We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Anyone else on a diet and struggling?

Options
1146147149151152156

Comments

  • nickyhutch
    nickyhutch Posts: 7,596 Forumite
    :rotfl:

    Had a Phoebe from friends flashback when they run in the park. lol!


    Exactly that!
    ******** Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity *******
    "Always be calm and polite, and have the materials to make a bomb"
  • Tink2
    Tink2 Posts: 2,666 Forumite
    tomtontom wrote: »
    Just think what you could have lost if you really tried.

    Doesn't matter, fact is I have lost and I'm happy with what I've lost
    WantToBeSE wrote: »
    Tink, I am sure that you could probably do some sort of exercise. At my gym we have morbidly obese people who go, people in wheelchairs, older people, small men who want to bulk up etc.


    Honestly, when I see them I am full of admiration for them.
    They COULD just sit there and moan that they cant do it, but they don't. They sweat and huff and puff, but they damn well do it to the best of their ability.

    I do, I do my physio which is all my body can handle atm
  • Angry_Bear
    Angry_Bear Posts: 2,021 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker PPI Party Pooper
    This is why I hate fad diets like cabbage soup, cambridge, 5:2 etc...
    They are just not sustainable long term plus they promote a really unhealthy attitude to food in my opinion.
    Granted I'm biased, but 5:2 is intended to be a long term lifestyle change. And thus far all the research has showed that intermittent fasting has other, non weight-related, health benefits.

    That aside ....

    Tink: You had lost 15lb in the first 8 weeks. In the 12 weeks since, you've lost 4lb. While any loss is good, your progress has almost halted - and this defintiely ties in with you describing cheat days and days off the wagon.

    I'm trying to think of a gentle way to tell you that you seem to have lost your motivation. Maybe you need the kick-up-the-bums that people are giving.

    I believe that everyone here would like to see you succeed, so please listen to what people are saying rather than being defensive, even if it's hard to take.

    Good luck.
    Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?
    ― Sir Terry Pratchett, 1948-2015
  • Tink2
    Tink2 Posts: 2,666 Forumite
    Angry_Bear wrote: »
    Granted I'm biased, but 5:2 is intended to be a long term lifestyle change. And thus far all the research has showed that intermittent fasting has other, non weight-related, health benefits.

    That aside ....

    Tink: You had lost 15lb in the first 8 weeks. In the 12 weeks since, you've lost 4lb. While any loss is good, your progress has almost halted - and this defintiely ties in with you describing cheat days and days off the wagon.

    I'm trying to think of a gentle way to tell you that you seem to have lost your motivation. Maybe you need the kick-up-the-bums that people are giving.

    I believe that everyone here would like to see you succeed, so please listen to what people are saying rather than being defensive, even if it's hard to take.

    Good luck.


    I'm happy with any loss, I have no time frame to lose this weight

    Yes i have kind of fallen off the wagon a bit but I will get back on it
  • First_Trouble
    First_Trouble Posts: 974 Forumite
    Hope all is well Tink2.
    Get back on the wagon soon we are all here for support and you will feel better too.
    That voice in your head that says you can’t do this is a LIAR!

    Debt Free - January 2021 :D
  • ab.da54
    ab.da54 Posts: 4,381 Forumite
    This is why I hate fad diets like cabbage soup, cambridge, 5:2 etc...
    They are just not sustainable long term plus they promote a really unhealthy attitude to food in my opinion.

    I am in agreement with you with regards fad diets, First_Trouble, although we may be in disagreement on the types of diet that this would cover. However, fundamentally, yes, fad diets are not sustainable long term and can do far more harm than they can do good, long term.
    Dear Lord, I am calling upon you today for your divine guidance and help. I am in crisis and need a supporting hand to keep me on the right and just path. My mind is troubled but I will strive to keep it set on you, as your infinite wisdom will show me the way to a just and right resolution. Amen.
  • Tink2
    Tink2 Posts: 2,666 Forumite
    Hope all is well Tink2.
    Get back on the wagon soon we are all here for support and you will feel better too.

    Thanks

    Struggling a but tbh, not with diet, just with life

    Friends asked if I wanted to go to the local fare, I might have to say no :(
  • First_Trouble
    First_Trouble Posts: 974 Forumite
    Tink2 wrote: »
    Thanks

    Struggling a but tbh, not with diet, just with life

    Friends asked if I wanted to go to the local fare, I might have to say no :(

    Sometimes it's good to get away even if it's for an hour. Can make the world of difference to your mood
    That voice in your head that says you can’t do this is a LIAR!

    Debt Free - January 2021 :D
  • Tink2
    Tink2 Posts: 2,666 Forumite
    Sometimes it's good to get away even if it's for an hour. Can make the world of difference to your mood

    I think even a hour would be too much, too much walking and no where to sit :(
  • First_Trouble
    First_Trouble Posts: 974 Forumite
    If you can't face going out how about running yourself a nice hot bath take a good book or put on some music, close the door and just relax! This is Tink2 time.
    That voice in your head that says you can’t do this is a LIAR!

    Debt Free - January 2021 :D
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.8K Life & Family
  • 257.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.