First day fail - second day dreads

minties82

We all have failure days. I had one yesterday. I ate so much food and did no exercise.

I've been at this for 130+ days and lost 30kg, even with the bad days.

Chin up!

socalkay

I was going to point out the same thing that laura789a brought up... if you eat a lot of carbs, you will feel very hungry and very often. Also, maybe try pre-logging a day so you see what calories you are planning to consume. Modify as needed before it goes in your mouth. It's a ll a learning process so you did not fail, you learned something.

CSARdiver

Think marathon - not sprint. Make small changes that are sustainable and small goal that are achievable. Once you've done this for a while successfully, then re-evaluate these goals and make new ones, but don't try anything drastic - that rarely works long term.

dubird

You're just starting out, I wouldn't consider that a failure. Eye-opening, yes. But don't stress that much about the first few weeks. Get used to the idea of logging and look for trends and patterns. What worked for me was swapping out things slowly. I didn't start cutting large amounts right away or anything like that. By going slow, I was able to retrain myself on what a proper portion actually is, and what things worked for me. Takes longer, but it worked for me. Might not work for you, just food for thought.

BumbleBreeBuzz

Counting calories is great, but i wouldn't get too hung up on it. Rather look at the content of what you are eating, especially on your bad days. Did i waste calories on something high in fat and sugar? Or was i sincerely hungry and chose the best option available? Thats what i do at least

davert123

I agree with all the people who point out this is all learning. Really don't worry, you haven't blown anything you have just found out some information that you didn't know about until today. Have a look at this as well and try and follow some of the links. Its a 101 in fitness and weightloss

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

The only way I ever got fat was stopping - don't stop and you will succeed :-) Good luck

bclarke1990

800 calories is less than a quarter of one pound. If you eat at a 300-500 deficit you'll overcome it in two days. Don't worry about small mistakes and just try to learn from them

juliebowman4

I went to the bulk food store.....spent a fortune on pecans, walnuts, dates, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried strawberries, sesame seeds, dried Apple, dried mango, pumpkin seeds....
Threw them all in a big tub and gave them a shake.
Ta-da!! Healthy snacks, right?
Not if one is calorie conscious
Snack size for me= 45320000 calories.
Real snack size to fit in my calorie goals= a newborn baby's handful.
Sigh

At that rate, I'll have the tub of stuff until 2017....

Dnarules

ninerbuff wrote: »

Bel_Esprit wrote: »

I'd like to point out you don't know me to suggest my commitment levels to anything. Granted I see where you are coming from, but to make such a statement is in my opinion negative not to mention incorrect.
Feel free to browse my Instagram. Bel_esprit
As you will see I enjoy fitness food and life.
Enjoy the rest of your day.

I don't have to know you to know what it takes for people to achieve what they really want to achieve.
There is desire and there is commitment. Lots of people want things. Just wanting something doesn't mean that it will be achieved.
With commitment, there really are no obstacles, deterrences or setbacks that stop someone from achieving.

So my comment isn't whether or not you enjoy "fitness food" (no real such thing), and life, but as to how you're just winging it without any real plan. It's not personal, it's an observation that I make with people over the 30 something years in the fitness industry.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Is a moderator correcting grammar?

snowflakesav

No fail. Just learn. You are going to get this.

Bel_Esprit

Dnarules wrote: »

ninerbuff wrote: »

Bel_Esprit wrote: »

I'd like to point out you don't know me to suggest my commitment levels to anything. Granted I see where you are coming from, but to make such a statement is in my opinion negative not to mention incorrect.
Feel free to browse my Instagram. Bel_esprit
As you will see I enjoy fitness food and life.
Enjoy the rest of your day.

I don't have to know you to know what it takes for people to achieve what they really want to achieve.
There is desire and there is commitment. Lots of people want things. Just wanting something doesn't mean that it will be achieved.
With commitment, there really are no obstacles, deterrences or setbacks that stop someone from achieving.

So my comment isn't whether or not you enjoy "fitness food" (no real such thing), and life, but as to how you're just winging it without any real plan. It's not personal, it's an observation that I make with people over the 30 something years in the fitness industry.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Is a moderator correcting grammar?

lol

Let me fix that up for everyone

Bel_Esprit

"As you will see I enjoy fitness food and life."

I missed out the comma!

"As you will see I enjoy fitness, food and life."

Now off to day 3 of my "uncommitted" journey lol

Feeling happy off to the gym to do some weights after my morning run.