Ugh

maeganjoyce1226
maeganjoyce1226 Posts: 22 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
This seems impossible....

Replies

  • ridge4mfp
    ridge4mfp Posts: 301 Member
    What seems impossible, may I ask?
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Impossible in what way? Are you trying to be too aggressive?
  • maeganjoyce1226
    maeganjoyce1226 Posts: 22 Member
    This whole loosing weight thing :'(
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It's not impossible. Visit the Success subforum for proof of that.

    Once you put your mind to it and commit to the long term goal, losing weight is very straightforward. Can it be a slow process? Yes. Does it require perseverance? Yes. Is it impossible? No.

    If you are not up to committing, long term, to weight loss and/or fitness goals, it is okay to not pursue them right now. It doesn't mean that you are a failure or a bad person. It just means that the time isn't right. At some point, the time will be right, something will click in your mind, and you'll be committed. Until then, it makes no sense to spin your wheels and be miserable.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    maeganjoyce1226 wrote: »
    This whole loosing weight thing :'(

    Obviously losing weight is not impossible. But if you are trying to lose too quickly it can certainly be mighty uncomfortable. All you need to do is eat less than you burn in a day. You don't have to eat only 1200 calories. You don't have to exercise. You don't have to give up all the foods you love. Just under eat a little and be patient. Being positive helps a lot too. ;)
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,096 Member
    I'm not sure from this what the issue is exactly, but if you're having trouble avoiding hunger feelings at your calorie allowance, try experimenting with two general things, within your calorie allowance:
    • Timing of eating: 3 meals vs. 3 meals with snacks vs. 5 meals, heavy breakfast/lunch & light dinner vs. light (or no) breakfast and heavier lunch/dinner; bedtime snack or no; etc.
    • Composition of eating, within a healthy range of macros: More protein vs. more fat vs. more carbs vs. high-volume low-calorie foods (usually this last would be fiber-containing veggies).

    For me, more protein & a good-sized protein-filled breakfast made a big difference my energy through the day, and how satiated I felt.

    If the problem is stress eating, try to use the stress trigger but replace the eating response. Some good choices are exercise (a great stress reducer in itself), breathing exercises, simple meditation, or stretching/yoga.

    If the problem is habitual eating, such as while watching TV in the evening, consider an activity that keeps your hands busy (and ideally requires clean hands). Things like knitting or other crafts can be good.

    You can do this.
  • ElizabethOakes2
    ElizabethOakes2 Posts: 1,038 Member
    It's not impossible and anyone, really ANYONE, can do it! And YOU can do it! :) Really!

    Don't try to change everything at once. Start just with logging what you eat normally for a week. From there, you can see how your diet might be possible to change. Then change one thing at a time. Don't rush to get down to your 'weight loss calorie intake', cut down slowly, maybe by 100 calories or so a week, until you're at your target weight loss.
    Try just walking ten minutes a day after dinner or right when you first get up. Ten minutes here, ten minutes there, and pretty soon you'll be walking 20 and 30 minutes.
    You didn't get overweight overnight, and it's going to take time to make the life-changes you want, but YOU CAN DO IT! :) And we're all here to support you and cheer you on.
  • emmam1212
    emmam1212 Posts: 67 Member
    Oh man, do I feel ya... Some days I just want to give up but then I refocus & keep going. Don't give up! Reward yourself for little accomplishments. The incentive keeps me going. Goodluck!
  • maeganjoyce1226
    maeganjoyce1226 Posts: 22 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    I'm not sure from this what the issue is exactly, but if you're having trouble avoiding hunger feelings at your calorie allowance, try experimenting with two general things, within your calorie allowance:
    • Timing of eating: 3 meals vs. 3 meals with snacks vs. 5 meals, heavy breakfast/lunch & light dinner vs. light (or no) breakfast and heavier lunch/dinner; bedtime snack or no; etc.
    • Composition of eating, within a healthy range of macros: More protein vs. more fat vs. more carbs vs. high-volume low-calorie foods (usually this last would be fiber-containing veggies).

    For me, more protein & a good-sized protein-filled breakfast made a big difference my energy through the day, and how satiated I felt.

    If the problem is stress eating, try to use the stress trigger but replace the eating response. Some good choices are exercise (a great stress reducer in itself), breathing exercises, simple meditation, or stretching/yoga.

    If the problem is habitual eating, such as while watching TV in the evening, consider an activity that keeps your hands busy (and ideally requires clean hands). Things like knitting or other crafts can be good.

    You can do this.

    This help a lot thank you so much!!!
  • maeganjoyce1226
    maeganjoyce1226 Posts: 22 Member
    edited February 2016
    Its difficult being married to someone whose trying to get heavier and encourages u to eat...
  • jaga13
    jaga13 Posts: 1,149 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    I'm not sure from this what the issue is exactly, but if you're having trouble avoiding hunger feelings at your calorie allowance, try experimenting with two general things, within your calorie allowance:
    • Timing of eating: 3 meals vs. 3 meals with snacks vs. 5 meals, heavy breakfast/lunch & light dinner vs. light (or no) breakfast and heavier lunch/dinner; bedtime snack or no; etc.
    • Composition of eating, within a healthy range of macros: More protein vs. more fat vs. more carbs vs. high-volume low-calorie foods (usually this last would be fiber-containing veggies).

    For me, more protein & a good-sized protein-filled breakfast made a big difference my energy through the day, and how satiated I felt.

    If the problem is stress eating, try to use the stress trigger but replace the eating response. Some good choices are exercise (a great stress reducer in itself), breathing exercises, simple meditation, or stretching/yoga.

    If the problem is habitual eating, such as while watching TV in the evening, consider an activity that keeps your hands busy (and ideally requires clean hands). Things like knitting or other crafts can be good.

    You can do this.

    This is excellent advice!
  • Equus5374
    Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
    maeganjoyce1226 wrote: »
    Its difficult being married to someone whose trying to get heavier and encourages u to eat...

    People commonly tell me that I don't eat enough. I eat plenty, thank you. The point is, YOU have to take responsibility for YOU and not allow anyone's comments or suggestions to derail your hard work. It's very hard to live with someone who eats a lot and doesn't seem to suffer for it (they will eventually). But the question becomes, how bad do you want to lose the weight? It's a daily effort, and a daily re-commitment to doing the right thing for your body.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories