Need to talk/whine - ThinnerTimes

Gina · 03-17-2006, 09:59 AM

Ok in the last 2 weeks I have lost one ONE pound. I have been faithful to exercise 5-6 times a week, and I work HARD. I have been faithful to my eating... and sometimes I dont get to keep all that I DO eat. I am so frustrated. Had I cheated I wouldnt be soooo angry.

This morning I got the gym, weighed and left in tears, I didnt even work out. I went through too much, and go through too much every day for it to be just one pound every two weeks.

Please dont tell me that one pound is good and PLEASE dont tell me you have already lost 71 pounds. I know all of that. This is about NOW. PLEASE dont tell me to throw out the scale. Weighing once a week is not unreasonable.

I want sooo desperatly to eat a double cheeseburger and then just go to sleep... but now I am wondering why I feel the need to do something destructive to my body. At this moment I hate my body with every fiber of my being. I feel that it is betraying me and being stubborn. I feel that it is working against me.

I am quickly losing my motivation to go to the gym every day.... and before you say ... you are losing in inches ... my clothes havent changed the way they fit in 2 weeks either.

Thank you for letting me whine...

RAY W · 03-17-2006, 10:29 AM

well it sounds like you didnt want any replies but i just wanted to say i went through this and went to see my doctor and he pulled out some charts for me and showed me where all the patients lose then plateau then lose some more then plateau he said he has never even his most successful had anyone not plateau so i left there feeling a litle better. as long as you get through this one then maybe when the next plateau comes youll know its going to pass and it will help you get through it.

lealphachienne · 03-17-2006, 10:38 AM

It's normal to fluctuate in the weight loss. It's not a steady downward progress,. It's up, then down, then level, then down. You have to work through the disapointments and remind yourself that this surgery is more than about weight loss. It's about health. The cardio and all is good for your long term goals and habits. Though sometimes, you need to take a break from such hard work and allow la little time off. Your body can't constantly push itself without a little rebellion in return. Take a deep breath, relax, loosen up the reins a bit and give yourself some room.

trickychick68 · 03-17-2006, 11:02 AM

I wanted to post "Just let me vent", because I am stuck and doing everything right. It has been more than a week for me and although inches may be coming off, that's not why I had this surgery. I am STILL, depending on the day, only 30 lbs. down. I could have lost that WITHOUT surgery. And the span over the weeks makes it like 5 lbs. a week. Big whoop. I feel your frustration more than you could know. And I am not weighing every day either.

sdgrrl · 03-17-2006, 11:13 AM

I did not lose 1" or 1 lb. for the entire month of January. The entire month. I was doing what I was supposed to, except the amount of exercise, cuz I am disabled n stuff. Then, just as everyone I complained to said to let it go, the plateau ended, and I have lost like 5 lbs. each of the last few weeks. I understand your frustration. It's really disheartening. But tell your self criticizers to shut up and relax! It will be okay.

Gladitsme · 03-17-2006, 11:26 AM

I understand Gina & Michelle! It's so frustrating not to lose weight or inches. I was in a plateau for almost 6 weeks. You can try changing what you're doing with exercise, or eat a little more protein, or just wait it out. But your body is NOT your enemy. It's doing what it can. Do something nice for it, like a massage, or a bubble bath, or paint your nails, or something! You deserve it for what you've been going through. Hugs honey, this will get better!

eyesthatkissu · 03-17-2006, 11:29 AM

I fluctuated between the same pound... for two weeks. It's called a plateau, everyone has them, they don't last... period. ANd when ever can you say you've lost that much in ANY amount of time. It will happen..... have a little faith in yourself... for once in your life....

trickychick68 · 03-17-2006, 11:31 AM

Donna, hugs to you for that. Sorry if that sounds corny, but it is just frustrating and I know y'all understand.

And Nancy, even though the reply wasn't aimed at me, I like the attitude of treating your body right. I need to do that more often.

Gladitsme · 03-17-2006, 11:48 AM

Actually, Michelle, it was aimed at you too, just forgot to put your name in there. Sorry about that!

trickychick68 · 03-17-2006, 11:50 AM

Nancy, thanks. I have been accused of neglecting myself, since I am a single mom working a full time job, and doing hair part time on the side. I need to be more aware of taking time out for me. Thanks for reminding me.