These Instagram Pics Prove That Losing Weight Is an Emotional Roller Coaster Ride

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These Instagram Pics Prove That Losing Weight Is an Emotional Roller Coaster Ride

Dec 5 2015 - 4:00pm

I'm not shy to admit that losing weight was a huge struggle for me [1]. Aside from making a lot of mistakes along the way (what, I can't eat an entire jar of peanut butter?), losing 40 pounds takes a long time. And it takes all the willpower in the world to stay on your healthy path, so if you've ever had to lose weight or are trying to drop pounds now, you'll relate to this completely.

After Stepping on the Scale, I Think, "OK, I Start My Diet Today"

After Stepping on the Scale, I Think, "OK, I Start My Diet Today"

Source: Instagram user jayelu [2]

But I Want to Eat Everything

But I Want to Eat Everything

Source: Instagram user sugassweet [3]

Nope, Not That Salad

Nope, Not That Salad

Source: Instagram user popsugarfitness [4]

Yes, That Brownie. The. Entire. Pan.

Yes, That Brownie. The. Entire. Pan.

Source: Instagram user renatoabella [5]

And Sometimes I Do

And Sometimes I Do

Source: Instagram user clacera15 [6]

And I Feel So Bad About It

And I Feel So Bad About It

Source: Instagram user coach_kristy [7]

But the Next Day I Get a Fresh Start

But the Next Day I Get a Fresh Start

Source: Instagram user getposturefit [8]

I Curse My 6 A.M. Alarm

I Curse My 6 A.M. Alarm

Source: Instagram user leana_rhea [9]

But Remember That Sweating Makes Me Feel So Awesome

But Remember That Sweating Makes Me Feel So Awesome

Source: Instagram user emiliedev_fitness [10]

Even Though I Secretly Despise Those Fit Girls at the Gym

Even Though I Secretly Despise Those Fit Girls at the Gym

Source: Instagram user emiliedev_fitness [11]

Their Determination Is So Inspirational

Their Determination Is So Inspirational

Source: Instagram user jessicaccoughlan [12]

I Know I Can Look Like That One Day

I Know I Can Look Like That One Day

Source: Instagram user jaymieroberts21 [13]

But Boy, Do I Really, Really Hate Squats

But Boy, Do I Really, Really Hate Squats

Source: Instagram user badbitchesworkout [14]

I Am Loving My New Butt, Though

I Am Loving My New Butt, Though

Source: Instagram user fit_christine_farris [15]

Too Bad For My Butt That I Love Eating and Drinking More

Too Bad For My Butt That I Love Eating and Drinking More

Source: Instagram user grayseaness [16]

Stress Makes Me Want to Eat

Stress Makes Me Want to Eat

Source: Instagram user sammyannem [17]

But So Does Being Happy

But So Does Being Happy

Source: Instagram user yvonne_parker [18]

Or Bored

Or Bored

Source: Instagram user mzcheef [19]

What Can I Say? I Love Carbs

What Can I Say? I Love Carbs

Source: Instagram user mzcheef [20]

And Ice Cream

And Ice Cream

Source: Instagram user iveyjeanbean [21]

And Anything Deep-Fried, Served on a Stick, or Smothered in Chocolate or Cheese

And Anything Deep-Fried, Served on a Stick, or Smothered in Chocolate or Cheese

Source: Instagram user sammmly [22]

Yep, I'm Always in the Mood to Eat

Yep, I'm Always in the Mood to Eat

Source: Instagram user easton__5 [23]

But I Stand Firm and Think About How Hot I'll Look in My Bathing Suit

But I Stand Firm and Think About How Hot I'll Look in My Bathing Suit

Source: Instagram user k_rigby [24]

Or How Jealous My Ex Will Be

Or How Jealous My Ex Will Be

Source: Instagram user abigayleamara [25]

Or How I'll Be Healthy For My Kids

Or How I'll Be Healthy For My Kids

Source: Instagram user mrsgamber [26]

Yep, Losing Weight Isn't Easy

Yep, Losing Weight Isn't Easy

Source: Instagram user ksakoe [27]

But Feeling Good in My New Body Makes It All Worthwhile

But Feeling Good in My New Body Makes It All Worthwhile

Source: Instagram user emiliezvensson [28]

So I Make Spinach Smoothies For Breakfast

So I Make Spinach Smoothies For Breakfast

Source: Instagram user popsugarfitness [29]

Run Instead of Hitting Happy Hour

Run Instead of Hitting Happy Hour

Source: Instagram user olahonko [30]

And Do Some Reps While Watching Game of Thrones

And Do Some Reps While Watching Game of Thrones

Source: Instagram user slfastpitch [31]

It's All About Baby Steps, but I've Got My Eye on the Prize

It's All About Baby Steps, but I've Got My Eye on the Prize

Source: Instagram user julemarie_h [32]

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Weight-Loss-Emotions-34775602

Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Mistakes-Made-My-Weight-Loss-Journey-32080339
[2] http://instagram.com/p/n_yDCrJU5n/
[3] http://instagram.com/p/n-_Z79iW96/
[4] http://instagram.com/p/nYpAb4l1L_/
[5] http://instagram.com/p/n8jHVFS-OQ/
[6] http://instagram.com/p/n8rAvyRb4N/
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[8] http://instagram.com/p/n7wkL1HG_F/
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[15] http://instagram.com/p/n_6poQKx5Y/
[16] http://instagram.com/p/jDo0IjoOrh/
[17] http://instagram.com/p/n7w0Unjs13/
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[19] http://instagram.com/p/Uo2sX2gBrQ/
[20] http://instagram.com/p/n8AfZCvJAR/
[21] http://instagram.com/p/mBWil3rDKl/
[22] http://instagram.com/p/oCVpXeNebj/
[23] http://instagram.com/p/oEVZBAhuA6/
[24] http://instagram.com/p/oERc3BEqiS/
[25] http://instagram.com/p/ny1Dt-EdOY/
[26] http://instagram.com/p/oBOg4oKSmZ/
[27] http://instagram.com/p/oMHEsJkQdy/
[28] http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/detail/723984748708431730_9047260883
[29] http://instagram.com/p/ht3EVVl1GF/
[30] http://instagram.com/p/oLjsJLi73r/
[31] http://instagram.com/p/j-8aUhj_S0/
[32] http://instagram.com/p/oLhXy4DtQy/