3 Day streak! I typically quit after 5....

HalfOfAsh

OK. I need to lose 40 pounds, and I tend to get impatient after a week like I am supposed to see 10 pounds a day go away. I know this isn't how it works, but I just get discouraged and take a 'cheat day' that turns into a 'cheat month.' I am sick of it. I am sick of being overweight when I know I can do better. I did a 5 day clean eating challenge group on facebook and I feel like the accountability of it really helped me. I don't know how MFP really works yet, but I'm posting this because I feel like if I put it in writing then I'll feel more accountable for that 40 pounds. Good luck to all on your journey!

div9diva44

Your doing great! Talked with some great people here! Feel free to add me too

HalfOfAsh

Thank you!

TBrownCVT

Don't give up Ashley. What types of foods do you crave? Maybe someone has a suggestion for a healthy alternative.

Sued0nim

it's not a cheat unless it makes you go over your calorie defecit for the week

If you have a cheat snack log it and move on sticking to your calorie defecit

If you have a cheat meal log it and move on to sticking to your calorie defecit

Don't ever say well I ate that I might as well stop for the day because today's ruined

Commit, refocus, recommit

You can do it

HalfOfAsh

TBrownCVT--It isn't really cravings, other than plantains and cheese lol. Those are the two things that I could eat all day and be completely happy. It is more of I get discouraged when I feel like I screwed up, then don't exercise because I'm all 'What's the point?' then the next day comes and goes, and I give up like that. Thank y'all. rabbitjb, you just hit my problem right on the head lol. I'm way too hard on myself. I am determined this time to stick to it and I love the accountability MFP is offering. It is amazing what one week of eating good and exercise has done so far. I FEEL better, and that is really my short term goal to not be so lethargic and moody.