5 Reasons Why You Won’t Lose Weight

26 August 2011 ~ 25 Comments

by ERIKA NICOLE KENDALL of A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss

When I listen to the different comments and e-mails that I receive, there are sometimes things that I want to say, but wont. Why? Because people come here to share and understand that they aren’t alone in the way they think and feel about certain issues regarding wellness and weight loss.

But every now and again, I read something that makes me want to toss my head against my desk – not too hard, but hard enough – because they’re either mistakes I’ve made before… or mistakes I make now (and realize it while reading someone else’s words)… or mistakes I haven’t made and probably would’ve made in the future if I weren’t thinking consciously.

So.. having said that… consider this my collective screaming, shouting, and fussing from a year’s worth of e-mails and comments where y’all just know you are wrong. You know you are. Hopefully you’ll giggle with me a little, and come on out of the woodwork admitting how you know you’re wrong.

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Tags: Black Health, Black Women

25 Responses to “5 Reasons Why You Won’t Lose Weight”

d 26 August 2011 at 10:11 am Permalink

the advertisement that was displayed at the top of the screen as i was reading through this was one for bowflex. the irony is too much

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Keisha 26 August 2011 at 10:14 am Permalink

…And the church said “Amen”!! All but the still dieting part are soooo me! I’ve put off my workout for this ENTIRE week complaining about this Florida heat. My workout clothes I set out for Monday are still sittin in my desk drawer with my sneakers underneath the desk, SMH
And don’t get me started on that freakin shake-weight!! #icant
And yes, this did make me laugh :))

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mikxtr 26 August 2011 at 10:23 am Permalink

How do I plead?
#1: guilty
#5: guilty

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Black Girl With Long Hair 26 August 2011 at 10:29 am Permalink

I’m especially guilty of #1. I still haven’t made physical activity a habit.

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- Gloriana 3 November 2011 at 7:28 pm Permalink
  
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hehe 26 August 2011 at 11:02 am Permalink

I love Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss! If you’re serious about changing the way you eat or view food it’s a great website.

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IcyPlunder 26 August 2011 at 12:10 pm Permalink

Eat Less. Move More. Drink Water.
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- Anon 26 August 2011 at 1:10 pm Permalink
  
  not just about eating less. it’s also about eating right.
  
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  - BigSyd 27 August 2011 at 3:16 pm Permalink
    
    And getting enough sleep and dealing with stress and genetics…the list goes on and on
    
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Monzi 26 August 2011 at 10:02 pm Permalink

LOL, #5 is so true not only with weight loss but just in life….sometime we can be so hypocritical and lazy! -___-

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name 27 August 2011 at 9:25 am Permalink

Aww what’s wrong with crystal light?

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- Kari 28 August 2011 at 8:49 am Permalink
  
  Actually there’s nothing wrong with it because it doesn’t have real sugar it in just artifical but you still have to be careful of those too. They should have put kool-aid or soda up there instead.
  
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Kari 28 August 2011 at 8:45 am Permalink

I don’t think people should necessarily diet but just cut back and eat smarter and healthier. I have gestational diabetes and my nutritionist put me on a eat every two hour “diet” sort to speak. With this eating approach I have lost weight while I am pregnant and my baby is the one that’s gaining the weight. It has not harmed me or my baby at all plus I go to the doctor every week to get LO checked out. I eat breakfast which can be oatmeal or cottage cheese and fruit. Two hours after that I have a midmorning snack which can be fruit and string cheese, yogurt,or simple crackers. Two hours after that I eat lunch which is small for me. To hours after lunch, I eat a snack again which can be anything I had during the first snack and then I eat dinner which is my last meal of the day. I drink water like it’s second nature and I also sometimes drink sparkling water and flavored water as well not not consistently. The doctor took me off all juices, sodas, breads, pasta, and anything that has a heavy carb in it. All I am now is just plain baby and not all the weight I had before. I wasn’t allow to gain but 15lbs but I really didn’t gain that just 15lbs in baby weight. I think I will keep on with this diet change after I have her in September.

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Meshia 29 August 2011 at 1:28 pm Permalink

5 was funny. But I’m guilty of #4. I havent gave up working out, tho. I’M IN IT!!! Instead of focusing on losing weight, I’m focusing on being stronger. That’s help me not to be downhearted if I dont lose a pound. I’ve gained a couple of pounds. I hope is muscles because I noticed that I can lift heavier weights, do more pushups and last longer. We’ll see….

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Monisola 29 August 2011 at 6:51 pm Permalink

there are also a whole host of genetic, endocrine, hormonal, metabolic, and thyroid reasons why some of us are heavier. I have PCOS..it is a genertic disorder which affects 8% of women…95% of women with PCOS are obese….there is no cure. I work out 3 hours a week, eat a low card, high protien, HIGH produce diet and I am still obese….i hate the implied stereotype that people fat people are lazy and make unhealthy choices….screw this damn article.

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- Joan B. in SC 30 August 2011 at 3:27 pm Permalink
  
  +1 to Monisola about the PCOS which also causes problems with insulin resistance. Then you’re put on meds for that and you have to eat more with the meds to keep from feeling nauseous and lightheaded, so your weight goes up even more (at least that was the case when my doctor tried it with me).
  
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fran 2 September 2011 at 12:57 am Permalink

oh man, so on point. hopefully tomorrow i’ll get my ass in gear and not pull a #5!!!

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Deneya Carter 3 September 2011 at 11:47 am Permalink

I usually walk around the block everyday for a month now and drink a lot of water before, during and after a meal. Dieting is not for me at all. Drinking water helps I barely drink soda anymore.

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Marilyn 11 September 2011 at 8:26 am Permalink

I would add one more – count your calories on a site like sparkpeople.com. I found that I wasn’t eating enough: oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast, a salad and sandwich for lunch and some spaghetti for dinner didn’t get me even close to 1000 calories. I was a track & field athlete in college and HS so I know how to exercise. I wasn’t eating junk. Just not eating enough.

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michelle 20 September 2011 at 12:07 pm Permalink

I swear to you that after a 3 week hiatus I had made a commitment and re-started my workout routine just before I read this! I’m especially guilty of the procrastinating and the impatience. I’m LMAO AND nodding my head; and ‘yep’ I will absolutely contine now that I’ve read this. Thanks for posting this! So true; and TOO funny!!

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Luella 1 November 2011 at 12:15 pm Permalink

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