How to just get on with it??

elainer2011
elainer2011 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Keep trying to eat better to lose weight to make myself happier but keep sabotaging myself & not getting anywhere. How do you change your mind set? Aarrrgghhh

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,533 Member
    One decision at a time, one foot in front of the other.
  • Teamhynes
    Teamhynes Posts: 31 Member
    Nothing worked for me until I finally decided and believed that I'm more important than food. That's a principle that I no longer compromise. Figure out what clicks for you and like PP said, one foot in front of the other. Get knocked down, get back up, over and over.
  • FrankWhite27330
    FrankWhite27330 Posts: 316 Member
    I watched a marathon... My 600lb Life on TLC rode bike to work that saturday!!
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    I plan every meal in advance - in fact I'm about to plan my meals for the next few days. Having a clear gameplan keeps me on track, because all the hard decisions are made when I'm not hungry.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Make a habit of logging on MFP everyday, no matter what. Baby steps!
  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
    I'm focusing on the actions I can take on a daily basis instead of looking at the big picture.

    Big picture = me needing to drop around 70 lbs. that's just overwhelming when I think about it.

    So I plan my week -meals and workouts, I do my food prep, I log, I drink my water. That stuff I can do. And eventually, it will get me to the big picture goal.

    :smile:
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    edited October 2015
    AJ_G wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0

    I don't know if I'd take dietary advice from actual cannibal Shia LaBeouf :smiley:
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    rankinsect wrote: »
    AJ_G wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0

    I don't know if I'd take dietary advice from actual cannibal Shia LaBeouf :smiley:

    It's just general life advice, not diet advice
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    AJ_G wrote: »
    rankinsect wrote: »
    AJ_G wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0

    I don't know if I'd take dietary advice from actual cannibal Shia LaBeouf :smiley:

    It's just general life advice, not diet advice

    After watching this, I know I'm doing it. B)
  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member
    Determination and perseverance! Fall down, get back up. Every time. You can do it!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    elainer2011 wrote: »
    Keep trying to eat better to lose weight to make myself happier but keep sabotaging myself & not getting anywhere. How do you change your mind set? Aarrrgghhh

    Get a specific goal that involves both your emotions and your weight.
    Get a plan. Identity and implement small measurable steps. Make a realistic timeline. :)
    Plan some rewards a head of time.

  • 123juliaj123
    123juliaj123 Posts: 76 Member
    For me it was deciding that I didnt want to be the fat version of me anymore. Tha tperson was unhappy and the only one who could sort it out was me. This had to stop:
    always thinking I could be healthier slimmer
    hating the way I looked
    hating the way I felt
    thinking about food all the time
    not doing things because I felt too fat
    my joints hurting and knowing I was getting worse
    being depressed mostly because I was unable to live the way I wanted
    always thinking 'if only I could lose the weight'

    I decided only I could change it and if I didnt hurry up I would be too old to enjoy the benefits and it worked I lost 50lbs and feel great!!!!!!!
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    You don't say if you're exercising, but that makes a big difference in how you feel about yourself. Even walking, if you can't or don't like anything else. Otherwise, as the others have said--just never quit. Keep trying, no matter what. Best.
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