Oh, i wasn't suggesting you stop c25k! Just that its probably why you are retaining. And thanks for the wishes for my ankle...but it's swollen because I am using it after being in a splint/cast/walking boot for 5 months (ruptured Achilles last September). I'm really happy to be walking, even if it hurts a little bit :-)
You will meet goal soon, just take it one day at a time.
Thanks Moz, you'll be out of the 190s before I even get there! You are doing awesome!
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Wow, I can imagine the frustration. I'm sorry to hear it!
The good news is it WILL happen soon. You're only 0.7 lbs away from 199.x! That's AMAZING!
Thank you, belovedspirit. I'm so close I could literally scream! I just can't cross the line over! But you are right, it will happen sooner or later.
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Oh, i wasn't suggesting you stop c25k! Just that its probably why you are retaining. And thanks for the wishes for my ankle...but it's swollen because I am using it after being in a splint/cast/walking boot for 5 months (ruptured Achilles last September). I'm really happy to be walking, even if it hurts a little bit :-)
I know, fadedbluejeans! I knew what you meant! But trust me, I already considered it. I just don't want to feel like a failure and quit but then not lose the weight and feel like I failed at both, you know?
And ow, you poor girl! An Achilles injury of any kind is so painful, I can't imagine what you have gone through. I can understand you are happy to walk now. Just be careful! /end mother-hen orders.
I'm so sorry this has been such a struggle for you...I wish I had some of the amazing words of encouragement that you give to everyone else. It just stinks that your body picks now to plateau when you are so close. I'm sure you'll get there soon enough!
I was hoping to be dancing in celebration with you, and I'm sorry you didn't make onderland today. Chin up though, you're going to hit it, and we are all going to be cheering you on when you do. As beloved said only 0.7 away. So keep smiling Elvis, you got this!
Oh Elvis, I feel for you so much. I never sign on at night, but decided I wanted to see how your weigh in. Like everyone has said, you did lose. I know .2 is not as much as you wanted, but you lost. And you are obviously loved and admired and have a whole lot of people rooting for you. I think we're all living vicariously through you right now. We want you to meet your goal -- AND YOU WILL.
I'm sorry elvislover! You will get there, and we will all be here to celebrate with you. In the meantime, we're here for a shoulder to cry on or a group temper tantrum if you need it.
I'm sorry you didn't make it to onderland, Elvis. I know these past three weeks have been so frustrating. Hang in there. You'll make it there soon!
On a more positive note, look at all of the people that have shown their support for you! You have so many people rooting for you and cheering you on! We're going to have a huge celebration when you finally break through to the other side!
Please don't give up! When I was last losing weight, it started getting harder. I wasn't losing as fast. I gave up. Now I regret that. Please don't give up. You will get there. Have faith.
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney "
"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
B. C. Forbes "
Just hang in there! There could be a number of reasons why your body isn't losing much, but I wouldn't lose hope. I know that it can be frustrating. For three weeks I've been waiting for my scales to show anything past 73.3. I had a fake reading of 71.8 kgs and changed my sig, but I'm still up around 73...
It's hard and, although I don't know exactly what you are going through, I know that it will work out. Overcoming adversity is what defines us, and that's all that is happening now. Life is throwing you a challenge: patience and persistence. You will get there The decision to stay on track and fight for what you want is a great choice! The weight may not move this week or next week, but it will come down. You just have to believe in that and in yourself.
You are doing a fantastical, amazing, kick butt job with your weight loss
Elvis I can't offer any new advice but I went through something similar before I reached 100 lbs lost. I feel your pain.
Just stick with your plan and it won't be long before you will post a thread saying that you finally made it and we will all rejoice with you!!
Thank you, sluggerbean. I'm so glad to know I'm not alone, it actually does help (even though it awful!). I'm ready to throw a real party when onederland gets here!! Except I won't be able to eat like I used to at parties LOL!
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Just wanted to give you a Hang in there!
Thanks, amandie!! All hugs are welcome!!
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I'm so sorry this has been such a struggle for you...I wish I had some of the amazing words of encouragement that you give to everyone else. It just stinks that your body picks now to plateau when you are so close. I'm sure you'll get there soon enough!
Thank you, punkrock. I think my body is psyching itself out or something. Or it's to make sure I never take 199 for granted again in my life!! Whatever the reason, I got the message!! Now let me in the 190s already LOL!
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*hugs*
I was hoping to be dancing in celebration with you, and I'm sorry you didn't make onderland today. Chin up though, you're going to hit it, and we are all going to be cheering you on when you do. As beloved said only 0.7 away. So keep smiling Elvis, you got this!
Thank you, charliee!! That .7 away feels like a million miles!! I'm so happy for you joining the 2-teens thread though! It's a great thread even though it's as frustrating as heck! I hope it's an easier one for you than it was me! I've been in there since Feb. 18 and it feels like forever. Worst decades yet for me!
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Oh Elvis, I feel for you so much. I never sign on at night, but decided I wanted to see how your weigh in. Like everyone has said, you did lose. I know .2 is not as much as you wanted, but you lost. And you are obviously loved and admired and have a whole lot of people rooting for you. I think we're all living vicariously through you right now. We want you to meet your goal -- AND YOU WILL.
Aww, thanks Betsy. I'm sorry you didn't get to log in and see good news. I was perfect on plan with my food and exercised my tail off, it has to be something hormone related or exercise related as it's not real calorie/food gain. At least I'm sure of that part so it helps me to stay on plan foodwise. And yes, all these people rooting for me is amazing. I'm actually humbled by all the posts here from all of you. It's hard to describe but I can feel the "love" coming through in all of your posts. Now if one of you can just give me a friendly kick over the onederland line!
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I'm sorry elvislover! You will get there, and we will all be here to celebrate with you. In the meantime, we're here for a shoulder to cry on or a group temper tantrum if you need it.
Thanks, superheroteacher. I'm ready to party and celebrate already! It's like I'm all dressed up with no place to go!!
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I'm sorry you didn't make it to onderland, Elvis. I know these past three weeks have been so frustrating. Hang in there. You'll make it there soon!
On a more positive note, look at all of the people that have shown their support for you! You have so many people rooting for you and cheering you on! We're going to have a huge celebration when you finally break through to the other side!
Thank you, immaculate!! Like I just wrote to Betsy, the number of people rooting and cheering for me is so humbling. I just wish I could finally prove myself worthy of your cheers! I had been losing about 10lbs a month (or more) so consistently that now only losing less than 5lbs in the past month is killing me! Can't wait to party with you all, even if it's with apples and celery at this point! (Don't want to gain back over into the 200s with my party LOL!)
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Please don't give up! When I was last losing weight, it started getting harder. I wasn't losing as fast. I gave up. Now I regret that. Please don't give up. You will get there. Have faith.
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney "
"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
B. C. Forbes "
Thanks so much, Daimere. There is no giving up now, I'm on my mission stronger and more determined than ever!! And I can't give up, I have too much to look forward to in my future to ever turn back now. I did my C25K training this morning and embraced it with everything I have. Thank you for those quotes, I'm so inspired by them.
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Just hang in there! There could be a number of reasons why your body isn't losing much, but I wouldn't lose hope. I know that it can be frustrating. For three weeks I've been waiting for my scales to show anything past 73.3. I had a fake reading of 71.8 kgs and changed my sig, but I'm still up around 73...
It's hard and, although I don't know exactly what you are going through, I know that it will work out. Overcoming adversity is what defines us, and that's all that is happening now. Life is throwing you a challenge: patience and persistence. You will get there The decision to stay on track and fight for what you want is a great choice! The weight may not move this week or next week, but it will come down. You just have to believe in that and in yourself.
You are doing a fantastical, amazing, kick butt job with your weight loss
Thank you, Rhiko! I'm not giving up! I had my pity party yesterday crying and whining here and now today is a new day to fight the battle! I'm sorry you had a tough time with the scale too but it helps to know that we are all in this together. I'd be lost without all of you here. I'm so thankful every day that I found 3FC.
I truly understand your frustration - I have been there done that!
But remember, that number is completely arbitrary. It is simply symbolic. I mean 200-199 represents something but doesn't really mean any more then going from say 203 to 202!
It's just a pound. A pound that you will soon be rid of - absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind!!
I truly understand your frustration - I have been there done that!
But remember, that number is completely arbitrary. It is simply symbolic. I mean 200-199 represents something but doesn't really mean any more then going from say 203 to 202!
It's just a pound. A pound that you will soon be rid of - absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind!!
Jen
Thanks so much, Jen!!! And I know you are right.
But this symbolic number means that I succeeded and got one of my miracle requests answered!! I never thought I could get to 299, nevermind 199! I prayed so hard to God for the strength to try and diet and maybe succeed. He answered my prayers and more, I'm so very thankful!!
You are such an inspiration to me. I hope to be half as successful as you!
and it won't be long before you will post a thread saying that you finally made it and we will all rejoice with you!! 
I know these past three weeks have been so frustrating. Hang in there. You'll make it there soon!
