Feel like I can't do this anymore.

I have PCOS as well. We have to work 3X harder for EVERYTHING!! Trust me...I GET IT!!!! I also feel like I'm proof that you can be healthy. HANG IN THERE. This will only make you tougher in all areas of your life if you choose to look at it that way.

Hello, there are days we all feel like you do right now, and its okay to feel that way, after all we are all human. There is a reason you decided to embark on this journey, no one said it was going to be easy, but at the end it will be worth it. At times like this is when you look within to your faith and beliefs for encouragement. Dont give up, you can do it....hugs

Listen, hang in there! I get to that point every other week or so and almost give up but that's when you have to push through even harder! You are worth it! You can do it! I promise, you will start seeing results if you keep up the healthy eating and working out and staying under your calorie goal MFP has set for you. You might need to change your goals on here and remember to eat back at least half of your exercise calories. You can friend me for daily support if you want. I'm here for ya!

Hang in there. I am rooting for you! You can definitely do it. It's great to vent. Dedication will take you a very long way. Losing weight isn't that easy but the fact that you are on that right path is excellent! I congratulate you, now make me proud!!!

DON'T give up!!! you have come so far! Remember that we are all here fighting the same battle. Some of us are here to lose a few pounds and some of us are here to lose 200 pounds! Please go to my page and find my friend slapshotgolf and send him a friend request. He has inspired me and keeps me going! I am sure that his story on his life changing journey will help you too.

Right now is absolutely the worst time to quit. Quitting while you are feeling low is going to make you feel even lower. I know what that struggle feels like...self punishment. Give yourself a running chance. Don't quit!

I think, your worst problem is you. You are not feeling comfortable in your body and keep fighting it. Try to find things about you, that you really like and say, this is me, this is what i like. With your weightloss you need to be extra patient because of the desease. Your body is probably telling you to take it slow. People, who had lot of diets in the past (loss and gain), have it a bit harder. The body want to hang on so much. But you will get there too. Even if you loose just 1 pound a month, it is worth the patience. I wish you the best.

We are all here for you. I felt the same way this morning as the scales are moving VERY slowly. Did you take your measurements; do your clothes feel looser? Keep at it; getting fit is more important than your weight. You are doing a great job.

Go to the races; you will have a fabulous time. The weather forecast is good and the sunshine and fresh air will make you feel so much better

xoxo

iI'm also having a bad day today, in fact it's been a bad week so far, just check out my food diary, that will prob make you laugh, I've already gone over my calories today and it's only lunchtime.

I am also recvovering from Cancer which really gets me down sometimes but we really have to keep trying, we need to keep going and not beat ourselves up when we don't do as well as we want, it will HAPPEN!!! We will **** the FAT!!!!


Sending you lots of love!

Sam x

Hi,

Have you also thought that if you are working out more, you're replacing some of that excess weight with new muscle weight?

You've probably just hit a flat spot where these two are balancing out, but your fitness is still improving, which has to be a good thing.

Enjoy the races!

***Big Hugs***

I have also struggled with my weight since I was young. When I was 10, I was put on a low sodium diet for my blood pressure and told I had to lose 20 lbs. So, I understand the constant struggle and frustration.

Remember that you are strong and surrounded by people who understand. We all have days when we feel like we can't go on, but we do and YOU CAN DO IT!!!! If it is nice outside where you are, take a walk and breath some fresh air!!! Clear your thoughts and then get your goals back together.....and keep moving forward. Every pound lost is one pound to kiss goodbye forever. If it comes off slowly, it is more likely to stay off!!!!

Good luck to you.....we are all behind you!

BIG "HUGS":bigsmile:

Big hug!!! This is the place to be when you are down. You did the right thing coming here, and not to the "real" people in your life, who more often than not say unhelpful things like, "Oh you look fine, don't worry about it." and other crap.

I was a nurse-midwife and worked with a lot of PCOS women. Every one of them required a little different program, but every one that was committed was able to lose weight and improve her endocrine function. Insulin resistance is a huge part of PCOS, so often a low carb, NO white carb, diet is appropriate. I am not an advocate of low carbs across the board, but for PCOS it is a great starting place. You want to banish just about everything white from your diet: white breads, potatoes, rice, corn, bananas, and of course, sugar. You want to keep fruits to 2-3 servings a day, and avoid the high glycemic ones, and eat lots of vegetables and lean protein. It is a lifestyle change that you will have to follow forever, because your body requires it. If you think of it as therapy, as medically necessary treatment, and eventually as life-sustaining, it stops being a battle and becomes routine.

You will have to find out if there are other triggers you need to avoid. A delayed sensitivities test might be very helpful, and covered by insurance if your doctor orders it. It will test for foods that your body treats like enemies (commonly called allergies) that might play a part in your auto-immune response. If you can't get the test, you can do an elimination diet to test for problems. Start with the biggies. Go for 2 weeks without any wheat/gluten. This is hard to do and requires a lot of preparation, reading labels and buying gluten-free alternatives. If you feel better, then stay gluten-free, if not, add it back in. Next do 2 weeks without dairy. It isn't quite as hard as gluten, but almost. You can then do the same thing with nuts, and any other food you might think is a problem. It's a pain, but it sure can make a difference in your life.

I know you didn't ask for a clinical consult, but I am a teacher by nature, and I know there are a lot of therapies out there that the physicians pooh-pooh that really work. Read up on PCOS and insulin resistance, but avoid the websites selling something. Library books are a big help when looking for alternative therapies, and nutritionists and personal trainers often know good sources of information also.

I know you can live a healthier life, so keep up the good work!