25 Relatable Quotes That Perfectly Describe The Struggle Of Trying To Lose Weight (2024)

With summer finally here, the struggle of trying to shed the weight of those few extra pounds leftover fromhibernation season is real. You really want that cute little summer dress from last year to fit. You really want to look banging in that teeny red bikini you bought on sale from Target for your beach trip. Girl, I feel you!

Losing weight and keeping it off is super challenging —especially when you lack the motivation to kick start a healthy lifestyle. Motivation is key when it comes to exercise, diet and weight loss, but it's hard when those freshly baked donuts from Dunkin are only a quick car ride away.

Frankly, nobody on this planet has an easy time losing weight.

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Whoever told you shedding some pounds would be easy was lying. Who has the time to go to the gym five times a week while balancing work, school, and kids? On top of going to the gym, who has time to cook healthy meals from scratch each night whenGrubhubnow delivers McDonalds? The struggle is very much real.

Remember you're not alone in the (seemingly constant)battle of weight loss —we all have had those weeks where we were certain we would wake up every morning at seven and go for a run. Did we run? No! Did we get a few extra hours of much needed rest? Heck yes!

Don't feel discouraged if you fall off the health wagon. Get back up and try again. Remember to set realistic goals for yourself. Or, if you don't feel like going to the gym right now, read these 25 funny, relatable weight loss quotes about wanting to go to the gym. Win win.

1.When you really don’t want to eat that extra green kale salad.

“I’m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be 3 tacos, 2 margaritas and an order ofqueso.”–Unknown

2.The things you tell yourself to gain a little extra motivation to go to the gym.

“Image the weight you are losing, if going to the person you hate.”–English Lion

3.When someone asks you how your New Year’s resolution of losing weight is going.

“I would lose weight, but I hate losing.”–Unknown

4.Seeing that number on the scale after a long week of working out.

“Whenever I check my weight, I always subtract 5 pounds. I don’t think a or brain should ever count against them.”–Unknown

5.Telling yourself you’ll just have one cheat day.

“It’s all fun and games until your jeans don’t fit.”–Unknown

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6.Knowing there is a pint of Ben AndJerrysin the freezer.

“If we’re not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?”-Unknown

7.She said, looking for her car keys to go to the gym.

“I wish I could lose weight as easily as I lose my keys, pen, cell phone, temper, and even my mind.”-Unknown

8.When someone asks you what you’re favorite veggie is.

“French fries are the most eaten vegetable in America.” – Super Size Me

9.Drink your eight glasses a day, ladies.

“NUTRITION FACT: If you drink a gallon of water per day, you won’t have time for other people’s drama because you’ll be too busy peeing. Stay hydrated my friends.”–TobiCorleyonPinterest

10.Justifying that pack of chocolate chip cookies you bought yesterday.

“You know when you buy a bag of salad and it gets all brown and soggy? Cookies don’t do that.”-Unknown

11.When your 6 a.m. “get your butt to the gym” alarm goes off.

“I wake up every day planning to beproduticeand then a voice in my head says,”Hahagood one!” and we laugh and laugh and take a nap.”-Unknown

12.When you’re crying to your best friend about not meeting your goal weight this week.

“Drink some water you beautiful and capable but dehydrated b*tch.”-Unknown

13.Being asuuuperhealthyPinterestjuice shot recipe kind of girl.

“I’ve got 99 Problems and Turmeric solved like 86 of them.”-Unknown

14.When someone asks you why you work out so much.

“Because there is a hot WOMAN in there waiting to get out.”-Unknown

15.Thank you for your service, body.

“The next time you’re hating on your body, try thanking it – it carried you through childhood on a diet of fruit gushers and neon bluesqueezeitsalone. It’s a miracle you’re even alive right now.”-Unknown

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16.Losing count of all the chips you’ve eaten while watching Jane The Virgin.

“I hate when I gain 10 pounds for a role and then realize I’m not an actress.”-Unknown

17.Okay, but this is so true. Know your nutrition facts, kids!

“Until you get your Nutrition right, nothing is going to change.”-Unknown

18.When they say you should eat about 80 percent clean, 20 percent junk.

“80% Health Goddess, 20% Cookie Monster.”–The Wellness Co.

19.We are all just big balls of stress at this point.

“If it’s true that stress brings on weight loss, why the heck am I notinvisbleright now?”–Tamara Thomas on Instagram

20. When that H.I.T.T. workout really kicks in.

“Unless you puke, faint, or die, keep going!”–Julian Michaels

21.Sitting in a meeting after eating lunch and hearing your stomach gargle.

“Dear stomach, you are bored, not hungry. So shut up!”-Unknown

22.Once you lose the lbs, you’re done with those lbs.

“I’m not losing weight, I’m getting rid of it. I have no intention of finding it again.”-Unknown

23.When it’s leg andgluteday.

“You are not going to get the butt you want by sitting on it.”-Unknown

24.Body confidence is key.

“I love my six pack so much. I protect it with a layer of fat.”-Unknown

25.We will leave you on a serious note. Don’t forget this one and keep pushing!

“Weight loss is not a physical challenge, it’s a mental one.”-Unknown

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CarlieFoxis a writer who covers astrology, pop culture and relationship topics.