Extremely frustrated..... 😪

[Babylegion]

I'm completely depressed and frustrated. I've put on 3ibs this week and I don't understand why 😪 I've stuck to my eating plan, calorie counting and exercise and now I don't know what to do.?... Feeling so depressed.....

[Folliegirl]

Don't panic!! Stick to the plan and don't let this throw you off course ... Could it be hormone related? ... Have you had salty food that might be causing you to retain water? If you're sticking to the plan, exercising and drinking plenty of water your body WILL sort itself out 🌼 🌸

[Babylegion in reply to Folliegirl]

Thanks folliegirl. I'm still going to stick to the plan as I'm enjoying it. But it's so frustrating . I measure everything even my daily allowance of salt which I need as my sodium levels in my blood is extremely low. Just feeling so low and as for hormonal levels since I came off the contraception injection last sept I've only had 1 period since which was a couple of was ago but very light. I count everything including drinks. I nearly didn't eat today because I've gone up so fast but my father encouraged me to eat some tea 😥 so yeah feeling bad x

[Hidden]

I know that it's so frustrating about your weight and you're not alone - my scales told me this morning that I had gained 1.5 lbs since y'day and I know that I have eaten correctly and exercised!

Maybe there are other positive changes happening that you're not acknowledging... are you more toned? have you lost inches? are you feeling fitter? Hang in there, the weight will come off too if you keep doing all the right things re calorie counting, exercise etc.

Maybe you could try different types of exercise to burn fat e.g resistance/ weights or higher intensity exercise. Even small adjustments might help e.g if you currently walk for exercise, then walk up hills, if you jog, then try some sprints. Just a thought....

Keep calm and carry on

[Babylegion in reply to Hidden]

Thanks mags I'll have to think about new ideas. Hope your doing well on your plan x

[fibronfedup]

Hey we understand here, i find i gain every time of the month, hormones can be a nightmare, also have a look at what you are eating although if you were in your calories could something have a high salt in it as it will make you retain water, also check for fatty or sugar items too quite surprising what sugar is in when you look at breakdowns. If you are gaining muscle that would could account for a little gain. Stay strong and stick to the plan and remember stress can stop you losing weight. Maybe youve hit a plateau im not sure but do continue and stay strong you will feel benefits like healthier and fitter even if your weight hasnt gone down this one week. All the best

[Babylegion in reply to fibronfedup]

Thanks, I'm very careful as I weigh everything and take into account sugars, salt and fats. Just have to try harder x

[fibronfedup in reply to Babylegion]

Maybe you have an underlying issue? Are you on any med? I know people that watch their diet and exercise but still gain through meds they take. Hope you find what works for you soon

[Biblia]

The feeling of depression is so normal...you're normal! Anyone would feel low at this point. Now hold on to your hat. It's at times of vulnerability that old patterns (in your case starving) try to reassert themselves. Push it away. Tell it "I don't need you anymore" and "p___ off". You're the boss around here now, not some disorder long past its use by date. Anger can be a really useful tool. Tell that old pattern exactly where it can go! Imagine it as a silly clown or whatever else works, and send it packing.

[Babylegion in reply to Biblia]

Thanks biblical, I'm trying as hard as I can. So hopefully I'll get my feelings under control soon x

[Biblia in reply to Babylegion]

I have also had disordered eating, not a diagnosed condition as it was the manifestation of anxiety disorder and depression, but still severe problems with food. Are you able to see any kind of therapist? You should be eligible for at least several sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy. It saved my life.

[Babylegion in reply to Biblia]

I discuss everything with my g.p who is a ex psych dr. He monitors my weight and talk to me about my feelings and relationship with food. He told me if he thinks I might be going down hill he's going to stop the program.... So feeling down and now extremely tired x

[Babylegion]

Thanks ceecee45. I'm trying so hard. Just have to try harder.....

[vani_ko]

Hi Babylegion

Hope you are doing well ...

Do you mind sharing more details about daily routines to lose weight?

Like what you eat for breakfast and also how long do you exercise ...so i can help you from there ...

Chill....maybe you just keep some adjustment.. don't give up ...

[Babylegion]

My normal diet is based on.

Breakfast . Banana and muller light.

Lunch. Small salad. Little or no dressing.

Dinner. Is either macorni and cheese with salad, or vegi bake and salad.

For exercise. I'm disabled but I either do walking or aerobics and dancing for 1 or 2 hours mon till Friday. Weekends rest to help muscles.

I also snack on raw veg I.e. Carrots, celery etc...

Hope your journey is going well x

[Biblia]

Hi again babylegion,

My heart goes out to you.

I'm not going to give you any dietary advice (except to say that you're not eating enough and it's not well balanced) because I know from my own experience that it was more important to resolve my emotional issues first, and then the eating naturally righted itself.

I reckon you could easily suspend the 12 week plan for a bit and re-focus on your emotional and psychological well being, because those things are the basis for everything else in life.

I'm sure your doctor has heard of CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy). Maybe you could do a little research and if you like what you find ask for a referral.

I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.

[Babylegion in reply to Biblia]

I have talked to my gp today and he told me pretty much the same he's written out a diet for me to follow and I'm starting that in the morning. He's ex psyc now a gp and does give me support. He's told me I should be proud of my weight loss and goals and he's really proud of me and my progress which has made me smile today. He also made me laugh by saying I'm stubborn but as a counsellor myself I should be stronger. I promised I'd follow his plan and I will. Thanks biblia. Hope your journey is going well x

[Biblia in reply to Babylegion]

Your doctor sounds so caring, what a great guy. Thank you for your good wishes; I'm walking a lot at the moment and I find it very soothing, also doing some yoga as I'm very prone to stiffness! All is well.

[Penel]

Hi Babylegion

So sorry to hear that things are tough at the moment. I do hope you can sort out your problems.

Perhaps giving you dietary advice is not a good idea at the moment, but it does look as though you do need to eat some more protein foods. Perhaps try a Greek yoghurt for breakfast, as they tend to have a good amount of protein in them and do not contain the amount of sugar you find in Muller Light.

Good luck.

[Babylegion in reply to Penel]

Thank you Penel , I'm ok now and I'm sure we all get depressed from our gains especially when we're close to our goal weight....

Sorry for the rants everyone and I'm back on track thanks to you all and my GPs hope everyone's journey is going well x

[Penel in reply to Babylegion]

We all need a rant sometimes 😊

[Hidden]

It does look as though you need to eat a bit more - that might actually help to budge some weight. Even if you dont want to do the 5:2 diet then try varying your amounts of food each day. Eat more on some days (not rubbish, good stuff) and on other days stick to your more rigid regime x

[Babylegion]

Thanks mags, I do normally do that at weekends to try and stop a plateau happening again. Thanks for the tip x