eating? I understand that you are probably using MFP to keep track which is a good thing. What types of food are you eating? How much physical activity are you getting? What are your goals? The secret to success is a combination of nutrition and exercise along with support, motivation and accountability. With your permission I would be more than willing to help you. Personally I had a hysterectomy and I know that hormones can play a major part in weight gain/loss. Your not in this alone so don't beat yourself up over it, because many of us at one point in time have been in your position. The main thing now is not to look back but to move forward. We can't do anything about the past but we are in charge of our future. Take care. I am going to send you a friend request.
Lisa

Howdy.. I had a hysterectomy many years ago and I couldn't wait to have it done. But you have to remember that it took years for us to put on this weight so it's going to take time to get it off. I have been a yo-yo dieter to many times to mention. Last year though, my attitude about this changed. I no longer look at this as a diet, this for me is a life style change. Just like with any change it can take months to get it right, not just physically but mentally. Sometimes our goals for weight loss is to high and we need to tone it down some or we will always feel less then when we eat to much in a day.

There is nothing wrong with you. As a mom and a "fixer" we sometimes put other peoples need in front of our own and we have to learn that we cannot always do that. Your health is your priority. You can't be a good mom if your health is not good, I learned the hard way with that too.

What I've learned from my health coach of last year. Set your calorie goals and track, track, track. It don't mean that I give up a lot of the things that I love to eat. I love cola, so now instead of drinking a bottle, I drink a can. I love fried chicken, so I just don't eat a lot of it during the week. I love ice cream but don't buy 1/2 gallons. I try to find the single serving kind like Skinny Cow. As you can tell, I don't deprive myself, I just have smaller portions and I got off the couch and made time for working out. I had readjust my time clock to get up a 1/2 hour early to start working out. I split my work outs 1/2 hour in the morning, 1/2 or more in the evening. I love Walking Away the Pounds, you can do those in 15 minutes increments.

Trust me you will figure it out and stop beating yourself up. Everyone have bad days when that extra helping or sweet tooth kicks in. For me, I don't feel guilty at all...hahahaha. I just know that if I have it, then I have to work out a little bit longer or just do better the next day. We all just have to get back on the horse the next day and get back to being focus. My method may take me longer to get the weight off but I am losing inches and my outlook is much more sunnier then it used to regarding being healthy. Surrounding yourself with people who support you is an extra bonus. On here, we all have been through it at some level.

Sorry for writing a letter...hahahaha. Just mainly wanted to let you know that you are not alone on this journey and if someone in your personal life isn't supporting you, then log on here and you will have more then you know what to do with...hahahahaha. They say losing 1-2 pounds a week is the healthy way to go. Sometimes you may lose more because of your work outs and eating and sometimes you won't lose anything...just keep on going, it will eventually come off.

Definitely be patient, I get frustrated too sometimes and then I remember it took me years to put this much weight on, it's not going to go away over night, so I tell myself to stay vigilant and optimistic

Im getting frustrated as well. Ive been at this for probably 6 weeks and have lost 7 pounds but no matter what I do I cant lose anymore.what can I do?

Start a thread perhaps, open your diary, give your stats and maybe someone can help you.