Day 2: Riding High

JordanS9592

The first day back is always emotional, and it certainly felt good to be eating clean and exercising. I stayed under my calories and went swimming for 45 minutes, which felt amazing, especially in the sunshine. As someone who has lost weight in the past, the real challenge will come down the road when I’m not feeling good, and food seems like my only comfort. I will have to determine ahead of time that this is not an option.

88olds

A friend on another board says- If hunger isn’t the problem, food isn’t the solution.

tulips_and_tea

Good for you for getting out there and enjoying the sunshine and the water.

I agree 100% with @88olds. Try to make a list of all the other things you can do instead of using food as comfort. Keep it accessible and try several things until you find what works.

JordanS9592

88olds wrote: »

A friend on another board says- If hunger isn’t the problem, food isn’t the solution.

I need to remember that

JordanS9592

BZAH10 wrote: »

Good for you for getting out there and enjoying the sunshine and the water.

I agree 100% with @88olds. Try to make a list of all the other things you can do instead of using food as comfort. Keep it accessible and try several things until you find what works.

Thanks. What are some alternatives?

tulips_and_tea

Alternatives vary from person to person, but make a list of things you like: take a quick walk around the block, read a book or magazine, surf the internet, play a video game, etc. Whatever things you also enjoy that keep you distracted from eating mindlessly.

quiksylver296

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

LyndaBSS

Great job! Glad to see you're on track.

haydennorris04

Nice job! I'm on day 2 as well. Keep it going!