The weight struggle

[PJ's Mom]

Is there ever a time when you decide struggling to lose weight isn't worth it anymore?

I've gained quite a bit of weight in the last two months and everytime I think it's time to diet to try to get it off, I give up after a day or two. It just doesn't seem worth the hassle when there's so much other stuff to worry about these days.

Does anyone else feel the same way. I feel like as long as I'm healthy a little extra weight isn't a big deal.

Maybe my attitude is all wrong.

[King Spartacus]

Unless it's affecting your health, or your mentality (some people get depressed when they gain weight), than be proud of the body you have!!! The bigger you are, the more of you there is to love!!!

Mamma has just gained a bit weight, due to a failed attemt to stop smoking... daddy loves it! And mamma doesn't really care, atleast she got a good excuse to buy new clothes!

[LorraineO]

I lost 150 lbs so far and let me tell you,, I feel better,,,, the secret to losing weight is 2 things,,,, you have to WANT IT and secondly,, do it slowly and resonably,,, Eat healthy,, dont starve yourself and read labels on food,,, its easy onece youre in the right mode to do it.... oh,,, and thirdly,, never say the word DIET,,, thats bad bad bad word in my books!!!

Its taken me 2 yrs to lose my weight,,, and its stayed off for another 1 1/2 yrs......
Best of luck to you whn you decide to go for it!

[Ginger's Mom]

I don't mind putting on a few extra pounds. But when it gets to the point where I can't fit into my clothes and I have to buy new clothes just so I leave the house, I draw the line.I hate clothes shopping (15 minutes looking through racks of clothes just to find something you like that is in your price range, 10 minutes trying the clothees on , because I always seem to try everything on twice, like it will suddenly turn into a beautiful ballgown the second time, and five minutes finding the right racks to return all of the clothes to, because they made me look dumpy so that you can go to the next store and do it all again ). Umm.. what were we talking about, oh yeah, gaining weight. As long as it is within a 10 pound span or so, my feeling is, it is okay.

[PJ's Mom]

150 lbs, Lorraine? Wow! Good for you!

Maybe I'm just not ready yet.

[cali]

lol my opinion on how to loose weight? simple. have FUN lol I dont stress about it, I dont read lables, I do eat junk food, but I lost 25lbs last summer by hanging out with my friends, walks the dogs, go to the park, WALK places, I am in a car maybe once a week, to be taken to and from dancing(its on the other side of the city) I walk to and from schoo, I walk to and from my friends house, when I go to the store or out to eat, I walk. basicly unless I have 30 minuts to get to the other side of the city, or its -50*C outside(in which I still walk to school lol) I walk. in th summers I litterally spend hours walking or riding my bike, either with my dogs, with my friends or with both lol one of the days I walked for 5 hours staright with my friends , my legs locked in walking mode but it keeps me fit and I dont even notice.

[anna_66]

Sorry your having a weight struggle, I know how much that stinks.

A few years ago I changed my eating habits and lost 50lbs. I loved it (and of course loved shopping for my new body!).
Needless to say now I've gained quite a bit back (one reason being the "not smoking" thing) and I can't stand the way I look. I always say Tomorrow, well tomorrow comes and goes and I haven't done a darn thing Today I decided to give it a go again and wouldn't you know...at work they had donuts, fried cheesesticks and chocolate cake But I just decided I wanted to loose the weight and I'm NOT going to buy new clothes yet again!

I do wish you good luck!
It's too bad all of us who would like to shed a few lbs didn't live closer, we could all work out together! It's soooo much more fun with a friend

[wolfsoul]

I am only 8 more pounds than I was last year but I feel terrible! I'd really like to lose some weight but dieting is really a family affair. My mother is ALWAYS buying junk, even though I'm always asking her to buy something healthy. Sometimes she can be really insensitive. There is nothing healthy in my house to eat.

When I'm really on a weight loss kick, I keep myself busy by cooking and cleaning. I'll also try and get out more. It really helps.

[elizabethann]

Weight struggle? What weight struggle? I was going to join Weight Watchers this afternoon but instead ordered Dominoes! How's that for weight struggles??

[slick]

As most of you know, I need to lose weight..alot of weight...but I'm not ready, for personal reasons.

There was a weight loss guru around years ago who's motto was "It's not what you are eating, but what's eating you!" That is very true.

Every day is a struggle for me and unless you feel good enough about yourself to do it for YOU, it will never happen. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[PJ's Mom]

Originally posted by elizabethann
I was going to join Weight Watchers this afternoon but instead ordered Dominoes! How's that for weight struggles??

Sounds like me. I go to the store to buy healthy food and leave with a loaf of french bread and a cake. lol

My mom is telling me the same thing you're all saying...when you're ready, you'll do it.

I love food. I love to cook and I'm really good at it. Dieting means giving up something I love. I'm not ready for that, I guess.

[Samantha Puppy]

Originally posted by anna_66
at work they had donuts, fried cheesesticks and chocolate cake

Oooooh... *drool* Mozzerella sticks... so yummy...

Man, eating healthy for the baby is REALLY HARD!!! I miss all my junk food, especially my freakin' CRACK NUGGETS!!!!! *banging head on desk*

Edit: Sorry, PJ's Mom... good luck with losing the weight when you're ready! I can't give you pointers as the weight basically fell off me during my wedding planning. Or maybe I can - go get engaged! For a thank you, you can send me Wendy's chicken nuggets... PM me for my address.

[PJ's Mom]

LOL

I'll be happy to send you some nuggets, but I don't think they'd be too good by the time they got to you.

Mmm...nuggets...

[CatMama78]

I struggle with weight. I am in a 'healthy' range for the first time in about 8 years. I've spent the last 9 months losing 50 pounds and could still stand to lose up to 20 more pounds. You have to really want it and say to yourself this is the day I commit to losing this weight. I still suffer from old fall backs, I still binge sometimes. But I'm trying to be healthy. If you can be comfortable with your self at an 'overweight' weight than I think that's wonderful. My problem was I hated myself and had to do something about it. Exercise is my saving grace most days.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by PJ's Mom
I love food. I love to cook and I'm really good at it. Dieting means giving up something I love.

It doesn't mean you have to give up cooking and eating...have you ever tried any of the new "healthy cookbooks"? There are honestly some good ones out there.