I've been at my plateau for about 4 months.... I need motiva

Britt2Fitjrny · July 2011

I started calorie counting in November of last year. Since then I have lost around 22 lbs. I'm 5 foot 2 inches (yes I’m short) I use to weigh 175 and I am currently at 153. I have been struggling for the last 4 months with my eating/motivation. In these 4 months my lowest weight was 149 and my highest is 156. My goal weight is 135 my Ultimate goal weight would be 130. Every day is a fight with myself saying "I'm not going to eat that pizza... ok one bite...one slice.....and 4 slices later feeling upset/out of control. Then the next day I wake up and do it all over again ending the day in disappointment. I constantly think that I still look 175 (except I can tell the difference in pictures) especially the days when I step on the scale and it says 154 which is typically after eating my life away the night before. I just want to get back on track but the temptations are so strong it’s like a can't hear anything else except for "EAT IT! no I shouldn't. YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT! well....MMMM CHEESY!" and then afterwards.... "Well that was all my cals for the day or probably more. Might as well have another bite." <--- I know that kind of thinking isn't right. It's SO hard to have a skinny girl mind set because I have never ever been the skinny girl. So I basically have to change 19 years of bad habit (normal life). I have tried many weight loss things but nothing has worked as well for me as counting my calories. It's just hard to stick with it when there is something in front of me that looks amazing with no cals written on it. Then I start guessing and when I guess I end up just saying "screw it" for the day because I don’t know exactly how many calories I have had. Basically I just need some motivation and I need to be put back in the right mind set so I can reach my goal. Does anyone have time to give me a little inspiration? It is much needed. PLEASE HELP WITH STOPPING THE WAR INSIDE MY HEAD! Thank you so much for your time.

Rae6503 · July 2011

When you've been out of it, it does take a while to get back into that mind set. Try removing all the really bad stuff from your house / life. Stay away from "real" pizza. If you want pizza make it on a whole wheat english muffin with veggies and 2% cheese. Don't deny the craving because it'll come back. Start counting no matter what you eat. Own it. Just the act of counting will lead to better decisions. Don't beat yourself up for giving in and having a hard time getting back into it. Like you said, you are trying to change your lifestyle. The lifestyle you've been living for 19 years. That's not easy but it IS possible. Keep at it.

itsirk1978 · July 2011

Have you tried exercising off the amount of calories that you go over? That way it evens out.

foster59803 · July 2011

Ug... I know this happens to me quite often. The thing that helps me is to allow myself one day a week. I get to eat something cheesy, or sweet or whatever I want! Now, I am not going to tell you that you should eat everything you want in one day... but if I decide that I have been craving wendy's french fries or a blizzard from DQ... I do it. I have small fry... or a small blizzard and I enjoy every little bite. The next day I just start over and get back on track. We are only human and cannot be perfect all the time. Oh, the other thing I try to do... is if I want to "cheat" on something really sinful... then I make myself get off the couch and exercise. Walk the dog for longer than normal or go on a hike... Just move you body. Then you won't feel so bad. And I know that my "cheat days" I am not going to come anywhere near my calorie goal... but I enter it anyhow... because then I can look back and decided, was that big mac really worth is? Sometimes the answer is yes and sometimes the answer is no. And when the answer is no, I don't repeat the same mistake again. There is no real magic answer. But it sounds like you have worked really hard. Don't beat yourself up. If you have hit a plateau with your weight loss and you are eating the right way... them maybe you should look at changing your physical activity. Mix it up... do something different. The last time I hit a standstill I started lifting weights 2 days a week and it seemed to kick start my slow weight loss again. Good job and good luck!

rabbit99_47203 · July 2011

Know what your tiggers are and try limiting them out of your lifestyle one at a time. When the option comes up look at it and tell yourself. "I won't do that to myself" If there are more than you in the household best way to succed is to tell them how important it is to you to lose the weight and get them involved. Getting a support group around you physicaly and as I've found online is a huge advantage. Don't be ashamed you are changing your life to eat healthier. Doing it at 19 is easier than trying to do it at 30 or 60. Or keeping on and having kids seeing them become overweight by bad eating habits than trying to change all of them. You can do this. Just tell yourself "I won't do that to myself" Don't forget drinking water and being active can make a huge difference as well.

Britt2Fitjrny · July 2011

Rachel- Thank you! You are right. I need to count every single thing that passes through my lips and that’s what will help me get back on track. Guessing the amount of calories has not helped the last 4 months so I need to change. Your post has given me a lot more motivation than I had. So thank you very much!

itsirk1978- Exercise is a struggle for me. I have days when it sounds good and other when I’m "too tired" to want to exercise. I get into this mode where I exercise almost daily (for about 2 weeks) and then I won’t exercise for like a month. I have a desk job so I’m constantly sitting but then when I’m finally off work my mind is so tired that I have no motivation to work out. I usually try getting up in the morning and going for a walk/run with my dog. But I’m not an early bird so it's hard to stay committed to that. But i understand the importance of exercise. It’s the motivation that’s the problem. :yawn:

Britt2Fitjrny · July 2011

Foster- Thank you for taking time out of your day to help me out. "And I know that my "cheat days" I am not going to come anywhere near my calorie goal... but I enter it anyhow... because then I can look back and decided, was that big mac really worth is?" This way of thinking is great and instead of just saying "screw it". I guess the reason I didn’t do this before was because i was so ashamed/and mad at myself that I didn’t want to track my bad behavior. But this is a great way to remain on track instead of burring myself deeper and deeper every day. Your words have helped my mind set a lot.

Rabbit- "I won't do that to myself" is a lot better thinking then just "NO" It’s not as easy for my temptation to fight back when its put that way. I believe that this site is going to be my main support group for my weight loss because almost all my friends and family were blessed with a nice body. So it’s hard for them to understand. I realize that the age I am now is a great advantage and that is why i am so hard on myself because every day is valuable. I drink a lot of water throughout the week.... exercise on the other hand... hasn’t been too easy for me. But it’s a work in progress and thanks to these comments I have found some motivation.

THANKS TO EVERYONE I HAVE A LOT MORE MOTIVATION AND I HAVE TO SAY IT FEELS GREAT!

I've been at my plateau for about 4 months.... I need motiva

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