I don't know what is wrong with me!

I know how you feel. But honestly, I've been at this for a very long time as well and its a battle with me. There are some days I feel great and others I break into tears because I can't get into any of my clothes. I sit there and think is this how its going to be?? I work out everyday and nothing is changing. I eat healthy and nothing is changing. But sometimes it takes some time before we really start to see changes. I know that its hard to keep negative thoughts away, but try thinking yourself in a positive light, such as complimenting yourself for something you did well that day. Try not to think about numbers and try to think how you are getting closer to becoming the person you are. I hope that helps!

I Know How You Feel.
Just Give yourself One Day A Week Of Rest.
No Working Out And Throw Your Diet Out The Window.
Too Much Stress Is Not Going To Help You.

I completely agree.

I get totally fed up with it too at times. It's like I want to sabotage my good work for some reason.

Calorie counting IS tedious though. There are some days when I can't bear to log on. Some days I think i'll scream if I read another person fretting over fat grams or the fact that they ate a cake crumb!

If I can't be bothered to do it then I don't. I don't like fighting against myself!

In the beginning you have to ask yourself, if in the end will it be worth the middle. In other words, do the positives outweigh the negatives? Do some self-inventory and ask yourself why you are doing this. Is it for health or vanity? List the positives versus the negatives, for example being around for your children, being in great health, being able to buy the clothes you want instead of the clothes you have to get.,a boost in self-confidence. Ofcourse its hard...you need to be patient with yourself in this process, the pounds didnt show up overnight and they are not going to disappear overnight. Period. Cherish the small victories, because they are the ones that eventually add up to winning the battle.

I know exactly how you feel!! Any time I think I cant have something I just want it that much more!!! It is more about moderation than anything. You dont have to eat 100% healthy ALL the time...if you want a piece of pizza have one...just not 4. (i use pizza because that is my weakness!!) same with cookies or anything else that isnt very good for you. You arent alone in feeling that way though!! hope this helps :-)

What you're going through is the doldrums. For a brief moment, you've lost momentum; you've lost drive and purpose. Let yourself have this day - even if you don't count caolires, try to make good food choices, then get back in gear tomorrow.

At one time I was very successful in loosing 40 lbs. One thing I did was to allow myself a SAMPLE of what I craved, chips - had one, candy bar - bought a bag of minis - had one, THEN the trick was to get rid of the rest before I could go back for seconds - I'd drop it off on a co-worker's desk....viola, I lot weight without feeling deprived. Maybe you're being too strict on yourself. We need small indulgences or we'll binge and that's where the danger lies. Take days of rest, and really rest. Good luck! I'm sure tomorrow will be a new day, hang tough and stick with it.

dont think of it as a diet. Think of it as living...living healthy. Adjusting to a new way is hard but you know that a new way with eating healthier and execersie is a better way.

Hang in there. The longer you last, the better you feel. And if you are like me, the better you feel and the more weight you lose is all the more motivation to continue.

I'm not over the novelty yet, but I'm waiting for it to happen. I don't know what I'll do then, but I'm trying to remind myself that the only moment I have control over is right now!
So, if I don't have a cookie (just found cookies at the back of my drawer, oh dear) right now, then that's a victory!

And perhaps now you've been doing this for a while, it's time to evaluate your goals. Have you set yourself a weight loss target per week that is too hard? Would you be better off if you change it to 1/2 a pound less a week, eat a little more and don't feel so deprived?

Remember, this can't just be a short term period of deprivation, it needs to be a change that will stick for a lifetime so you have to be realistic about what you can do.

Hang in there, and come back here to whine whenever you need to, there's lots of sympathetic ears around!

Set aside time to plan your menus and keep a spreadsheet or poster of the number of calories in your favorite foods. Take steps to take the guess work out.

Planning menus is TEDIOUS! I just planned one week of meals and it took me nearly four hours! However, each meal is VERY different from the last, calories are controlled AND I now have a shopping list of exactly what I need. I highly recommend making time to plan ahead. It helps when you can prep all your food for the week in advance and just reheat!

Good luck!

Think about all the things associated with being overweight that make you sick.............I am sick of having knees that hurt all the time............sick if wearing fat old lady clothes..............sick of feet that hurt.............sick of a fat roll hanging over the top of my jeans...............sick of back fat.............sick of not being able to climb a flight of stairs wihtout getting out of breath.....and so on. Maybe it will help. Good luck.

What you said is so "right on" - my sentiments exactly!!

I can't wait for that day!! I know I'm going inthe right direction, and one day it will happen for me - and for anyone else that tries!

Shonz

sometimes it's good to take a day off of your diet in the first stages. i happen to take every sunday off. i might swing by the gym and do a little cardio in the morning but then i've got an excuse to eat off my diet and not feel guilty. and i'm still averaging losing my goal of 2 pounds a week.