What’s been something you have been struggling with on your weight loss journey?
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Sweet chocolate and everything sugary . Pls help to can resist them....0
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quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I screw up when I get to even numbers, 180, 170, etc. It's like my brain says "woo hoo, let's party!" I eat all the things, gain 3-4 pounds, and have to fight it back down. I know I do this. I even recognize it happening, and I still can't seem to not do it.
Still!
I've been fighting with 180 for the past 3 weeks. Self sabotage at these numbers is going to be the death of me.
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Not telling people off who are hypercritical of my eatings habits, seem to give endless weight loss advise, yet never seem to lose any weight. If a brisket burger fits my calories, I am eating my brisket burger! Sometimes it's very difficult to not say anything regarding the Dr.Oz or other crackpot diet advice3
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All out binges. 4000-7000 calories. These are often, but not always, related to emotional eating. Such a horrible cycle.5
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Patience. 100% patience. I’m 5’1” but most of my friends are 5’5” and up. We all eat at around 1300 a day (which is too low for them but that’s not my place). I exercise my fanny off on top of that. But guess who is creeping on the scale while the others are blitzing past their goals?
It’s hard not to compete with friends but I’m just taking it one day at a time...I’ll get there eventually haha!4 -
neversaynever_43 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I screw up when I get to even numbers, 180, 170, etc. It's like my brain says "woo hoo, let's party!" I eat all the things, gain 3-4 pounds, and have to fight it back down. I know I do this. I even recognize it happening, and I still can't seem to not do it.
Still!
I've been fighting with 180 for the past 3 weeks. Self sabotage at these numbers is going to be the death of me.
Exactly. Me, too.1 -
Social eating is a big issue.
My husband and I are transitioning to vegan and working out together, so we are very disciplined and supportive of each other at home. I pack our breakfasts, snacks and lunches, so we also don't run into many issues at work.
But what about Thanksgiving? What about the 4th of July? What about the family reunion in Nashville with the hot chicken welcome dinner and BBQ picnic?
We plan to go ahead and eat poultry in these pre-arranged settings, as the food is already paid for, there aren't any other options and we are very much against wasting food or money. But I must admit I am dreading normal family visits when they are expecting us to eat how we've normally eaten and how they STILL eat. We will also be bringing our own food to big events in the future, as this change is new.
My husband isn't joining me on this part, but I also plan to give up alcohol. Ever since having my baby, my tolerance is shot. The depressive effects of alcohol are also greatly increased. I struggle with depression and anxiety, so I don't need anything to make that worse in an already stressful time (new mom, new job, money is tight, etc.). SweetPotatoSoul on YouTube talked about having Kombucha instead of alcohol to get the same "essence" of a cocktail and I'm looking forward to trying that.7 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »neversaynever_43 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I screw up when I get to even numbers, 180, 170, etc. It's like my brain says "woo hoo, let's party!" I eat all the things, gain 3-4 pounds, and have to fight it back down. I know I do this. I even recognize it happening, and I still can't seem to not do it.
Still!
I've been fighting with 180 for the past 3 weeks. Self sabotage at these numbers is going to be the death of me.
Exactly. Me, too.
I hit it again this morning. Not 179.9. 180.0. I leave for vacation in 2 days!!! Just give me a .1 and I promise to behave on vacation!!
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My biggest struggle is the amount of protein I consume. I love meats especially ribs. At times I go overboard with eating and gain all that I loss.1
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saraonly9913 wrote: »All out binges. 4000-7000 calories. These are often, but not always, related to emotional eating. Such a horrible cycle.
I binge too! Especially when I'm drinking...and it's emotional. I've been trying to break the habit but I find myself getting discouraged when I don't see a change in my body, like now...which is why I'm back on the site for HELP.0 -
whytedeslyn wrote: »My biggest struggle is the amount of protein I consume. I love meats especially ribs. At times I go overboard with eating and gain all that I loss.
I love steak the same....sigh. What I've been doing is cutting it from my diet for 2-3 weeks, then my cheat day is a big juicy steak.1 -
What am I going to do with myself once my major focus isn't on weight loss? When I reached my goal 3 years ago, it was through a VLCD and extreme exercising. And then, I just went back to my old habits.
This time around I made lifestyle changes. MFP guided calorie reductions, and increased NEAT and moderate exercise with the help of a Fitbit. But, I was still very focused on this process. Now, in the "Normal" weight range, and getting close to my goal weight, I am slowly adding back calories each month. It will slow down my weight loss, but I have mentally accepted that (I think
) and prepare me for a lifetime of maintenance.
That part has been easy. What I am finding difficult, is what to do with myself now that I don't need to run around like a hamster in a wheel all day. Sitting down, even for brief moments feels like I am doing something wrong. Obviously, I did things during the day that didn't involve getting my NEAT in prior to January. I have to remind myself all the time, that I need to do this for life so I need to find balance.8 -
I wouldn't say it's a struggle, but I just find weight loss painfully slow and I usually do a cut for 10-15 lbs, I can imagine how slow the process is for someone who has even more weight to lose than I do. One thing that also annoys me is that I have to eat the majority of my protein and little carbs and fats during the day so that I can eat supper without worrying about going over those 2 macros since I go out a few times with my friends. In other words, I have to save my calories during the day for social outings.0
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I don't do well in unplanned food settings. The work week is generally great -- I can plan ahead each meal, and I'm cheap, so I stick to it. But the weekends or buffet/potluck social gatherings...my inner "you must not waste food" beast goes crazy. I just don't know how to trust myself.8
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Summer Weekends! During the week everything is planned, meal prepped and I allot two 5 oz glasses of wine each night, everything fits nice and neat. On weekends, people are graduating, getting married, barbecuing, pool parties, beers start flowing. So a lot of times end up under eating and over drinking. The summer social scene is tough to navigate when on a weight cut.6
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Am really struggling with food cravings and binging. I'm definitely not overly-restrictive, I always allow calories for the foods I really enjoy (I have chocolate everyday!) But I'm really sabotaging my progress now with what feels like endless cravings. It's not that I want a biscuit, or a piece of cake.....it's that I want a couple of packets of biscuits, etc. It's like what I'm craving isn't the food itself, but the feeling of just mindlessly stuffing it in and not worrying about the consequences. Once the thought gets in my head it just seems to get bigger and bigger until I can't think about anything else - it's like being screamed at all day. The binges are going from a rare event that I could deal with (calorie-wise) to at least every other day. My deficit is already tiny (am pretty much at maintenance) so this behaviour is definitely not helpful! Just wish I could stop thinking like this.5
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Am really struggling with food cravings and binging. I'm definitely not overly-restrictive, I always allow calories for the foods I really enjoy (I have chocolate everyday!) But I'm really sabotaging my progress now with what feels like endless cravings. It's not that I want a biscuit, or a piece of cake.....it's that I want a couple of packets of biscuits, etc. It's like what I'm craving isn't the food itself, but the feeling of just mindlessly stuffing it in and not worrying about the consequences. Once the thought gets in my head it just seems to get bigger and bigger until I can't think about anything else - it's like being screamed at all day. The binges are going from a rare event that I could deal with (calorie-wise) to at least every other day. My deficit is already tiny (am pretty much at maintenance) so this behaviour is definitely not helpful! Just wish I could stop thinking like this.
I've been like this lately, too. It's weird. I sit at my desk at work and fantasize about walking to the nearest store, buying everything that looks good and eating it ALL. I fight that all day. Then I get home, and eat an unplanned snack (usually lots of chocolate) and then my planned dinner, and then a huge bowl of unplanned ice cream. Ugh.3 -
time management. Feeling like I"m letting my kids down if I have to go work out....5
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Am really struggling with food cravings and binging. I'm definitely not overly-restrictive, I always allow calories for the foods I really enjoy (I have chocolate everyday!) But I'm really sabotaging my progress now with what feels like endless cravings. It's not that I want a biscuit, or a piece of cake.....it's that I want a couple of packets of biscuits, etc. It's like what I'm craving isn't the food itself, but the feeling of just mindlessly stuffing it in and not worrying about the consequences. Once the thought gets in my head it just seems to get bigger and bigger until I can't think about anything else - it's like being screamed at all day. The binges are going from a rare event that I could deal with (calorie-wise) to at least every other day. My deficit is already tiny (am pretty much at maintenance) so this behaviour is definitely not helpful! Just wish I could stop thinking like this.
Been there. Tried to explain that I gave in just to stop the constant "nagging" - eat, Eat, EAT, EAT! You're right, it is like being screamed at all day. There are certain foods that I just can't eat, even though I have the calories for them. No matter if I am stuffed to the point of pain, I will still crave more.3 -
My appetite has always outstripped my calorie burning ability. I try to fill up with low cal veggies. It's amazing how much celery I can stuff away. :X I think I have extra stomachs like a cow.3
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The most difficult thing for me is staying committed to logging my meals and sticking to a workout routine. My best friend and I are doing a "jog 30 miles in 30 days" challenge and today is day 4. I'm feeling good about completing it! I'm also logging all my meals for these 30 days!2
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i just ate 3 French toast with sausage. "THE DEVIL"1
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I struggle with staying committed to making good food choices at work and on the go. I need to make time to meal prep and take my lunch from home so this is less of an issue in the future. Wish me luck!1
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Those who are bored, have you got enough room at home to do workouts off of Youtube? You can have pretty much endless variety that way. I like Yoga by Adrienne. She has a zillion videos suitable for a range of fitness levels. There are instructors out there for more advanced people as well. My mainstay though is the elliptical and weights at PF. I put creepypastas or Let's Plays of horror games on my phone and watch/listen. The workout flies by as I watch my favorite youtubers escape the zombies and solve the mysteries.0
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Reading most of these responses caused me to consider what I really struggled with. And I finally realized, it's those fluc-up days. Those days when I've stayed on my calorie budget for several days and have dropped the pounds which the previous binge piled on, and one lousy morning, like today, I step on the scale and see a gain. Damn, it's hard to want to stay on plan today.6
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stress eating, for sure... also my family's eating habits, it's a lot easier if I'm on my own and just choose not to buy junk food, my family always keeps the drawers full of crisps and chocolate - and they love fried food and pizza so family meals are difficult... (I know I can technically eat anything, but it's hard to feel full with that type of food, if you're on a 1300cal diet)6
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Drinking enough water. I had been addicted to Dr Pepper and Mcalisters Deli half and half tea before getting the app and realizing that it isn’t worth it on a daily basis. So I just don’t drink anything most of the time now
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Wishing it didn't go so slow. No matter how many times I've done this, I know it takes weeks and months and years to get where I want. But it is frustrating when I feel I've been working so hard for a few weeks and barely anything has happened. Or I see no change myself in photos or the mirror. Just that desire for it to HAPPEN.
Same! I wish instant gratification were more realistic than it is.
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For me, it's fear of getting fat again. I think that my biggest struggle. I remember how I felt and how I was treated when I was larger, and it wasn't good. So I remember that, and take it to extremes at times. (That I can admit.) I rarely stray from a healthy eating schedule, I work out twice a day even when dealing with a painful injury or when I'm sick, and when I eat something unhealthy or can't workout for whatever reason, I feel an intense amount of shame, guilt, worries. I'm trying to balance it all out, but like everything, it's a work in progress.3
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Getting to bed earlier so I can wake up early to go to the gym or not having something else to do early in the morning that interferes with going to the gym early. I hope to start back to the gym on Monday.0
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