Throwing in the towel
Sheila00000
Posts: 94 Member
Are there some days you just want to say, oh forget it, I just want to eat what I want? I'm never going to lose any real significant weight anyway?
0
Replies
-
Every day0
-
nope....I had faith in myself. I wanted it bad enough.0
-
Successful people don't quit.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
0 -
I usually eat what I want. I hope you eat exactly what you want. Just make it fit in calories.0
-
I've lost about 60 pounds but these last two weeks have been like that for me. I only have 9 pounds left to go (or that was the last time I checked anyways. May be more now.) I'm losing my motivation a bit and need to get back to it!!0
-
Not really, I eat pretty much whatever I want if it's within my calorie goal for the day. It does help that I exercise so I'm able to eat some of my exercise calories back. No offense either but that kind of thinking keeps you stagnant and in the same boat.0
-
No, because I do eat whatever I want. I just make sure to fit it into my calorie goal. If I go over on calories, I try to exercise more or eat less the next day. If those don't happen, I just log and move on with a smaller deficit.
I eat out pretty much everyday and make it work. I don't demonize foods. I still eat desserts like ice cream (almost every night). I just eat less of it and fill the rest of the day with things that give me more protein, fat, whatever.
Since doing so, I have never once wanted to give up.0 -
All good points. I went over my calories yesterday and I'm taking my kids to Chick fil a tonight, just need to get my head back.
0 -
Sheila00000 wrote: »All good points. I went over my calories yesterday and I'm taking my kids to Chick fil a tonight, just need to get my head back.
Since you know where you're going you can pre-plan by looking up their nutrition info. Find something on the menu that fits into your calories or close to it, enjoy it and have fun.
0 -
@Ninkyou is right, you know you're going to Chick Fil A tonight so look up their nutrional info and at least you're going there with a plan.0
-
yep, pre-plan. If you go over go for a walk/run/cycle/climb whatever to get those extra calories... thats what i do
0 -
This content has been removed.
-
no, theres nothing to throw in, its a lifestyle change for me and im loving it. I hate my old way of eating/living.. just wish I had changed sooner0
-
I have these days all the time. Usually when I'm super stressed out and eating healthfully or exercising feels like one more burden. Sometimes I cave and try to just eat maintenance calories for the day so I don't gain weight. I did that yesterday. Others, I stick to my guns. I figure I'll get better at this the longer I do it.
0 -
Successful people don't quit.
You're absolutely right, but I'd be willing to be that at some point in time it's crossed their minds.
OP: There's nothing wrong or incorrect about feelings...they're just that, feelings. Recognize them for what they are, do your best to move past them, and learn what triggered them. We all have bad days, but we don't have to succumb to them.0 -
At the beginning when things were really tough, yes. Once I got the hang of logging/eating smaller portions I haven't had any of those moments.0
-
There are some days I want a rest or to eat what I want and believe it or not I agree with myself to have a rest or increase my calories without fretting or if I feel im shirking I get on with it. Looking after yourself and your mental well being. Its very important how you deal with tough times and knocks. For me they are all part of the journey, but I know how to deal with them in advance.
Not lose any significant weight? No because I got my mindset right before I started and am constantly monitoring where I am and what I have to do. Im not talking positive thinking, more determination to do it as efficiently as possible and to avoid having to repeat it. Doubting myself is unhelpful, so I commit 100%.
Either take a rest and believe it was all part of the plan or knuckle down, focus on that day and do the right things in the knowledge it all adds up. Learn from any mistakes, dont stress and try to make better choices tomorrow. Youll surprise yourself what you can achieve.0 -
I went from 240+ to 206 and it took diligence. And then I did kinda give up... I shot up 6 pounds and thought no big deal, I can shed those quick. Then I shot up another 10 pounds and thought I lost it once, I can do it again. THEN I shot up another 12 pounds and was near back to where I started. That was in a mere 8 months. It took that long to get the drive back to get back on track. I'm currently hanging around the 220 area and am upset with myself that I let it take that long. I missed how I felt and how I felt about myself. I even missed the focused hours on the treadmill. I hated how my jeans fit. I was mad at so many things. While it was easy to give up, it wasn't worth it. I still have to remind myself that one bad day isn't the end of the world, but it's only holding me back from my goals.
I have found that nobody else can motivate me to keep tracking and making better choices, so my hope for you is that you can find your own motivation.0 -
Only now that I am at goal. I think this is because of the significant upgrade in cardio over the past month. But generally, these thoughts don't last more than half a day. I do sometimes miss the ignorance of food. That I did eat anything I wanted however much and didn't know/care about calories or protein/carb content. Now that knowledge makes eating more of a chore than anything else.0
-
When I do, I go back in the gallery on my phone or Facebook and look at fatter me. That's usually motivation enough. 0
-
Heck no! I would become a full blown diabetic rather than borderline!0
-
It's natural to question whether one's efforts being done is worth it. The biggest difference between people who succeed and people who fail is COMMITMENT.Successful people don't quit.
You're absolutely right, but I'd be willing to be that at some point in time it's crossed their minds.
OP: There's nothing wrong or incorrect about feelings...they're just that, feelings. Recognize them for what they are, do your best to move past them, and learn what triggered them. We all have bad days, but we don't have to succumb to them.
So yes, don't succumb to obstacles or deterrences, but tackle them head on and realize that they will ALWAYS be there at one time or another.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
0 -
Yes, you are right I can go to dinner with a plan. I will log what calories I can eat ahead of time. I had a salad and low-calorie crab cakes for lunch, so I have some calorie room now.
But yes, I actually do have time to do some exercise before I go out tonight, I need to plan to do it or it wouldn't get done. And log my dinner in advance. Thanks guys, and goodness I don't want to lose what I have lost! It's only been 2 pounds but I would cry if it came back!!! That was hard enough work, geez, lol.0 -
I just eat what I want every day but keep it in my calories. As far as the towel - You need that handy to wipe up the sweat.0
-
-
If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up! ☺️ don't let a bad day here or there make you give up, just refocus and re dedicate yourself to what you want.0
-
Sheila00000 wrote: »Are there some days you just want to say, oh forget it, I just want to eat what I want? I'm never going to lose any real significant weight anyway?
When I started I was not very confident I would lose much weight. I got to 10 lbs lost, then 15, and 20 and that is pretty good for me. It took me 6 months but I am at my lowest weight in 5 years now. It will probably be a year from now before I get to my ultimate goal weight but there is no way I am giving up now. I am so much better off then when I was 20 pounds heavier and every day there is improvement.
I find pre-logging my whole day to be super helpful so I can eat what I want.0 -
No desire to throw in the towel ... I'm on a mission to lose as much as I can on my 1250 NET calorie limit by mid-June.
I also need to get into pretty decent shape by that time.
11 weeks into this ... 11 kg down.0 -
Yup, every so often I have one of those days too. Thing is I don't give in to negative thinking anymore! Just keep in mind who you want to be, because you will get there eventually if you stick at it.
I find it hard to believe that anyone is on point and in the exact right frame of mind year after year, day in day out.
Slow, steady and sustainable is the best way to avoid wanting to throw in the towel. Heavily restricting and making yourself miserable is a recipie for throwing in the towel, just stick at a plan you feel is sustainable, I personally have a cheat meal once a month to keep me sane too. One big bad meal won't ruin your monthly cal deficit.0 -
I don't have to say that because I always eat what I want. Even when I eat more than I want, actually, but the key is knowing what I want.
And sometimes what I want is a hug, or a bike ride, or a new pair of shoes and I've learned to pay attention to those thoughts rather than moving directly into I want a three-musketeers bar.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.7K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions