I know how...But I don't know HOW!

[mrsklamc]

I have about 20 pounds I have wanted to lose for about 2 years.
I get it. It's not rocket science. You have to burn more calories than you take in.

My endocrinologist tells me not to feel bad, that I probably only need 1200 calories a day and that is very hard to do in our society. She also says exercise tends to be ineffective for weight loss because we overcompensate, food-wise, for what we think we 'burned.'

My problem is that I am a very right brained, non structured person. Counting every calorie every day is like mental prison or something for me. Plus, at my workplace, I am constantly inundated with sweets. I have days that are 'good' days, where I can say no to about anything...and days that are not so good. The frustrating part is having it there to turn down, day in and day out!

So I don't lose. Fortunately I don't gain either but I'm just feeling SO overwhelmed by it today. It's not COMPLICATED, but for some reason for me that doesn't make it EASY!

 

[Riverhill]

You are not alone. I have lost 30 lbs in the past 6 months and still have 20 to go. I just can't bring myself to do what needs to be done. So many days I say "NO" to things I want and then just blow it due to lack of control or making excuses for my behavior.

I did not lose the 30 by counting calories. I lost it by eatting 4 servings of veggies, 3 servings of fruit, 2 servings of protein and 1 carb each day. It took planning and effort that I just am not willing to do right now.

I am going to allow myself one day per week to eat what i want without guilt. I figure if I can hold it together 6 days a week I should be able to lose the last 20 sooner or later.

Good luck and know you will lose the weight when you make losing the weight a priority and not a moment sooner.