"I've Blown It"

seantnash

I think this little cartoon represents exactly how we are prone to respond when we have an off-plan moment on our weight loss journey.

We think "oh well I've blown it now" and eat ourselves out of house and home as a result.

Really what we should be remembering is that one pizza isn't going to make us fat, just like one salad isn't going to make us skinny.

L1zardQueen

Yep!

mshelyla

That cartoon is the story of how I've felt my whole life. It's kind of eye opening to see it like that though.

Velodessey76

I know how you feel, don't worry babe, help is on hand. It's ok to enjoy a celebratory meal with friends and family, eat your fill relish it all. Tomorrow is a new day...fresh start.... just keep recording everything, and be proud of yourself for carrying on..x

stelly76

When you lose 5 lbs in one month and 0 lbs the next...it's so easy to feel discouraged, but dammit...you lost 5 whole pounds last month!!!

_emma_78

I know it's the mentality of dropping your phone and you think: may as well just smash it now!

BurlzGettingFit

_emma_78 wrote: »

I know it's the mentality of dropping your phone and you think: may as well just smash it now!

My favorite is - "You get a flat tire so you may as well just slash the other three!"

nowine4me

This is by FAR the hardest part of the mental game for me. Even on a day like today, when I'm just a few hundred calories over (which I could walk off in 60 minutes), it's a battle to not raid the pantry because I've already "blown it."

This is the part that really hasn't gotten any easier in 16 months of MFP. It's also why sometimes I just go to bed at 8pm.