Wanna throw in the towel
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size12girl2015 wrote: »How often do u recommend tracking my measurements ?
I usually measure myself (or rather, get a friend to measure) once a month or so.
Seriously though, even if you were perfectly good on everything, you might not lose weight every week. Or you might not lose as much as you're aiming for every week. I see on your profile that you've lost 8 pounds since January 6 when you started. That's great! Don't let one bum weigh in freak you out.
I gained weight in one week and I got p***** off! I did give up for **4 **days! I weighed in and it really infuriated me, I gained 2 more pounds! You know what I did? I stopped worrying about the weight loss/gain and resumed logging my food and resumed my exercise. I lost 2 pounds. I have learned that you can NOT give up!!! Keep going and readjust things if necessary, but YOU MUST NOT GIVE UP!!!!
Edit*** it was 3 days not 4.0 -
size12girl2015 wrote: »Hi yes 8lbs in total since starting on 6th jan 2015
Then perhaps you should adjust your expections. That's really good for that short period of time. Weight loss isn't linear.0 -
So quit.-3
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Do it then. If you truly want to give up nothing we say will change that.-3
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It has been 21 days since you started MFP, and you complain that the scale has not moved. What were your expectations? You have 34 pounds left to go. Did you put that weight on in three weeks? Or did it creep over months or years?
Weight gain didn't happen overnight. Thusly, weight loss will also not happen overnight.
The scale is one singular measurement of your body's relation to gravity. You must measure all the things: chest, waist, hips, thighs, arms, calves, body fat, clothing size, etc. The more measurements you take, the more areas you will see success. I can tell you that my scale has not moved in a year, but I have dropped a pant size and lost 8% body fat.
If you use ONLY the scale, you are setting yourself up to fail.
There is so much more to this than just that damn number on that accursed scale. Put it in a box and forget it. Eat healthier, exercise, and let how good you feel be your guide as opposed to one stupid number.0 -
ThickMcRunFast wrote: »So quit.Do it then. If you truly want to give up nothing we say will change that.
Sorta failing on the "Motivation and Support" end of things aren't you?0 -
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^^^ HAHAHAHAHA!!!!^^
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And then what?0
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QueenBishOTUniverse wrote: »
Lol nice one0 -
Hiya.. I started on here 2 weeks ago. I lost 4lbs last week as I'm using my food dairy daily plus I am doing 60 minutes walk 4 times a week. I even have an app that counts my steps and calories used. I just got home from my weigh in tonight and I've put on 2lbs!0
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ThickMcRunFast wrote: »So quit.Do it then. If you truly want to give up nothing we say will change that.
Sorta failing on the "Motivation and Support" end of things aren't you?
i dunno, the title of the thread is how she wants to quit, so it seems like they are the only ones actually supporting the OP's wishes-1 -
ThickMcRunFast wrote: »So quit.Do it then. If you truly want to give up nothing we say will change that.
Sorta failing on the "Motivation and Support" end of things aren't you?
i dunno, the title of the thread is how she wants to quit, so it seems like they are the only ones actually supporting the OP's wishes
LMAO @ DavPul #funnybecauseit'strue
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Keep your patience on girl!0 -
ThickMcRunFast wrote: »So quit.Do it then. If you truly want to give up nothing we say will change that.
Sorta failing on the "Motivation and Support" end of things aren't you?
Wut? I'm encouraging the OP to do exactly what's in her heart, never mind all you jerks trying to sway her from her goals.
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You haven't lost anything, you lost 8 lbs. Patience.0
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You can't reverse years and years of bad choices in 20 days. If it was that simple we would all be in awesome shape. It has taken me 6 years...6 years to be where I wanted to be but it took me many more than that to cause my problem. You can't downplay changes that go on in your body that you cannot see. Weight can vary upwards of 10 lbs per day. The goal should be to be...healthy. Not to be on the cover of a magazine.
However if you feel that you may be your own worst enemy you may want to look at if you are. Are you snacking, are you tracking accurately etc...
Unlock your tracker anklets take a look maybe some of use can help?
Keep trucking!!0 -
wait, so your first 2 weeks you averaged 4 pounds per week and then in your 3rd week (a PMS week) you lost nothing so you want to quit? c'mon that's just silly. be in it for the long haul and have more realistic expectations. Your average is still above 2 pounds per week, you will have fluctuations so don't let them derail you. The scale doesn't always move with the speed we want it to.0
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size12girl2015 wrote: »Hi yes 8lbs in total since starting on 6th jan 2015
Holy moly, really!!! You are doing great.
I started before that I have only lost about 3lbs. I am on track to lose .5/week though.
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Ok it didn't take years for me to gain the weight I want to lose ...having twins caused my weight gain they are 11months ..so trying to shift the weight I gained from having not one baby but two !! Thanks for all the positive support guys0
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If a baby fails at walking 100 times do you give up on it? NO! Keep rockin and adjust your approach! You're good and keep a smile on your face while you do it. Have faith in yourself.0
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Victoriamrs wrote: »I came across this quote, hope it inspires you: Good luck!
"PATIENCE. Let's be realistic here. You won't drop two jean sizes in one day. You won't lose fifty pounds in one month. You're going to binge every now and then. You will go a day or two without working out. Your weight is going to fluctuate here and there. You're going to try new techniques that may not work. You're a human being. You're going to fail now and again. But nothing great is ever accomplished without a few obstacles. JUST KEEP GOING."
Yup. My avatar too
I "gained" .2 kilos this morning. And I'm eating the same number of calories every day (+/- 50 cals).
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You lost 2 pounds per month and you want to quit. What are your expectations in terms of loss rate ?0
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Think their point is, saying you are going to or feeling you are going to quit just because you dont lose one week doesnt compare well to others who keep at it for many months and years. Its a personal choice whether you quit or not, but by doing so it prevents you from getting to your target weight, whuch I assume you must want. Its quite natural for people to stall a bit, often for weeks. the best thing you can do is not let it deter you and recheck everything you are doing, weighing your food, exercise, logging and not stressing to make your strategy more effective. Weight loss isnt linear.
Your ticker says youve lost 8lb already this year? Thats serious weight less than a month. To lose the other 26lbs, then as a rule of thumb look at 1lb a week i.e 6 months. If you wnat to quit thats your choice, but cant see how it really solves your problem.0 -
Think their point is, saying you are going to or feeling you are going to quit just because you dont lose one week doesnt compare well to others who keep at it for many months and years. Its a personal choice whether you quit or not, but by doing so it prevents you from getting to your target weight, whuch I assume you must want. Its quite natural for people to stall a bit, often for weeks. the best thing you can do is not let it deter you and recheck everything you are doing, weighing your food, exercise, logging and not stressing to make your strategy more effective. Weight loss isnt linear.
Your ticker says youve lost 8lb already this year? Thats serious weight less than a month. To lose the other 26lbs, then as a rule of thumb look at 1lb a week i.e 6 months. If you wnat to quit thats your choice, but cant see how it really solves your problem.
Everyone has rough days ..today was mine !! Did I want to quit ..yes that's the truth...I was disappointed..am I going to no because I know I can get through today ..i just needed abit of support and some advice ! Surely this is why these forums are here for this purpose ? anyway ..thanks for you post ..hope u have a great day
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I am in the same boat as you. I started Jan 2nd, and I lost 7lbs in the first couple weeks, and in this past week it slowed down and I only lost 0.2lb. It's like everyone else is saying, it's just that weight fluctuates randomly due to any number of reasons. Just keep going and try not to get discouraged! That's what I'm trying to do 0
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You may have to tweek your macros. MFP is just a guideline but for certain goals they need to change.0
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I am in the same boat as you. I started Jan 2nd, and I lost 7lbs in the first couple weeks, and in this past week it slowed down and I only lost 0.2lb. It's like everyone else is saying, it's just that weight fluctuates randomly due to any number of reasons. Just keep going and try not to get discouraged! That's what I'm trying to do
Glad I'm not on my own here ..your right it's hard to hit that stall as it does make u feel like quitting ..we are only human we will have these days of wanting to give up for all sorts of reasons not just the scales being an *kitten* !! I'm with you though gonna keep at it and see what the next weigh in brings ! Same to you keep at it !!0
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