sad and discouraged

babsandi
babsandi Posts: 17 Member
in Motivation and Support
I am getting discouraged. I just don't seem to me making any progress. I've onlyed lost about three pounds in the last 6 weeks!! I try to do some exercising but I never have the energy or motivation!! I am so disappointed in myself

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  • Rick_Nelson81
    Rick_Nelson81 Posts: 205 Member
    Don't be discouraged, you ARE making some progress, and that is definitely good. Energy and motivation come from inside, so stay focused on why you want to lose some weight and draw energy from that. I would recommend doing some exercise that is more enjoyable like brisk outdoor walking or bicycling. Your weight loss is going to depend on your diet more so than your exercising, so focus on calorie deficit and be patient. Eat more salad and fewer starchy carbs like potatoes and bread.
  • babsandi
    babsandi Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks for the pep talk. I will try to focus more on my diet and remember the reasons why I want to lose weight Thanks again.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    What are your stats? Depending on how much you have to lose, half a pound a week is very reasonable.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Next time you go to the grocery store pick up three one pound blocks of butter. That's how much fat is gone off of your body so far. Nothing at all to be disappointed about. Slow is fine and more likely to be for good.
  • prairiemom
    prairiemom Posts: 391 Member
    Dont be so hard on yourself. We didnt put it on overnight and we are not going to lose it right a way. just by eating better you are doing better for your life in the long run. ANYTHING is better than gaining more. <3
  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    3lbs in 6 weeks is great! Stop being so hard on yourself. Look, we didn't gain weight overnight. Don't expect to wake up and it's gone overnight. Keep up the good work!
  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    You could have gained 6lbs. Losing the 6 is better than that. Look at it that way.
  • babsandi
    babsandi Posts: 17 Member
    thank you everyone for the encouraging words
  • babsandi
    babsandi Posts: 17 Member
    I weighed in today and actually gained a pound!!! I don't know why, I don't think I am overeating and 99% of the time I am under my caloiries
  • Rick_Nelson81
    Rick_Nelson81 Posts: 205 Member
    I have heard that stress can cause issues with gaining weight, so try to stay relaxed and be patient. Also, your body weight will fluctuate throughout the day, so pick a time of day to weight yourself (morning is usually best) and only weight yourself during that time. To help stay relaxed, you might also consider weighing yourself once per week, that's what a lot of people do. Your journey is many steps, don't be discouraged by any single one.
  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    It's a marathon for everyone. You just gotta focus on the progress you're making (3 lbs) and ride that wave!

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