Any Slow Losers out there....I need some motivation

I have PCOS so I have a very hard time as well. Some weeks I might see 2 lbs and then I'll go 2 weeks with no loss. : ( It's very frustrating and it makes me want t give up sometimes. Just remember that weight that comes off slowly is more likely to stay off. Stick with it! I'm just starting over today so you can add me if you want.

Hi Denise ... I'm a slow loser too. I've been doing this 45 days and lost about 6 pounds. I can be impatient, so this is a real source of frustration for me. I'm sticking with it though, because I'm starting to feel the change in how my clothing fits! Hang in there ... it will happen for you too. Oh ... I noticed a correlation in the more water I drink, the quicked I seem to lose. I'm not a big water fan, but I bought a 24 ounce water bottle and I try to drink 2 of them a day now. I feel like it might be helping.

When I first started last fall, I lost weight at a rate of about 2 lbs per week. Then I hit what felt like a brick wall. Every Friday morning the scale kept telling me the same thing, no weight loss.....for 6 months! Last Friday though I was finally 2 lbs lighter and so darn excited to weigh in that day, my hard work was starting to pay off.

During these 6 months I also started taking photos on the 1st of each month in the bikini I am planning to wear on vacation at the end of June. I knew the scale can be a big liar so I wanted to see if I could see the changes I felt had to be happening with how hard I was working out and not to mention how hungry I was on a daily basis trying to stay within my calorie count. I also increased my daily calorie intake limit from 1200/day to 1340/day. Been doing this for the last 2 months and well, the 2 lbs speak for themself.

As for motivation, lean on your MFP friends, read the success posts for motivation and stay positive. Try little things and make sure to celebrate Non-Scale Victories. I get so excited when a pair of pants that previously was a bit snug is now easily zipped and buttoned. Or when my knee-high socks don't pinch. Still waiting for the day I can turn in the mirror and not have back fat - oh I am so looking forward to the day.

Feel free to add me as a friend and any time you need a laugh, kind word, a jolt or cattle prod, I'll be there for ya.

I lose weight very slowly. Averageing 0.5lbs some weeks and zero others.However in total i have lost 9lbs and i can feel the difference. So don't lose heart ,slow and steady is better than boom and burst. Keep your chin up.:

I too have PCOS and it has been a struggle. I was recently told to seek a nutritionists after getting a physical check up, and try a personal training session to see what exercises and foods work best with your specific situation. I've been up and down between 5 and 10 lbs after losing 20 which took about 5 or 6 months. Good luck with your journey! From one slow loser to another.

TOTAL SLOW LOSER HERE. I just started loosing some weight the last week and I have been working at this for 6 months. It is a slow process. Hang in there. Mix up your workout. Try something new.

A little over 2 months of being here......only 6 lb loss.....completely my fault....i am not perfect at this!!
San

I'm a slow loser too (it's taken me 2.5 years to los 85 pounds and will likely take me another year to get to goal) but I'm fine with it because any loss is a good loss! And what's the big rush anyway? As long as you're not in some competition, it shouldn't matter how quickly it comes off. Plus, the slower you lose it, the more likely it will stay off.

According to the ticker on your profile page, you have 9 pounds to lose. Considering that, a loss of 1/2 to 1 pound per week is a nice healthy rate so you're actually right on target. Be proud of your success!!

It is tough I know. But the way I deal with the REALLY down times is; Each pound I lose is a pound that is gone for good. As I've heard many times before from others 'you didn't gain all that weight in a short period time so you are not going to lose in a short period of time.

I've been really slow if not back tracking a little lately but than I realized I haven't been at the weight I'm at right now in over 5 years.
So right now I'm quite happy being the tortoise in life and not the hare.

It's so easy to get discouraged and frustrated, I totally understand. Sometimes I feel tempted to revert back to unhealthy methods (no carbs, 500 cals a day with diet pills) just to see the scale move a bit faster. It's been very slow for me too, but I know I'm doing the right thing for my body with food intake and exercise. Hopefully my body will start to trust me again soon and let go of a few pounds!! I had to stop putting timeframes on my weight loss and just take each day one at a time. I actually went so far as to put a weight goal on every Friday of my phone calendar! When I wasn't reaching those goals each Friday and feeling bad about it, I decided to delete them all. I was really hoping to be much further ahead by now (timeframe again) because I have a beach party to go to on Sunday. BUT I know I'm doing the best I can and by the next beach party I'll be further along than I am now.

Sorry I don't have a success story (yet) for you, but you're definitely not alone

You didn't gain your weight over night, you won't lose it overnight.

It is healthier and safer to slowly lose at a steady pace, then do a fad diet that will make you gain it all back.

Try exercising more if you really want to lose. Adjust your settings on here so that you have a 1200 calorie limit. Be sure to not have sweets, fountain drinks, etc.

At least you are losing and not gaining! Your headed in the right direction!: )

Feel free to add me!

Try not to get too discouraged! I seem to go through a rollercoaster when it comes to weight loss. Some weeks, I lose 1-4 lbs and then other weeks I will remain at the same weight for a month or more. However, over time, it gradually comes off. Try to think of this as a permanent life change and focus more on your NSV's to get you through the tough times when it feels like your body is stuck at a certain weight. Feel free to add me! I love encouraging others and being encouraged. :flowerforyou:

I have PCOS so I have a very hard time as well. Some weeks I might see 2 lbs and then I'll go 2 weeks with no loss. : ( It's very frustrating and it makes me want t give up sometimes. Just remember that weight that comes off slowly is more likely to stay off. Stick with it! I'm just starting over today so you can add me if you want.

This sounds just like me! It was so slow that I left here. I've started up here again and hope that it helps with pcos and weightloss.

I don't weigh anymore because I was so frustrated. I feel great. I'm stronger. So meh- the rest will come.

When you look slow loser in the dictionary you see my picture LOL

I have PCOS, Narcolepsia, I am 4'11'' but refuse to eat like a bird.

I am at this since november 2010 and lost 20 pounds. 5-6 pounds since november 2011. About one pound a month but I refuse to give up and I am in the best shape of my life. Since this is my life, I do not see how I could quit