SUPER DISCOURAGED :(

Dont give up girl! you know these things take time, and dont deprive yourself of the great tasting stuff either, eat them in total moderation, that way you wont re bound so quick to going back the the bad habits!. i know how frustrated you are. i lost 7 pounds too and im going through my bf birthday weekend and next week im going on a mini vacation. so i know what you mean by teased with amazing food but trying to keep health and not seeing results!, but PLEASE dont give up your doing so well!! im here your youuuu!

Hang in there I went about 6 months doing marathon training and didn't loose a single pound. What kept me going was telling my self that I was training and was in way better shape then I have ever been in before. I did the ran/walk method and did 26.2 miles. I have finally seen a drop in weight recently but I can run, swim and bike further then I ever thought I would be able to do. So even if I stay at this weight I am doing better physically. Keep doing what you are doing the exercise and watching what you eat will pay off in the long run.

You can do this! Don't forget what your signature says. And, don't forget to measure yourself with measuring tape, not just weigh yourself. You could be shrinking but the scale may not show it accurately. This happened to me right before I joined MFP. My weight actually went UP but I actually got SMALLER up top. I didn't notice it and felt like a failure for months until I went in for a bra fitting and realized some things had changed afterall.

I looked at your diary and you are starving yourself, you have days logged in the diary with 700-800 cals eaten, you arent losing weight because your body is probably in starvation mode

I understand your frustration!! And it's not fun at all. Don't give up!! Make sure you are eating the real, healthy food. I noticed another member mentioning how much sodium the pre-packaged meals have, and yes...it's ridiculous. Incorporate veggies and lean meats into your meals. Whole grains are good too. Make sure you are eating every 2-3 hours also. Small snacks at those times are great for you. Carrots, apples, peanut butter, almonds, protein bars, yogurt....the list goes on. Drink your water too!! I like to put fresh lemons or limes in mine. Not sure, but I've heard that lemons flush our systems out. Don't ever skip meals either, as this is a BIG, "no-no". Breakfast should be your biggest meal. I like scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast. Turkey bacon and fruit too!! I eat alot of salads. I love Ranch Dressing, but I only put a tablespoon on my salads. My salads are huge!! The Ranch doesn't cover all of it, but hey....Atleast I've got the flavor on it.

I used to be a BIG ice cream eater. I mean, 1/2 a cup usually has atleast 150 to 200 cals in it. WHOA, I would eat atleast 2 cups at at time. So, watch your portions. When my family is eating their ice cream, I make sure I have only 1/2 a cup. Or I eat yogurt instead. I like Yoplait light. I freeze it too. I guess it makes me think I'm eating the fattening stuff. LOL!!

I know you are getting your exercise in, so keep it up. I always wondered if I should eat the calories I've burned, Well, most of the time I don't, but it's a great safety net when we need it. Everybody is different.

Most of all,....pray. Derive your strength from God. He is there for you, and ready to give you your heart's desire.
Never give up!! My last 2 pounds I lost took what seemed forever. Yes, I wanted to give up. Eat the way I used to eat, but I can't I've made my mind up to stick with it. I've quit too many times before.

Sentiments that help me are....You can do it!! You are not a quitter! Good things come to those who wait! Quick weight loss will be quick weight gain. AND the one that I love the BEST!!!.........I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength!!

We are here for you. You are not alone! :flowerforyou: Be Encouraged and know that this too shall pass.

Agree with the above. Your diary reflects a lot of eating out and processed food. Try adding sodium to your tracking - I think you'll be surprised at how much sodium you're taking in with all that processed food. You need more fresh fruits and veggies. Cut out the white bread, rice, and pasta, and switch to whole grain instead, and that only in small amounts.

If your exercise calories are accurate, you're not eating enough, and not enough of the right nutrients. In general, if it comes out of a box or can, it probably ain't good for you. (There are some exceptions, of course, but you only find those with careful label reading.) Try cleaning up your diet and I think you'll see results. Good luck!

Someone said to me (actually on here) to put my big women panties on and get to it! Maybe not in those words but she did say big panties lol. A couple of things you said struck me. First, I was in the same place a couple of weeks ago - SUPER DISCOURAGED and came on here for some good dose of YOU CAN DO IT. Okay, is it all about loosing weight or learning a new healthier lifestyle? Are you allowing yourself some "goodie" foods? Just count the calories! As long as the major part of your calories are not junk I don't see why you couldn't have some. We all go through low days and SD time but if you really want this you can! YOu can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!
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