I followed 1550 cals for a WHOLE DAY!!

paynebearclan

I followed my 1550 cal plan ALL day yesterday with 28 cals leftover!! YAY ME!! My question? Why did I not wake up skinny this morning?? Heehehehee! Ok, Ok...don't get all crazy on me. I know it takes more than one day. I am proud of myself for following one day. This is a one day at a time journey for me. I know my quirks...like...I can't cheat...even once...because I KNOW I will give up if I do. We all have those silly things that get us in a funk. The thing is...I want to succeed THIS time. I want to look back a year or two from now and see all that hard work pay off. My problem? I take the easy way out. I give up too easily. So...Yay me...for sticking to the plan for one day....today's it's own day. So far, so good.

07JKGirl

It is a one day at a time journey, but plan for the future days while living the current one. Great job on your one day success. Keep up the efforts and it will pay off.

Trostlegirl

Great job! Baby steps, baby steps! One day leads to two and so on! You can do it!~

KenosFeoh

Thumbs up!

I haven't had a successful day in a long time, but today will be the first of many I HAVE DECIDED (are you listening, Self?).

HopeDaleen930

Good job! Baby steps, one day at a time. You'll get there!

sparkle814

Good job! Keep up the great work!
Stick to today and maybe you'll wake up skinny tomorrow.
(I'm still waiting for that day and I've been doing this over fourth months....wtf?? haha)
One day at a time, you've got the right attitude, you got this!

kayaksara

That is great! All it takes is one day at at time. :flowerforyou:

I kept to my calories yesterday for the first time in weeks due to a bunch of parties that I just gave myself permission to eat at. Yesterday felt good to be back on track for me too. Today I will do it again!

Good luck to you today too!!!

Foxxyfiercefitness

That's great! Everyday that I don't eat the way I used to, is a celebration day for me! I figure even if I go over my 1480cals as long as it's not like 3000+ like it used to be, I'm good!

aylajane

I am the same way - if you "cheat" a little you give up and feel like a failure and undo all your work. But I heard a phrase somewhere that helps some - "If you trip on the top step, you dont throw yourself down the rest of the stairs". Meaning, if you do slip up, accept it and get back on the horse immediately - dont use it as permission to cheat the rest of the day or to give up on the whole process. As soon as you finish whatever is in your mouth that shouldnt be, do some pushups to "punish" yourself (which actually is not punishment!) or go for a walk and clear your head to think about why (and get some steps in to counteract your "bad" moment).

Congrats!

LuckyLeprechaun

I know my quirks...like...I can't cheat...even once...because I KNOW I will give up if I do.

Just saying that out loud and typing it here gives that idea power. :noway: Stop it. :explode: Let that be the behavior the "old" you would've chosen. And decide right NOW that even when you stumble, even when you mess up, even when it's hard and you're discouraged, you aren't the kind of person anymore who gives up. You used to be, but now you aren't.

Decide, right now, to disallow the idea that giving up is even an option. It isn't, if you ever wanna see the finish line. Accept now that you WILL stumble, and you WILL ALSO forgive yourself quickly and get back in the saddle. Because that's what is real, and that's what will keep you coming back to stick with this new lifestyle you've chosen.

lcv915

I hear you. I'm only allotted 1260/day and after losing 13 of the 45-50 I need to lose, I fell off the wagon. I was doing so well and was feeling so good...then, one anniversary dinner (and dessert!), I splurged. It's now been a month and I've yet to get back on track. I put 1/2 pound back on (I finally found the nerve to weigh myself this morning).

I can't let myself "cheat" again! I'm 51 years old and want to feel fit, strong and healthy for once in my life!

"If not now, when?"

teamstanish

You're making the first steps to happy, healthy, sexy you! Go for it and don't stop!

noogie98

I can't tell you how many times I have fallen off the wagon ~ the key is to dust yourself off and get back on as soon as you can. Remembering that this is truly one day at a time helps, too, along with the support of good friends. I still have 60 lbs to lose, and would not be able to even think about that task if it weren't for my friends here and those I see daily in my life!

Hang in there, it does get better! :flowerforyou:

KEAVES13

I completely relate to this post..I'm still working on sticking to anything for a whole day..congrats! One day at a time!

TDiaz214

'You might not be there yet, but you're closer than you were yesterday'

One day at a time , KIU

SoDamnHungry

Great job!

Mdcgc

Great job for today! and good luck for tomorrow!!

jenifr818

I followed my 1550 cal plan ALL day yesterday with 28 cals leftover!! YAY ME!! My question? Why did I not wake up skinny this morning?? Heehehehee! Ok, Ok...don't get all crazy on me. I know it takes more than one day. I am proud of myself for following one day. This is a one day at a time journey for me. I know my quirks...like...I can't cheat...even once...because I KNOW I will give up if I do. We all have those silly things that get us in a funk. The thing is...I want to succeed THIS time. I want to look back a year or two from now and see all that hard work pay off. My problem? I take the easy way out. I give up too easily. So...Yay me...for sticking to the plan for one day....today's it's own day. So far, so good.

First of all, awesome job on sticking to it! Take it one step and one day at a time. That being said, I'd be careful about the "can't cheat even once" mindset. If you think of it like that, you WILL fail. You can't go into this thinking of it as a diet. Diets fail and you gain the weight back afterwards. It's a new lifestyle. In the real world, in your lifestyle, birthday cakes happen. Cookies happen. Heck, even ice cream happens! If it doesn't ... well, that makes me want to :sad: Leave room in your calories for the occasional treat so you don't feel deprived. That way, once all the weight is gone, you know how to fit the good stuff into your maintenance!

All the best to you, and tell that extra unwanted body weight what it can do with itself! :flowerforyou:

deksgrl

Now start stringing a few of these days together and a few more. Don't quit if you have a bad day in there. The habit of putting more good days together will cause you to succeed!

wannabesexymama

Awesome sauce hun you can do this and always remember what I told you,,,

think of this as a Lifestyle change not just a diet because diets dont last but working out of bad habits in to good ones can last kinda like people who quit smoking or drinking just your drug of choose is food. I have the same problem I love to eat! I have sent you a request and there are many on my friends list that are active and ready to face the day and remember every day is an up and down on the down days just remember tomorrow is another new day with better chooses!

paynebearclan

Thank you so much, everyone!! It really helps to have people motivating me, telling me their own personal journey, encouraging me, and just listening to me!!! THAT is what is going to help me succeed!! :bigsmile:

ajayner85

Hi there, congrats!!! If I can make a suggestion to keep you going... don't weigh yourself every single day (weight will fluctuate up and down slightly while on a downward trend!) and always weigh yourself either first thing in the morning or right before you go to bed - pick one time and stick to it all the way through your journey! I say this because I often get discouraged if I was sooo good for two days in a row and put on a pound! It would always make me give up and cheat, because I felt like "what's the point in depriving myself if I GAIN weight??" HOWEVER.... water weight and things like that can be deceiving! If you keep with it, and weigh yourself every 3-4 days, you WILL see the results of your hard work! Good luck!!!!

maundrelle

I totally agree! Allow yourself a little leeway to enjoy life as well. Losing weight is a long-term commitment!

Congratulations, and baby steps!... I'm on day 5. Wooooo!

cesse47

I'd like to say a couple of things about "cheating". Remember, this is a lifestyle change ... and changing our behaviors takes time. You cannot be successful without overcoming some failures along the way. Just don't quit!!!

It's not cheating to have a bit of dessert occasionally. It's a fact of life. We just need to PLAN for it. If you know you are attending Sunday dinner at a friend's house, eat below your target the day before, eat a smaller breakfast, and drink extra water before sitting down to the table. Do NOT be afraid to leave food on your plate. Eat a bite or two or a small portion, leave the rest.

When we deny ourselves, we feel deprived. Over time, it becomes a more and more negative thought in your head. By allowing (and planning) for these "cheats" we can turn that negative into a positive by allowing ourselves to feel good about controlling the situation.

One more thing, be AWARE of every bite you put in your mouth ... and log it in your diary. Be honest. Then, jump back into your program. You'll see that a one-day "failure" has small impact in the long run.

Good Luck on your journey!! :flowerforyou: