Weight loss and frustration!

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  • riekemj
    riekemj Posts: 4
    Great advice. Thanks for being so positive! Keep going!
  • Suzibluski
    Suzibluski Posts: 43 Member
    I think of how big a 5 pound bag of sugar is and that is how much bulk you have lost!!! Keep it up sticking to it is what works!
  • t73reed
    t73reed Posts: 22 Member
    I know how you feel....started last May and have lost a total of 16 pounds...that is all. The thing is I've gained a lot of muscle in my legs since walking 4-6 days a week. The scale literally did not budge most of my summer. I was frustrated, but at the same time I could feel my clothes getting much looser. I had to go out at Christmas and buy several new pieces to wear to work because my clothes are getting too big (I know poor me:) had a lot of fun doing that)...but my point is the scale still does not reflect my weight loss. I think I am just gaining a ton of muscle and as we all know muscle weighs more than fat and I think I'd rather have a lot of muscle and look nice in my clothes. Good luck to you and be patient! God Bless!
  • ks_mommaof5
    ks_mommaof5 Posts: 73 Member
    I can COMPLETELY RELATE to your sentiment! My best friend and I often joke that we're shocked and dismayed when we work out and eat veggies at lunch, only to realize at dinner that we're still not Cindy Crawford.

    Congratulations on your progress thus far!!! Keep your chin up, keep making good decisions and be proud!!!! :)
  • Shynique37
    Shynique37 Posts: 66 Member
    Keep going!! You are on your way. One day soon you will look up & see how your hard work is paying off
  • Marlene1667
    Marlene1667 Posts: 201 Member
    I am about the same age as you and it is a LOT more difficult at this age. Having said that, it can be done, it just takes more patience. I am not good at patience but I am learning to be. Hang in there! It might be slower than you wanted but it is going in the right direction. :smile:
  • Marlene1667
    Marlene1667 Posts: 201 Member
    I can COMPLETELY RELATE to your sentiment! My best friend and I often joke that we're shocked and dismayed when we work out and eat veggies at lunch, only to realize at dinner that we're still not Cindy Crawford.

    Congratulations on your progress thus far!!! Keep your chin up, keep making good decisions and be proud!!!! :)

    LOVE IT!!! too funny
  • Marcia315
    Marcia315 Posts: 460 Member
    The weight didn't come on overnight, and it won't come off overnight.
    4 pounds in a month is a great accomplishment. You should be proud of yourself.
  • tfoste6278
    tfoste6278 Posts: 18 Member
    yeah, I feel you. I was the same way and at time still is but I have to tell myself I didn't gain all this weight overnight therefore I will not loose it overnight. I think about how I feel compare to then vs.. now. I have more energy, my stomach is not bloated, looking as if pregnant when I'm not. and I have only lost five 5lbs. I tell myself everyday I come first before hubby, before the kids, because if I die from weight issues who will take care of them. Therefore, I must come first, me and my health to be there for my fam.

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