When does this get easier?

Hi!

It will get easier. You have to look at it as a life syle change. It will not be a quick fix overnight but instead a long journey where some days will be easier than others. There will be hiccups, rough weeks, easy weeks, hard weeks, skinny weeks, fat weeks, healthy weeks and unhealthy weeks. But in the end changing to a healthier you looking in the mirror all of that you will realize it was worth it!

It really does get easier. With me, if I make something a strict routine for a couple weeks...it becomes habit.

For example...logging every damn thing was annoying as hell...until I'd forced myself to do it for a while. Now I absolutely hate NOT logging things.

It was a habit with me for years to eat way too much. Now I feel like I'm on my way to making eating right a habit. Sure feels that way lately.

Focus on the goal you have in mind and obsessed over it, weight your self once a week, once you hit the point of losing 5 lbs you'll feel better and you'll want more results, its a good feeling and that's when starts to get easier, focus focus....

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My first few days doing MFP my food diaries were DOUBLE what I was aiming to eat! But you just find alternate things that are healthier and slowly it starts coming down to where you want it to be

When you have a lot of weight to lose it can seem daunting.

But depending on how you start can define how it goes.

If you start cutting stuff out that you really like, crave and love will make it seem impossible.

Or if you try to do it too fast it can be hard as well as you are hungry.

Try starting with just logging what you eat...all of it.

Then see where you can reduce portions or change the item to an alternative...by change item I mean whole milk to 2% or 1%.

life is full of choices. in your case you have to change your mindset and decide to make this journey a good experience or choose to think your life is miserable because you cant eat all the stuff that got you where you are today

My advice is the same. Eat what you normally eat only eat less of it and fill up on low calorie veggies. Do not starve yourself. If you are hungry try upping your calories a couple hundred and see where you are. You shouldn't be tired, hungry or depressed. That is your body telling you something isn't right. Don't forget to drink your water and get plenty of sleep too!

For me, the exercise component was the key. I did cut my portions down (to normal - not restrictive) from what I was eating, and added extra foods in the forms of fruits & veggies. But overall, I exercise everyday because it allows to me to still eat the things I love, and to monitor how much I want to eat of my 'indulgence' foods. If I had to quit ice cream, cheese, or chocolate I'd fall off the wagon immediately. Instead, I've found ways to eat moderate portions of those things, and exercise those calories away anyway.
Tips that help me make good food choices:
1. Buy ice cream by the pint (4 servings) or smaller. I can easily eyeball 1/4 of a pint and not eat more. This works with other treats too.
2. When enjoying your indulgences, actually consciously enjoy each bite. Don't eat while doing other things. (my worst habit)
3. Go grocery shopping right after the gym. When you work out your brain gets high on endorphins and you feel really good about your healthy choices! I find that this 'healthy high' carries over into the grocery store and helps me make healthier choices at the store. If the cheetos never make it to my house, then I won't be able to eat them.
4. Make simple substitutions, but don't go overboard. Almond milk instead of cow's milk for breakfast shakes works for me. The taste is still great! But I don't know if I'd like to drink it straight or pour it on cereal.
5. Find a few go-to snacks that are low-cal and require no preparation. There are millions of lists all over the internet for this. My current quick-grab snacks are grapes, fruit leather (mostly sugar, but at only 45 calories they satisfy my sweet tooth without derailing my calorie deficit, and carrots or dry Cinnamon Life cereal when I need a crunchy bite.

That old saying: Three steps forward, two steps back sums it up.
It is and should be gradual. Your body needs to regenerate and
learn you are taking care f it. Mentally it may be pretty tough, at
first but keep your mind on your goals. Be it an outfit or an
occassion., whatever is pushing you to do this,keep it in the front
of your mind? You can do it.

It took me quite a while before I got the hang of it...like several months. Really, sometimes all you can do is gut it out. Eventually, you will develop new habits that you will be able to sustain forever.

A few tips:

Don't try to do too much at once. Like, don't think you have to give up everything that tastes good! I eat chips almost every day, I just make them fit my calories! All you need for weight loss is a calorie deficit.

If you want to exercise, find something you like! There are tons of options out there! Zumba, Crossfit, running, strength training ( ie weight lifting), treadmills and elliptical, aerobics, kickboxing...you get the idea.

Bottom line, find what works for you. This may take a while, and that's ok. Forgive yourself for the inevitable mistakes you make, and, whatever you do, don't quit.

It will get easier . . . I too am just starting out. Once things start become habit it makes it easier. I see it as I have to go through the struggle to get to the big pay-off at the end. You can do it. Don't give up on yourself yet.

1.) Get some encouraging friends on here.
2.) Yes it gets easier.
3.) You need to find your OWN motivation. Anything we give you will only enhance that. It can not replace it.

You can add me if you are looking for friends. Good luck on your journey!

I'd say just take it slowly if you have a bad day don't hold it against yourself! Everyone needs a treat every now and then. It is definitely worth it in the end. I feel so much better about myself now! It was hard work but worth it