2 week hump...

kellimaddock88
kellimaddock88 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 17 in Getting Started
So, I've been really successful before at weight loss and it seems to take getting over that 2 week hump. Often at 2 weeks I get so fed up that I just quit. Maybe I'm not eating enough when that happens? I intake 1200-1300 calories a day and if I exercise, most the time I put the calories back in because I find that I'm super hungry the next day if I don't do that. I'm 5'7", female, 29 and 175lbs. My goal is 155 (but, honestly I'm training for a half marathon and if I get down to 160, that's fine). I am a runner and tend to lose inches and not weight. This is fine- although super frustrating at times. But what are your tricks for sticking longer than 2 weeks? Thanks!

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  • skinnycow1234567
    skinnycow1234567 Posts: 167 Member
    Rome wasnt built in a day.
    You have to give it time..Commit
    Once you start seeing results(and you will if you stick with it) the motivation kicks in and its great.
    Since you know 2 weeks is your aggravating point,reward yourself for going three weeks
    I think you should give yourself a little more time than 2 weeks. Good luck
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    2 weeks? I've been at this for 2.5 years. Patience is your friend when it comes to sustainable weight loss :smile:
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    Focus on your runs and proper fueling for them and try not to worry about the scale too much. I find exercise goals really help me get through the menotony of calorie counting sometimes.
  • Ocean_Breezy
    Ocean_Breezy Posts: 55 Member
    Changes to our lifestyle take time. It's a change in mindset. When I feel down, those are the days I work the hardest.
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