I'm giving up already
Thompsonic7
Posts: 32
and it's not even been a week. I just got told to "stop kidding myself that I'm ever going to stick to this diet", and y'know what? They were right. Who am I kidding? I'm a greedy pig and five days is nothing in the great scheme of things. So what if I've lasted five days? I feel stupid for ever thinking I could do this. I might as well go stuff my face with food now. I don't know why I'm posting this really. Sorry.
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Don't think of this as a "diet" these are lifestyle changes.Conscience decision you are making to improve your health and hey an excuse to shop for NEW clothes and shoes0
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You're posting because in your heart you don't want to give up. Don't listen to "them".....listen to people on this website who have been EXACTLY where you are, who have NOT given up. You can do this.....ONE DAY AT A TIME! Go take a look at some success stories and I guarantee you you'll be motived to stick with it.0
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Please don't give up! There is such an amazing support group here to help you in the down times. if yo uhad a bad day there is always tomorrow and remember you didnt gain all the weight in 5 days so it is going to just take that.. time.. Ive been doing it 7 days and yes it is hard and I am struggling a little more now that the honeymoon is over.. but if you need a friend you can add me
I just hope you dont quit 0 -
Everything we do is a choice. Make your own choices, don't let others tell you what to think, feel, or do.0
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Noooo!!! Don't stop!!! You can do this! It might be really really hard, but we are here to help you! If you need an advice or just to talk to someone go ahead. It can be really hard sometimes, but If you're not happy with your looks now, eventually it's gonna get harder time after time. Reconsider trying again, there's so many tips and advice you can get here and get healthy!~ Hope you're gonna be ok, stay strong!
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Who told you that?
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Hang in there.. we have all been there and know exactly what frustrations you are feeling. Just take it one day at a time and start with small short term goals you can achieve. You are definitely not alone on this journey.0
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You're posting this because you don't really want to quit. You CAN do this. But you do have to not think of it as a diet, but a healthy way of eating. And if you have a bad day, or a bad meal, recommit and do better next time. I suggest to people that they focus on a 90/10 principle. Do it right 90% of the time and don't worry about the time. Also, there is NOTHING you can't have, as long as you are willing to "earn" it by going to the gym or for a walk.0
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Ok, first: STOP thinking of MFP as a diet! Second: REFUSE to deprive yourself if you're within your caloric goal! That is all.
Crystal xo0 -
you need to stop looking at the bigger picture.... eat a healthy meal and say okay I did this now I know I can do it for my next meal and keep going.
one step at a time................ it's a lifestyle change, not a "diet" and eventually it will get easier for crappy foods will make you feel ill.
Don't do this for anyone else.... do this for you.
Your body deserves to be treated right... be good to it and it will be good to you0 -
I think giving up on a diet is a good idea, trying to diet is very discouraging. Instead try to a lifestyle change that is slow and gradual and fits you better. Yes you will lose weight slower but while doing so you learn how and what to eat. But you can still enjoy food instead of depriving yourself and being miserable. I don't know you but i'm sure you're not a greedy pig and lasting 5 days at anything is a testament to your desire to move toward your goals. I'd love if you'd add me as a friend maybe we can encourage each other.0
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Everything we do is a choice. Make your own choices, don't let others tell you what to think, feel, or do.
Agreed - and I'd bet most of us have felt the way you do at one point or another (or many times - I know I have!)
Take things one day at a time... if you stuffed your face today, get back on track tomorrow. If you stuff your face again in 5 more days, then you've got 8 out of 10 good days in your pocket (and so on, and so on)0 -
They are only right if you let them be right. You HAVE to believe in yourself. Quit the negative talk and don't let ANYONE dictate your life for you. You can do it if you set your mind to it...Good Luck!0
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Who told you that?
Want me to kick their a** for ya?0 -
Oh darlin that is horrible. Dont let that attitude rule you. Whomever said those things to you is awful and I hope you put your chin up and show them what you can do... Better than that, show yourself what you can do !!! GL0
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I understand moments of weakness. I can relate to feeling defeated and overwhelmed. Letting desire take over is SO much easier than pushing forward.
What it all coems down to is how bad do you want it? In order to succeed in the epic obesity struggle, YOU have to make the choice to change. YOU have to enforce the change. YOU have to stick with it, through thick and thin. No one can fight this battle for you. Nor can they make the decision of when you start and when you quit.
Do what you feel is best for you, and remember that you will only experience success when you are truly motivated to make the change. Best of luck to you, and know that no matter when you decide to make that commitment MFP will be here to support you in it.0 -
Look up "The Mouth Trap: the butt stops here" and down load the audio book and listen to it on your Ipod and walk.0
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Nooo Don't stop. Everyone feel that way at one point or another, you can get through. Take one day at a time small victoires; like getting one day in without grabbing that second or second peice of pizza. Baby steps!!!!!! Once you get the hang of MFP its great. Stick with. I know you can :flowerforyou:0
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jI saw on your profile how young you are and I have to tell you this made me so ANGRY at whoever said that to you...I feel like a mama bear and I am not even a parent (LOL).
I'm going to assume it was a family member or a "friend" that said that to you? Well, my humble opinion: SCREW THEM! That is not what someone who cares about you should be saying.
You made healthy choices for 5 days just by logging in and tracking your calories and exercise. You have to start somewhere.
Don't beat yourself up for struggling and don't EVER let someone else control how you feel about yourself!!!
Think of this process as a lifestyle change, NOT a diet. If you really want to stuff your face with food because you think that will make you feel better...that's a choice. So is taking a deep breath, drinking a glass of water, taking a short walk (preferably AWAY from whoever told you that) and starting again.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" --Eleanor Roosevelt
Don't let someone else make you feel less than, and don't do it to yourself.0 -
Don't give up it only gets easy from here, we will help support you, i had the same thoughts as you but it does pay off in the end0
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Don't give up! Even if you have a bad day, it isn't the end of the world. Just keep on going. You don't have to be perfect everyday to lose weight...just better than you were the day before. When you are learning anything new, it takes practice. Learning a new way to eat and move is the same way. You can not expect yourself to get into this and not have weaknesses and make "mistakes". Keep going and dont be so hard on yourself. (((hug))) Gina0
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I have tried for years to lose weight and have lasted a few weeks,but this time I have said its not a diet its a lifestyle change,healthy eating and a bit more exercise and it has worked,I have lost 49 pounds feel so much better for it,its hard to start with but stick with it and once you feel your clothes getting a bit bigger it feels great.....0
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Please don't give up!!!! You CAN do....but it's only up to you! Just read throught some of the success stories on here....that's what helps me get through. I know it's hard, we all do but don't ever believe anyone that tells you you can't do it. They are not you...so when anyone does say that to you, just pretend what they're really saying is, " I couldn't do it" and then agree with them.
My motto when I started my weight loss journey is
"THIS IS IT"
because it's about me!!!
It can be for you too!! Just believe!0 -
Buck up! YOU are in charge of this. Not all days are perfect, and it's not going to be easy. There will be people who will NOT support you and will tell you you can't do it. Don't join them- they don't have anything to lose if you quit- but YOU DO.
Stick with it for 5 more days. You don't have to make any decisions right this second. Just come back and log your calories, and see how you feel tomorrow.
There are a lot of people here who will support you if you give them a chance....but no once can do that if you leave.0 -
hey you already did 5 days ... mfp is not diet (that's the only reason i can do it) its more of realising what you putting into your body... knowledge is power as they say.....0
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Don't give up! I'll friend you so I can give you support and advice, you can do this with help on your side 0
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No - stop that. You can do anything - it IS within you to attain your goals. Take baby steps. You will get there.0
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Thank you so much everyone. I *don't* want to give up but the comments were especially hurtful to me as they were from my own mother. I'm going to stick this out and prove her wrong.0
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Hold on a minute! Don't give up on yourself so easy. The fact that you stuck to this for 5 days is an amazing feat for most people. There were so many times in my journey (that I am still on) that I thought the same thing. My fiance actually told my just about the same thing that you were told but I didn't let it get me down. I took that negative comment and used it as fuel to get up and fight for my health and happiness every day. There are still days where I feel like giving up, but I know that if I push myself I am capable of anything and SO ARE YOU!!! You owe this to yourself and your family to take care of you for a change. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something because most of the time it is just a way of bringing you to their level because you are achieving something that they are not or are too afraid to even try.
I have never posted on here before, but you really need to hear that you are important and you can do anything that you set your mind to. I know that sounds cliche, but if everyone just gave up when someone said something negative to them where would this world be. Please don't give up. We are all here to support you in your journey. You deserve this!! Take that comment and let it burn inside of you to push yourself and before you know it you will be posting your success story just like all the others!0 -
So I'm looking at your profile and I'm thinking you may want to seek some professional help. You have some pretty intense insecurities and you call yourself "gross" at 158 lbs. I'm fully supportive of people setting their own goals even if they seem kind of low or high to others, but you have a lot of self hatred that is fairly radiating off of you. MFP is a great place to be, its a great tool to use to help you learn and build healthy eating habits, but you need to be able to approach it from a mentally healthy perspective.
158 at your height is not gross. In fact, it's well within a healthy weight range.
Screw what other people tell you. If you do want to lose weight, in a healthy and positive way, there's no reason you can't.
"Sticking to it" is a misleading concept. Everyone falls down. You won't get anywhere if you just give up now.
My $.02 is that you find someone to talk to - start with your self image before you start messing with your body.
Self hatred and guilt will do you no good- not on this journey and not on any meaningful journey in your life.
Best of luck to you.0
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