Discouraged…..
I’ve been a bit discouraged the last couple of days. Can’t really explain why. I’ve been doing well the last three weeks and I wanted to post some new measurements. So I just measured my thigh and I didn’t see any change. That may be the reason why feel this way. I’ve only lost 1/2 inch from my waist. I was hoping I had lost more than that. I’ve tweaked my diet and made some changes. I’ve stopped using sugar in my coffee in the morning. I haven’t had any soft drinks for a month. I’ve added salad to my lunch two days a week and substituted my favorite 1000 island dressing for the salad spritzers. I’ve added more water and protein. Maybe I’m expecting too much too soon. But this is what always happens. I don’t see any changes, so I quit. I’m trying hard not to do that this time. I would really love to post some pictures where you can see the changes in my body. But that won’t be happening this week. 
May 4, 2008 at 12:17 pm
dont be discouraged, just keep at it. when i first started i felt the same way when i put in the hours at the gym and ate right and still didnt see any (dramatic) changes. I just takes time and hard work. stay motivated and never give up.
May 4, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I know exactly what you mean I am in the same boat. Here I am doing cardio six days a week and now lifting six days a week (not the same body part), and still I am a floating blimp. I finally got brave and posted some pics of me there was no holding back on them. My weight is going no where and my inches are doing the same. I know that I have gotten stronger because I am lifting more but still I want some of this fat gone already it has been four weeks and only 7 pounds. Now that I am retaining water I gained back up so now I have only lost 2, but I hope this is just temporary (time of the month.) Just keep at it and if you feel frustrated find me online and we will get each other through.
May 7, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Teresa, Its understandable to get frustrated, because we expect too much and get little if none. After my surguries, I didnt think I would ever lift again or do anything. Determination and will power is is the motivating factor. There was some pain involved but you deal with it. I started from scratch as if a child, but I got through it.
So what I am saying is even though it may take alot to get alittle, it a little more that you had yesterday. Little things add up. If you give and give out, then you have not accomplished anything and you are worse then you were before. Then where are you?
FYI: Cardio and Diet are the most important factors along with educating youself about food. There are foods that are out there that are loaded with junk that the body holds on to. Ex: High fructose corn syrup-bad, hydrogenated fats -bad, diet drink-bad. This list goes on. So you have to be contious on what is out there that is hurting you more then helping you. Do some reading on so called diet foods that cause you to gain. Keep a stiff upper lip, know you goal and reach for it. You will succed. One day you will look back and say: "Wow, I can’t believe I did it", then you will say, "Yes i do". Hang in there girl.