When the scale goes up, I don't feel like working out.
The scale has been going crazy. Up, down, up, down, same, same, same.
I got on the scale yesterday and it said I was down to my lowest weight yet - 243.6. That made me want to go out and exercise. Today I get on and it says 245.6. +2 pounds. WTF. It made me not want to work out today.
I am still debating on going out to do C25K Week 3: Day 1. What's the difference. My body doesn't want to give this weight up. Its content on being in the 240s forever. It has been a looooong time since I've been in the 230s. And for the past 10+ days, it has been stuck around 246. I've gotten glimmers of hope of losing. I see 243 and it goes away just as mysteriously as it showed up.
I know how you feel I got on the scale today and I am up to 253.5 and Just the other day I was .9 from being in the 240's I dont really feel like heading out for my 4 mile walk .. kinda have a bit of that what is the point going on also .. BUT WOMAN we need to pull ourselves up and get out that door .. Socker I know you can do it
Yes, you feel that way and that's ok. I think that's the way most people feel. But the scale is not the problem. Your motivation has to move toward something less finicky, especially since exercise can make the scale do crazy things. When you exercise, it's possible to lose inches while staying the same on the scale.
So keep up with C25K! It is such an awesome feeling to complete the program. And it's something you have total control over, unlike the scale.
The number one key to my success, without question, has been perseverance even in the face of the scale. Patience.
I know how you feel. It sucks. It does. I'm still working on getting past the scale too. I've been the same weight for the past 3 weeks. Everyday, minus 2, I've kept on going. Every day, I got my exercise in. Since February, I have lost 12 lbs. That's all. In that same time, I've lost 14" on my body. I'm able to wear clothes that I couldn't in December. I can even jog for 2 whole minutes! (Coming from when I started I could barely walk for 30 minutes.)
My scale is winning the battle. I am going to win the war.
i totally feel for you..................i have felt the same today and still do. I was up 3lb in a matter of 3days and so did not wana do my tae bo dvd.
I posted a similar post as u earlier today, and the support of 3fc members was so motivating i got up and put my DVD on. Im still feeling down and feel like i will never be SLIM................but im working out and eating properly so surely somethings gota give???
Dont give up , everylittle helps and nxt time try with all u have to get out and do some exercise, i did tday and really had to push myself was mentally exhausting but i know i feel better than i wud hav if i hadnt of took the plunge.
Just keep moving forward. Your fitness progress is different than your weight loss progress. You get faster, stronger, more fit. That's the point.
Yes, exercise can help with the weight loss, but no, it isn't going to be a smooth line down. It's jaggedy with little ups and downs. Don't let these derail you so. Weight less often if you find daily weigh in annoying.
I forced myself to go out. Did my C25K Week 3: Day 1. Did my fastest mile yet - 13 minutes. And did another 35 minutes on top of that.
Its not only the scale. It just a whole bunch of things going on in my life. Some days I feel like its just getting out of control. I quit my job a few years ago when the economy wasn't in the crapper so I can take care of a relative that has serious medical issues. Now I am out of money and can't find a job (despite having 2 Bachelors Degrees). And that relatives condition is worse. So I feel like I am doing so much for others and don't have time for myself. All of this and the depression that came with it contributed to my weight gain. My highest was 281. I felt like throwing myself in front of a bus. But I got through it.
My 30th birthday is coming up in 2 weeks. I've decided to take my life back, or get it restarted. I shut down a long time ago. Haven't found the right guy to start a life with. Have wanted a baby for as long as I can remember. But I have always used my weight as an excuse.
Not anymore. The weight is GOING to come of. I am going to start my own business. I am going to get out of this mound of debt. I am going to be happier and healthier.
Thanks for all the encouragment. Hopefully I won't have to start a new thread everytime I feel like quitting.
Don't give up! Don't forget that when you weigh daily, you are going to see fluctuations. I weigh daily to make sure I keep myself in check. I see fluctuations every day but only record my weight once a week.
I'm glad that you decided to take your life back! You deserve it!!!!!!! Things will turn around for you.
Definitely keep going and don't give up even when it feels like its gonna take forever and u r not seeing results. Keep pushing a lil harder. My life too has been out of control and exercising and eating healthy is something that I have control over. It has helped me through these rough times. There were times when my weight loss was not moving or I gained a pound or two back. This just happened recently and I pushed harder and changed things around a bit. Don't give up on the exercising. It is a good stress reliever. Take your frustrations out on the gym. Notice the small changes that r happening to your body. I wish u the best of luck and I hope that u do get your life back that u've been missing. Working out has made my life happier and I definitely take all the frustrations and sadness I have been going through out on those machines and I come out with a hard a$$ workout and a clear head.lol. I hope u keep moving along and not let anything stop u.
When the scale goes up, I don't feel like working out.
and so did not wana do my tae bo dvd. 
