I am so very frustrated...

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Registered: 03-25-2003
I am so very frustrated...
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Thu, 08-05-2004 - 10:11pm
Hi all - I've hardly been posting at all, and wanted to tell you why, since I really do appreciate all the support and friendship here. I've made pretty much zero progress. I've made huge strides in changing my eating habits, cutting calories, adding both aerobic (my kids and I have spent most of the summer at the swimming pool) and resistance exercises. Although I must say that I 'feel' better, I haven't really lost any weight. It'll go down 10 pounds, then back up 6, etc. End result is that I'm down about 2 pounds from where I was when I started in April. Some of you know this has been an ongoing thing - that my doctor is unable to figure it out, that I've VERY carefully monitored everything over and over, etc. I can only assume that it is a result of one or a combination of my other health issues - hypothyroidism, Crohn's disease (which ironically usually makes people lose weight) and asthma (can't really see a connection there). BIG SIGH. I'm starting to consider surgery, to be honest, but I suspect that I won't be a candidate because of the Crohn's. ANYWAY - this is NOT an invitation to a pity party, I just wanted to let y'all know why I'm missing in action.
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Registered: 07-20-2004
Thu, 08-05-2004 - 10:48pm
Please don't stay missing in action. ((((Hugs))) I can imagine how frustrated you must be. Please hang in there. Sometimes it may seem like you're wasting your time but you're really not. As you said, you do feel better. It could be that you are losing inches, and it's just not showing up on the scale. At least you're putting forth a real effort and you should be proud of yourself. Your results will come soon. I'm sure someone will post who has had a similar experience and can provide helpful suggestions to you. My problem is that I have been overindulging in chocolate all week long. This is a definite no no for me because I have type 2 diabetes. I am very frustrated with myself at this point, and I'm dreading my weigh in tomorrow. I know what I need to do, but I just have to do it. I have to make a committment to myself to leave sweets alone. On the postitive side, I have been doing my exercises regularly and eating healthy meals (except the chocolate, of course--sigh). Sorry for the long-winded reply. I think I just needed to vent a little too. We'll hang in there together! ****Hugs****

Keeyah

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 6:28am
Hi there, stranger! No, just kidding, I've been kind of missing in action around here too. And for the same reason. Well, my exercise has been pretty lousy too. But, I'm sorry things aren't working out (no pun intended) in the weight loss. It sounds like you're working sooooo hard. Keep up on the exercise, its so good for you overall.

I just wanted to tell you that I'm glad to see your familiar "face" back here and that I'm sending good vibes your way so that your hard work will eventually pay off. Don't give up!!

Dawn

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Registered: 06-16-2004
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 10:31am
I agree with Keeyah.

 

  Shawna

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 11:52am
Don't be such a stranger :) Even if you haven't made progress, you should still come by and be part of the group when you can. I definitely think it helps. I'm sorry that you're not having any progress with all the hard work you've been doing. Hopefully your doctor will be able to find out what's causing you to not lose. In the meantime, you're feeling better, and I know that you're doing a lot for your health. I'll be sending you positive thoughts :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 11-04-2003
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 10:53pm
(((((((Big hugs to you)))))))).
 
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Registered: 01-05-2000
Sat, 08-07-2004 - 6:40am
I can totally relate to your frustration!! I don't post much either but do read the board everyday. I have been gaining and loosing the same 5 pounds for months now. Don't know why I can't get over that 5 pound mark. Maybe this week? Hang in there tho, it will happen. :-)Stephanie 280/225/170 still