Trouble staying on track (logging, workouts, eating right)!?
theguy12
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Ugggh -- had a horrible week last week.
- Didn't work out once (things got in the way and then after a couple days of not working out ai decided I would just wait till the next week).
- Ate worse (ate junk at football game, went our for all you can eat shrimp at Red Lobster with girlfriend, had a pizza party (five slices)at work, and ate out the other day (large sub). That all add's up with what my fiance cooks at night (normally I eat good during day and then eat "okay" in evening because she is not on a diet".
- Didn't log a thing. Just got tired of typing and scanning everything in (especially since it was bad food and no exercise).
- Worse part - gained back 6 pounds from where I was the week before. Small errors set me back a lot and then I lose even more motivation because I don't see results.
- Besides the 10 pounds I had lost on scale I didn't see any chage in my body (weight, fat, muscle, etc) after a month of effort. I feel like I should have SEEN something after a month working that hard. That also helps me lose motivation.
- Another thing that gets me off track is having to cook. Everyone suggests making a sandwich to take to work, making some yogurt with granola, making a good dinner. When I have to do that I fail. I do much better eating pre-perpared meals like frozen meals, store bough yogurt parfaits, pre-made salads from spoons.
Back on track somewhat this week. Having a hard time getting fully into the workouts (going about 1/2 speed) and trying to log everything but still tired of logging each and every little snack (nuts, fruit, yogurt, veggie chips, etc).
What helps you stay on track? Not lose motivation or make excuses not to do what your supposed to?
- Didn't work out once (things got in the way and then after a couple days of not working out ai decided I would just wait till the next week).
- Ate worse (ate junk at football game, went our for all you can eat shrimp at Red Lobster with girlfriend, had a pizza party (five slices)at work, and ate out the other day (large sub). That all add's up with what my fiance cooks at night (normally I eat good during day and then eat "okay" in evening because she is not on a diet".
- Didn't log a thing. Just got tired of typing and scanning everything in (especially since it was bad food and no exercise).
- Worse part - gained back 6 pounds from where I was the week before. Small errors set me back a lot and then I lose even more motivation because I don't see results.
- Besides the 10 pounds I had lost on scale I didn't see any chage in my body (weight, fat, muscle, etc) after a month of effort. I feel like I should have SEEN something after a month working that hard. That also helps me lose motivation.
- Another thing that gets me off track is having to cook. Everyone suggests making a sandwich to take to work, making some yogurt with granola, making a good dinner. When I have to do that I fail. I do much better eating pre-perpared meals like frozen meals, store bough yogurt parfaits, pre-made salads from spoons.
Back on track somewhat this week. Having a hard time getting fully into the workouts (going about 1/2 speed) and trying to log everything but still tired of logging each and every little snack (nuts, fruit, yogurt, veggie chips, etc).
What helps you stay on track? Not lose motivation or make excuses not to do what your supposed to?
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Would the THC in your nick have anything to do with it?
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^^ what she said.0
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Seeing results takes time. Take pictures every 4 weeks and compare, that will help. Just understand that weight loss doesn't happen overnight.0
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A lot of the 6 pounds you gained back is going to be water weight. Ignore it and move on.
One thing you can do if you find that meal prep sets you back is to pick a day in your schedule and prepare meals for yourself to grab and reheat. Make up a batch of yogurt parfaits and measure out the crunchy stuff on the side so it doesn't get soggy. Precook some breakfast sandwiches or burritos to put in the freezer and reheat in the mornings. That might help some.0 -
I get a lot of support from my family, friends, and - of course - here on MFP! We all have bad days (or weeks, or months) and need those around us to get us out of a rut.
If your fiance is supporting your efforts, meals should be high in protein and veggies, especially at dinner. My husband (we are newlyweds - about 5 1/2 months) cooks most of the time, but knows that I'm mindful of calories - and that's been every day for the last almost 4 months. I don't always eat what he eats and when I do, it's portioned out well. I weigh or measure, whatever I can do to still enjoy all kinds of foods.
What is your protein intake like? If you are weight lifting, you should be aiming for more the MFP tells you. I aim for 25-30% of my calories daily in protein.
But, physical results (other than the scale) usually take longer than a month. Hang in there, you'll make it!0 -
Here is a very blunt statement for you....
You either want it or you don't.0 -
Here is a very blunt statement for you....
You either want it or you don't.
Bully.0 -
You will stay on track when you truly WANT to stay on track.
I plan my meals at the beginning of a day to make sure I won't go over.
I make exercise a priority.
This is because I want to lose weight more than I want to overeat
That's it. When you truly want to stay on track, you will.0 -
Here is a very blunt statement for you....
You either want it or you don't.
Bully.
Is it still bullying when it's prefaced with "blunt" ....I gave them warnings....0 -
Here is a very blunt statement for you....
You either want it or you don't.
Bully.
Is it still bullying when it's prefaced with "blunt" ....I gave them warnings....blunt (blnt)
adj. blunt·er, blunt·est
1. Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
2. Abrupt and often disconcertingly frank in speech: "Onscreen, John Wayne was a blunt talker and straight shooter" (Time). See Synonyms at gruff.
3. Slow to understand or perceive; dull.
4. Lacking in feeling; insensitive.
I dunno.... would 'lacking in feeling and insensitive' be considered 'bullying?' I wouldn't think so. Has MFP bullying ever been defined, or is it just everyone's interpretation?
OK, well, the only definition I can find is this....1. No Attacks or Insults and No Reciprocation
a) Do not attack, mock, or otherwise insult others. You can respectfully disagree with the message or topic, but you cannot attack the messenger. This includes attacks against the user’s spelling or command of written English, or belittling a user for posting a duplicate topic.
And I certainly don't see anything that would indicate that being 'blunt' is anywhere near bullying.
That's how I'd call it.... I'm sure you're aware that I was J/K, anyhow, right?
ETA - upon further consideration... I am probably guilty of 'attacking' you.... by accusing you of being a bully. I am so ashamed.
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I second the bully
Not sure I understand the point: 'I did not exercise a few days, so I decided to give the whole week a pass'.
That sounds much as looking (unconsciously?) for excuse not to tackle the hard bits0 -
I second the bully
Not sure I understand the point: 'I did not exercise a few days, so I decided to give the whole week a pass'.
That sounds much as looking (unconsciously?) for excuse not to tackle the hard bits
I still think it's got something to do with the THC.0 -
Oh I can tell you without a doubt I am constantly making excuses.
When I think about going to the gym or eating healthy it makes my whole body cringe inside. I have to force myself to do any of this. It's not what i WANT to be doing --- it's what I NEED to do to live longer and look better. If I had it my way I would def. not be doing any of this.0 -
Also - I don't smoke weed! Haven't since I was 19 years old.
Still just use the same username for everything I do so I don't have to remember more than one.0 -
Don't you FEEL better when you do it though? That's my motivation, sounds like you may not be ready to fully commit.Oh I can tell you without a doubt I am constantly making excuses.
When I think about going to the gym or eating healthy it makes my whole body cringe inside. I have to force myself to do any of this. It's not what i WANT to be doing --- it's what I NEED to do to live longer and look better. If I had it my way I would def. not be doing any of this.0 -
I still think it's got something to do with the THC.
Being blunt here, I do too XD0 -
If I had it my way I would def. not be doing any of this.
I feel OLD trying to explain this, but.... it's always gonna be 'your way.' I'm guessing that no one has a gun to your head, forcing you to eat less and exercise more. I get what you're asking... 'where does the motivation come from?' And all I can say, is it comes from you, somehow. I am quite literally a sloth. I've been a sloth all my life. When I worked in a job which required some amount of physical labor, as well as a bit of speed in my mid 20's.... someone saw me working, and immediately hung the handle of 'sloth' on me. I've had to embrace the nick, because it's who I am. No one really motivates me, except for myself. I have to say, though... since I now have 3 ( count 'em THREE ) friends here... I do, in some weird way, feel like I am accountable to them. So, go figure.
Also - I don't smoke weed! Haven't since I was 19 years old.
Still just use the same username for everything I do so I don't have to remember more than one.
I used to do alot of mind altering drugs in my extended youth, too... and I have trouble remembering more than one U/N or P/W... I'm with ya on that.0 -
Here is a very blunt statement for you....
You either want it or you don't.
Yep.
That's one reality there is just no hiding from.
If you really don't want to be doing this, then stop! You're not going to succeed anyway, and It'll be a lot less aggravating for you and everyone else along the way.0 -
Here is a very blunt statement for you....
You either want it or you don't.
Bully.
Is it still bullying when it's prefaced with "blunt" ....I gave them warnings....blunt (blnt)
adj. blunt·er, blunt·est
1. Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
2. Abrupt and often disconcertingly frank in speech: "Onscreen, John Wayne was a blunt talker and straight shooter" (Time). See Synonyms at gruff.
3. Slow to understand or perceive; dull.
4. Lacking in feeling; insensitive.
I dunno.... would 'lacking in feeling and insensitive' be considered 'bullying?' I wouldn't think so. Has MFP bullying ever been defined, or is it just everyone's interpretation?
OK, well, the only definition I can find is this....1. No Attacks or Insults and No Reciprocation
a) Do not attack, mock, or otherwise insult others. You can respectfully disagree with the message or topic, but you cannot attack the messenger. This includes attacks against the user’s spelling or command of written English, or belittling a user for posting a duplicate topic.
And I certainly don't see anything that would indicate that being 'blunt' is anywhere near bullying.
That's how I'd call it.... I'm sure you're aware that I was J/K, anyhow, right?
ETA - upon further consideration... I am probably guilty of 'attacking' you.... by accusing you of being a bully. I am so ashamed.
:sad:
Yes I knew you were joking...as for your ETA....naw...I got a good laugh out of it...0 -
Hi, I agree it's hard to change your habits. Try with just one - for instance, eat a healthier breakfast and once it is second nature, in 3 or 4 weeks - start with something else.
This takes a lot of time and dedication but it is for ever !0 -
one step at the time. The more you log the more accurate you get. Start with that.
What is eating right is a point of contention, once you get it all logged, see what keeps you full longest, what causes cravings and go from there. Change your diet or don't change your diet, if you maintain a calorie deficit you will lose weight regardless.
Add some workouts, walking, try to increase your daily activity, see what you can do without burning out. No point planning and working out 5 days a week when it isn't sustainable.
Doing everything 'right' will come with time, don't expect too much at first. Good luck :-)0 -
Yeah - I know all this. One step at a time, take it slow, etc.
I have a wedding next year and don't want to look like the tub of lard in a tux standing next to my 100 pound fiance. I want to be able to play with our kids when they are born or walk to dog without being winded. I want to be able to say YES when people ask if I want to go hiking or snowboarding, or shoot hoops. I want to not get diabetes. I want to not die young.
But none of that is strong enough in my mind to outweight the urge not to excercise or eat right. I can sustain it for about 3-4 weeks at a time -- then I start failing miserably.
I just don't want to be at the gym. I don't feel better after - I feel tired and embarrased.
I don't want to make my own breakfast and lunch - I want to eat delicious food from restaurants that is way better than anything I make and takes way less effort.
I wish I just had a job that gave me tons of physical activity each day so I balanced myself out instead of having to do all this extra work. If I wouldn't have let myself balloon to 302 pounds this would be so much easier. I wish I could work out and eat whatever I want - that would be a nice alternative but unfortunately it takes both.
Whatever - just complaining. Sorry to vent here but it's the only place I have to do it.
Meeting with trainer again tomorrow - maybe she will get me motivated again.0 -
Yeah - I know all this. One step at a time, take it slow, etc.
I have a wedding next year and don't want to look like the tub of lard in a tux standing next to my 100 pound fiance. I want to be able to play with our kids when they are born or walk to dog without being winded. I want to be able to say YES when people ask if I want to go hiking or snowboarding, or shoot hoops. I want to not get diabetes. I want to not die young.
But none of that is strong enough in my mind to outweight the urge not to excercise or eat right. I can sustain it for about 3-4 weeks at a time -- then I start failing miserably.
I just don't want to be at the gym. I don't feel better after - I feel tired and embarrased.
I don't want to make my own breakfast and lunch - I want to eat delicious food from restaurants that is way better than anything I make and takes way less effort.
I wish I just had a job that gave me tons of physical activity each day so I balanced myself out instead of having to do all this extra work. If I wouldn't have let myself balloon to 302 pounds this would be so much easier. I wish I could work out and eat whatever I want - that would be a nice alternative but unfortunately it takes both.
Whatever - just complaining. Sorry to vent here but it's the only place I have to do it.
Meeting with trainer again tomorrow - maybe she will get me motivated again.
Here I am again...being blunt
nope she wont...no one can motivate you but you...you don't want it bad enough yet.I have a wedding next year and don't want to look like the tub of lard in a tux standing next to my 100 pound fiance. I want to be able to play with our kids when they are born or walk to dog without being winded. I want to be able to say YES when people ask if I want to go hiking or snowboarding, or shoot hoops. I want to not get diabetes. I want to not die young.
If the above isn't enough to motivate you...trust me a trainer wont...just because you are losing weight and exercising doesn't mean you can't eat out...I do every week...and still lose...at the start I was sore, sweaty and cried after some of my workouts but it didnt matter...
I WANT IT BAD ENOUGH
and if you don't that's all on you...good thing your fiance is not shallow...:devil:
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Oh yeah so I can still eat out (4-5 slices of pizza -or- 2 subs -or a qdoba burrito AND soup -or- a chicken fried steak, salad, potatoes, and garlic bread).
That is how I like to eat out. It's not worth it to eat out if I can't eat what I want.
Whatever - thanks for the advice - I will keep plugging away.
It's not that I don't want it.
It's that I am lazy, overweight, embarrassed, un-motivated, and have no self control.0 -
It's that I am lazy, overweight, embarrassed, un-motivated, and have no self control.
I got nothin'.....
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Me neither.0
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Try thinking of it less as a diet and more as a lifestyle change. Make small changes and do them until they become habits. Then add more changes. And start being nicer to yourself, I think you're worth it, even if you don't YET. Everyone messes up, has a bad day, and is in a bad mood. You're in charge of that and can make a change for the better, right away. Not next week, but the next meal. Forgive yourself, learn from it and move on. Success is right around the corner if you don't work against yourself! 0
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