I need Help/Motivation/Kind words, Thank you.

TheNewJessieMae
TheNewJessieMae Posts: 767
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
Yes I am fishing, BUT

I just feel like I need to hear some words of encouragement. I did SOOOO well the first 2 months into my lifestyle change. I lost 20lbs in 60 days. Did I get cocky? I want to lose more but what's going on here? I told myself 8 more pounds and I would quit smoking. Since then I haven't lost a thing, but actually have gained 2 pounds and feeling REALLY stressed. I was so motivated and so determined. Even when I told myself that I would quit smoking after 8 more. Am I subconciously sabatoging myself? NOW my big issue is I had my IUD removed last week. I am having TONS of trouble with that. HORMONES RAGING :explode: :sad: :cry: :laugh: :smile: I've had uncontrollable cravings that I haven't been able to overcome, so I give in. I have extreme fatigue and haven't been exercising. And other things that we won't go into because MEN may read this. lolol. Anyhow. I just need to hear how some of you deal with this stuff. All of it. Stress, Broken Promises to yourself and others, failing.

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  • mamara79
    mamara79 Posts: 20
    Well, you KNOW I got your back girl! Like in that thread I started.....don't let the scale get you down.....keep on pushing. Plus, you've got to remember....when you hit your goal weight, you can't just go back to the way things were.......you've got to CONTINUE eating healthfully and exercising. This is a forever thing we're trying to do.......it's a "life style" change, not "a few months till I get where I want to be" change.

    I'm just trying to "stay focused" that I'm doing GOOD things for my body, mind, and soul...........*kitten* the scale! Just be healthy and happy.
  • mamara79
    mamara79 Posts: 20
    Also, I wanted to add.........since I've quit smoking.......my muscles don't hurt like they used to when I'd do.......well, anything! They're getting oxygen that they're not used to. I FEEL better overall despite my morning mind-*kitten* with the scale today.

    There's a song I always sing when I exercise......."keep on pushing, let your spirits rise, everybody moving, till you see the sun in the sky, keep on pushing."

    Just keep pushing
  • happinessblossoms
    happinessblossoms Posts: 375 Member
    The stress of everything is definitely going to affect your mood and weight loss. You're doing incredible! 20 lbs is fantastic! You have a lot going on. I know you can do this and that you're usually the positive motivator, but sometimes you just need some encouragement. YOU ARE strong, able and willing to change things. You can do this chickie! I believe in you! :smile:

    Try drinking alot of water. When I quit smoking for Lent, I nursed a bottle of water during the car rides and most of the day. This really helped me. Of course, when Lent ended I went back to smoking...So, I will join you in this :drinker:
  • romzana
    romzana Posts: 86 Member
    here are some tips below

    1.Have faith that all your hard work will pay off if you don’t give up too soon.

    2.Understand that you didn’t gain weight over night so you won’t lose weight over night

    3. if you think you will over eat eat in front of a mirror

    4.Avoid alcohol

    6.hang your new too-small-clothes in the front of your closet where you can see them

    7.Distraction - clean the house when you feel like binging, if you still live at home, your mum will be so
    happy about you maybe she'll nagg you less at dinner time plus u'll be burning off cals

    8.when you feel like junk food Chew sugar free gum or mints constantly. I am never without one or the other in my mouth. The benefits are endless: it kills cravings, keeps your mouth full so you can't binge, burns calories by chewing

    9.Buy a pair of expensive jeans at least one size too small. Try them on right before you eat. You will either not want to eat or will eat less. When you lose enough weight to fit into them properly, reward yourself by buying another pair, again one or two sizes too small.

    10.Don't eat in front of the telly that way you wouldnt see all them food ads

    IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - When going out, take only the amount of money you'll need and nothing extra. That way you won't be tempted to spend it on food. OR GO GROCERY SHOPPING WHEN/IF YOU'RE HUNGRY.

    11.In between each mouthful of food that you eat, take a sip of water. It fills you up and slows down your eating so that you stay in control and the meal doesnt turn into a flat-out binge.

    12. Write a note to yourself listing all the reasons you are finally ready to lose weight. Keep this letter with you at all times, for inspiration.

    HERE ARE SOME QUOTES TO HELP YOU -

    ~If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you dream it, you can become it. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.

    ~No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.

    ~Above all challenge yourself, you may be surprised at what you can achieve.

    ~I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It was there all the time.
    ~Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

    ~If you keep at it, one day something that seemed impossible will become merely something very difficult indeed.

    ~No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively have the power to change.

    ~My world is expanding as my butt is shrinking.

    ~You have got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It’s called perseverance.
    ~My life tomorrow will be the result of my attitude and the choices I make today.

    ~You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.

    ~The only person who can stop me…is me…and I can take her.

    ~Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.

    ~Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

    ~There isn’t a person anywhere that isn’t capable of doing more than he thinks he can.

    ~Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to achieve it. The time will pass anyway.

    ~Never, ever give up!!!

    ~Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.

    ~To lengthen your life, shorten your meals.

    ~It’s a lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself

    ~Shoot for the moon….even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars

    ~Winners are dreamers that never give up

    ~Eat for the body you want, not the body you have.

    ~It’s never too late to be what you might have been.

    ~There is no strength without struggle

    ~One should eat to live, not live to eat

    ~You can’t change the past but you can change the future

    ~When you look in the mirror you are looking at the problem. You are also looking at the solution

    Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment

    Most Importantly ----~The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do
  • tesshaney
    tesshaney Posts: 110 Member
    I just emerged from a week of self sabotage. It ALWAYS happens when I'm on my cycle. ALWAYS. I've gotten back to my eating plan mostly and am trying to get back into the exercise swing of things. It hard but I have to keep reminding myself that this is for me and its ok to fall off the wagon as long as I get back on. Easier said than done but maybe the more I practice hopefully the better I will get at applying it and the less time I get off track. You can do this. Smoking is hard. I always want to smoke when I drink but not drinking helps with the not smoking. Also, I hear green tea is awesome for trying to quite smoking. This is a lifestyle change and it takes a long time to create a new lifestyle. Dont be hard on yourself. Hormones make us do CRAZY things.
  • TheNewJessieMae
    TheNewJessieMae Posts: 767
    Thank you guys!!
  • TheNewJessieMae
    TheNewJessieMae Posts: 767
    here are some tips below

    1.Have faith that all your hard work will pay off if you don’t give up too soon.

    2.Understand that you didn’t gain weight over night so you won’t lose weight over night

    3. if you think you will over eat eat in front of a mirror

    4.Avoid alcohol

    6.hang your new too-small-clothes in the front of your closet where you can see them

    7.Distraction - clean the house when you feel like binging, if you still live at home, your mum will be so
    happy about you maybe she'll nagg you less at dinner time plus u'll be burning off cals

    8.when you feel like junk food Chew sugar free gum or mints constantly. I am never without one or the other in my mouth. The benefits are endless: it kills cravings, keeps your mouth full so you can't binge, burns calories by chewing

    9.Buy a pair of expensive jeans at least one size too small. Try them on right before you eat. You will either not want to eat or will eat less. When you lose enough weight to fit into them properly, reward yourself by buying another pair, again one or two sizes too small.

    10.Don't eat in front of the telly that way you wouldnt see all them food ads

    IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - When going out, take only the amount of money you'll need and nothing extra. That way you won't be tempted to spend it on food. OR GO GROCERY SHOPPING WHEN/IF YOU'RE HUNGRY.

    11.In between each mouthful of food that you eat, take a sip of water. It fills you up and slows down your eating so that you stay in control and the meal doesnt turn into a flat-out binge.

    12. Write a note to yourself listing all the reasons you are finally ready to lose weight. Keep this letter with you at all times, for inspiration.

    HERE ARE SOME QUOTES TO HELP YOU -

    ~If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you dream it, you can become it. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.

    ~No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.

    ~Above all challenge yourself, you may be surprised at what you can achieve.

    ~I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It was there all the time.
    ~Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

    ~If you keep at it, one day something that seemed impossible will become merely something very difficult indeed.

    ~No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively have the power to change.

    ~My world is expanding as my butt is shrinking.

    ~You have got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It’s called perseverance.
    ~My life tomorrow will be the result of my attitude and the choices I make today.

    ~You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.

    ~The only person who can stop me…is me…and I can take her.

    ~Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.

    ~Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

    ~There isn’t a person anywhere that isn’t capable of doing more than he thinks he can.

    ~Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to achieve it. The time will pass anyway.

    ~Never, ever give up!!!

    ~Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.

    ~To lengthen your life, shorten your meals.

    ~It’s a lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself

    ~Shoot for the moon….even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars

    ~Winners are dreamers that never give up

    ~Eat for the body you want, not the body you have.

    ~It’s never too late to be what you might have been.

    ~There is no strength without struggle

    ~One should eat to live, not live to eat

    ~You can’t change the past but you can change the future

    ~When you look in the mirror you are looking at the problem. You are also looking at the solution

    Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment

    Most Importantly ----~The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do



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