How do you get through discouragement?

First of all, don't focus on all the weight you have to lose. The more you focus on how much you have to lose the more discouraged you will become. Focus on losing that first pound. Just that first pound and then focus on losing the pound after that.

Don't make large, radical changes. Most people can't go from 0 to 100 overnight. It's not sustainable. Just make small changes. I started by just logging everything I ate for a couple weeks. Then, I set a goal of a pound a week weight loss and slowly began to cut back and moderate my intake.

The first day is always the hardest. It will get easier, but you still will have bad days and sometimes bad weeks and bad months. Just keep going, keep logging, and keep trying. It may not seem like it, but you're always making progress as long as you're trying.

Celebrate the little victories. Being able to walk further, eating less than you would have before, clothes getting looser, etc. Realize that this is a journey and settle in for the long haul. You didn't gain the weight overnight and you aren't going to lose it overnight.

Lastly, be kind to yourself. We all get discouraged sometimes or have bad days. It's what you do next that is going to make the world of difference.

I didn't change that much just logging and sticking to my calorie goal.
I prelog my day every morning. It is a habit after 2 years to plan out my day. It helps me get enough protein as well as calories.
I eat at consistant times. I eat about the same amount of calories for the same meals every day (100-300 calorie breakfasts, 500 calorie dinners). I haved planned snacks.
Exercise is less consistant for me so I don't rely on it for weight loss. If I do it that is good but I'm looking at my calorie intake more. I do walk a couple thousand steps more than I used to.

I'm dealing with this right now. Working my butt off, logging every calorie and not seeing the results that I want. It's been very defeating, so I am happy to be accountability buddies with you so we can lean on each other.

First... you don't have to exercise to lose weight. Exercise's primary function is to keep you active, your heart healthy and fit. You could not exercise a day in your life and still lose weight. (I am not recommending you not exercise ever again) Calories in vs. Calories Out (CICO) is the key to weight loss. I started this journey at 260lbs. I remember telling myself damn you need to lose 61lbs just to get to 199lbs?? which is still FAT? That's going to take FOREVERRRRR because I have herniated disk in my back and neck as well as joint damage so how the hell am I going to exercise??? I have been on every diet there is, lost weight, gained it all back... over and over again. I have never had an issue with my size, I am one of those people who can walk into a crowded room full of people who I don't know and start a conversation, be the center of attention. (which is probably the reason why I didn't care about my weight for so long, I had confidence who cares about the size of my pants right??) The week of Thanksgiving 2016 my husband came home from the dr and told me that they put him on Cholesterol meds... That was the ah ha moment for me sorta speak. I had been on the cholesterol meds in the past and ended up with permanent joint damage because of them. I started thinking about how my kids don't have grandchildren as both our parents died at a young age and that I would be turning 48 in February and I wanted to be the best Grammy ever to my future grandbabies... my mind was spinning so I was like NOPE NO, you are not taking the meds and we are going to start eating better!! Intro to what my husband now calls me... Food Nazi On 11/28/2016 we completely changed our eating habits, we went to a primarily plant based diet for the first couple weeks, then I started adding in things like Eggs, ground turkey, Fish... We log everything that goes into our mouths, we eat small meals every 2-3 hours and drink half our weight in water every day. I took the first couple weeks to get my mind right with food. Getting an idea of what a portion size looked like, prepping, planning etc. Once I got that down pat, I then started walking. 15 minutes during lunch at work around the block, then it was 20 minutes on the treadmill a couple nights a week, that turned into 45-50 minutes 4 times a week, then added in 2 zumba classes in because you know why not, it is much more fun than the treadmill. On 11/28 I weighed in at 248.8 as of last week I weighed in at 227.4. 66 My point to this long drawn out all about me post is that something in your mind will click, you won't look at it as a number on the scale, but as a lifestyle change. Don't set weight loss goals, as far as I am concerned that evil scale is never a true measurement of your efforts. I have been doing measurements and I have lost nearly 5 inches off my waist and chest. I have more energy than I ever thought I could have. That hunger pang that use to bite me all the time is no longer there as I think of food as nourishment and not something I am depriving myself of. My husband and I go out every once in a while and have "cheat meal" which is also logged and within an increased calories for the day, which usually includes a couple glasses of wine. Focus more on the health, less on the weight... a lifestyle change is a marathon, not a sprint. You did not gain weight over night, you certainly are not going to lose it overnight. You will have good days, you will have bad days... How you get through those bad days will be key. don't give up on yourself, don't be to hard on yourself we are all human, we all struggle. I am sorry I wrote a book... feel free to add me if you would like! We are all on this journey to "FIT" together.

Agreed with others, don't get down on yourself. I try to remind myself that I didn't gain it all quickly, so I shouldn't expect to lose it all quickly. Have mini-goals and try to reward yourself. Feel free to friend me for motivation!

I get discouraged all the time. I workout like a beast but I have a serious sugar addiction and it's very hard for me to make substantial gains. I use my kids as motivation. That and I'm sort of a competitive cyclist and I specific goals ahead of me so that gives me something tangible to work toward.

Omg if thats not where I was a few months ago then I don't know what is. I literally was in the same predicament as you.

I started in July 2014 at 272 and lost 80lbs by May 2016 and then gained it all back plus 2lbs by Feb 2017.

So I had to start all over again and it took a while for me to get out of that mode of feeling discouraged, ashamed and disappointed in myself.

I had to realize that this is not a race or a game but my life and I have to take responsibility for my actions and be accountable everyday. Developing hypertension 1 has really put things in perspective for me that my weight loss needs to be a high priority and procrastination or complacency is not an option for me anymore.

So that's what pushes me to get up 5 something in the morning and do a quick mile or 2 on the treadmill.

My eating is still not perfect but nor do I expect it ever will be but I am trying to build up consistency so that my healthy habits can be on autopilot.

If you find something really important to you whether its your health, being an inspiration to friends and family, or just want to look and feel better...a switch will eventually turn on and that discouragement will evaporate.

Today I am 34lbs down since I started back 3 months ago and I only have 48 more to go before I am back to my lowest weight. So with consistency and determination, you can be close to where you were in no time.

I know its easier said than done and I hated it at first and still do sometimes lol but I also hate showering everyday and brushing my teeth 2x a day and doing my hair but hey all those things must be done. You have to start looking at exercise and reducing cal intake as a daily ritual.