Anyone worried about slow losses..

RoyBeck
RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
edited January 28 in Motivation and Support
Ok so this is the motivational thread so ill try to do just that. Firstly, like many of you reading this, I'm no expert. I learn something new on here everyday.

I was 266 6 weeks ago and today I'm 243. I went from 266 to 252 in 3 weeks but then stayed there for 10 days. Yes I was disillusioned a couple of times I weighed myself to see I was stuck on 252 but then reading things on here I just decided this was a long term thing and I'd carry on as I was. 3/4 days later I was 249 and then 247 a week later.

My point is to say hang in there, stick to your weekly limits, keep exercising and moving around as much as you can and it'll happen. It can't not happen!

I'm super motivated and dedicated to getting the weight off and keeping it off so if anyone wants to add me for additional support feel free :)

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  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    Bro it'll take a good solid 12 weeks of hard dedication before you'll see real results. Expect to see the scale go up and down and all around. You're body weight can swing by as much as 10 pounds in any given day. In the beginning I'd advise worry less about the scale and more about taping. Measure your waist and neck and record it weekly. If you feel the need for weigh ins. Pick ONE day a week and in the morning to do this and only weight and tape ONCE a week. Log it and go by that. Do NOT stress so much about losses right away. Find your routine and pace get it get it right and solid. THEN worry about the rest. Without a routine You have nothing.
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    Couldn't agree more Duc. I'm seeing good, slow progress which I'm happy with but I don't want to turn this into a success story I want as many people to realise that slow is better.

    We're all doing so well keep going!!
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    Slow is steady
    Steady is smooth
    Smooth is success
  • Catlady87
    Catlady87 Posts: 302 Member
    Nope, slow is the best way to go.
    Consistence and persistence is what will get you to your goal, whatever it is!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I agree slow progress can be some of the most lasting!
  • Mario_Az
    Mario_Az Posts: 1,331 Member
    it is a marathon not a sprint
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    Yep. All great advice. So if the scales aren't going down today dont worry there's always tomorrow or the next day.
  • shanteel612
    shanteel612 Posts: 434 Member
    Slow is steady
    Steady is smooth
    Smooth is success

    Cool quote
  • nmpx
    nmpx Posts: 76
    Totally agree even though it's hard to remember sometimes.
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    slow and steady win the race

    slow = permanent fast weight loss usually comes back.. i have heard it can also produce loose skin.

    i took the 205 off slow and steady.
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