Need encouragement

[rachelmh]

So I have mentioned in some posts before that I was to have been married -- well, today actually. After my fiance's breakdown, and some truly rocky months, we are still together -- and better than ever, I think. We even set a new wedding date of May 6th of next year. That being said, I have been really quite sad in the last few days. Today was no picnic -- raw or cooked. And I guess I am looking for excuses, but fpr what I am not quite sure.

I have stuck to raw, but today I have had the worst cravings for cooked food, ice cream, chocolate, whatever I can get my hands on. I am proud to say that I didn't give in, but it is is only 9:30 and I don't have to work tomorrow -- so going to bed isn't in the near future. I haven't really had bad detox, so that at least is good. But I would have thought cravings would be gone by now.

I have only lost 4.5 pounds since May 15th, and that is starting to frustrate me. I was talking today about how perhaps I could modify my raw lifestyle to include some of the things I miss -- cheese or fish. But I have invested this much time, and I usually feel great. I am so inspired by those of you who have lost so much weight, in whatever amount of time. I guess the difference is that I don't have all that much to lose. So I would hope that it would gone already. I know if I went back to Weight Watchers, it would be gone in a few months. But then again, I know raw is the best thing for me.

Can you hear the wishy-washiness that is going on in my head. ARGH!!!!

I am not even sure what I am asking. I guess I just needed to vent. Thanks for listening/reading.

[Shan]

Oh Rachel, I feel so bad for you right now :( But at the same time, I'm very proud of you for not giving into your bad cravings. Have a banana around? They help me a lot when I feel that way.

Of course I don't know you or your body, but I have to say that I believe strongly that if you continue on your raw path, you with lose MUCH more weight, more quickly on Raw than you ever could at Weight Watchers. To top it off you'll be doing it in a super-healthy way. I know it's hard to be patient when we want to see results right away, but I'm inspired by the many weight loss stories of the people on this board. Time and time again we see people who have gone weeks, even months without losing. Suddenly when there body was ready to focus its' attention to weight loss, it does and WITH DETERMINATION! I'm not suprised your body hasn't been losing weight to be honest... it sounds like it has been a very stressful time for you and your fiance. I think that when things really calm down you will start to see results. Hang in there... I'm rooting for you!

[Coriander74]

Ditto what Shan says...
Also, anniversaries of dates can be very difficult, and it doesn't matter if the thing actually happened on that day. In your mind, it's an important date and I totally agree with what was said about Stress. Hang in there ok? :)

[rachelmh]

Thanks ladies! That does help! I believe what you are saying, I really do!

[jaurequi]

rachelmh,

Stay strong through this hard time :). Stick to it and you will never regret it.
These are the dues you are paying. Be glad they are here and get them over with; you don't want to go through it again.

Also, try to think long-term instead of quick weightloss. The weight will come off, but you're in this for life-long health, right? Giving in to unhealthy food will only delay your progress and make it more difficult. Yo-yo-ing is the worst!

You're doing very well, and considering your circumstances, I'd say you're pretty fantastic.

Best,