Why is weight loss so frustratingly slow?

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  • Marycycles
    Marycycles Posts: 48 Member
    I started at 250 and lost 105lbs in 8 months and kept it off 2 years, before getting depressed and gained 60lbs back. I started walking, then running now I bike. What worked for me was exercise and yes I eat every one of those bonus calories!
  • FrankieandSpots
    FrankieandSpots Posts: 446 Member
    Think of where you'll be a year from now if you stay the course. 2 years?
    And if you do stay on track the time it takes to reach your goal will seem insignificant (but worthwhile) in 10 years time.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    We live in a world of instant gratification these days. Unfortunately, there's no instant gratification in weight loss. Sometimes you just have to step back and reset your mindset.

    As for motivation, just take it one day at a time. Do things that you truly enjoy and things won't feel like a chore.
  • KristieJC
    KristieJC Posts: 243 Member
    I think it's frustratingly slow the same way that broccoli doesn't taste like brownies. The universe is torturing us :wink:
  • scoii
    scoii Posts: 160 Member
    You've done amazing so far and you probably feel and see the benefits already.

    You may stall or even gain a pound or 2 over the cruise but the next one you may be 180 or less.

    Touring those ports day after day is hard work and not lugging 40lbs around will make you enjoy your time more than you would at your starting weight.
  • kristen6350
    kristen6350 Posts: 1,094 Member
    It's never over. You'll need to think about calories for the rest of your life. It's not like you lose the weight and everything gets magically better. Each and every day after that magic number shows up on your scale, you will still need to think about food, exercise and calories. I don't want to be doom and gloom, but it's never over. But it's worth it.
  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
    edited June 2016
    jbatinker wrote: »
    Thanks everyone. After much thought I have turned my attention from the cruise date to clothes I want to fit in. Found a great dress for a formal night on the cruise that is a little snug - new goal, to feel great in it no matter the weight number!

    That's a great goal to aim for! :)

    And when you do go on your cruise, don't worry too much - you're there to enjoy yourself, not to fret over every little thing you eat. :) You'll probably gain a few pounds, so just be mentally prepared for that when you get back, and be ready to climb aboard the weight-loss wagon again and get back in the game!
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    If fat loss didn't slow down the less fat mass one has, we'd all die quickly during famine.
  • happyauntie2015
    happyauntie2015 Posts: 282 Member
    Amazing job so far I think! Try 2 remember it took years to get to our heaviest weights and it takes time to get healthier! This is a lifestyle change and you are doing great!

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