Guys am just not getting sw to work for me. Dunno if am just being lazy or greedy or both. Am on here moaning all time, take weeks off, get focused again then start getting bogged down and obsessed with it all. It's only second day and already am checking calories as opposed to enjoying sw for what it is. I follow the general sw approach but its just getting to me now. I have 7-10 pounds to lose but as I have said in numerous moaning posts its my shape am unhappy with. I don't want to stuff my face but I don't like the way I get fixated either. Is it possible for me to follow sw to an extent and concentrate on excercise and get where I want to be or am I being unrealistic? Honest opinions please.
will excercise alone work?
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Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
I am no expert, but surely exercise can only help. You say your shape is what you are most unhappy with, so perhaps exercise can help you to change/tone your shape. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
xMandyDx
Determination is Key
My opinion may not sound very kind, but it will be honest, as you asked for.
I think if you get fed up and can't stick to such a simple eating plan as SW, then you'll feel the same way about exercise. I think you'll go at it like a hellcat for a week, maybe two... and then it'll all slip again.
You really need to sit down and think up pros and cons. I think you can't half-heartedly stick to a diet, and exercise if you truly expect results.
I'm sorry if that offends you, honestly I am, but you should think about which is more important to you. Being healthy and fit, or half killing yourself every few weeks just to lose the inch you've put back on.
I think if you get fed up and can't stick to such a simple eating plan as SW, then you'll feel the same way about exercise. I think you'll go at it like a hellcat for a week, maybe two... and then it'll all slip again.
You really need to sit down and think up pros and cons. I think you can't half-heartedly stick to a diet, and exercise if you truly expect results.
I'm sorry if that offends you, honestly I am, but you should think about which is more important to you. Being healthy and fit, or half killing yourself every few weeks just to lose the inch you've put back on.
xMandyDx said:
No no am not offended at all. I have lost three pound since jan where there has been weeks I have stuck to plan, added in excercise but still no further movement on scales. As I was writing the post I was and still am hungry which doesn't help my negativity towards the whole thing. I started eating an apple in car on way home to try and curb the hunger feeling but started and am being Honest, thinkin how many cals were in it so stopped. I just beat myself up if I have too many syns, regardless if they are spent on chocolate or sauces or oil etc. I just hate the guilt I associate with everything. You struck a nerve with the point you made about every few weeks I would be busting a gut to lose the inch I put on as that is me. I need a good shake and have put my sw chips in the oven. NO point turning a good day into something bad just because of how I feel. I am up for it all in the morn then demotivated at night when am tired and have loads to Do. That's just an excuse tho as am not the only one. Not sure why I do things half heartedly then moan then binge, then moan then binge. Just want post baby body back which at the time I wasn't happy with either lol...can never win. Thank you both so much forcomments x
xMandyDx
Determination is Key
Don't feel that you're the only one who suffers lack of motivation, or the only one who thinks SW incorporates loads of calories.
In fact, the times I have tracked calories out of curiosity alongside my SW plan, I've found I'm coming right in on the suggested amount for weight loss. So don't freak out. And honestly, an apple has very few calories, and it's harder to digest than a piece of chocolate, so your body takes more nutrients from it, while burning more calories than the apple was worth, just to digest it. So eating an apple is actually burning calories instead of spending them.
What you need to do is have a day during the week or weekend where you can batch cook. I do this on a Saturday morning. I make soups, stews, cous cous salads... anything I think I might like to grab and go, or throw in the microwave or pot on the hob. It really does help curb those naughty cravings when you feel tired and too fed up to cook.
The reason you didn't see anything on the scales the weeks you added more exercise is... sometimes it takes the body a while to come to terms with the new demands you're making on it, and can take up to 2-3 weeks for it to show on the scales. Another reason may be that you're not eating enough for the exercise you're doing, and then your body holds on to everything "just in case".
Honestly... if SW is not working for you, 9 times out of 10 there IS a reason for it. You just have to ride it out and keep going.
In fact, the times I have tracked calories out of curiosity alongside my SW plan, I've found I'm coming right in on the suggested amount for weight loss. So don't freak out. And honestly, an apple has very few calories, and it's harder to digest than a piece of chocolate, so your body takes more nutrients from it, while burning more calories than the apple was worth, just to digest it. So eating an apple is actually burning calories instead of spending them.
What you need to do is have a day during the week or weekend where you can batch cook. I do this on a Saturday morning. I make soups, stews, cous cous salads... anything I think I might like to grab and go, or throw in the microwave or pot on the hob. It really does help curb those naughty cravings when you feel tired and too fed up to cook.
The reason you didn't see anything on the scales the weeks you added more exercise is... sometimes it takes the body a while to come to terms with the new demands you're making on it, and can take up to 2-3 weeks for it to show on the scales. Another reason may be that you're not eating enough for the exercise you're doing, and then your body holds on to everything "just in case".
Honestly... if SW is not working for you, 9 times out of 10 there IS a reason for it. You just have to ride it out and keep going.
try and stick at it and not worry too much. Exercise will really help. But with weight loss is 70-80% diet 
Emmamb
Silver Member
I do a lot of exercise (5 + hours a week minimum) and yes I've noticed a huge difference in my body shape but this is teamed with 95% been on sw plan. You have to do both together to have maximum effect,measure yourself before you start because it may not always show on the scales xx
Thanks very much for takin time to help everyone. I appreciate it. I had sw chips, beans, fried egg and my he bread...felt very satisfied after it. I know what I need to do I just need keep refocusing on my goal. I need to do the excercise part more as did 5k walk yesterday and felt so good for it. Once little one is in bed I will do my workout dvd. So that time today when I thought 'sod it' but didn't give in was a step forward. Glad now I posted when I did. Also started tryin green days and loving them. Ee isn't so easy for me but will keep doing them at times. I made huge pot speed soup on Monday for days like today but after having it two days I was sick of it. Just need keep tryin and shaking things up a bit. Thanks again x
