Long road ahead

Posted on October 29, 2014

I hate this feeling I just can't shake.

Its the I just lost 20lbs and "only" 60lbs more to go. Its really hard to be this calculated everyday all day. I have to schedule everything around eating and working out, plus keep a log of what I am doing.... its hard and it frustrating but I know it will be worth it.

Everytime I look at a the scale and see the lbs drop off I get a tempoary high. However on the flip side when it doesn't move for a day or 2 especially when I am working really hard, its like a punch in the stomach.

How do I find a groove where this all fits in with my regular life and doesn't feel like a burden/chore. I don't know why there's a disconnect this time. I did really well in the past maybe I just have way more emotional baggage this time around.

I have to find the motivation. Diet betting really helped but the scale hasn't move for 2 days and I am killing myself to stay on track!

Workouts are harder with all this extra weight and soreness.

I do feel better than I did a month ago...uugh!!

I just want this part to be over. Being thinner and stronger was so much easier. I will never do this to myself again!!!

I will keep telling myself this is a journey not a sprint but damn :(

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MrsHinNH aka Donna

10/29/2014 8:17AM

I know for myself, it didn't go on overnight and I have to remind myself it won't come off overnight either. The work we put in NOW will hopefully change the future and we won't get back to this point again - NO LOOKING BACK! Keep on what you are doing - you'll do it. And you're not alone in this. :)

Nadia L.

Very True. I worked for took off 75lbs 3yrs ago and maintained it. Now in only 4-5 months I managed to put 50lbs back on. I am mad at myself and frustrated but You're right I have to start telling myself "NO LOOKING BACK!!!" Thanks :)

MrsHinNH aka Donna

it is so much work to take off, but doesn't it seem to go on like nothing? I wish I understood that...I just know I want to work this hard only once - I WILL make this my lifestyle. :)

Jillian H.

10/29/2014 7:32AM

I never compared it to a sprint before and I really like that! It's a journey and you will get there. I'm trying to keep myself from giving up too, but there are some days that are harder than others. With community, we can all do this together! Keep it up!

Nadia L.

Thanks :) I appreciate you and the rest of this community!!

Cristal M.

10/29/2014 7:22AM

WOW! powerful Blog! This is true, but your very last sentence says it all, this is a journey not a sprint. YOU will get there! Don't look at how far you have to go still
look at all of those lost lbs as trash, baggage, something you are ridding yourself of forever!! One day you will hit your Goal and you will look amazing & feel amazing and be so proud to be YOU! Keep going! :-)

Nadia L.

Thanks for the encouragement :)