I'm just very impatient

Sauron16
Sauron16 Posts: 10
in Motivation and Support
In 4 days I'll be completing my 1st month. I lost 12 pounds so far...17 pounds to go
but I'm out of patience and just tired..I'll be needing some motivation from some of you MFP folks!

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  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    You lost 12 pounds in a month and you aren't happy with that??? Congrats on the 12 pounds but if that isn't motivation enough to continue I don't know what else to say.
  • Sreneesa
    Sreneesa Posts: 1,170 Member
    You lost 12 pounds in a month and you aren't happy with that??? Congrats on the 12 pounds but if that isn't motivation enough to continue I don't know what else to say.

    Exactly. smh..

    and Congrats.

    I lost a measly 3lbs maybe I should give up. And although that I'm sounding sarcastic I did have a few melt downs over only losing a stupid 3lbs! LMAO!!!

    But, that was the old me throwing a fit. lol
  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
    I was going to post this TODAY!!. I can't stand the waiting...I haven't lost anything yet because I don't see results fast enough and give up. I am short on patience for this type of thing, but have a ton of patience for other things. ?

    Your success is encouraging. Maybe it's just a bad day/week.

    Good luck to you. You are farther along than someone like me who is still sitting wishing for it to happen while sitting on my butt looking at before and after pictures of everyone elses hard work and persistence.

    I'm trying to remind myself of this saying - "Your not going to get the *kitten* you want, sitting on the one you have"

    Keep going ....I want to see your before and afters...........
  • Sauron16
    Sauron16 Posts: 10
    You lost 12 pounds in a month and you aren't happy with that??? Congrats on the 12 pounds but if that isn't motivation enough to continue I don't know what else to say.

    Exactly. smh..

    and Congrats.

    I lost a measly 3lbs maybe I should give up. And although that I'm sounding sarcastic I did have a few melt downs over only losing a stupid 3lbs! LMAO!!!

    But, that was the old me throwing a fit. lol


    lol I didn't say I'm gonna give up I'm just saying I'm really tired..I mean I worked my *** this month..

    and for your 3 pounds..congratulation! you and me are on the right path! (lol I know I'm cheesy)
  • Ctrum69
    Ctrum69 Posts: 308 Member
    Did you put it on in a month?
  • Sauron16
    Sauron16 Posts: 10
    Did you put it on in a month?

    I put who? in what?
  • Sreneesa
    Sreneesa Posts: 1,170 Member
    You lost 12 pounds in a month and you aren't happy with that??? Congrats on the 12 pounds but if that isn't motivation enough to continue I don't know what else to say.

    Exactly. smh..

    and Congrats.

    I lost a measly 3lbs maybe I should give up. And although that I'm sounding sarcastic I did have a few melt downs over only losing a stupid 3lbs! LMAO!!!

    But, that was the old me throwing a fit. lol


    lol I didn't say I'm gonna give up I'm just saying I'm really tired..I mean I worked my *** this month..

    and for your 3 pounds..congratulation! you and me are on the right path! (lol I know I'm cheesy)

    lol,,

    THank you. :smile:
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    Did you put it on in a month?

    I put who? in what?

    The weight - how long did it take for you to gain the extra weight? Losing 12 lbs in a month is fantastic! Enjoy your success!
  • Ctrum69
    Ctrum69 Posts: 308 Member
    Did you put it on in a month?

    I put who? in what?

    The weight. Did you put it on in a month?

    If not, you probably won't lose it in a month.
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    In 4 days I'll be completing my 1st month. I lost 12 pounds so far...17 pounds to go
    but I'm out of patience and just tired..I'll be needing some motivation from some of you MFP folks!

    LOL.

    Your"re doing well. Keep at it. Those last few pounds may take a bit longer. Patience is a good quality to cultivate.
  • Sauron16
    Sauron16 Posts: 10
    Did you put it on in a month?

    I put who? in what?

    The weight - how long did it take for you to gain the extra weight? Losing 12 lbs in a month is fantastic! Enjoy your success!

    ooooh sorry sometimes I'm clumsy..and thanks! :)

    anyway since I've been like 11 years old I started becoming overweight..I don't remember a time of my life where I'm within a healthy weight range..therefore answering your question is really hard :)
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    In times like this, I say a little prayer to Arnold and take comfort in his wisdom....
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    "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength."
  • markusv3000
    markusv3000 Posts: 6 Member
    Just stick to the plan. You are doing great. Don't give up.

    You will regret quitting.

    Video motivation http://addicted2success.com/motivation/video-the-ultimate-motivational-clip-rise-shine/
  • ButtercupSuckedItUp
    ButtercupSuckedItUp Posts: 18 Member
    Think of Dory from Finding Nemo and "Just keep swimming." What you are doing is working, so keep on doing it. Find something positive to focus on besides the scale and be proud that you are making it work. You'll get there!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    In 4 days I'll be completing my 1st month. I lost 12 pounds so far...17 pounds to go
    but I'm out of patience and just tired..I'll be needing some motivation from some of you MFP folks!

    Join date is today, but you are completing your first month in a few days?

    "Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly."
  • Sauron16
    Sauron16 Posts: 10
    In 4 days I'll be completing my 1st month. I lost 12 pounds so far...17 pounds to go
    but I'm out of patience and just tired..I'll be needing some motivation from some of you MFP folks!

    Join date is today, but you are completing your first month in a few days?

    "Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly."

    I started on January the 8th by my own

    today is my first MFP day
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    your doing amazing keep it up. i can't wait to see your results remember its not how fast you lose it. its a turtal races
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,870 Member
    It helped me to eat at maintenance for a few days for every ten pounds I lost. If you are tired, that might help you get your mojo back. Welcome to MFP!
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    If you quit - you will only regret it. You will only get bigger and bigger.

    Just take a break for 2 days, then get back at it!
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    At any rate, you have come a long way already and you're off to a great started! I can't imagine how focused you must've been in your first month. That alone will wear a person down! Even though it's important to count calories, weigh and measure foods, exercise, etc. it's also important to take a step back sometimes and give yourself a break. This doesn't mean that you should go back to your old habits, but you need to remember to not allow this to become an obsession. If you need a few days to just not work out, not log, whatever, then give yourself that, but then get back at it.
    Don't try to do too much too soon and overwhelm yourself.

    Welcome to MFP :flowerforyou:
  • Sauron16
    Sauron16 Posts: 10
    I think I should focus on my weight loss+improving personality :)
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    I'm going to differ from the main opinion here, but I totally mean it as support! If you have lost weight that quickly and it's getting you down, chances are you are restricting too much and/or exercising too much. Be very careful that what you are doing is sustainable! You don't want to burn out, and you want to be making habits that you carry over into maintenance.

    I'm just guessing there, but imho it's a little early to be quite tired of it (well, the way I do it, which is lazy and easy, lol!). Slow and sustainable is the best way if you have the patience for it. Very fast can be bad news on into things. Be careful.
  • Shawver83
    Shawver83 Posts: 7 Member
    Since it's taken me six months to lose 16 lbs., I'd be ecstatic if I dropped 12 in one month. It'll probably take me another three or four months to drop 12 more lbs!
  • Yilsip
    Yilsip Posts: 50
    Congrats on your loss, if you accomplished this through healthy eating and exercising, amazing work! Most of us are lucky to lose 4lbs per month. It has taken me nearly one year to lose 25lbs, not sure how anyone can expect miracle-like results? You lose fast, you gain it back real fast. Slow and steady wins the health race.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,430 MFP Moderator
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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,430 MFP Moderator
    OP, congrats on your success. Remember that when you start your weight loss journey, it's very common to lose up to 10 lbs of water weight, so these losses shouldn't be expected. Also, ensure you make sure you eat enough calories to sustain your lean body mass, especially, if you want a lean body with definition.
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    The process requires excruciating patience. Practice makes perfect.
  • Jamiebee24
    Jamiebee24 Posts: 296 Member
    Out of patience?!?! 12 Pounds in one month is amazing!! Keep it upp!!!!!
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    This will probably not sound right, but:

    You need to slow down.

    You're doing too much, too fast.

    That's why you're tired.

    If you take it a bit easier, eat a few more calories, work out a bit less, your stamina will stay intact.

    Basically, you won't be so tired.

    If the process is easier, you will have more patience for it.
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,856 Member
    In 4 days I'll be completing my 1st month. I lost 12 pounds so far...17 pounds to go
    but I'm out of patience and just tired..I'll be needing some motivation from some of you MFP folks!
    Most people trying to lose weight are impatient. You won't even begin to make progress until you conquer that. I sure didn't.

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