Feeling DISCOURAGED!

It's important to remember why you are doing this and WHO you are doing it for. I just focus on the fact that I am important and I deserve to be healthy.

giving up and eating a bunch of chips is what got you where you are now -- unhappy with yourself.

if it's easy it isn't worth doing!

stick with it!

Brush your teeth. Most foods don't have the same appeal with minty clean breath. Drink some cold water. You can make it through. There is nothing more discouraging than giving up and being disgusted with yourself later.

yep. I'm in the same boat. I have been stuck at the same weight for 3 LOONNNG months. I have been working out, eating clean, etc. But I'm going to stick this out. Just started a new program and am determined to get the last 15 off, or a size 6/8, whichever comes first. I have put the scale away and will be taking measurements. Although I have not lost a single pound in three months, I have dropped a size. So the scale is tucked away for now. Hang in there. Keep working hard. We'll get there. Thro the chips away!!!

I had a day much like yours yesterday. I just took some time alone with my big bottle of water, and had some time to emotionally refocus myself. I can honestly say that I have a lot of inspirations but my biggest is to honor the memory of my sister who died a little over a year ago very suddenly and unexpected at the age of 39. She was my best friend and could always give me advice and I was much her best friend. I still to this day feel as though there is a hole in my soul... but know that she is still with me in my heart, and that she can guide me to stay motivated through my journey. So long answer short.... I look at pictures of her and I and my son and remember the good times, and talk to her one on one and tell her to guide me through my struggles. I know that nothign can bring her back; but I know that by gettign healthy I can do as much under my power as possible to not make my mother lose another child way before their time. Hope this helps! Keep your chins up! Feel free to friend me!

Please do not eat a bag of chips. I was so sad last week, I did not excercise one day. This weekend I ate some brownies. Today was a better day. I had a good nights sleep and had a good day. Nothing extradoniary just better than last week. Watch a movie that you love or go to sleep. If you are asleep you are not hungry. Good luck.

Brush your teeth. Most foods don't have the same appeal with minty clean breath. Drink some cold water. You can make it through. There is nothing more discouraging than giving up and being disgusted with yourself later.

That's brilliant!! I'm gonna start packing a toothbrush & toothpaste to work.

You can do this! Get something out that is healthy and snack on that... when I want to eat for emotional reasons I get out my bag of carrots and eat and eat .... you will feel so much better after doing this then cheating! Remember you are only cheating yourself. You will see results and believe me you will be so happy you didnt eat that junk food! But it takes time. Good Luck!!!

Don't get discouraged, we all have bad days. That's normal. I myself ate like a pig the last 3 days and gained 4 lbs. Talk about being discouraged. My friends on MFP always encourage me. Hang in there and when you start feeling the desire to eat junk food drink lots of water. I chew gum!!

I had a day much like yours yesterday. I just took some time alone with my big bottle of water, and had some time to emotionally refocus myself. I can honestly say that I have a lot of inspirations but my biggest is to honor the memory of my sister who died a little over a year ago very suddenly and unexpected at the age of 39. She was my best friend and could always give me advice and I was much her best friend. I still to this day feel as though there is a hole in my soul... but know that she is still with me in my heart, and that she can guide me to stay motivated through my journey. So long answer short.... I look at pictures of her and I and my son and remember the good times, and talk to her one on one and tell her to guide me through my struggles. I know that nothign can bring her back; but I know that by gettign healthy I can do as much under my power as possible to not make my mother lose another child way before their time. Hope this helps! Keep your chins up! Feel free to friend me!

I lost my daughter 12 years ago......I am so proud of how you are handling the loss of her and letting her support you in such a wonderful way....I needed to hear this today as I too am struggling and had forgotten she is with me always......yet I still have days where it does not seem to matter........today is one of them.....I know she will help me come back to life yet again.....they love us so....hugs to you dear, Dyanna

If it were easy, obesity wouldn't be an issue. Don't give up, keep pushing forward!

I'm having a bad day and am just feeling really discouraged. I feel like it's so hard for me to lose weight! Frustrated that my friend just had a baby, lost her 40lbs of baby weight and then some without even trying! I know everyone is different I am just feeling so down today and feel like quitting and eating a bunch of chips or something...somebody stop me! Convince me otherwise aaahhh does anyone else feel like this right now or periodically? What brings your spirits up? HELP!

Just because you don't see results doesn't mean nothing is happening! Don't be so focused on weight loss but appreciate your efforts at being healthy and know that more than one thing is happening:
1. you are getting healthier
2. you're getting into shape
3. you're disciplining yourself to make wiser choices

the fact that you asked for help means that you understand that you have a choice and need help choosing the best one. forget the bag of chips and munch on a comment full of inspiration and support.

Be motivated!! And keep your focus like a horse in a race!

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We've all been there!! Keep focused on your goals. You can do this!!

Brush your teeth. Most foods don't have the same appeal with minty clean breath. Drink some cold water. You can make it through. There is nothing more discouraging than giving up and being disgusted with yourself later.

I came across this before and I started doing this especially when I'm at school and it actually does help

I understand.. I am feeling this way right now as well. I am so fed up with the up and down, but I say I'm going to change and then without even thinking go back to my old habits. It's so frustrating.. I'm ready to throw in the towel with the entire process.. So don't feel to bad your not alone.