Like-minded people...What a relief!

So, since this is my first time taking part in a dietbet, actually two at once, I can already share some first impressions I have even though the process has just started.

I'm positively surprised that there is feedback that seems to be really positive and personal. It's amazing how other people's feedback can feel so good even though you don't really know that person.

I often start losing weight in a good way, my motivation is up, I'm working out every day etc. What really makes me struggle and eventually give up is that the frustration starts creeping up when I see my friends or other people not having to work out, not having to watch what they eat and they don't struggle with their weight at all. At those times I feel so frustrated and wonder why I have to deal with these things and I forget how far I've actually come, stop putting in the effort because I think it doesn't work anyway and eventually gain back weight.

So, what I like about this platform is that it is full of like-minded people. Mind you, I have a friend who struggles with her weight, so I don't mean it in that regard. But my one particular friend is not on the same page about working out and really starting a weight-loss routine which I feel sad about as I know we would both benefit from it.

So when I see people cheering each other on on here or sharing their struggles and accomplishments and enthusiasm, I feel that maybe even if I don't have this person that I can share this process with at home, maybe I can benefit from people I don't really know but that have the same goals and aspirations. 

I'm curious to how this will play out.

I haven't gotten into what I call my "weight-loss groove" yet somehow but I'm hoping to get there eventually. Till then I will just do my best to keep up with my (almost) daily workouts and eventually get the spin on my nutrition again as well. I eat healthy food, but you can overeat and not lose weight on healthy food, let me tell you that ;). So as much as I've learned over the years of trying to lose weight in regards to fitness and nutrients etc., the next thing to learn for me will be portion control as I have none of that from the way it seems.