Hi, I’m seriously trying to stay on board this time.. I have a hard time with this whole dieting and exercising thing, as I’m sure everyone else does too, and understands, but I really do want to get to my goal weight, my biggest issue is, I want my results instantaneously, and obviously that isn’t what is going to happen, at all. It’s hard for me to accept that I may step on the scale after working out 4 to 5 times a week, and find out that I only lost 1 pound, or none at all. I haven’t given it a full week really yet, I am JUST starting back at the gym today, but last week sometime I weighed myself and I weighed 181, and then I weighed myself a few days later and I was at 178, and then I got my hopes up and was super happy and then I weighed myself officially this past Saturday and I weighed 180… and I was, of course, let down, but what am I to do? Just work a little harder I guess?

I had my monthly visitor – so I am assuming that had something to do with my fluctuations, too.. but I’m not entirely sure how that works out.

All I know is Saturday AM, I did about 20 to 25 minutes on my elliptical, and then I did 20 minutes on my treadmill… and then I got really drunk Saturday night with some friends, and then Sunday with my hangover and all, I went for a nice paced 2 mile walk with my dogs and my boyfriend, and really enjoyed it. I guess I just felt I should have lost a bit more than what I did.. but I just need that PUSH to stay motivated and focus on my weight loss journey.

I really would appreciate any tips and advice I can get from anyone on here, and really could use some support.

I want to add in some things I was proud of myself for doing this weekend; to hopefully make myself feel a bit better

1) Saturday I got up and actually worked out on the treadmill & elliptical, which I usually wouldn’t do.

2) Went out to lunch with some friends and picked off the healthy under 600 calorie menu, instead of going with the delicious meal I usually get that is probably way too many colories (I don’t even want to know)

3) Saturday night while drinking, the boys made some burgers, and I didn’t even attempt or even crave one (Usually when I’m drunk all I want is BURGERS)

4) Sunday – with my hangover, I was motivated to take the 2 mile walk with my boyfriend and my dogs.

5) On my walk with my boy & my pups, we didn’t just “walk” we kept up a good pace, sweating the whole time.

The biggest thing is me not taking a burger while I was very drunk Saturday night.

Slow progress is still progress! What's the alternative?

My best suggestion is to just keep at it. Count calories at least for a while. It's mostly about diet for weight loss, exercise helps of course but how much (and to some extent, what) you eat is what's going to make you lose weight.

It doesn't, and will not, happen instantly (you know that of course). I had plenty of weeks over the last year that I didn't lose, or gained, for no apparent reason. It gets frustrating, sure, but success comes from perseverance and persistence.

Just weighing once a week works for me.

Exercise is great for firming, but a very tough way to lose weight. For instance, at 180 pounds, you burn 113 net calories per mile RUNNING. So you'd need to run 31 miles to lose a pound, or 4.5 miles (running--not walking) a day. OR you could cut 500 calories per day, and lose a pound a week.

Not taking that burger, while you were drinking, is AWESOME!! That kind of focus is going to get you places!

hang in there! I know it seems like it will take forever but you got to keep going on...till you reach your goal.

I find if you take it day by day and focus on that day... It is easier.
I have lost a significant amount of weight....but you need to keep your Eye on the Prize!

Don't. Allow yourself to be derailed...You Can Definitely Do This!

Somedays are harder then others...for me I would focus more on the diet ..instead of the exercise .
Send yourself positive affirming messages!
Have a Mantra that you say to yourself that motivates you!


DREAM IT! CLAIM IT ! ACHIEVE. IT!

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Roo2:luck2 you:

Most everyone around here says a year from now you'll be glad you started today. Very true. Just be persistent, even if you mess up one day get right back in the saddle the next. The weight will come off and before you know it you'll be at goal. Fact remains the slower you lose the better. You don't want quick results you want long-term results. Good luck.

Stress can also slow weight loss. Driving yourself crazy over the scale is doing more harm than good. I sometimes do the same thing. I'm trying to tuck the scale away and only weigh once or twice a month. month This way you get to focus on the healthy changes, learn more about your body, get more in tune with yourself. Then, when you step on the scale you may be surprised with a bigger number falling off. Remember, if you're working out you may be building strength and weight may not come off but fat will. And alcohol does crazy stuff to our bodies so weigh in on hangover day doesn't count

Keep at it! You're closer now than you were before! And those accomplishments are wonderful! Be proud of how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go!

As for the fluctuations - I myself vary wildly throughout the week and for no apparent reason.

I like to weigh in daily, but I only record and track my weight weekly. This helps me to get to know my body better (although I still don't fully understand it, far from it!) and to see REAL progress.

Good job making those healthy choices, and good job for giving yourself credit for them!

Good luck, you can do this!

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support..

I know things aren't going to come instantly, I guess I just really want to see results sooner, with the scale, etc. It's hard not to get disappointed and it's hard not to want to rush it. But I guess thats where I have to realize that this is more of a lifestyle change than I diet, right?

I also know it's also about diet, and I have been actually eating good, as far as I know, or atleast I think I'm doing good. I am basically trying to add more veggies into everything, and eating a salad with lunch and/or dinner. And anything else that I am eating is a smaller portion. But exercise is very important, too right? It's a way to go down on the scale, hopefully.

I think what I really need to do is take pictures, and measurements and keep track of all of this. I want to reach my goal. I have never known what it feels like to be healthy and skinny, and I am hoping one day I CAN know what that feels like.

Krissy, it made me feel much better to hear that you also weigh yourself daily, I do that as well.. and like you do, only record it on Saturdays. Sometimes it can be a mood killer, and other times it can be such a great thing, too.

I think I really do need to focus on one day at a time.

Thank you again everyone.