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sonia_mt
sonia_mt Posts: 37 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
Im so disappointing with myself, why am I making this so much harder then it really is?? I HATE the way I look and feel but I just cant seem to stay committed to doing what I need to do! I don't know what button in my head I have to flip to do what I already know I have to do!

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  • bearsfan2334
    bearsfan2334 Posts: 137
    Is there any challenges you could join to get motivated? Are you a competitive person? Are you logging everyday?

    hrmmm - how is your support system? want a friend? :flowerforyou:

    i recently joined but have been on and off different sites - weight watchers, calorie king, spark, etc but am really feeling great this round.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    One day at a time girl. Try not to think about yesterday or 2 months from now, just try to focus on today. I have to remind myself of this all the time or I will get overwhelmed and give up.
  • vlc1979
    vlc1979 Posts: 227
    What parts are you having a hard time with?

    Nutrition?

    Working out?

    For nutrition for me I have to keep making new things and trying new things. I didn't used to like "healthy" food. I was all about fast food. However, that is what got me FAT. So it has to go.

    Working out, that is a hard one for me still. However, I am kind of an attention *kitten*, so the more I lose the more attention I get.Great cycle to be in.

    GL!!!
  • mommyfirst77
    mommyfirst77 Posts: 119
    Stay focused hun, you can/ will get there!
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    One day at a time girl. Try not to think about yesterday or 2 months from now, just try to focus on today. I have to remind myself of this all the time or I will get overwhelmed and give up.

    This is so true! I focus on one choice at a time and try to take the healthier option. You also need to start changing your internal voice. When you make a good choice or get a good workout in, congratulate yourself, even if just in your head!! You can do this, my friend, but you have to support yourself to do so. Good luck to you!:drinker:
  • traceyann1214
    traceyann1214 Posts: 73 Member
    One day at a time girl. Try not to think about yesterday or 2 months from now, just try to focus on today. I have to remind myself of this all the time or I will get overwhelmed and give up.

    Well said! I get so overwhelmed when I think about what I'm going to eat later this week, this weekend, etc. Try taking it a day at a time, a meal at a time. Log everything, get in a workout so you can eat more! I love that :)
  • vlc1979
    vlc1979 Posts: 227
    Also, maybe open up your food diary so you have to be accountable.
  • MsMorningDew
    MsMorningDew Posts: 59 Member
    This is a journey that takes PATIENCE. Just keep at it...sooner or later that button you are looking for will be pressed. Just keep working! YOU CAN DO IT!

    We are all in this together....
  • Dtrmnd86
    Dtrmnd86 Posts: 406 Member
    I felt the same way when I first tried to lose weight. I made a whole bunch of rules for myself with what not to do, I gave up within the week. It's one decision at a time hun. Don't worry about dinner while having breakfast. Or tomorrow while it is still today. You will get there. Start just by staying within your calories,even if fast food is there, or try to do 20 minutes of a workout instead of starting with an hour. It's little decisions here and there that will get you going.
  • sclosson
    sclosson Posts: 120
    Take one day at a time, but understand the long term goal. My scale has not moved in 5 weeks, but I know it will. I know when i make a poor food choice and when I miss an opportunity to exercise. But overall, I am healthier than I was and I am on the right track to be even healthier. Hang in there!!!
  • IamMsDeniece
    IamMsDeniece Posts: 26
    Definitely one day at a time. We all have our days. Hang in there :)
  • mangirl
    mangirl Posts: 93
    I put in all of my food before the day starts. This way if I even think about eating something else I feel like I am letting myself down. , If you do this you never have to think about what you are going to eat, you will already know.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Look at the small goals, like losing a pound a week. Or maybe it could be walking a little farther than you did last time.

    Also, maybe set a long term goal that has to do with fitness, not weight? I just started couch to 5k. I take it one day at a time and I am concentrating on being able to run a 5k, not necessarily the weight that I will lose along the weigh.

    Also, lots of friends help, feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
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