how did you stick with it ... ?

Brandonalex15
Brandonalex15 Posts: 102 Member
in Motivation and Support
Ive been at this for about 6 months now . All i need to loose is 10 pounds but i havnt lost 1 and i still cant see my abs whatsoever and its depressing. Feel like all of this is for nothing.. How do yoou guys stick with it .

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  • Guinivere
    Guinivere Posts: 357 Member
    I had to give myself a good talking to.
    What do I want more? My health or sugar, which I chose to give up because it makes me really moody and gives me insomnia.

    What do I want more? To look lovely in smaller sized clothes or get a moments gratification from a product containing wheat?

    By rationalising I have managed to make hard rules that work really well for me. Also I'm not on a diet. This is forever, my decisions are less about the scales and more about portion control and ingredients, using MFP for inspirational stories (I visit the Success Board a lot) , getting stronger, being less moody, my IBS symptoms have virtually vanished, sleeping better, better concentration at work, not wasting money on junk food/drinks so my healthy grocery bill doesn't look so scary.

    You need to find the "recipe" of lifestyle that you enjoy and can sustain that allows you to have a calorie deficit of at least 3,500 cals a week if you want to lose just one pound, or less if you are happy to lose slower and embed new habits for life.

    Hope that helps
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Honestly....you have to REALLY want it and you will get to where you want.
  • Brandonalex15
    Brandonalex15 Posts: 102 Member
    I had to give myself a good talking to.
    What do I want more? My health or sugar, which I chose to give up because it makes me really moody and gives me insomnia.

    What do I want more? To look lovely in smaller sized clothes or get a moments gratification from a product containing wheat?

    By rationalising I have managed to make hard rules that work really well for me. Also I'm not on a diet. This is forever, my decisions are less about the scales and more about portion control and ingredients, using MFP for inspirational stories (I visit the Success Board a lot) , getting stronger, being less moody, my IBS symptoms have virtually vanished, sleeping better, better concentration at work, not wasting money on junk food/drinks so my healthy grocery bill doesn't look so scary.

    You need to find the "recipe" of lifestyle that you enjoy and can sustain that allows you to have a calorie deficit of at least 3,500 cals a week if you want to lose just one pound, or les.s if you are happy to lose slower and embed new habits for life.

    Hope that helps
    this helped
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    If you haven't lost one pound in six months, you need to cut your calories more. I'd be discouraged, too. Eat a little less, you'll see results.
  • Brandonalex15
    Brandonalex15 Posts: 102 Member
    If you haven't lost one pound in six months, you need to cut your calories more. I'd be discouraged, too. Eat a little less, you'll see results.
    I know that . an i do sumwhat .. But il end up binging towards the end on the week too much in a cheat day. I know "what" i need to do but in tired of being discouraged . What do you guys tell yourselves to keep you strong and keep u going ???
  • Guinivere
    Guinivere Posts: 357 Member
    In my regime you have to earn a treat day (notice I said treat not cheat) usually after you reach your goal so you can maintain and splurge occasionally knowing you haven't undone all your hard work. Weigh yourself every morning after you pee. Make yourself think before eating, does this food help me get to my goal?

    Make rewards for achieving your goals that are not food related.

    E.g. I'll buy that new album I want if I can shift 4 pounds this month. And don't give in and buy if anyway, have some self respect and hold yourself accountable.

    No one else will.
  • Brandonalex15
    Brandonalex15 Posts: 102 Member
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