2 Weeks and Already Losing Faith...

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  • jenmfpal
    jenmfpal Posts: 124
    Thumbs up to all the supportive comments above. You've just started this journey and you're looking for help, MFP is here for you.

    I am wondering if you should also consider upping your calories and eating smaller meals throughout the day. First of all, I don't think a half a slice of pizza is bad at all. But the three cups of "yummy" rice... was a splurge of calories I'm guessing and I tend to eat those meals when I'm starving and not making rational decisions. Since I've upped my calories, I no longer have cravings and don't overeat nearly as much. Also as I've been tracking on MFP, I've come to learn the calorie cost of things- and that will only come to you with time.

    I suggest you read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/488227-eating-back-calories-1200s-a-day?hl=eating+back+calories#posts-6770960. It discusses why you need to eat more than most diets make you think.

    Here is a blog I posted about my experience with eating back my calories. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jenmfpal/view/my-experience-with-eating-back-calories-275271

    Good luck!
  • jenniferlmartinez
    jenniferlmartinez Posts: 95 Member
    You dont know how many times I've lost faith and started over again and again and again and again. You just have to get you rhead on straight. I decided this time I wont let myself stop. I posted the reason "WHY" I wanted to lose weight all over my house, in my truck, and at work in my locker. I even took a picture of myself in a bra and underwear just to get close to the reason why i need to lose weight.
    Hold on it will be a bumpy ride but in the end you'll be glad you did.
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    I'm a bit over two weeks in, myself, and lost 3 pounds. But, I've lost 2 inches from my waist! Take your measurements and log those in. Then, if you don't see the scale moving, you can measure and see those moving! :-) working out is going to build some muscle, so you might not see the scale move if you're having a great week at building muscle, but the tape measure might show it! :-D
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Today starts my 3rd week...I lost 9 lbs the first week and NOTHING the 2nd. I found myself being bad already! My family got pizza and even though I wasn't hungry I ate a half a slice. My mother made some awesome rice and I ate 3 bowls of it! UGH!

    How do you stay on track?

    I want to exercise but my work schedule leaves me exhausted...

    What can I do to make this work??

    THANKS

    PS-I like friends so feel free to friend me and join my journey :)

    Wow, 9lbs in one week? that is pretty freaking amazing. The first week I started, my family ordered pizza (NY style too...*sigh*). It was my dad's birthday so there was pizza and cake. I didn't eat a damn slice of either. Willpower.

    My work schedule is very hectic and add in thryoid issues w/out medication which ends up me being exhausted during the week. I don't work out during the week. If I feel up to it, I'll go for a quick walk (20-30 mins). Majority of the time, I don't. I do all of my exercise on the weekend. I usually do 2-3 different workouts. On Saturday, I did some kickboxing and swimming. Today, I went for a 30 minute walk, 20 minutes of kickboxing, and an hour of swimming. I'm beat.

    I think what you need is some willpower! It's hard, we all know this. You have to believe in yourself.
  • JensQi
    JensQi Posts: 169 Member
    We all Lose it!! Once in awhile...What helps me stay on track is to have suppourt of friends who are in the same boat as me, and when I start going down I say hey I need help, I cant seem to stay on track and you get talking to your friends and before you know it you are back on track..:smile:BTW Friends are welcomed in on my Journey:heart:
  • Shannangirl
    Shannangirl Posts: 1
    Don't give up. Just start again. Even if you have to start anew each day. Planning and preparing my meals ahead of time is the one thing that really has helped me most. All you have to do is make a plan and then DO it. Decide you CAN. Walking 2 miles a day each morning will help you feel so much better. You dont have to go fast at first. JUST GO. You can do this!
  • arcticfox04
    arcticfox04 Posts: 1,011 Member
    The only person that can lose weight is yourself. You must understand its a lifestyle change. Now there is a couple options eat the 1/2 slice of pizza but you'd have to exercise it off. At first just worry about hitting the target calories and slowly adjust to healthier foods. Make sure yout happy. Losing weight should be fun.
  • sillygoose03
    sillygoose03 Posts: 16
    Do beat yourself up too much. We didn't wake up one morning and look in the mirror and say "Dear God, what have you done to me?!" We've put weight on over time and it's going to take time to lose it and get healthy. It's hard to say no when your family is eating and you're not that hungry. If/when that happens again, have half of a half slice. Or simply get yourself a glass of water or diet soda and tell your family you're not hungry but you will sit and enjoy their company. The next time your mom makes her amazing rice, ask her for a smaller portion of it so you don't overdue it. Hang in there!

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