A failure...

Well, I am on the list of failures, I guess. At least it feels like it. It is my own fault of course...I am the one putting the wrong food in my mouth. Back to all my old habits, other than the fact that it is impossible to eat nearly as much as I used to. Now, I am not a complete failure....I have lost over 100 lbs, but am disappointed that it has stopped there. I still would like to lose about 50 more pounds. Any suggestions on how to get back on track? Is there anyone out there going through the same things I am? I would love to hear from you. Thanks! Cheryl

Cheryl, Hi there sweetie I don't know how you can say you are a failure. You have lost over 100pds. I know it must be frustrating for you I am at "GOAL" I have lost 115 pds. I have stopped. I started at 245 lbs and now I am weighing 130 pds. You did not mention the weight you started at. I think if you would start to drink some more water you will begin to lose. You say you are putting the wrong foods in your mouth. Our old habits are hard to break. I struggle everyday with the "Food Demons" I am sure each one of us struggle with this. Get Back on Track and Keep up your great work. You are not a failure in my book ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) to you Lorraine

Thanks for your encouragement!

Cheryl, you still have the tools.........you just need a second wind of motivation. I congratulate you on your 100+ weight loss. You have acknolwedged getting back into "old habits" as we all do from time to time but remember, you have the tools, you have the knowledge to keep in control of what you eat and drink. Recomit to healthy eating and regular exercise. I think you will be surprised at how soon you lose your desired 50 pounds more. LuvitsunnyvB~lo/goal

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!

I'm in the same boat as you........eat way too much, 1500 calories a day and don't dump any more. I know if I drink more I wouldn't be as hungry. So I'm upping the protein shakes to three a day. But I drink a half a gallon of water/drinks a day and can't do any more without feeling sick from too much fluid. So I'm hoping the protein shakes will help curb the 'sweets' cravings. I, too, have only lost 100lbs and need to lose another 50. I wore a size 28-30 and now wear 14-16, depending on where I shop. Size 16 at Wal-Mart, size 14 at the 'Bug or other higher end stores. So I can't complain too much. I do need to exercise more, but just can't find the time. I am going to back to school for a bachelor's degree in Business Admistration and Accounting/Auditing in August, so there's even less time. But I know what you are going through. I choose to put the wrong foods in, and I MUST choose to put in the right ones. I will keep trying each and every day, and if I fail today, tomorrow is another day. Maybe we could try getting thorough a meal with eating right, then go from there? I don't know, but I know I have to do something. Nona

The one meal at a time idea is a good one. Thanks for your support and I wish you lots of success as well!

I do occasionally put the wrong food in my mouth, but the majority of the time I am very careful. I have another 50 pounds to lose also, and truthfully, sometimes I think to myself, should I try not eating at all? Just drink the protein shakes? I do feel like a failure. I don't know if the people who are now a normal weight can understand how it feels to still consider yourself fat, and since the months are going by without a single pound lost, my hope is dwindling with the time. I don't feel like I am off track... so I don't what to do either. Allison

Wow, that is a tough situation. I wouldnt stop eating though...you will go into startvation mode. Maybe you are already there? There are ways to jump start metabolisms again, but they are extreme. Maybe that would help though. Don't give up!

I'm not trying to push anyone's buttons because I think you all are great...but this is about the exercise. People are complaining that they don't have time for exercise. You need to MAKE time...make it a priority. I work full time, married, and go to grad school and find the time to exercise 4-5 days a week. I'm not better than any one of you...we were all fat because we couldn't get moving. Now that we can move we either choose not to or make excuses. That's my two cents...