what do you do when you hit that wall?

HezzieLee · 07-17-2008, 07:09 AM

Every diet I've been on ends at about 173 pounds.

Today I weighed in at 173.5 and thought, "Well, that's it. I won't be able to lose any more." Why have I put up a mental wall of failure? I dont plan on giving up, but I dont have high expectations to pass this point anytime soon. How did you get past that point?!

Ironic, considering my signature line says, "Success is based on our expectation of ourselves.”, isn't it? I guess it's time to put my head down, keep my mouth shut and just plow through it, huh?

Kristy1012 · 07-17-2008, 07:23 AM

Plow through Hezzie.....this is mind over matter and I have seen your posts before - you are stronger than this. Look at what you have accomplished in 6 weeks time....You have about 6 more weeks until Labor Day - think where you can be by then if you keep going.

Diana · 07-17-2008, 07:34 AM

I agree with my Fellow Hoosier.... PLOW THROUGH!

mjais · 07-17-2008, 07:41 AM

First of all, congratulations on reaching 173.5 lbs!

You're making great progress, so please take the time to appreciate this accomplishment and allow it to soak in.

My advice is to continue doing what you are doing regarding your eating and exercise. Be consistent and persistent. If possible, try to focus your attention on something other than the scale for awhile. This will help you to allow your body to drop more weight without psyching yourself out/sabotaging yourself.

Keep moving forward.

HezzieLee · 07-17-2008, 07:59 AM

just read Roamers thread and it was very similar to mine... if no one minds I snitched some advice from there as well as here! You guys are the best! Where else can we do that?! I love this place!

Missalissa · 07-17-2008, 08:05 AM

I've done every diet ever written. I had even done Atkins several times before. My magic number was 30. Every time I reached the 30 pound down mark I would mentally screw up and then I was done.

This time around I knew where my stumbling block was. When I had lost 28 pounds, I told myself every day, you can do this, you can make it. A week and a half later, scale showed me down 31 pounds. I celebrated. I told myself, now you broke that barrier, nothing can stop you. Guess what? Nothing did.

Good luck to ya and be encouraged!

Kristy1012 · 07-17-2008, 08:39 AM

Hey Diana!
Where in Anderson are you? We have family in Edgewood and Pendleton! Did you grow up there?

07-17-2008, 07:09 AM	#1
HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 416 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/170/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: Re-inducting as of June 1, 2008	what do you do when you hit that wall? Every diet I've been on ends at about 173 pounds. Today I weighed in at 173.5 and thought, "Well, that's it. I won't be able to lose any more." Why have I put up a mental wall of failure? I dont plan on giving up, but I dont have high expectations to pass this point anytime soon. How did you get past that point?! Ironic, considering my signature line says, "Success is based on our expectation of ourselves.”, isn't it? I guess it's time to put my head down, keep my mouth shut and just plow through it, huh? __________________ Hezzie Lee Completing 22 sessions of Quick Callanetics in September. Watch me change! *"Success is based on our expectation of ourselves.”-Anon* Chest: 38.5 (08/25/08) Waist: 35.5 (08/25/08) Hips: 39 (08/25/08) Weight: 171.5 I used to have a handle on life, but it broke...

07-17-2008, 08:05 AM	#6
Missalissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Central Texas Posts: 1,611 Gallery: Missalissa Stats: 252/149/150 WOE: Atkins Maint/IF Start Date: March 31, 2007	I've done every diet ever written. I had even done Atkins several times before. My magic number was 30. Every time I reached the 30 pound down mark I would mentally screw up and then I was done. This time around I knew where my stumbling block was. When I had lost 28 pounds, I told myself every day, you can do this, you can make it. A week and a half later, scale showed me down 31 pounds. I celebrated. I told myself, now you broke that barrier, nothing can stop you. Guess what? Nothing did. Good luck to ya and be encouraged! __________________ Missalissa The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind your have to convince. ~Vince Lombardi Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain. ~Anonymous The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking. ~Robert Schuller

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07-17-2008, 07:23 AM	#2
Kristy1012 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 24 Gallery: Kristy1012 Stats: 183/171/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	Plow through Hezzie.....this is mind over matter and I have seen your posts before - you are stronger than this. Look at what you have accomplished in 6 weeks time....You have about 6 more weeks until Labor Day - think where you can be by then if you keep going.

07-17-2008, 07:34 AM	#3
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 33,850 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	I agree with my Fellow Hoosier.... PLOW THROUGH!

07-17-2008, 07:41 AM	#4
mjais Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 488 Gallery: mjais Stats: 119 lbs (5'5") WOE: Intuitive Eating/Fitness Start Date: Since 2004	First of all, congratulations on reaching 173.5 lbs! You're making great progress, so please take the time to appreciate this accomplishment and allow it to soak in. My advice is to continue doing what you are doing regarding your eating and exercise. Be consistent and persistent. If possible, try to focus your attention on something other than the scale for awhile. This will help you to allow your body to drop more weight without psyching yourself out/sabotaging yourself. Keep moving forward.

07-17-2008, 07:59 AM	#5
HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 416 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/170/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: Re-inducting as of June 1, 2008	just read Roamers thread and it was very similar to mine... if no one minds I snitched some advice from there as well as here! You guys are the best! Where else can we do that?! I love this place!

07-17-2008, 08:39 AM	#7
Kristy1012 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 24 Gallery: Kristy1012 Stats: 183/171/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	Hey Diana! Where in Anderson are you? We have family in Edgewood and Pendleton! Did you grow up there?