what are some of the obsticals we face during our weight loss journey - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

gel777 · 12-25-2011, 01:59 PM

hi guys my name is gel. im brand new here..

makingthechanges · 12-25-2011, 02:34 PM

Hi and welcome! I'm new here too (though I read for awhile before posting). In my opinion, the biggest obstacle for me is MYSELF. Rationalizing and then giving up have sunk me before. I am finally starting to realize that the momentary pleasure I get out of eating junk food (my biggest weakness) only lasts a few minutes, then I am disgusted with myself for giving in. It just isn't worth it, compared to the positives I get out of staying on track.

We all have obstacles, but for me I've realized they are all excuses. I'm not giving myself excuses anymore, instead I'm trying to focus on the positive results of my hard (hard hard HARD!) work, and giving myself credit for doing the work.

Justwant2Bhealthy · 12-25-2011, 11:30 PM

GEL ~ maybe you won't have any obstacles at all. This is a great place with great people who are very supportive; come back and take advantage of this blessing. Oh, and good luck ...

Tkkoz · 12-26-2011, 12:48 AM

Hi all, im brand new too. I find i sabotage myself with my thoughts, especially when clothes shopping! I'm hoping with the support of this forum i can get around this

Pipergirl · 12-27-2011, 11:04 AM

I'm new also. I find i sabotage myself too. I have been on the same weight roller coaster that you have been on, except I am at my highest weight of 185 now. Food is my biggest problem, since I can't just give it up.

Melissa Ballenger · 12-27-2011, 11:08 AM

HI! I started IP about five months ago after losing 20 lbs at Positive Changes. That took a year. I lost 25 on IP in just a few short months. I cheated a bit, but stuck with close enough to get very near my goal. 10 lbs to go. I went to phase four just before holidays and only gained 1 lb through Christmas. woo hoo. I LOVE this diet!

sontaikle · 12-27-2011, 01:33 PM

welcome to 3FC

I have to say one of the biggest challenges is just OTHER PEOPLE. It seems that everyone has something to say or some criticism about weight loss that it becomes difficult to stay on plan because they seem content to shove food in your face! agh!

Tkkoz · 12-28-2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Melissa Ballenger

HI! I started IP about five months ago after losing 20 lbs at Positive Changes. That took a year. I lost 25 on IP in just a few short months. I cheated a bit, but stuck with close enough to get very near my goal. 10 lbs to go. I went to phase four just before holidays and only gained 1 lb through Christmas. woo hoo. I LOVE this diet!

Congrats to you with what you have achieved so far. What is IP please?
Best of luck with the last 10 lbs