We are only human.

Goddess0921

I posted this to my wall this morning, but felt that it would be a good message for more than just my small handful of friends to see:

I went WAY off plan last night. It was my birthday and we went out to a dinner theater and I chose to enjoy myself rather than hinder myself with their limited choices. I'm right back on plan this morning and am not even tempted to do otherwise. But, "cheating" happens. Any other time that I've 'dieted', I'd have beaten myself up and quit entirely. Now, I'm making the choice to not diet, but to permanently change my unhealthy lifestyle. And, one thing I know is that having a bad night does not mean going back to those unhealthy ways for good.

We are human. Please do not beat yourselves up if you go off your plan for a night, a whole day, or even an entire week. We all make conscious choices. We make those choices to eat well and we make them to eat poorly. If you hop off the wagon for a bit, just make the choice to hop right back on! Everyone here understands and will support you no matter what. I don't expect anyone to berate me for my blip last night...because we're a family of like-minded people who are here for support and motivation. No matter what, just get back on that wagon!

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pinuplove

Goddess0921 wrote: »

I went WAY off plan last night. It was my birthday and we went out to a dinner theater and I chose to enjoy myself rather than hinder myself with their limited choices. I'm right back on plan this morning and am not even tempted to do otherwise. But, "cheating" life happens. Any other time that I've 'dieted', I'd have beaten myself up and quit entirely. Now, I'm making the choice to not diet, but to permanently change my unhealthy lifestyle. And, one thing I know is that having a bad night does not mean going back to those unhealthy ways for good.

Just fixed one tiny thing for you, otherwise I'm 100% in agreement Happy birthday!

Goddess0921

Noel_57 wrote: »

Awesome post. Happy Birthday!

Thank you!!

Goddess0921

pinuplove wrote: »

Goddess0921 wrote: »

I went WAY off plan last night. It was my birthday and we went out to a dinner theater and I chose to enjoy myself rather than hinder myself with their limited choices. I'm right back on plan this morning and am not even tempted to do otherwise. But, "cheating" life happens. Any other time that I've 'dieted', I'd have beaten myself up and quit entirely. Now, I'm making the choice to not diet, but to permanently change my unhealthy lifestyle. And, one thing I know is that having a bad night does not mean going back to those unhealthy ways for good.

Just fixed one tiny thing for you, otherwise I'm 100% in agreement Happy birthday!

Agreed. Thank you!

Bex953172

Awesome post I was the same with my birthday back in march! The number of calories I ate that day will go with me to my grave

Happy birthday! Keep up the good work!

TheJourneyToFabulous

Great post! made me feel better about a binge on Friday!

Happy Birthday

Leah_62803

Happy birthday!

I absolutely agree with you even though it's really hard for me. This has been the single thing that has stopped me from losing weight. I do really good for a few weeks and then have a bad day and feel sorry for myself. I end up feeling helpless and eating way too much...then I feel awful and say what's the point and go back to my bad habits. It happens every single time.
It happened recently. I did great for a few months and lost 17 lbs...then had one bad day and gave up for a couple months. Got back on the scale and had gained 5 lbs back. Normally that would have been enough to throw me back down but this time I just took a deep breath and said "at least I'm still down 12 lbs". Back at it!

kimothy38

I totally agree. I went off tracks for 3 years but never lost hope that I'd regain health & happiness. Pleased to say I hit rock bottom and am back on track and feeling awesome.

Goddess0921

mccord62803 wrote: »

Happy birthday!

I absolutely agree with you even though it's really hard for me. This has been the single thing that has stopped me from losing weight. I do really good for a few weeks and then have a bad day and feel sorry for myself. I end up feeling helpless and eating way too much...then I feel awful and say what's the point and go back to my bad habits. It happens every single time.
It happened recently. I did great for a few months and lost 17 lbs...then had one bad day and gave up for a couple months. Got back on the scale and had gained 5 lbs back. Normally that would have been enough to throw me back down but this time I just took a deep breath and said "at least I'm still down 12 lbs". Back at it!

Awesome attitude!! And 12lbs is great!!

Goddess0921

kimothy38 wrote: »

I totally agree. I went off tracks for 3 years but never lost hope that I'd regain health & happiness. Pleased to say I hit rock bottom and am back on track and feeling awesome.

That's just how it's been for me in the past. Good for you for getting it back and feeling great!!