I'm about to say eff it all and eat ALL the ice cream!

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  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I'm almost in the same position as you. lost 25lbs. last two weigh-ins more frequent than usual (my bad, prolly shoudn'ta done that) showed slight increases in scale numbers. without a vacation to focus on my angst led me to take an action, in particular having my body fat and BMI looked at. i got a whole bunch of numbers that are confusing enough for me, much less to explain to someone but bottom line my body fat % is down. I found out that my body has been changing from the inside even if it's not showing lately on the outside. I previously had very showy results and then suddenly not so much. Or actually it could just be that I was really gung ho, didn't expect much, saw something, and then now expect it everytime I turn around, which is not really very realistic is it?

    So I'm going back to square one of putting in the hard work and the counting and being patient and spaced out with the weigh in's and then seeing what surprises come up in awhile when I go weigh again, in a week or two at least.

    Eat your ice cream, stop when your full/satisfied, log that, adjust your daily cals and do whatever damage control needs to be done to make room for that yummy sunday. Enjoy it, it sounds delicious.
  • Adirafox
    Adirafox Posts: 107 Member
    As far as my workouts, I am trying to mix it up. I run, sometimes with the jogging stroller, sometimes without, and I try to do sprints when i don't have the stroller with me.

    Other days, I might do a tabata routine, or some variation on a fast-paced strength workout.

    Today was an off day, as I met friends for lunch AND went out with my husband, but tomorrow I'm back on track. I'm going to go on my cruise, enjoy myself (and eat ONLY what I want, and not what I feel like I need to eat, given that there is food EVERYWHERE), and then I'm REALLY going to get back on top of things.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    Eat your ice cream and enjoy it, you've earned it. Then consider taking a break and eating at maintenance for a week or two before continuing on a deficit.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Eat your ice cream and enjoy it, you've earned it. Then consider taking a break and eating at maintenance for a week or two before continuing on a deficit.

    this%6^
  • Nerdybreisawesome
    Nerdybreisawesome Posts: 359 Member
    Eat your ice cream and enjoy it, you've earned it. Then consider taking a break and eating at maintenance for a week or two before continuing on a deficit.

    ^this
  • Christina8585
    Christina8585 Posts: 73 Member
    Don't give up. I always gain several pounds and look like I've gained at least 2-4 inches (omg) during my monthly apocalypse.
    I once went up 9 pounds in a week and then lost all of it plus a couple more because I was working out. I'm feeling super blah too and I end up feeling this way every month, but don't give up.
  • Tyesha200
    Tyesha200 Posts: 5
    Don't give up, hang in there ,you have all of our support
  • 13tea
    13tea Posts: 55
    You have come to far to give up. 25 lbs shouldn't be thrown to the wind. I know I have passed this one on before but, an old adage: "If you do the same thing, the same way, you get the same results." So treat yourself, not because you are giving up but because you need a mental break. Go enjoy your vacation with your husband. What's more important, a great time with a great guy, or worrying about a few pounds. Smile and enjoy!:flowerforyou:
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    You're 5lbs away from goal. You really want to give up NOW? The body is a funny thing, it doesn't always do what we want it to do when we want it to do it, on the timeline we want it done in. You've increased your exercise, you're probably retaining water from the change/ increase to help repair muscles and have your body adapt to the positive changes you're making to it. If you want ice cream, have it, especially if it soothes the mind. It's not going to be the straw that breaks the camels back in this scenario, but if you quit, you really will undo all of the work, which would be a shame. Keep going and good luck!
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    Check your priorities. You should be doing this first and foremost to be healthy and vanity should come second! Why would you "give up" a healthy lifestyle? Having ice cream is fine! Go eat the ice cream, just make sure you have the calories for it.

    Take a walk, clear your head, check priorities and get back on it tomorrow. Giving up shouldn't even be an option!


    I agree!!
  • BoogeyBrat
    BoogeyBrat Posts: 212 Member
    Alcohol dehydrates you. That's what I bet it is; you're getting the fluid back on board.

    I'll second this. If I even look at alcohol, I'll gain a pound or two that will follow me around the next couple days. Of course one Coors Light doesn't have that many calories, it just causes me to retain water. Drink a bunch of water, and see if flushing the pipes doesn't do something for you.
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    I'm so frustrated!!

    I have lost about 25 lbs, but recently, I'm not only NOT losing, but I'm actively GAINING.

    I'm a teacher and since it is summer, I have been working out daily. I have a HRM, so I know exactly how many calories I am burning with my workouts. I have been watching what I eat, both quality and quantity.

    My husband and I are going on a cruise in about a week, so I gave up alcohol completely to help flatten my tummy. That's when I started gaining!

    I don't know what to do, and I'm so frustrated that yesterday I made myself a delicious bowl of butter crunch ice cream topped with butterscotch and chopped almonds. I need help, otherwise I'm going to give up.

    Have you been logging and eating back your exercise calories? The drinking change could be part of it or even water/glycogen from increased activity.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    Someone replied to this in my news feed it seems so appropriate here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1019220-if-you-over-eat-and-freak-print-this-and-post-it-up
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,022 Member
    Are you using the HRM to determine calories burned on resistance training too? Cause if you are, it's going to OVERESTIMATE how many calories you burn by quite a bit.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Teeysha
    Teeysha Posts: 7 Member
    I have been in those same shoes recently. The scale was going up instead of down. It is sooo discouraging when we aren't making progress anymore to torture ourselves by not eating the things we love. Thinking you could have hit a plateau. For me it also happened when I took an extra step to cut back what I was eating. I have changed my routine, added a bit of extra exercise this week and upped my calories a little and the weight has been coming off again.
    Don't give up, if you work at it things will change. Just think, that whole carton of ice cream is going directly to your butt!! A little treat every now and then is good for us though.
  • heartworth9
    heartworth9 Posts: 51 Member
    I agree with the deprivation part. I have made wine and dark chocolate a part of my diet, when I lose 10 pounds, maybe even 8, I will enjoy a pint of ice cream. I know with the added metabolism with all of the exercise, I will be ok. We need rewards to keep mentally fit too.
  • svelt123
    svelt123 Posts: 173 Member
    :drinker:
  • bonnieyode
    bonnieyode Posts: 21
    Today I had plenty of ice cream, but I have managed to stay away from it. Is okay because tomorrow will be a new day. :happy:
  • Adirafox
    Adirafox Posts: 107 Member
    Are you using the HRM to determine calories burned on resistance training too? Cause if you are, it's going to OVERESTIMATE how many calories you burn by quite a bit.

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

    What do you mean by this? jI am using the HRM when I do ANY exercise, but doesn't it measure my exertion? I have found that when I do strength training at a slow rate, it indicates that I burn very few calories, but when I am doing strength training where I don't rest between sets, etc, it burns more. Either way, my burn isn't as much as when I do tabata or run.
  • Adirafox
    Adirafox Posts: 107 Member
    Thank you, everybody! The past two days were bad, but y'all talked me down from the ledge. I think I am just rehydrating, and I did drink last night, and lo and behold....the number on the scale went down! Now that I understand why, I feel better. I think I tend to stay dehydrated, ESPECIALLY in the summer/weekends. When I'm at work, I'm really good about drinking water since I am talking all the time and get thirsty easily.

    I'm back on the wagon as of right now. Lots more water, no more booze, healthy treats.
  • ashleyplus3
    ashleyplus3 Posts: 284 Member
    Bump for when I feel like eating ALL the ice cream! :wink:
  • naomibatts
    naomibatts Posts: 1
    Yesterday I ate all the ice cream but today is a new day! Don't give up, everyone's weight changes for different reasons. I noticed when I gave up alcohol that I gained weight, but now it's regulated and I've started to loss again. Keep drinking loads of water everyday :)

    Congrats on the weight loss!

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