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okay maybe i just don't have enough will power to do this. i had given myself a dead line of january 16th to lose this weight and i was doing well i was down to 182 now i am back up to 186 and it makes me sick and disqusted with myself. i hate being like this. my life is affected by it all the time and it just ergh i wish well wishing doesn't do anything i am just going to have to do better i had candy for the first time in like a week today i just shouldn't have done that. i am back on my diet now but it feels as if i have to start all over. it just sucks because i want to lose the weight so i can be more comfortable but the more i lose the less comfortable i am.
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Baby Steps and realistic goals.
Hey!
Don't be so hard on yourself.
There are times in life when it is impossible to lose weight. For example, I know November through January is my time for relaxing my goals since there is so much food, family, drinks and lazy days sitting on couches in funny Xmas sweaters.
Also, set realistic goals and expectations for yourself. It is all about baby steps. To be honest, I don't make goals for fitness and weight loss in terms of weight -- I usually set them in terms of 1) how often I should get exercise, and b) What food/drinking habits I am looking to change.
For example, here is the set of rules I set out for myself at the start of the summer:
1) No more regular beer. Drinking only vodka sodas. Beer is only for special occasions or being out with the boys. (Sugary drinks are just as bad as beer)
2) No soft drinks period. No code/pepsi/sprite/etc. (Only soda water).
3) Drink 4 cups of green tea a day. (There is lots of research that this is great for the heart, keeps you full and helps with weight loss).
4) Exercise at least 3-4 times per week. Basketball, volleyball or any other active sport counts as 'exercise'.
5) Don't get mad at myself when I bend the rules.
6) Jump on the scale every 2 weeks as opposed to everyday.
7) Only look in the mirror to look at your face. Don't keep looking at your body.
8) Buy an iPod and download a whole boatload of dance music to make the whole 'gym' thing more enjoyable.
9) More vegtables, more fruits, less processed foods and always substitude friends for salad. (Unless you REALLY want them).
10) No fast food. Ever.
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With these simple goals, I've managed to improve my body and my state of mind. But a keep to all that was recognizing that Stress negates all the progress these health positive actions make.
So -- this long winded comment more or less is just me telling you to stick to your goals, but also take it easy on yourself. You'll get there, these things just take time!
J
re: ups and downs
If it helps at all, I'm having the same issues. I go down, I go up. I'm working hard, but it's hardly working. It's frustrating. I don't have much advice other than maybe look at how your clothes fit and how many inches you've lost versus pounds. I have to keep reminding myself of that. Oh, and eat in moderation. Try controlling portion size rather than cutting things out because it might make you just want them more (believe me, it will, I've had to cut eggs and dairy out due to food allergies and it's a nightmare, I crave them all the time).
Things that have really helped me
One thing that has really helped me, is that I have a three day rotating schedule workout. (I'll post it up on Gimme20.com later today if you are interested and link to it).
It is a full body, fun workout -- although 'Day 1' is my favorite. Those other days I arrive at the gym, I just grin and bear it and say: "Crap. It's time to work my back muscles. The more I work them, the more defined the rest of my body will be and the more fat I'll burn".
Keeping track of your workouts is KEY to success and motivation. Use Gimme20.com's print worksheet link to get a chart you can print and bring to the gym. Then, enter in all your information later on Gimme20.com if you'd like.
Hope this helps
Jordan Willms