Ready to give up

So here it is I am 43 years old quit smoking started running marathons instead. I am 5' 4" and weigh 135. I work out 6 days a week and try to eat healthy. Well I was putting a huge try into it until I did it for 2 months straight and lost nothing.. I went off the deep end this weekend and ate cookies and cakes and now I feel so guilty. But I am so frustrated I would like to lose 15 lbs to be 120 which is not unrealistic for someone my height. I went on low carb, I have eaten raw, eaten clean done everything right and yet nothing comes off. So this weekend I said heck with it and just ate junk and I will start over Monday. It is not making me feel good about myself but what can you do when you do everything you can and lose nothing. So very very frustrating.

No advice, sorry. But I would LOVE to be in your "position" (at 45 I too am 5'4" but weigh 165 and you're UNDER my goal weight). If that's you in the picture you look just fine to me. Good luck though, I hope you get to where you want ! :flowerforyou:

Maybe you've lost inches. I would also try to incorporate done sort of strength training into your routine.

I've had binge days and somehow I manage to lose weight easier afterwards. Lol!!

ETA: not the end if the world. Just enjoy it and start again Monday :flowerforyou:

Well, whatever you end up doing you have to stick with something. I don't lose weight either. Usually it takes a serious shakeup of my routine to lose anything at all. Even then its only a little bit at a time! I've 'circled' 230 lbs for about a year now. I've gotten as low as 221. Over the winter, I popped back up to about 230 and with any luck by the end of May I'll be 221 again. Eating clean, working out 6 days in a row (TurboFire, Running, Walking, Combat). I've dropped my calories, I've upped my calories and I get the same thing.

I hear ya But I'm not quitting. I'm healthier than I ever have been in my life. If it takes me til I die to get below 200 that's what I'll do.

Also, for how active you are you need to make sure you are consuming ENOUGH calories.
You want to maintain a deficit, yes... But if you are not eating enough then your body is going to retain fat so that you have enough energy for all the workouts you do.

Also, don't just look at the scale, do measurements and check your body fat %... Because that is way better than just watching the scale.

Don't give up! There are so many more positive things that have been happening to your body in the last two months that the scale's numbers should be the least of your worries! I bet you are stronger and have way more endurance than when you first start. And you quit smoking... that's awesome and so good for you right there!

I totally get being disappointed when the scale doesn't move. Even though in my head using logic, I know I shouldn't worry because those jeans fresh from the dryer fit better but there is definitely something about the number staring back at me that negates that.

I imagine most people have setbacks from time to time. This is a journey we are all on and ups and downs are going to be there. Don't let them discourage you!

Don't give up! Sometimes it takes a while to see Any results. But it does work. I was 202, I'm 135 now. I never cut out Abby foods, never ate paleo, or any of that stuff. I just weighed and measured all my foods, honestly and accurately. I tracked everything, and kept with it even when I saw no results. I ate the foods I love, just in moderation. I used portion control and made sure not to over estimate my workouts, and not to underestimate my foods. So it will work, when done properly. Just stick with it. You must make sure all your numbers are correct and that your logging is accurate. :-)

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" I sometimes do tend to not eat enough. "

You have to eat to lose weight !!! Bizarre but true .. I tried this and your body goes into 'starvation mode' and just stores everything you eat ... I ended up putting ON half a stone ... eating more now (but still around my calorie target) and I've started losing .... keep your chin up girl ... !!! Have a 'blow out' over the weekend .. you are allowed to have cheat days and begin again on Monday .... as an aside .. don't focus on your weight, just eat well and train .. you will be surprised what happens when you are not thinking about it !!! GOOD LUCK and KEEP LOGGING !!!!

I def can't compare my day to day to yours at all, you sound so busy! But I know what has helped me is prepping all my meals, snacks and buying a gallon water bottle to carry around haha..

So I know what I need to eat for the day and it helps you stay on track and in your case just eat in general which has been hard for me since I increased by calories.
And also protein or meal replacement shakes, some can be pricey but you just have to look for what fits your needs and you can find great discounts..
You sound like such an amazing role model for you children! Please don't give up, they are def watching and I know they have to be proud of you

Hi, just wondered whether you have checked your thyroid? An under-active thyroid can make it harder to lose weight.

I sometimes think concentrating on the scale can be counter productive, especially if you only have a little to lose. There are so many variables. As you're at a healthy weight maybe it would help to take measurements and photos to chart your progress along side the scale. You may be changing and don't even realise.

I know I'm a "big" girl giving you advice, but I've been up and down a lot in life. I really think you need to look at WHAT you're eating. I looked at your diary, you eat a lot of fast food, processed snacks, some alcohol. Even though you stay under (normally too far under) your calorie goals, you aren't getting good nutrition from food. I bet if you eliminated those super processed foods you would have a lot more energy to keep up with the kidlets and to fuel your workouts. I haven't had fast food or meat in over 3 years and wow what a difference. Just recently i have up dairy and most processed soy products and I'm finally losing weight. I'm not saying that's a diet for you, but just try to pay attention to the types of food you are consuming--they have a much larger impact than what we think. And I know having kids and working full time is crazy when it comes to clean eating (I have 4 year old twins and an 18 month old and I work full time in a prison) but just like you make time to fit exercise into your day, you have to make time to fit in cooking/preparing food. good luck mama. :flowerforyou: