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Daisyalahmad Member

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  • I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of weight I have to lose. I struggle so much with food addiction and it can be so hard to stay on track. I have set a goal to lose 1 pound a week. That is what's manageable for me. Just keep trying. Don't ever give up.
    in Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of weight I need to lose! Comment by Daisyalahmad September 2014
  • I actually agree with you! For me, I tried 1200 calories a day to "jump start" my weight loss and it has had the opposite effect. I want to eat all the time, no matter how much protein I get, and I feel utterly defeated because I haven't lost weight at that level. I went and calculated my TDEE (Total Daily Energy…
    in 1200 cal is NOT enough Comment by Daisyalahmad August 2014
  • I agree with many of the other comments. Set small goals. "I want to lose 5 pounds." Then, just keep setting that goal until you arrive at your destination. I often think of the line from the Bill Murray movie "What about Bob?": "Baby steps, untie the knots."
    in 120 lbs to lose and feeling overwhelmed Comment by Daisyalahmad May 2013
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