Anyone else feel like this?

Might I suggest you sit down........ask yourself.......is it more important how far I have come as opposed to going back to somewhere I really don't want to be. Go pull something out of your closet, put it on, look at how big it looks on you...smile...and take all that positive energy and spend it on how you will make this lifestyle change a permanent part of your life. BTW...once you get to your goal weight, you can be evaluated and told how many calories you can have a day in order not to gain your loss back. We ALL feel your pain but as in much we do...it is mind over matter.....Good Luck!!

One day at a time. Its the only way it is manageable for me!

I'm in a grumpy, bad mood today. I shouldn't be. Today was my weigh in day. I lost 1.5 pounds, and that means I've lost 34.5 pounds since starting MFP less than 3 months ago. I'm doing well. I know that. But I'm still bummed.

I have about 70 more pounds to lose. I'm aiming for 1.5 pounds a week, which means it will take close to a year before I get to my goal weight. It just seems SO LONG. Week in, week out, weighing in, counting calories.

It just seems so daunting. Well, that's not true. I don't doubt that I can do it. Just such a long road. And I know if this is going to work, it needs to be a lifestyle change. Maybe that's the part I'm having a tough time grasping.

Why can't I concentrate on how far I've come, rather than on how far I have to go??

You're already down 34lbs, that's awesome just try and keep things in perspective.

Put it in context. Yeah, a year is a long time. But . . .

You're 37. A year from now you'll be at your goal weight. Say another year of exercise to really get into great shape. That means by age 40 you'll be smokin'. And then you're done, for the entire rest of your life.

The entire rest of your life. Think about it. A year is nothing.

You know what always helped me?

To look at pictures, try on clothes, etc from when I was heavier. It helps to put it all in perspective when you see that you've had great success already.

Also, set mini goals. Saying "I have to lose another 70lbs" sounds very daunting. Instead say in 15lbs I will have lost 50lbs total, in another 10lbs it'll be 60lbs lost. Focus on the loss you've already had.

The good thing about dieting is that you don't have to wait till the end to get the benefits. There are little personal acheivements all along the line. Don't think of where you have to get to, just enjoy the journey. Set little goals - maybe losing the next 7lbs. Little by little you'll get there. Think of how far you've come and feel proud.
xx

I focus on 10 lbs at a time. And celebrate every time I get there. It is a battle and we all have hard times. Just dust off your fanny and keep on trucking. A year from now you will be very thankful you did.

I think you have done great in such a short lenght of time, I also have a lot to loose and find it daunting at times. Just think of the health benifits every pound of weight loss is to you. It will add years to your life. Maybe we should break our goals down into mini goals instead of concentrating on the BIG goal we have. Reward yourself for every hurdle you jump, and keep up the good work.

I focus on 10 lbs at a time. And celebrate every time I get there. It is a battle and we all have hard times. Just dust off your fanny and keep on trucking. A year from now you will be very thankful you did.

This is EXACTLY what I am doing! I also give myself a reward every 10 pounds! Last one was a fresh haircut...next one is a pedicure....and the one after that is going to be NEW PANTS!!!!

I have my eye on the big prize (yet to be determined) but focusing on on 10 keeps me motivated because I reach them fairly quickly and get a prize!!!

You are an RN. Set measurable, achievable goals. Apply the Nursing process to this. You have already shown you are doing what you need to do. Just refocus your self to your immediate goals. Now, stop feeling grumpy and get out there and kick the world's *kitten*!!
You got this!!

I think too many people feel like you because they are too focused on loosing weight rather than learning to be healthy and enjoying it.

If your only goal is to loose weight, what happens when you arrive at your goal? Do you then begin to slowly eat yourself back into obesity?

If your goal is to be healthy it is a journey without an end, but it is a pleasant drive. Learn to enjoy your new life style, find foods that are healthy and enjoyable, find hobbies and interests that take your mind off your stomach, find exercises that you LIKE to do and look forward to doing ( I LIKE to walk and ride my bike).

I so totally agree with this thats where I went wrong before just the weight counted at last I have realised its for the rest of my life so whats the rush girl

Txnurse97, a year is not long. Time is not standing still. Think about it. Today is August 21, 2011. Before we know it , it will be September 1, 2011 and it will not be long, before time enters into January 2012. Time is moving.

It will take me a year or longer to reach my goal too. I'm on a fat loss journey. I'm not trying to lose scale weight. There's a difference between the two. Fat loss and scale weight loss aren't the same thing. I have created a thread under the Fitness and Exercise folder titled Fat Loss vs Scale Weight Loss. A person can research the difference, by searching internent as well.

I'm carrying a high percentage of body fat. My body fat percentage number has me at obese. My unhealthy fat didn't jump on me overnight and I know that I can't get rid of it overnight.

I'm taking one day at a time and one month at a time. I do my weigh in and take my measurements once a month. My goal is to lose between 4 to 8 pounds of fat a month.

Don't let the scale have power over your happiness. Remember, your scale weight can't determine what size clothes you wear. How much inches you have lost. What size dumbbell you can pick up. How many pushups you can do. How strong you have gotten, etc. Oh, let me add, scale weight doesn't determine if someone is healthy or fit.

You are not a number. You are a person. Love yourself and embrace your year's journey with love. If you give up and give in, then the scale wins.

Along the lines of mini goals, something I do is to print out 3 months on one page, then I commit myself to those 90 days. I don't think past those 3 months, it's too overwhelming. Then I set a goal to go with them. For example, at the beginning of the year I wanted to walk 10 miles a week - so every day I'd write down my mileage on the calendar. At the end of the 3 months I have a cool record of how much I accomplished. Having the visual of all 3 months together makes it so much more attainable, you don't look at it and think, "OMG - I have 364 days left to go!" You have an end goal that is visual and attainable.

It was definitely a process for me. I got to a few points in my weight loss where I was happy and maintained, then decided to lose more. Overall it has taken me about 3½ years to get where I am (65 pounds down), but I promise you, looking back, it did not seem that long at all. You will get to the end of a year (90 days at a time) and be like, "That was nothing! And I feel AMAZING!"

It's a part of our culture that we want instant results. You are normal and will have other days like this. But the best thing is -- you are making positive and self-loving efforts to ensure a fit life you can be proud of. I think you've done a great job. Think about how fast last year went by. It will be September 2012 before you know it! Keep up the good - and honest - efforts. DropsOJupiter gave you some excellent advice.

I am another one who celebrates every 10 pounds. It's psychological trickery for me- seeing a big number change really motivates me. So you are in the 230s now, focus on getting to the 220s, then 210, then target under 200. Breaking it into 10 pound increments really helped me stay focused.

Also, you have lost more weight in three months than I have in 6+months on MFP! Focus on what you have already accomplished and remember how much better you look and feel now as compared to 30 pounds ago.