my story of frustrated/not losing dilemma...

skyler said:
how do i get my ticker factory rolling? now that i am losing ;). at least slowly.
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When you finish your ticker, copy the BB Code, that starts with or [img], and then come back here,...or any other member who has one in their sig.
 
these forums are really great b/c as i read the post from 'stoptheexcuses' (& thank you), it definitely helps pick my head up some and know that what we know will work, its just patience and definitely NOT easy!! thanks beagle for the signature info..hopefully it works ;). guess what?!?!! i lost 1.5 - yes, every 1/2 lb is going to count!! totally psyched - got through xmas, didn't feel fabulous and i got a reward. love that needle finally moving. it's must be all your support!! thank you all.
 
They have a bell at the gym I go to that is right next to the scale..it says "youve been through hell so ring that bell we'll hear that sound you've lost a lb" And you know what..its true & I plan to ring the heck out of it when I get weighed next month!
It is perserverance because I have dropped 30 lbs since January...but have stayed steady & havent lost for 3 months...very frustrating..I have dipped down to 248 then back up ...now Im 258..its like whatt!
All i can say is everyday is still a healthier day & lbs up or down...it wont change my ambition!
 
skyler said:
i have been good overall, just not good enough in terms of a few holdiays with some extra alcohol calories. we all know those aren't the good ones!! i'm just hoping that it is actually that and not that i hit another plateau. guess i'll find out last week. anybody know if it is possible or common, rather, to hit a plateau every couple weeks or so? i thought they were more spread out. hope everyone is well, s
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Hey Skyler - I can relate! I've been having a few of those extra alcohol calories myself hehehe.

I plateau a lot too because I don't starve myself to lose weight plus I relax the rules on the weekends. I knew from the beginning that I'd go down more slowly because of that, but hey, to me that's a system I can live with the rest of my life.

I definitely have to be patient and keep on doing the things that I'm doing well, and hopefully make them GROW. I wish you the same!

Barbie

 
Thank you all. Wow, this forum is fabulous. Happy New year to everyone. Yeah, Barbie, it is a slower one but i just have to keep reiterating to myself and hearing it from yall that we are doing the right thing and see that IT WORKS if you do the right thing (eventually). Thanks Rosered. I am trying to be very proud for every little bit and every day. It is easier than being frustrated. Kat - that bell at the gym - wow, i'd be ringing it to, it is HARD to lose a lb. never mind a bunch of 'em so being proud (like rosered said) is so important (and keeping it off, which is sounds like you've been). Congrats to all and thanks for visiting my diary. save and healthy new years, s
 
do yall think it is unrealistic to lose 20 lb by mid-april? that gives me 14 weeks, 3 1/2 months. i tend to be a slow loser but after shaking out of this plateau, i have lost 3.5 in two weeks. i'm sure it will slow down again though. what do you guys think is a reasonable/realistic time frame to be down 20 lbs?? i really dont want to set myself up for failure or unrealistic goals.

thanks for your input.
 
I think its doable mate as long as you keep your eye on the small prizes, enjoy losing each and every pound, I believe you can do it hun.
 
thanks rosered. i think you are right. keeping the eye on the small prizes are VERY important. tomorrow i am going to try that new years challenge that is going on. i m excited to try that. i never really 'diet' with anyone so i am really enjoying this website and support. thanks again everyone...
 
woohoo! i'm joining the new year's challenge as well. i'm excited, as it's the first time i've dieted with anyone as well.

i feel your pain, skyler. i've been stuck at my weight (or 1 lb within that weight) for what feels like FOREVER. my only consolation is that i didn't gain any weight during the holiday season (thank god) and usually after i get my period (which should be any day now) i'm likely to lose 2-3 lbs just because of water weight.

but it certainly is frustrating with the back and forth!!! i started to count my calories as well, but i use fitday as a guide and handwrite it in a little journal book i have. dunno, it's nice to have a hard copy that i can keep with me. plus i can just page back to review what calories certain foods have.

congrats on breaking the plateau though. that's awesome!!!!! :)
 
THANK YOU!!! it's hard not to be frustrated for sure!! this forum definitely helps. 16 lbs lost is great - heather!!! if you lost that, you know you'll lose more. congrats on not gaining over the holidays. that is success in itself. thanks for checking in.
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Hey mate im doing the challenge as well so we will see if we are on the same team …will push you either way, I hope you’re having a wonderful day.
 
i'm starting to think that this forum has actually officially broken my plateau. i can't believe it. i am beyond excited to think that i may actually get to my target weight (finally!!!!). i lost 1.5 this week at my weighin this morning. yes!! now i have some work cut out for me for that new years challenge!!!
thanks for all the support,
s
 
thanks rosered. you have been so great and i really appreciate it. it is amazing b/c to the 'outside world' 1 lb is NOTHING but it is so wonderful to see others struggling with the same issues and frustrations and excitement to see the needle move just a little on that crazy scale. thanks for the support. i've had a crazy week. my husband got fired (for no good reason) so not only have i been sleepless and now sick (cold/cough deal), he is also around a LOT more which I love (and i dont b/c we are eating more together). i am being good though. we went for sushi last night and it is amazing to me how good it is, how filling and how low in calories. however, it is too expensive for 'regular dining'. :) hopw everyone is doing well. it is the weekend, so good luck all...
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hey yall. things have been okay. life has been rough but sticking to goals is helping deal with all the garbage life throws at you. i'm not succumbing to emotional eating or throwing in the towel. i really really want to succeed this time. i also really really want to be down 10 lbs. by march 1st and 20 lbs by may 1st. POSSIBLE???? yes, i know others do it. its just i exercise a lot and eat right and drink water and it just doesn't 'fall' off. it is very frustrating, but i gotta figure, i've lost some...maybe i can lose 5 lb/month? i really hope so. i feel so determined and motivated, i just hope my body agrees with me. anyway, needed a little vent here this am. hope everyone is doing great.
thanks for listening.
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hey skyler!
enjoyed catching up and reading your diary. Same here for wishing I could indulge in the bubbly now and then. What I like to do is set goals, meet these mini goals and then reward myself for doing it, then getting back on the wagon. I plan on having a few of my favorite beers (Amber Bock) after my first ten pound loss(only seven to go!) I have a fairly realistic goal of thinking I can accomplish this by the last day of this month. Im one of those who generally loses pretty good at FIRST, then find a few plataeus as I inch ever closer to goal.

Just like you said...One pound at a time, one day at a time!
hey i think i might stick that in my sig!

And remember that those of us that are just starting are looking to those of you who have accomplished so much already! You sure do motivate me!
 
Hey Skyler, you WILL get there, and I think its not unreasonable for your May 1st goal. I know exactly how you feel, as I don't shed the pounds easily either. So I can completeyl relate.. but relish the 1lb loss here and there. And when you break plateau's it DOES get easier. :) So keep it in mind, just focus on the fact of what you have already lost and know you've done that much, you can keep doing it!! :) Let that be your motivator ;)
 
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