Losing motivation to keep trying :/

And don't forget, muscle weighs more than fat. So if you're gaining muscle but losing fat the scale won't reflect that change as quickly as your clothes will And gaining muscle is good! It burns more calories during time at low activity levels resulting in more daily calorie burn bang for your buck. Keep it up and try to find joy in the journey!

Remember weight isn't everything its just a number, it how you look, feel in clothes which you haven't worn before or for a long while. Ask yourself do I feel & look good?. Which from what I can see it must a YES!!!!.

What drives me is changing my lifestyle for the better, having poeple look at me when I walk into a room and think he's a bit fat, but check that guy out bet he works out lol.

But most of all enjoy it, and have a laugh with it when you can, and we are all on here to help and motivate where we can, and I am happy to help.

LiveLaughLoveEat1 wrote: »

she is NOT gaining muscle if she's eating at a deficit.

To get an exact measurement of what the breaking point is between a surplus and deficit is almost impossible. What we think our deficit is could be way off unless we are tracking every step we take during the day and weighing our food. So her idea of a deficit could actually be a surplus. All that matters is that she is on the right track.

I work in a medical office, and I used to weigh myself there regularly, so I know from experience: two scales, if not calibrated the same, can show two completely different weights of the same person. I use my scale at home ONLY to chart my weight. Trust the scale you use regularly above all others to monitor actual weight loss. With everything else you mentioned taken into account, it sounds like you are doing well on your journey.

I'd be pleased about losing the 15lbs plus dropping 2 dress sizes as a major achievement!! i'd be over the moon if i was a size 8! Well done and keep it up, we all have the days where the goal seems unrealistic but the weight creeps up slowly so losing it will take just as long..

That is a good loss though. Make sure you are logging foods accurately (by weighing them to know how much you really have) and following your plan, keep working out... going from a 12 to an 8 is great! Slower loss keeps you from having loose saggy skin. It's all right, don't give up, just tune up your routine if necessary so that you are doing things correctly for what you weigh now.

If your doctor uses one of those old fashioned scales, it could be off by a lot. Size 12 to Size 8 is a significant loss. Be proud of it and keep going! Lately, I noticed some older people that didn't take good care of themselves and I don't want to end up like that.

Hello All,

I have been experimenting with eating regimens and what seems to work consistently is low carb metabolism manipulation thus tricking your body to lose weight quickly and safely. In simple terms, eat mainly protein type foods for 3 days and only veggies or salad for carb intake. Day 4 - eat protein and any type of carbs but do not eat carbs after 5pm. Repeat low carb regimen Day 5,6,7

To summarize, eat low carbs for 3 days, carb up on day 4, repeat low carbs day 5,6,7. If you feel moody or hungry, eat a few tablespoons of peanut butter, peanuts, cashews as the fat content will curb your appetite. The first few low carb days will be challenging but after day 4 you will adjust to this eating pattern and will lose weight. Just stay focused and envision your ideal "Look" and you will become how you picture yourself. All the best, GF