Doubt is Settling in...

Posted on September 23, 2014

Doubt had started to settle in. I started the diet bet strong, losing 3lbs within the first week. But, have lost nothing since then. With only two weeks to go I feel my hope disappearing.

I've been going to the gym regularly, counting calories, really trying. Granted, I am not perfect all the time-I've had my bad meals. But, for the most part i've tried really hard.

Even though my scale isn't moving I have been keeping track of my measurements. So far, I've lost an inch off my waist and half an inch on my arms and legs.

I'm in a kind of rut and don't know how to make the scale move!!?? I am happy I have seen progress but, I fear I won't make my goals in these last two weeks.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Ideas? Things that have worked or having the same kind of problem? I'd love to hear your feedback.

Sincerely,

Violet

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MJD

09/23/2014 8:32PM

Drink lots of water. And when you think you have drank all you need to, drink a few more glasses. Water makes a difference for me.

Gale R

09/23/2014 10:27AM

Just keep on making the healthy choices most of the time, and good things will happen !! You can do this !!

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Mary Lynn

09/23/2014 8:46AM

Look at the nutrition . . . My Fitness Pal can help with that. I am finding it especially helpful. Look at the Carbs and Proteins primarily. I discovered that I eat way over the recommended carbs and was way under on protein.

When you enter a food in My Fitness Pal, you can click on that food and get the nutrition for it. Or look at a whole day. I did a blog on it this morning and was surprised to find where I can make simple changes that can reverse what I was doing.

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Yeah, MFP has helped me realize that the weekends are bad for me. I need to really stay on track on the weekends.

Katie

09/23/2014 8:33AM

Violet - it's definitely hard when you fall into that rut. I am not sure what others would say, but I am thinking maybe to try different exercises and really hunker down on eating the healthy stuff. 3 lbs is great in the first week and you should be proud. We've only got 14 days left and you can do this!!!

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Only 14 days!! Lol...I am going to do better about food and not let my husband influence me! He always wants to eat out.

Julie

09/23/2014 8:28AM

In the same place you are... upping my water intake at the moment and choosing not to cheat, at all, even with my birthday tomorrow. Will celebrate at the end of this Dietbet, especially if I get my money back. We can do it! Let's keep trying and get others to weigh in for the both of us!

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You inspire me....no cheating! I'm there with you!! Our Annual Fair is in town And I'm going camping this weekend....it will be a challenge, but I'm following your lead, no cheating. I will recite this mantra, "you can eat that when you earn your money back!" I will lose the weight, WE can do this!! Thanks for the support And encouragement...I really feel much better now. :)