crying right now cause I feel like a cow :'( y am I trying

How long have you been exercising and dieting? What are you eating? How many calories a day? What type of food? What type/amount of exercise are you doing?

Even though you feel like a cow, if you are 167 lbs, you can't look very heavy. Maybe just a little bit. Put on some makeup, fix your hair, put on a cute outfit and get out and have fun.

And let us know about your food and exercise so we can help.

As according to your previous posts you've only been at this a few days you need to learn some patience. You didn't put the weight on in 4 days why do think it will come off that quick?

Calm yourself dear, and try to take comfort in the fact that you are closer to your goal than last week before you started dieting and exercising. That's progress. These days will happen, but you will have good days too. :flowerforyou:

When did you start exercising?

f you are like me when you are not losing you want to give up. I had a week like that this week. I hiked 4 days and went to line dance one day. Had two short walks and did weights one day.

Did the scales reflect that? no! not a pound, and I had gained one the week before. So at the end of the week i looked over my record and what were my observations? I had eaten out 3 times that week, and even though I had ordered carefully I did have two glasses of red wine each time. I was under net calories, because I recorded every bite and drink-- but hey-- I do not think I can have net calories. It does not seem to work for me. Just the 1200 and exercise is a bonus for me to help me feel better.

What success did I see for the week? I can wear my size 12 pants that I haven't been able to wear for 4 months. I went out to eat 3 times and did not eat a plate of bread before dinner, or have dessert. I have more energy, and feel empowered because I am in control of my life....I am on a 365 day commitment... I need to make sure I am charting the correct calories, is it really 1/2 cup? I need to continue to watch the carbs and sugars. And most of all do not be discouraged, This is the rest of my life, and that was just one week. re-commit, learn what works for me, persist, and be accountable and honest with yourself looking for success.

Progress will be very slow, but sure and slow is good. Don't expect miracles. Just keep on going and you WILL see results. Are you following a well known type of diet? You need to make sure you are getting good nutrition! Apparently it takes 4 weeks for you to notice any change, and more for others to see it. Keep going. Good luck x

Don't look at it as a diet! It is a lifestyle change. It takes time for you to adjust mentally and physically. Doing it the right way takes patience and time. You don't want a quick fix you want a long term healthy lifestyle. Keep at it. Go by the mirror during the first few weeks instead of the scale. Your body is adjusting. You will see changes in about 4 weeks. You will do this!

I think the thing to do is to make sure all calories are recorded and pay no attention to the net calories. Stick to your claorie goal but dont make up the calories form exercise, just stick to the original calorie goal. The net calories are more important when you want to build muscle. Keep it up, every little helps, just stick at it.

Give it some more time. Keep trying, even when you feel like giving up. You can do this.

I hit a weight high a several weeks back and I was telling my wife I was at a crossroads. I could either throw in towel and shoot for 250-300 lbs or start to change in my life. First week or two were the hardest. You have too battle your cravings and your metabolism will slow down to counteract the reduction in food intake, particularly If you are trying to take weight off slowly. You have to look beyond the horizon and know that it will all get better. The good news this is a proven thing, there is no guess work. If you try, you will be successful. The biggest hurtle is accepting in you mind that it will work and you will be successful. Everything in between is just a road bump.

I think the thing to do is to make sure all calories are recorded and pay no attention to the net calories. Stick to your claorie goal but dont make up the calories form exercise, just stick to the original calorie goal. The net calories are more important when you want to build muscle. Keep it up, every little helps, just stick at it.

No. Paying 'no attention to the net calories' is a really good way to put yourself in an excessive caloric deficit, which is more likely to be harmful to body composition and long term success.

Find anyone , myself included, that has had success with losing weight and getting fit from exercise and dieting, and most of them will tell you they had days they felt like it wasn't worth it, like it wasn't working, and days they almost gave up. But by sticking to it despite how they may have felt at the time, they achieved results and reached their goals. Its ok to have a bad day, frustration will come, but dont give up, stay determined, and tell your mirror that you are worth it and you are going to keep eating healthy and working out. Pretty soon sweetie your mirror will be making you smile instead of cry!