Disappointment Or Sadness

[anthony]

I'm disappointed, that despite being on a strict low calorie diet, I have not lost any more weight.

Don't get frustrated... your body can still be losing weight and will, if you stick with it. Your body will adapt to the diet, which is likely what it's doing.

I have a pair of skinny jeans that I couldn't get up last month, and whilst my weight hasn't actually changed, I have continued to exercise heavily and suddenly I can get them on. Still a little tight around the waist, but the point is that your body changes fat to muscle which is heavier, even though you technically still lose weight (size) from your body. You will get to a point though when you do get on the scales and suddenly a lot of weight will be gone again, once your body adapts. It isn't constant like many think, or hope... and takes time depending on what you're doing.

 

[Britt.f7]

@anthony Thank you for the support. Good news to hear. It is frustrating, but I will press through and keep doing it.

 

[Ladyghosthunter]

I am sad that the people I depended on to help me with my work situation have "cowarded" out even though the situation at work is getting worse, but not for me. I'm just coasting along and at peace no matter what will happen. They denied my third settlement and that's fine; however, expect that s**t will hit the fan for my workplace sooner or later.

There is a saying I believe in: Karma-Life's little way of saying, "Let's see how the **** you like it." And if you're lucky, God will let you watch...

 

[Tinyflame]

@Britt.f7 , Anthony is right, muscle weighs 10x what fat does. Good for you, btw, for you & your goal(s). :tup: :hug:

I hope things improve @Ladyghosthunter . :hug:

I feel tired, tired of me, tired of being 'me', tired of ptsd, tired of 'needing' the forum, tired of being tired. I guess these constitute feeling sad, & disappointed (in myself).

 

[Britt.f7]

@Junebug Thank you for the support. It's just the beginning, so I really need it. Though I imagine I will need it even more after it's gone on a long time! I'm sorry you are tired and disappointed in yourself. I wish you weren't. Here's my hand to hold, if you'll take it.:hug:

 

[Tinyflame]

Thank you @Britt.f7 , I could use it & I appreciate it. I am honoured, how very sweet. :hug:

Whatever your goals are britt, you will do them. I suspect you are far more beautiful just as you are than you may feel or think, but if it is something you want then I encourage it. You will do it! :tup: :tup: :hug:

Ya, well, the self-disappointment is not new. It's been too long with ptsd, I feel very old & weary of life.

 

[anthony]

It is frustrating, but I will press through and keep doing it.

Good to hear. Seriously... I had three people yesterday comment to me on how much weight I've lost in the last month, yet being absolutely serious, in the last month the scales have not moved. I am still hovering around the 89 - 90kg range according to my scales, even though I have thinned right down... but muscle has replaced fat bits lost, which is way heavier than fat.

I had already anticipated this, and the next month the scales will begin to move again, heading down towards 85kg... which for me is seriously lean and toned for my body. Whenever a person is in that last 5kg range, it can take months to actually lose it, even with heavy exercise. I am burning 1000 calories a day in exercise alone, to give you an idea that I'm not bludging with exercise, yet my weight hasn't moved on the scales for the past month.

It can get frustrating if you don't know how weight is lost. People just see shows like the biggest loser and such, where obese persons are losing massive weight weekly. Though when obese you will lose weight that quickly... until they also get to the skinnier sizes, where suddenly more work is required, and less weight is lost. Its proportionate though to body size overall versus effort.

Well done on the diet and keep up the hard work. It always pays off in the long-term... so keep at it.

 

[Britt.f7]

@anthony Thank you for the support! It is greatly appreciated.

 

[Let It Be]

My brother called again this week. I pressed him on certain things this time and he would use his health problems as an excuse for what he was saying to me. I noticed how firm I had to be in talking with him, which I don't like to do.

I'm sad and disappointed that although it seems that he only calls once a month, that is getting harder for me to talk to him. He would blame his having a stroke for not remembering what he had just said. Just becoming too weird for me as it is not safe to talk to him about me.

 

[Britt.f7]

Disappointed that my sister in law and her husband are in town today. I wish they weren't.

 

[Tinyflame]

Is your s-i-l's H your brother @Britt.f7 ? :(

I am disappointed in myself I've chosen wrongly.

 

[Britt.f7]

@Junebug no she is my husband's sister. Disappoints my husband that we don't get along.