What you should do if you feel this is a hopeless attempt at weight loss
ninerbuff
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There are going to be people that will be so disappointed in their progress that they throw their hands up in the air and tell themselves "what's the point?" and then give up and quit.
So what now? Well let's look at it objectively and see if there are actual reasons and how we can try to solve them.
1. If the thought of quitting comes, then you need to think about what's the alternative. Stay unhappy at the weight and health you're at? Because the reality is that IF you decide to do nothing about it, it's not going to change and in many cases it ends up getting worse.
2. Ask yourself "Am I really being honest with myself and have I done EVERYTHING to 100%?" Because if you haven't, then that's likely the reason your results aren't coming along. Those days that you "take off" from following your plan can interfere with your overall progress.
3. If the plan you're doing is TOO HARD, then make an easier plan. Trying to lose 2lbs a week doesn't work for everyone. So switch to a plan of losing 1lbs a week. Yeah, it will take you longer, but again what's the alternative? Quit and stay where you are or lose 4lbs a month?
4. Lower your expectations. There's a reason that every nutritional program (like Nutritsystem, etc.) have a waiver stating "Results not typical". Not everyone is going to do great on a fixed program.
5. Life goes on with or without you. Sorry that's just the basic truth. HOW YOU want it to go on is up to you. You may have to struggle harder than some to do it, but if you're diligent and disciplined enough to be consistent, results will happen. Maybe not to your expectation, but it's ALWAYS BETTER to have improvement than no improvement at all.
6. Look back at your past successes. How did you feel back then? One of the best feelings in the world. Especially if someone verifies it by telling you. Use that to help you punch through the tougher times.
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So what now? Well let's look at it objectively and see if there are actual reasons and how we can try to solve them.
1. If the thought of quitting comes, then you need to think about what's the alternative. Stay unhappy at the weight and health you're at? Because the reality is that IF you decide to do nothing about it, it's not going to change and in many cases it ends up getting worse.
2. Ask yourself "Am I really being honest with myself and have I done EVERYTHING to 100%?" Because if you haven't, then that's likely the reason your results aren't coming along. Those days that you "take off" from following your plan can interfere with your overall progress.
3. If the plan you're doing is TOO HARD, then make an easier plan. Trying to lose 2lbs a week doesn't work for everyone. So switch to a plan of losing 1lbs a week. Yeah, it will take you longer, but again what's the alternative? Quit and stay where you are or lose 4lbs a month?
4. Lower your expectations. There's a reason that every nutritional program (like Nutritsystem, etc.) have a waiver stating "Results not typical". Not everyone is going to do great on a fixed program.
5. Life goes on with or without you. Sorry that's just the basic truth. HOW YOU want it to go on is up to you. You may have to struggle harder than some to do it, but if you're diligent and disciplined enough to be consistent, results will happen. Maybe not to your expectation, but it's ALWAYS BETTER to have improvement than no improvement at all.
6. Look back at your past successes. How did you feel back then? One of the best feelings in the world. Especially if someone verifies it by telling you. Use that to help you punch through the tougher times.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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I really like this. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I always remind myself not to give up right before progress is made
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Sometimes you just have to step back and look at the whole picture sometimes.I really like this. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I always remind myself not to give up right before progress is made
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Stop preaching at me. :blushing:0
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You're doing fine.quiksylver296 wrote: »Stop preaching at me. :blushing:
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Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I'm resetting my weight loss goal to 1 lb/wk instead of 2. I've been struggling bad lately so this may be just what I need to take the pressure off a little.1
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What I find most important is "What is your WHY? why are you trying to lose weight? Is it for you? for someone else? To be healthy? To live longer? You need to find out your motivation, your reason for doing this. Helps a ton. We all have our own journey. We cannot compare ourselves with anyone else and we have to be mentally ready to take on whatever our WHY is....0
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A small step forward is still going forward.Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I'm resetting my weight loss goal to 1 lb/wk instead of 2. I've been struggling bad lately so this may be just what I need to take the pressure off a little.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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The more we make this about being intrinsic instead of extrinsic, the better the turn out.middleagegirl wrote: »What I find most important is "What is your WHY? why are you trying to lose weight? Is it for you? for someone else? To be healthy? To live longer? You need to find out your motivation, your reason for doing this. Helps a ton. We all have our own journey. We cannot compare ourselves with anyone else and we have to be mentally ready to take on whatever our WHY is....
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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Great post.0
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