Weight loss question

[betsyray]

How do you stay motivated if it takes awhile to see results?

I've been awesome about workouts. I exercise every weekday and one weekend day for an hour. Mixture of cardio, Pilates, and weight training. I just signed up with a personal trainer. I'm proud of myself for forming good exercise habits.

However, I can't seem to stick to a diet. I was awesome about staying on the 21 day fix eating plan for a week, saw the scale move, was super motivated...then went to a wedding out of town, gained most of it back (even with careful eating), and since then I've been gaining/losing the same two pounds as my ability to stick to a diet fluctuates.

How do you handle stuff like this?

[rjamz]

I wish I knew, I'm right there with you.

[lauranicole91]

I'm not sure how much this means coming from someone who has given up many times. But during times I was really trying (eating better and exercising) I had to focus on how I FELT different. I didn't feel like a gross slob. I had more energy. And even if the scale wasn't showing anything, I knew I was on my way to a better me.

I also believe food treats are a must to stay sane. Otherwise one might binge after so long without something sweet, or salty, or whatever your favorite is.

[betsyray]

Oct 22, 2014 8:48:16 GMT -5 rjamz said:

I wish I knew, I'm right there with you.

I feel like this time of year is really hard, too. Weather is gross here, I just want to curl up on the couch and snack. Plus Halloween candy everywhere and big food holidays coming up. I really wanted to be in a better place by my birthday and I'm so frustrated with myself that I keep forgetting that and snacking.

[careyalis]

I can not sing the praises of weight watchers enough. I had some unhealthy habits for weight loss in high school, and it is the only thing that I have ever been able to stick to in a healthy way. I find it easy to stay motivated with because it is not super life changing (you can still have a beer or pizza if you account for it.)

[EnchantedSoul]

Tracking on MFP is working for me. I'm going to be really sad to see those breastfeeding points go though.

[sunshineluv]

A cheat day each week really helps me. Typically it is Saturday and I full on gorge that day. No restraint.

[jnoellee]

I was in a great groove for about 3-4 weeks, lost ten pounds, but then quickly started picking up my old habits. I've been trying now for a couple months to get back in that groove and it's been SO hard! It was like once I broke it, it was all over and I had start from the beginning again. That's how it feels, anyway. I think it's all about time, and making your changes a lifestyle rather than a "diet" but it's definitely hard getting there!

[jnoellee]

And as far as the scale, I didn't lose anything until I had been on my diet for a solid two weeks, and then it started falling off. But it was more of a drastic, no carbs almost at all diet, which I found isn't realistic for me as a lifestyle.

[skwcm80]

I'm another one who MFP has worked for. It helps keep me accountable. I'm super bummed that I can't eat 3000+ calories on Saturdays anymore (for now).

[Na]

Oct 22, 2014 10:11:22 GMT -5 sunshineluv said:

A cheat day each week really helps me. Typically it is Saturday and I full on gorge that day. No restraint.

This always helped me too!  And taking measurements and tracking that instead of the scale. I give up really quickly when I just weigh myself.