Quitting because of stress

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  • DogsK
    DogsK Posts: 94
    ****About to be blunt, and thusly will come across harsh*****
    You have spent some time watching Biggest Loser and believe that someone can lose 100 lbs in three months right? Here is a spoiler alert, they are not doing it in three months and their diets are very closely monitored by a Dietitian and Physician. They are also doing physical activity in excess of six hours a day.
    You have been on the website since March 2012, we will call it two months. You did not get to the point of an unhealthy lifestyle in two months; you are not going to reverse and become healthy in two months.
    You have two choices and only you can make the choices, either toss in the towel and call it quits or pick that dang towel up and wipe the sweat from face and move on.
    Set realistic goal; the only thing that is consistent from person to person who are on this journey is move and eat right. What is eating right, you gotta find that answer for yourself. Is it a Paleo; Atkins; Twix diet, that would be yours to discover.
    Move more, if you are having issues walking {and I am only making a factually guess} maybe you need to find an exercise that keeps your legs from rubbing together {swimming, shorter walks; Yoga; stepping} or a different type of work-out attire.
    Everyone is different and there are a lot of different plans that work for different people. You are heading in the right direction by consulting trained personnel {Nutritionist and Physician} but in the end the work is yours alone.
    Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

    This is very well said. Take heed madam. See a doctor and get a total physical. Then do what you can. Eat sensibly. The formula is very basic without all the changes people put it. What you burn must exceed what goes in your mouth. I hope you decide to continue in trying to get a healthier life for you. Its your calland the alternative isnt that flash
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    Don't quit watching what you eat...don't quit MFP.

    QUIT reading all the things that make it confusing. QUIT reading posts. QUIT overanalyzing and stressing yourself out.

    Talk to your doctor, use the MFP tool for what it is, a calorie tracker. Have your doctor help you set it up correctly for YOUR goals and current fitness level.

    My parents, husband and a few close friends have lost well over 200 pounds combined using ONLY MFP's phone and iPad apps. Never once going on the forums. They are never confused, or stressed about any of this.

    You lost a huge chunk of weight!! Don't give up on yourself!
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    You are doing great, You have lost an amazing 46lbs so far. Keep going.

    Perhaps take an average for your BMR and TDEE from a few sites and stick with that.
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    I don't use anything but the basic stuff on my home page. I don't have a heart rate monitor or watch my TDEEs or worry about my BMR or any of those things. First and foremost you do need to see yourOB-GYN that is not normal. As was said repeately do what works for you. 46lbs. is nothing to sniff at!! Well done. Go to the nutritionist but then don't compare it to anything else. I won't even weigh on any different scales. Simple works best. Remember opinions are not facts. Use what is relevent or useful to you and ditch the rest. One wonderful thing about computers, all it takes is a click of the mouse and poof it is gone. Be good to yourself. I wish you the best.
  • Meg177
    Meg177 Posts: 215 Member
    46lb loss in TWO MONTHS?!

    A nutritionist is a great idea. Mine sent me here in addition to her help. She is great. Calories are different to balance when you're eating real food rather than crap. She'll help you with that. btw...mine says never mind bmr, eating back exercise. She gave me 1100 - 1400. Makes things very simple (or basic mfp numbers allowing 100 under to 200 over). Three food groups in each meal. If I miss a meal for any reason I will get the evil eye and the shame of knowing I have dissapointed her... Your nutritionist can tell you what's right for you.

    If walking 2 hrs is hurting that much walk 1 1/2 hrs. Walk out 45 min, turn around and walk back.

    Start from where you are.
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    Aww, whatever you do, don't give up. See a registered dietician because they can help you. A doctor knows some stuff but they only take a short less on weight loss (you should see my hubby's doctor at the va, he is so over weight and he tells my hubby you gotta lose 10lbs, hellooooo, how about you trying that yourself) so please see a dietician, they can help.
  • xButterflyEffectx
    xButterflyEffectx Posts: 40 Member
    Nutrition and weight loss advice can be very confusing. There's so much information available. I find the best thing is to stop reading. When you do read something, take from it what will work for you, and leave the rest.
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