I've been doing this dieting thing for awhile now, and I'm still at a stand still w/ progress (Though I'm running at least 4 miles about 5 times a week now) I'm still feeling so BLAH in the body department. Its bad, because its starting to mess with my head and I'm thinking I should restrict or just not worry about dieting at all. I know this isn't a great way to think, and I just started the Slim Fast thing so I can see how that is going.
I'm also drinking a glass or 3 on the weekends, but I've cut down from Thurs through Saturday, to just Friday. I know I should just stop with the alcohol, but socially its difficult. Anyone know any better drinks? I was drinking Vodka Tonics, which I thought was only about 60-70 for the vodka, but apparently Tonic is just as bad as soda?! Eeek. I guess bourbon and diet? Or some type of liquor and diet? I can't believe I'm trying to fit in alcohol into my diet
I'll really try to limit the alcohol and be more patient with this whole thing, just gets frustrating!
Also to go along with the other post, I feel like I've lost at 20 pounds, and MY clothes are bigger, but new clothes aren't yet? So weird... I mean the last time I bought jeans was about a year or 2 ago, but its frustrating that new 14s are still "fitting" meanwhile my 14s are swimming, SAME brand too... Dumb clothing companies. Also, I don't want to buy new 14s or even 12s because I'm just feeling SO close to a bigger change...
Oops, look this up in the dictionary and it would be right next to RANT. Thanks and I apologize ahead of time for anyone who read this... I really need a journal?
As far as the booze goes anything a diet soda (which I hate, but when drinking I deal), also vodka and cranberry is good too.
If you do a search 20-somethings has a thread dedicated to boozing. I believe it's titled something like "Is this where all the drinkers hang out?" but I might be wrong.
I just finally got down another half pound after about 2 weeks, so I feel your pain.
Also, random note, learning to just do straight shots (no chaser, just takin' it like a woman) is never a bad skill. I taught myself that one and haven't looked back since.
Dreamer, I think your running schedule sounds like a darn impressive accomplishment. Do not discount the excellent things that is doing for your body & health, even if all those results aren't exactly visible to you yet. It will come; you will be surprised! It sounds to me like you are working hard, so try to give yourself a break & just stay steady at it. My 2 cents!
I wish I could just be one of those people who went about their day normally, with moderation, daily exercise and was able to maintain a healthy weight
Some small encouragement for you... once you get down to your goal weight (assuming you've learned how to eat healthy by that point, and can handle the psychological side of eating foods in moderation), your body will more than likely be able to tolerate a normal diet, somewhere between 1500 and 2500 calories, depending on your lifestyle and exercise. There are VERY few people who actually have terrible metabolisms, much fewer than most people think (it's mostly bad HABITS that are to blame ). Maintaining actually isn't as difficult as I expected it to be, and 2000-ish calories seems like a TON of food compared to what I was getting during weight loss. So there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your focus, and keep working on making your new lifestyle and habits stick, and you'll be able to eat like everyone else does when you're done!
New clothes are always tighter than used clothes... they haven't gotten broken in yet.
And I understand where you're coming from. When I first started losing weight, I went on a CRAZY detox program for 9 days and saw NO RESULTS! I was SO upset that I deprived myself from all this yummy goodness just to stay overweight!
Are you weight training? Do you have a bike? Switch up the exercise a little bit, maybe that will help you lose more weight.
I'm also drinking a glass or 3 on the weekends, but I've cut down from Thurs through Saturday, to just Friday. I know I should just stop with the alcohol, but socially its difficult. Anyone know any better drinks? I was drinking Vodka Tonics, which I thought was only about 60-70 for the vodka, but apparently Tonic is just as bad as soda?! Eeek. I guess bourbon and diet? Or some type of liquor and diet? I can't believe I'm trying to fit in alcohol into my diet
A glass of alcoholic beverage containing 2 shots of vodka and 8 fl oz tonic water would have you more than 200, I'd say at least 240 calories.
Careful with what you drink. I almost never drink unless its THAT much of a special occasion. Drinking isn't TASTY like cheeseburgers to me, drinking is something people do just for the **** of it (at least to me), for fun in social settings. Is grain-derived ethanol THAT yummy to anyone? Because seriously, to me it has a bitter taste and an alkaline flavor usually indicates to the body toxicity (by nature and evolution of tastebuds). The only time I think its good is when you can't taste the alcohol in a cocktail. Even then, I'd much rather have 100% juice.
I wish I could just be one of those people who went about their day normally, with moderation, daily exercise and was able to maintain a healthy weight
You'll get there. Believe me, stick to your plan and you'll get there.
I def understand the drinking in social settings and how it can get frustrating. I too have limited the amount I am drinking and the number of times a week but without a doubt at least once a week something comes up.
I am not sure but I think wine might be the best drink for dieters? Either that or a clear liqour-like vodka. Def use a diet soda to mix. Or just take shots--haha-just kidding!!
I haven't gotten drunk since St. Patty's Day and I rarely drink now at all...
I definitely miss it... I avoid going to parties where I see a ton of drunk people, because then I will want to join in the good times and get drunk, too - we all know life is much more entertaining while intoxicated!
I want RESULTS!
). Maintaining actually isn't as difficult as I expected it to be, and 2000-ish calories seems like a TON of food compared to what I was getting during weight loss. So there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your focus, and keep working on making your new lifestyle and habits stick, and you'll be able to eat like everyone else does when you're done! 
