Quote Originally Posted by katluvr View Post
So I admit I read MOST but not all of the posts or even did that "scanning" of some posts, but this thread interested me like others...

So almost 8 years ago I was 140 pounds...but I stand only 4'10". My partner was over 200. We started cycling and did weight watchers. We both lost "most" of the weight we wanted to. I struggled with the last 5-10 pound and then over time have gained a bit more. So I still struggle with 10 or more pounds to lose. My partner has gained back almost all.

So I still run (as you know from the running thread), I still cycle...but I know I can do the "distance" so my training is ALWAYS sporadic. Almost 2 years ago I became a vegetarian. Partly for health, mostly for the animals. (I always wanted to be a vegetarian but I really was a steak eater!).

My struggles:
I like (LOVE) food.
I like (LOVE) the social aspect of food...eating out with friends
I still struggle with creating a healthy diet without meat/poultry/fish and not "carb out"
I am too tired at the end of the day to fix food
I get bored with the same thing
It's easier to pick up something
I LOVE beer and wine
I HATE doing weight training
I am too tired after work to exercise (and would rather have a glass of wine)

I know these sound like excuses and there are answers/solutions to all the above.
I also know I have done more than many women my age: cycling trips, century rides, 1/2 marathons, a full marathon...but I still struggle with nutrition and weight AND consistent training. And anyone that knows me would not consider me inactive or lazy....but I always thought is I wrote a book the title would be "Inside this athlete is a couch potato trying to take over". That is how I feel.
I DON'T want to work this hard to get fit, stay fit and lose weight. Thus I am still struggling. I think there is part of me that just doesn't want to work that hard at it, thus the list of reasons (or obstacles or excuses) listed above.

(BTW, I am built JUST like my grandmother, very short, stocky/chunky and the tiniest shoe size!)



K
You are my size!

So, is the 10 pounds that significant? Are you healthy? Could it be that you are beating yourself up too much?