I don't know what to do anymore

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Registered: 08-07-2003
I don't know what to do anymore
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Wed, 01-26-2005 - 3:02pm

Ok ladies. I'm on and off this board all the time. I try to hop onboard but always seem to fall back down. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm so lost. I'm getting married in April 2006 and I am so anxious to start shopping for a gown. BUT, I won't let myself shop until I lose at least 20 lbs. I need to lose about 40 total (I'm right around 200 - 205 now - at least I've kept 20 lbs off - grr!) to be at goal. I don't know why I can't get my eating under control. I exercise at least 3 times a week right now. I am signed up with the Body Challenge - so I have no excuse in the exercise dept. I just have such a hard time eating right. This morning I told myself that I'll eat no more fast food and I'll focus on my water intake for this week. I'll also get my butt to the gym at least 4 times a week. What little steps do you recommend? Apparently, I'm not good at going full force on a 'diet' - I need to adjust one thing at a time. Mostly I'm just ranting and letting the world know that I need to get my act together. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Amanda

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Wed, 01-26-2005 - 3:09pm

Hey Amanda :(

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Registered: 08-07-2003
Wed, 01-26-2005 - 3:41pm

Thanks, Shawna! I actually told myself I can have a Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit...my weakness...every 2 weeks (on payday). The rest of the time I'll have something like oatmeal or cereal and a fruit for breakfast. My FH and I tend to eat out every weekend and I just have to learn to make better choices. It's hard for me to eat healthy when my favorite junk foods are on the menu in front of me.

Another reason I'm feeling so down is because, even though I've been working out regularly for 4 months, I haven't lost any weight. I know that my eating habits havent drastically change - but NO loss? Is that weird? I can tell that parts of my body are more firm now but that doesn't make me feel better when I get on the scale.

Shawna...believe it or not, you've been motivating me for a long time and I thank you for it! I'm very proud of you - 197.5? I'm jealous! :-) I am so ready to get below 200 again.