CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY WE LOSE OUR WILLPOWER TO LOSE WEIGHT WHEN WE WANT IT SO BADLY - Phentermine.com

GINNY · July 28th, 2003, 12:20 PM

WHY WHY WHY. iM SO FRICKEN SICK OF IT. SOMETIMES IM SO MOTIVATED AND WANT TO LOSE SO BAD AND SOMETIMES I JUST DONT CARE AND I BINGE AND LOSING ALL THIS WEIGHT IS SOMETHING I WANT SO SO SO SO BAD.... I KNOW WE ALL DO. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO KEEP GOING I DONT UNDERSTAND IT.SOMEDAYS ILL GO TO THE CLOTHING STORE AND ILL SEE ALL THESE CLOTHES I WANT TO WEAR AND ILL BE SO MOTIVATED AND ILL BE LIKE, THIS TIME NEXT YEAR I CAN WEAR WHAT I WANT AND THEN AFTER ABOUT 3 DAYS IT LIKE IT WEARS OFF YA KNOW WHAT IM SAYING. I DONT WANT IT TO WEAR OFF I JUST FEEL LIKE PULLING MY HAIR OUT OVER THIS STUPID FAT BODY.I WISH I COULD JUST GET HYPNOTIZED NOT TO EVEN THINK ABOUT FOOD. WHY CANT I JUST EAT TO STAY ALIVE INSTEAD OF CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT IT.I EAT OUT OF BEING BORED FOR ONE AND WHEN I GET UPSET I EAT AND WHEN I GET HAPPY I EAT.WHATS UP WITH THAT $HIT? I WISH I COULD GET MY TASTEBUDS REMOVED OR SOMETHING.EVEN THOUGH i HAVENT REALLY GAINED ANY WEIGHT IN OVER A YEAR I KNOW I CAN LOSE IT AND ITS POSSIBLE ITS NOT LIKE A DISEASE I CANT GET RID OF BUT IF I DONT LOSE THIS WEIGHT IT WILL PROBABLY TURN INTO DIABETES OR HEART DISEASE SOONER OR LATER. I AM HEALTHY FOR A FAT CHIC MY BLOOD SUGAR AND CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES ETC ARE ALL GREAT BUT I HATE THIS FAT.WHY CANT I STAY MOTIVATED WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? I WANT TO POST A HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE I HAVE TO DO THIS I WANT SO BADLY TO LOSE 50 LBS BY CHRISTMAS AND 30 BY HALLOWEEN PLEASE HELP ME AND MOTIVATE ME PLEASE...

sandradee · July 28th, 2003, 01:02 PM

sorry to see that u r feelin a little crazy today. i understand completely what you mean. i can see myself in my pre-antidpst clothes within a couple months but then (like this weekend) i lose it and end up pigging out (1800 cals on Sat)!!! dont lose hope, you can do this. it may not be easy but with your phriends here and willing to listen U CAN DO IT!!!!!

down2thelaststraw · July 28th, 2003, 01:31 PM

Ginny,

Don't get discouraged. Weightloss is definitely a struggle and it really requires some lifestyle changes. I can really relate to you for the last 5 years I have said I'll lose xx pounds by my birthday, then by August, then by christmas only to find myself at the same point. My advice to you would be to take it one day at a time, give yourself positive reinforcement daily. When you wake up in the morning thank God for a new day and tell yourself today I will only eat healthy foods, I can do it. I know it sounds crazy, but believe me I've done it and it works. Do it everday. And make modifications in your diet that your are willing to do for a life time. For example, cut out grease or if you are a soda drinker decrease the amount you drink in a day. You would be amazed at how much impact these small changes make. Also, try to incorporate exercise even if it is only walking for 20 minutes per day. It all adds up. **Tip** Add weight training, contrary to the belief it doesn't bulk you up. For approximately every pound of muscle you gain you will burn an additional 50 calories a day just by doing nothing.

DOn't give up, you can do it!! We are all here to help motivate one another.

STaR101 · July 28th, 2003, 01:39 PM

Honey I feel the SAME WAY! I don't get it either, one minute I am determined and the next I am stuffing my face with junk that I got no business eatin. I want it bad too, I think we all do. I thought about that hypnotism sh*t too, maybe we can look into it and see what the deal with it is? Let me know.

supermom · July 28th, 2003, 01:48 PM

wow ginny you sound just like me! i am either super motivated or completely down on my self! i had a weak moment this weekend it started on friday night with pizza and ended sunday night with cake! hahaha! and to top it all i am supposed to weigh in today! i hate that f**king scale! i know what i need to do, i get myself back to the gym!!!!! maybe i'll start back to the gym tomorrow! well anyhoo i know i am going to win this weight battle eventually!!!

Slave2Food · July 28th, 2003, 04:29 PM

I feel the same way. You are not alone.....

EBONY POETESS · July 28th, 2003, 06:36 PM

alot of it has to do with other **** in your life too like when someone pisses you off or you fell lonely or just sick of watching the skinny girls twice as much as you do and then look at you like you are the pig in chalottes web i understand when iget like this i shed a tear and remeber how far i have come we are all together on this line so if you need to holla were here

Aussiegirl · July 28th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Ginny

I know exactly how you feel, I'm there too. For so long I have been saying I'll lose this weight, giving myself a time frame in which to do it, (by christmas, or my birthday), and get to these occasions and I weigh the same or more!!

I really really want to lose it too. I'm so tired of being fat. I'm a healthy fat chick too so maybe that just makes the motivation all the harder to get a grip on. I don't know. I'll be motivated for a couple days and all of a sudden get upset about something or mad or my black cloud will catch up on me and I'll say what the heck.. who cares anyway.. and blow it all.

I don't know what to do. I have asked my husband to help me out, give me moral support or some ***** kicking when necessary but he couldn't care less. I really want this, why can't I stick to it??!!! arghhhhhh

Sorry.. got a little emotional there.

Laura

Elisabeth · July 28th, 2003, 09:17 PM

If there were one answer to that question, you'd have the cure for obesity.

Unfortunately, we all USE food and that emotional component of weight loss is the hardest one to control. When things are going badly, food it easy to turn to. It tastes good, it's a quick fix, it's not illegal, and it's easy to use as a coping mechanism.

I guess the "cure" for obesity is not only making a lifetime change in WHAT we eat but also accepting that the emotional addiction requires learning NEW coping mechanisms.

Elisabeth

BigD · July 29th, 2003, 07:36 AM

GOOD question, Ginny!!! I WISH I had an answer. I want to lose this weight so bad, but lately I've been SSSSOOO Bad...I've given in to all of my cravings!

This too shall pass....I guess..

Hang in there, girl!!! We CAN DO IT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!

chloesmom · July 29th, 2003, 11:41 AM

OMG Ginny! I swear you read my mind! I'm sitting here again one one of my "I can do it" kicks. The thing is I know deep down that at this time tommorrow I'll have eaten a bunch of crap and not exercised at all.

So why in the hell do we do this? I don't know. I think how can I want something so badly and still not just do what it takes. I mean yes it is hard, losing weight has been the greatest obsticle in my life. But when I think of how much this weight wreaks havoc on every single facet of my life-I just don't understand why I don't get of my fatt ***** and do something about it. This is my life story.

Now that I'm up to 265 pounds I feel like I may never be able to lose again.I remember when losing 10 pounds seemed like an impossible task, well now I need to lose 100+!! I know all about breaking it down into smaller mini-goals..but it all adds up to over 100 pounds and that is OVERWHEMING!!

I also have a husband who doesn't care that I'm fat. He wishes I could lose the weight so I would be happy, he hates to see me hurting so much over it. I think a lot of times I know that he doesnt' care so I figure ,What the hell, I have a gorgeous husband and beautiful daughter who love me fat or not....so I'll just eat this cheeseburger!

Ugh!!

I don't know but like everyone said if we had the answer to this none of us would be here right now. Anyone figures it out please let me know!

GINNY · July 29th, 2003, 12:03 PM

i GUESS ITS JUST LIKE SOME PEOPLE SAY.WE ARE FEELING THAT EMPTY SPACE WITH FOOD, i DONT REALLY KNOW IF THATS IT, I GUESS WE REALLY DO JUST HAVE TO TAKE IT DAY BY DAY. jUST LIKE A FRIEND OF MINE SAID THE OTHER DAY SHE HAS BEEN DIETING FOR 5 YEARS AND SHE HAS JUST GOTTEN FATTER. eXPLAIN THAT. i THINK WE OBSESS ABOUT IT TOO MUCH i KNOW i DO. i AM CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT OR WANTING TO BE THINNER OR CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT WHAT iM GONNA EAT NEXT. iT CONSUMES ME ALL DAY. bUT IF i COULD THINK MORE ABOUT WHAT THE FOOD I DO EAT IS GONNA DO TO ME AND MY BODY I THINK THAT WILL HELP ME.i KNOW IF I EAT GRILLED CHICKEN INSTEAD OF A FATTY HAMBURGER IT WILL BE BETTER AND i CAN MAKE THAT CHICKEN TASTE GREAT AND IT WILL MAKE ME FULL. I EAT ON IMPULSE ALOT i THINK OHHH THAT IS SO GOOD WHO CARES. nOW IM GONNA THINK OHHH THAT $HIT IS GONNA STOP ME FROM LOSING THIS WEIGHT IM GONNA SKIP IT. i KNOW ITS EASIER SAID THAN DONE BUT WE NEED TO START THINKING BEFORE WE STICK STUFF IN OUR MOUTH. tHINK THEN EAT.... iNSTEAD OF EAT THEN THINK OH i REGRET EATING WHAT i ATE..aND WE FEEL SO BAD ABOUT OURSELVES WE EAT MORE AND MORE. oH dont pay ANY ATTENTION TO ME iM JUST SAYING WHAT IS COMING TO MY HEAD, BUT DOES IT MAKE ANY DARN SENSE? i THINK IT IS ALL IN OUR BRAIN iN FACT i KNOW IT IS ALL IN OUR HEAD.

Blippo · July 29th, 2003, 03:10 PM

We lose our willpower cause food tastes so good. Usually the food that tastes good has alot of sugar or fat in it.

July 28th, 2003, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
GINNY Platinum Phenster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: W. Va Posts: 1,319 Lost Weight: 0lbs Goal Weight: 199.9	WHY WHY WHY. iM SO FRICKEN SICK OF IT. SOMETIMES IM SO MOTIVATED AND WANT TO LOSE SO BAD AND SOMETIMES I JUST DONT CARE AND I BINGE AND LOSING ALL THIS WEIGHT IS SOMETHING I WANT SO SO SO SO BAD.... I KNOW WE ALL DO. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO KEEP GOING I DONT UNDERSTAND IT.SOMEDAYS ILL GO TO THE CLOTHING STORE AND ILL SEE ALL THESE CLOTHES I WANT TO WEAR AND ILL BE SO MOTIVATED AND ILL BE LIKE, THIS TIME NEXT YEAR I CAN WEAR WHAT I WANT AND THEN AFTER ABOUT 3 DAYS IT LIKE IT WEARS OFF YA KNOW WHAT IM SAYING. I DONT WANT IT TO WEAR OFF I JUST FEEL LIKE PULLING MY HAIR OUT OVER THIS STUPID FAT BODY.I WISH I COULD JUST GET HYPNOTIZED NOT TO EVEN THINK ABOUT FOOD. WHY CANT I JUST EAT TO STAY ALIVE INSTEAD OF CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT IT.I EAT OUT OF BEING BORED FOR ONE AND WHEN I GET UPSET I EAT AND WHEN I GET HAPPY I EAT.WHATS UP WITH THAT $HIT? I WISH I COULD GET MY TASTEBUDS REMOVED OR SOMETHING.EVEN THOUGH i HAVENT REALLY GAINED ANY WEIGHT IN OVER A YEAR I KNOW I CAN LOSE IT AND ITS POSSIBLE ITS NOT LIKE A DISEASE I CANT GET RID OF BUT IF I DONT LOSE THIS WEIGHT IT WILL PROBABLY TURN INTO DIABETES OR HEART DISEASE SOONER OR LATER. I AM HEALTHY FOR A FAT CHIC MY BLOOD SUGAR AND CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES ETC ARE ALL GREAT BUT I HATE THIS FAT.WHY CANT I STAY MOTIVATED WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? I WANT TO POST A HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE I HAVE TO DO THIS I WANT SO BADLY TO LOSE 50 LBS BY CHRISTMAS AND 30 BY HALLOWEEN PLEASE HELP ME AND MOTIVATE ME PLEASE... I just want out of the 200 weight range.

July 28th, 2003, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
down2thelaststraw Silver Phenster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 173 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 181 Goal Weight: 170	Ginny, Don't get discouraged. Weightloss is definitely a struggle and it really requires some lifestyle changes. I can really relate to you for the last 5 years I have said I'll lose xx pounds by my birthday, then by August, then by christmas only to find myself at the same point. My advice to you would be to take it one day at a time, give yourself positive reinforcement daily. When you wake up in the morning thank God for a new day and tell yourself today I will only eat healthy foods, I can do it. I know it sounds crazy, but believe me I've done it and it works. Do it everday. And make modifications in your diet that your are willing to do for a life time. For example, cut out grease or if you are a soda drinker decrease the amount you drink in a day. You would be amazed at how much impact these small changes make. Also, try to incorporate exercise even if it is only walking for 20 minutes per day. It all adds up. Tip Add weight training, contrary to the belief it doesn't bulk you up. For approximately every pound of muscle you gain you will burn an additional 50 calories a day just by doing nothing. DOn't give up, you can do it!! We are all here to help motivate one another. Halloween Challenge Goal 185-190 Actual 188 (10/31/03) SW 212 7-25-03 CW 188 10-31-03 188 11-3-03 185 11-10-03 182 11-17-03 181 11-24-03 179 12-1-03 BFL Challenge Goal 178 by 12-6-03

July 28th, 2003, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
STaR101 DiaMoND CLuSTa HuSTLa Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NY TiLL i Die Posts: 5,835 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 195\'ish Goal Weight: 170\'ish	Honey I feel the SAME WAY! I don't get it either, one minute I am determined and the next I am stuffing my face with junk that I got no business eatin. I want it bad too, I think we all do. I thought about that hypnotism sh*t too, maybe we can look into it and see what the deal with it is? Let me know. -"I can do bad by myself, and since I been by myself, I haven't done bad"- -"Don't assume failure, or you'll be sure to make it a reality"- -"Don't make it a priority if you're just an option"- 5'8" ~ 25lbs GoNe ~ ~ 15 MoRe PouNDS To Go ~ ~ DoiN THa DaMN THaNG ~

July 28th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
supermom superhero Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: la la land! Posts: 542 Lost Weight: 55 pounds Current Weight: 194 Goal Weight: 165	wow ginny you sound just like me! i am either super motivated or completely down on my self! i had a weak moment this weekend it started on friday night with pizza and ended sunday night with cake! hahaha! and to top it all i am supposed to weigh in today! i hate that f**king scale! i know what i need to do, i get myself back to the gym!!!!! maybe i'll start back to the gym tomorrow! well anyhoo i know i am going to win this weight battle eventually!!! HW 250 CW 183 GOAL 165

July 28th, 2003, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slave2Food Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 169 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 176 Goal Weight: 140	I feel the same way. You are not alone..... June 2003 SW 162 Sept 2003 153 (Meridia) Dec 2003 145 (weight watchers) Feb 2004 137 (WW/Phen weekends) Mar 2004 135 (WW/Phen weekends) May 15, 2004 Was my wedding day. I weighed 133 pounds of pure muscle. All of the hard work (30 sessions with a personal trainer) paid off when I wore a thong on my honeymoon. I came back from my honeymoon and things were good. I was happy. Then, on July 4th I was in an ATV accident. After 3 months of physical therapy I went back to work. I was depressed. I saw the doctor for medication and therapy. By the grace of God I survived the depression and endured through the pain. Yes, I could have killed my husband and myself, but I didn't. I'm still here and... I want a DO-OVER!!! September 2006 176

July 28th, 2003, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
sandradee Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ohio (orig. from MI) Posts: 251 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 144 Goal Weight: 115	sorry to see that u r feelin a little crazy today. i understand completely what you mean. i can see myself in my pre-antidpst clothes within a couple months but then (like this weekend) i lose it and end up pigging out (1800 cals on Sat)!!! dont lose hope, you can do this. it may not be easy but with your phriends here and willing to listen U CAN DO IT!!!!!

July 28th, 2003, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
EBONY POETESS Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 9,558 Lost Weight: 65 Current Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 160 firm by Valentines Day my birthday	alot of it has to do with other **** in your life too like when someone pisses you off or you fell lonely or just sick of watching the skinny girls twice as much as you do and then look at you like you are the pig in chalottes web i understand when iget like this i shed a tear and remeber how far i have come we are all together on this line so if you need to holla were here starting weight august of 2007 ,250 cw:185 pounds goal weight: 150 No longer on phentermine since august of 2007.

July 28th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aussiegirl Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Italy Posts: 204 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Ginny I know exactly how you feel, I'm there too. For so long I have been saying I'll lose this weight, giving myself a time frame in which to do it, (by christmas, or my birthday), and get to these occasions and I weigh the same or more!! I really really want to lose it too. I'm so tired of being fat. I'm a healthy fat chick too so maybe that just makes the motivation all the harder to get a grip on. I don't know. I'll be motivated for a couple days and all of a sudden get upset about something or mad or my black cloud will catch up on me and I'll say what the heck.. who cares anyway.. and blow it all. I don't know what to do. I have asked my husband to help me out, give me moral support or some ***** kicking when necessary but he couldn't care less. I really want this, why can't I stick to it??!!! arghhhhhh Sorry.. got a little emotional there. Laura When someone annoys you, it takes 42 muscles to frown. But it takes only 4 muscles to extend your arm and whack them in the head.

July 28th, 2003, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elisabeth Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: New York Posts: 417 Lost Weight: 195 Current Weight: 235 Goal Weight: 135	If there were one answer to that question, you'd have the cure for obesity. Unfortunately, we all USE food and that emotional component of weight loss is the hardest one to control. When things are going badly, food it easy to turn to. It tastes good, it's a quick fix, it's not illegal, and it's easy to use as a coping mechanism. I guess the "cure" for obesity is not only making a lifetime change in WHAT we eat but also accepting that the emotional addiction requires learning NEW coping mechanisms. Elisabeth

July 29th, 2003, 07:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
BigD Leg Humper in Denial Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,606 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: too much	GOOD question, Ginny!!! I WISH I had an answer. I want to lose this weight so bad, but lately I've been SSSSOOO Bad...I've given in to all of my cravings! This too shall pass....I guess.. Hang in there, girl!!! We CAN DO IT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!! God Bless Our Troops "Life without goals is like golf without holes" My best advise to anyone seeking to reach any goal: Keep on keeping on, and NEVER GIVE UP!

July 29th, 2003, 11:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
chloesmom Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 61 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 270 Goal Weight: ANY loss would make me happy at this point	OMG Ginny! I swear you read my mind! I'm sitting here again one one of my "I can do it" kicks. The thing is I know deep down that at this time tommorrow I'll have eaten a bunch of crap and not exercised at all. So why in the hell do we do this? I don't know. I think how can I want something so badly and still not just do what it takes. I mean yes it is hard, losing weight has been the greatest obsticle in my life. But when I think of how much this weight wreaks havoc on every single facet of my life-I just don't understand why I don't get of my fatt ***** and do something about it. This is my life story. Now that I'm up to 265 pounds I feel like I may never be able to lose again.I remember when losing 10 pounds seemed like an impossible task, well now I need to lose 100+!! I know all about breaking it down into smaller mini-goals..but it all adds up to over 100 pounds and that is OVERWHEMING!! I also have a husband who doesn't care that I'm fat. He wishes I could lose the weight so I would be happy, he hates to see me hurting so much over it. I think a lot of times I know that he doesnt' care so I figure ,What the hell, I have a gorgeous husband and beautiful daughter who love me fat or not....so I'll just eat this cheeseburger! Ugh!! I don't know but like everyone said if we had the answer to this none of us would be here right now. Anyone figures it out please let me know! Starting Weight - 270 WEEK 1 265 5 lb loss WEEK 2 265 no loss no gain WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11 WEEK 12 WEEK 13

July 29th, 2003, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
GINNY Platinum Phenster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: W. Va Posts: 1,319 Lost Weight: 0lbs Goal Weight: 199.9	i GUESS ITS JUST LIKE SOME PEOPLE SAY.WE ARE FEELING THAT EMPTY SPACE WITH FOOD, i DONT REALLY KNOW IF THATS IT, I GUESS WE REALLY DO JUST HAVE TO TAKE IT DAY BY DAY. jUST LIKE A FRIEND OF MINE SAID THE OTHER DAY SHE HAS BEEN DIETING FOR 5 YEARS AND SHE HAS JUST GOTTEN FATTER. eXPLAIN THAT. i THINK WE OBSESS ABOUT IT TOO MUCH i KNOW i DO. i AM CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT OR WANTING TO BE THINNER OR CONSTANTLY THINKING ABOUT WHAT iM GONNA EAT NEXT. iT CONSUMES ME ALL DAY. bUT IF i COULD THINK MORE ABOUT WHAT THE FOOD I DO EAT IS GONNA DO TO ME AND MY BODY I THINK THAT WILL HELP ME.i KNOW IF I EAT GRILLED CHICKEN INSTEAD OF A FATTY HAMBURGER IT WILL BE BETTER AND i CAN MAKE THAT CHICKEN TASTE GREAT AND IT WILL MAKE ME FULL. I EAT ON IMPULSE ALOT i THINK OHHH THAT IS SO GOOD WHO CARES. nOW IM GONNA THINK OHHH THAT $HIT IS GONNA STOP ME FROM LOSING THIS WEIGHT IM GONNA SKIP IT. i KNOW ITS EASIER SAID THAN DONE BUT WE NEED TO START THINKING BEFORE WE STICK STUFF IN OUR MOUTH. tHINK THEN EAT.... iNSTEAD OF EAT THEN THINK OH i REGRET EATING WHAT i ATE..aND WE FEEL SO BAD ABOUT OURSELVES WE EAT MORE AND MORE. oH dont pay ANY ATTENTION TO ME iM JUST SAYING WHAT IS COMING TO MY HEAD, BUT DOES IT MAKE ANY DARN SENSE? i THINK IT IS ALL IN OUR BRAIN iN FACT i KNOW IT IS ALL IN OUR HEAD. I just want out of the 200 weight range.

July 29th, 2003, 03:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blippo Platinum Phenster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,588 Lost Weight: was 215 lbs Current Weight: 171 Goal Weight: 165	We lose our willpower cause food tastes so good. Usually the food that tastes good has alot of sugar or fat in it.