Can anyone give me some words of encouragement?

Question

I've been on this diet, I've done really well and have lost 4 stone, but just recently (the past week) I've lost my willpower, I can't be arsed anymore but I still want to lose 2 stone. I haven't actually cheated yet but I feel it is only a matter of time now. What should I do? I don't want to freak out and eat something terrible cos I wanted to change my eating habits for the long term. The diet I am doing is one where they replace all of your meals with foodpacks, so I shouldn't really eat anything else at all. Argh please some words of support would be so appreciated!
Thank you = )

You guys are amazing, feeling a lot better already! I am (nearly) thin, I look a lot better, I've dropped 4 sizes already, I can do this!! = D
Thank you soooo much x x

Answer 1

Go try on some of your old clothes..feel the difference!!!!! You know you won't want to go back to how you were!!! Look at yourself in the mirror and realise how good you feel

Good luck
-x-

Answer 2

Well done sweetie, I know how hard it is, I lost two stone in two months on the 'Special K' diet - 2 bowls 2 meals 2 weeks! I hate cereal, but it really works and that's what keeps me going. If I need chocolate (for the week before that time of the month) I have a bite size chocolate bar, that helps also cos I'm having my chocolate but it's just a small piece so I don't have that 'guilty feeling'. I also look in the mirror NAKED and when I see the difference it spurrs me on. Try it and remember what you looked like before to how you look now and be proud of yourself. 80% of weight loss is through eating, a couple of body classes a week will help you tone up. I do body attack and legs, bums and thighs twice a week it's hard but enjoyable. Good luck sweetie and keep it up, it is so worth it x

Answer 3

Oh my goodness you are doing great, don’t give up, everyone who is dieting goes through these kinds of thoughts. Like what is it all worth and why am I putting myself through this? You are why and you are worth do not forget that, these are natural feelings, especially if you are changing your entire eating habits because your body was used to eating whatever it wanted, whenever it wanted for so long and now it doesn’t understand what is going on, you are teaching yourself healthy eating habits and that is what you should be concentrating on. Give yourself props for that, that is an amazing feat in itself. You are encouraging other people who are feeling the same way, you were able to voice what other people only struggle with, that too is a giant step so you keep up the good work, and don’t cut yourself off completely from foods that appeal to you, because doing that could make you want to hoard yourself later. So if you want a little chocolate eat it, or if you want to eat a potato chip have a COUPLE, but again don’t over do it just have a few so you don’t mess up your diet. You are right now, on your way to happy and healthier life so live it and be it. You are going to do fine and soon you will be able to reap your just reward.

Mags

Answer 4

you can do it...I recently got back into performing in musical theatre and in the last 2 months I have lost 20lbs. Which is alot for someone 5'2. Don't give up...but be reasonable...not everyone can be a size 2 nor does everyone want to. A healthy self image and reasonable expectations matched with self control and determination will get you through this. It's not easy...if it was we would all look like models...

hang in there....i suggest find a physical activity that you enjoy and it will take your mind off the weight issue. It worked for me I didn't even know I had lost it. When you wake up one day and notice a change...Now that is the best surprise ever.

Answer 5

Hang in there!

It is tough, but what you are doing is good for you and for your health! There are always times where falling back into old habits comes up - you just need to get through them as best you can.

Try and think of the good things - that you are feeling better, that your clothes hang nicely. (That you can fit them!) and don't focus on the future too much! Just make it through THIS meal or THIS craving - don't worry about the next one, just one at a time!

and CONGRATULATIONS on losing 4 stone (even though I'm American and not really sure how much that is in pounds, I know it's quite a bit!)

Answer 6

Four stone???!!!!!! Wow, I am impressed. I also managed to lose that amount, but I lost it the easy way. I was ill and it fell off within a couple of months. To have the willpower to stick at it for long enough to lose that much is a trait few possess. Well done you. You may have a little hiccup, but that's all it is. Don't lose heart You have come this far. keep up the good work. ~;-}

Answer 7

the moment you start to question your progress is the very second that you need to change your thought quickly! leave the house at that moment and run a lap or two around the block. what you will have done is rewired your brain into quickly shifting to positive thoughts.

here's another technique you need to do....Self Affirmations.

As you lose the weight, you must say to yourself positive statements like... "Yeah, I'm doing it!" "I'm doing great!, I'm losing weight!" "I feel good" there are many more you can say.

The point is to change your thought patterns as you progress....the stronger your mind becomes, the more disciplined. It's like you reward yourself for good behavior. Get good friends and family to help in these affirmations. Tell them this is real important for you to hear.

The secret to all this is the following:

All thought is creative. It is your thoughts that produce effects in the enviornment starting with your own physical being.

Now...go out there and continue your fight! You started this for you and only you. You're not doing this for anyone. Fight, fight and fight. You've come this far and you said yourself you see results. Good! Keep going and NEVER EVER QUIT!

good luck my friend,
Dave

Answer 8

try drinking smoothies, they are all druit and healthy, they give u part of ur 5 a day, they also fill u up, also joing a gym, as when u lose weight, u'll end up with stretch marks, so the gym will help tighten ur skin, plash out on a blender and then u won't have money to spend on junk food, try soups, they are filling too. it's hard not to slip, but think of it this way: one week with out junk, will help u lose at least half a stone, so four weeks will get u to ur goal, (that's only an estimate) u know deep doen u can do it, once u get into a routine u will find it easier, it's all about discipline, i wish u all the luck and happiness.

Answer 9

You are an amazing person!

4 Stone is a fantastic amount of weight to loose!

Maybe your diet has just got a bit boring at the moment. Is there anyway of making the foodpacks more interesting?

I have to admit, I've not heard of this diet at all. Where did you find it?

Answer 10

C'mon, girl!! You've had the power to make it this far-- why stop now? You're awesome at motivation it seems; if people were already as motivated such as you are, think of the better health rates there'd be! Wow! So, keep on going-- strong AND beautiful!! You're nearly there and then you just need to maintain the great loss which I'm sure you'll be able to do. Just... fantastic. ;)

Congratulations already!!! Seems like you're a true winner in advance!! =D

Answer 11

Get rid of your telly and start concentrating on things that matter not Tom Cruise's pay cheque, not XYZ going into therapy start concentrating on you. If you are fat it is because of your life syle. Change your lifestyle this might have to include who you hang out with. Ain't no easy way but the longer you stick at it the easier it becomes. Food packs is not an answer you need a long term sustainable solution. Cut out meat and bulk up on veg. Sorry if you wanted an easy answer there ain't one - only you can control your looks. Keep at it