day 3, motivation?
sammer825
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I am on day 3 of my "diet" and i can honestly say I feel pretty good. I havent been craving any junk food. THANK GOD! but how long will that last? i feel like im always so good in the beginning and then after a week i have one bad day and it turns into me quitting and never finishing what i started. I want to lose the weight but i feel like i lose my motivation. I was going to the gym every single day and was so happy with how i looked a year ago and then one day i quit. In the last year ive put on about 20 pounds and start and stop diets all the time. I really want to do this for myself and to be happy. Im just afraid ill quit like i always do.
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Hi! Feel free to add me as a friend! I battle with this too! But just realize why you are doing it, it is life, and things get in the way, like family, but just make better choices than the day before and THAT is progress.
You can do it!
Yesterday I "blew" my diet and it was the first day of Spring, and I really wanted to start fresh, so you know what, I let it go, I did some extra workout and MOVED ON. You can do the same, if you mess up, it is okay, just let yourself know that!
Good luck, sweet girl!0 -
You should probably see this as a lifestyle change and not as a diet. Because as you see, once you get off your DIET you are gaining the weight back. Find something manageable that you can sustain for life. As far as motivation, you'll need to want it bad enough. Motivation comes from within, from wanting something so bad, that you will do whatever it takes.0
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Heres the deal......MFP is not a diet, and if you start to crave junk food, then I suggest you eat some. This is a lifestyle change and you will eventually want something junky. Dont restrict yourself, have it and fit it into your calories. Your result will be long lasting if you lose weight eating stuff that you love to eat. Just eating those things the right way. DONT DEPRIVE A CRAVING! Good luck!0
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Eat "good" (whatever that means to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.
Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
thanks everyone! youre all right, this is not a diet it does need to be a lifestyle change. I am allowed to have a few chips every now and then, just not the whole bag lol as for now, im going to try to stay away from the junk as long as i can and hopefully eventually i wont even miss the foods! does any one have ideas on healthier alternatives to salt and vinegar chips. THEYRE MY WEAKNESS!0
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".....how long will that last?"
Don't worry about what may happen in the future. Things will change every day.
Make a life style change and don't "go on a diet". If you're reasonably consistant you'll do fine. Think long term.....like the rest of your life not I want to loose 20 lbs. then I'm done.
Good luck
healthier alternatives to salt and vinegar chips=Almonds (1oz) are a better choice.0 -
I agree with the other posters. You need to think of this as a lifestyle change. If you fall off one day or one meal you just keep it pushing and do better the next day or next meal.
Last week, I didn't workout for five days straight. Had drinks Thursday and Friday..several..., ate at Carl's Jr 1600 cals in one meal... but you know what? I didn't feel guilty not one bit...I had fun and it was soooo worth it! lol
I actually lost almost 3lbs on my weigh in today. But I have made this a lifestyle change and do not do those things,, well at least eat 1600 cal meals or drink several drinks..maybe a few..lol.. often. ...and I usually exercise at least four times a week so I can afford to live it up because I am consistent most days.
Get the "diet" mentality out of your mind and start thinking lifestyle. It will save you a whole lot of heartache and quitting.
And congrats and Happy day 3! :flowerforyou: :drinker:0 -
A small single-serving bag of salt & vinegar potato chips.does any one have ideas on healthier alternatives to salt and vinegar chips. THEYRE MY WEAKNESS!
Srsly, read the Sexypants link.0 -
Yummmyyyy Blue diamond salt N Vingear Bold Almonds... love them!0
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thanks everyone! youre all right, this is not a diet it does need to be a lifestyle change. I am allowed to have a few chips every now and then, just not the whole bag lol as for now, im going to try to stay away from the junk as long as i can and hopefully eventually i wont even miss the foods! does any one have ideas on healthier alternatives to salt and vinegar chips. THEYRE MY WEAKNESS!
Im almost positive you will miss the foods bc its what you like to eat. I never deprived myself of anything. I love french fries and beer. Those are the 2 things I said I would never give up. And I havent to this day. I did stop eating pizza and only have it about 2 times a year or so when I have a crazy amount of caloires to eat. I suggest you aim for the healthier stuff but when you get the first twing of a craving for junk, then go ahead and eat it. Depriving will only lead to binging and giving up bc the mind set of "oh i just messed up so now I give up" Eat what you want in the ight way. Eat a boring low calorie lunch if you want to awesome yummy dinner. Make different decision through the day but DO NOT deprive.0 -
Don't be too hard on yourself. If you fall from the wagon, just get up and do it again. Don't dwell unto the past.0
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Yummmyyyy Blue diamond salt N Vingear Bold Almonds... love them!
I LOVE THOSE TOO! but i cant seem to find them anywhere anymore. maybe theyre selling out before i can get to them lol0 -
I am also a junk food muncher. My first week, I was pretty good at staying away at junk. my second week, it became increasingly on my mind, by the third week, I indulged a little bit, reduced my portion from what want typical, just enough to get me through.I still get cravings so I drink some water and do an activity. I set a goal, example. If I do X amount of exercise today and tomorrow, I will treat myself with a piece of brownie or a few chips. Some days are more difficult than others, but keep your eye on the prize: be fit and healthy.0
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To my surprise they now make pork rhinds with salt and vinegar.0
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Yummmyyyy Blue diamond salt N Vingear Bold Almonds... love them!
I LOVE THOSE TOO! but i cant seem to find them anywhere anymore. maybe theyre selling out before i can get to them lol
Oh NO!!!!
Order them online! lololol
I recently also started eating the bold habanero bbq almonds because they had the 1lb bag on sale for 4.99. SO GOOD!!!!!!!! Glad I took the chance and bought them. But I will be getting more of the Salt and Vingear ones! lol
I get the Salt N Vingear ones at Stater Bros. Do not know if they have one where you are at.0 -
To my surprise they now make pork rhinds with salt and vinegar.
Are. YOU. SERIOUS!!!!!
WHERE!!!??? Sign me UP!!!! lol0 -
I can totally relate girl, I'm on day 5. I'm the queen of yo yo diets and quick weight loss, but I can't seem to stay motivated past the 2 week mark. I also struggle with binge eating, so if I fail during the week like say wednesday, I give up for the entire week and decide to wait until "Monday" to start over again (of course that Monday could be months ahead lol).
I'm learning that success on this journey is something you have to mentally prep yourself for. I mean let's be honest, losing weight or being healthy in general (in theory) is super easy to do, it's doing it that's the problem.
Having to let go of old habits and change almost feels like you're losing a part of yourself in a way even if it is a part of yourself that's caused you a lot of stress and negativity. But until you're mentally ready to let go of those things and take change, it's probably not going to happen. But its a gradual process which I think has been the hardest part for me cause I want things done NOW. I want to wake up tomorrow and be 50 lbs lighter boom. But that mentality has caused me to burn out so fast and just lose my momentum. I'll go to the gym every day and workout biggest loser style and having this amazing diet, but 2 weeks later I burn out and gain and go through through this cycle over and over again.
For me, MFP has been a HUGE inspiration and motivation. I mean there's people on here who've lost 10, 20, 60+ lbs who struggle with the same things I go through and face the same temptations I do and they've succeed in doing it, why can't I? I love waking up and seeing my friends status update's of weight lost, people who've eaten chocolate and donuts and ice cream AND stayed under their cals, people who comment and like my status to keep me motivated and give me tips and advice and keep me accountable -- its all amazing!
Don't really have much advice to give, but honestly taking it one day at a time seems to be key. Understanding that if I mess up today, I can still make tomorrow or whatever I have left of today the best possible it can be. That one mess won't hold me back from the overall goal I have.0 -
i feel like im always so good in the beginning and then after a week i have one bad day and it turns into me quitting and never finishing what i started..
Just realize that you will have 'bad days' if we were all perfect none of us would need this website. It's ok, and one bad day does not mean you can't do it, or you're a failure, it means you had one bad day. And yes, as Scarlet says "tomorrow is another day" fiddle dee dee0 -
Don't give up anything you aren't willing to. That being said - I have almost eliminated soda from my diet, but not entirely, but that is a whole different story - it makes me drink more water. I still drink wine, eat chocolate, pizza, french fries, whatever. I just have learned portion control. Why supersize when a small will do (my wine glass excepted! It holds a whole bottle LOL)
Make small changes first. First I cut out the soda, then I started watching portions and just tracked without a goal (just to see what I ate), then I worked to stay in the goal. Slowly up the movement throughout the day and now have actually started small/short workouts.
It's made it much easier to control my cravings by eating a small bowl of chips (weighed out of course) or a piece or two of chocolate rather than the whole bag.
Regardless of anything else - the changes have to be things you can live with - forever. Life would be pretty sad for me if I never ate chocolate again, or never had another french fry or ice cream with my kids.0 -
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My girlfriend makes zucchini chips at home with a variety of natural seasonings. I was skeptical at first, but they're amazing!0
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I really hope your diary is incomplete...because if it's not, you have a serious issue with not eating enough!!
This should not be a "diet", it should be a lifestyle change. You are changing the way you eat FOREVER, so you can have the body you want, forever.0 -
I can totally relate girl, I'm on day 5. I'm the queen of yo yo diets and quick weight loss, but I can't seem to stay motivated past the 2 week mark. I also struggle with binge eating, so if I fail during the week like say wednesday, I give up for the entire week and decide to wait until "Monday" to start over again (of course that Monday could be months ahead lol).
that is me to a T. haha i am so happy that there are other people on here who know EXACTLY what im going through, I have been trying to take it one day at a time. I am trying not to think of tomorrow and what im going to eat and what ill look like. It doesnt work like that. I cant think about the future, its the here and now. I love mfp because i can ask questions that my friends and family members dont understand and cant help me with. I know day 3 is just day 3 but to me its three days i have stuck to something. Ask me in a week and we will see where im at though lol0 -
Hi! I am also on day 3 - the sunshine is keeping me motivated (ok, that and upcoming bathing suit season - yikes!) Feel free to add me as a friend
Had an "aha" moment today I wanted to share.....I have always been able to come up with every excuse in the book not to eat better or make time for exercise. I always have other priorities.....I am a jewelry designer and getting my orders out each day to the post office always comes before anything else...and if there is still "time" I would go to the gym. Hmmm - just realized, why not do a little prep work the night before so I can go the post office ON THE WAY to the gym in the morning, and get that over with so it is not an excuse!
TGIF friends - have a healthy weekend!0 -
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It's not a 'Diet'. You're changing your lifestyle. Everyone has their ups and downs. But if you want something bad enough, you can get there.
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I really hope your diary is incomplete...because if it's not, you have a serious issue with not eating enough!!
nope it is complete. i posted something earlier this morning about eating under my calories but i am just not hungry lately! i couldnt even finish my dinner last night and i have had problems in the past where i know im full but i keep eating, i dont want to fall in to that habit again0 -
Herr's makes these delicious Good Natured Selects chips (Original Grains w/ sea salt are my fave); I think you can have like 17 of them for around 120 calories. My local grocery store got me hooked on them and stopped carrying them. Thank goodness for Amazon! While waiting for my shipment to arrive, I tried some new chips I found in the grocery store, they're sweet potato chips with sea salt made by Green Giant and I think those are 16 chips for 140 calories. For both of those it's a 1 oz serving, I believe. Sometimes I only eat half a serving to stave off my craving, then it's only 60 or 70 calories.thanks everyone! youre all right, this is not a diet it does need to be a lifestyle change. I am allowed to have a few chips every now and then, just not the whole bag lol as for now, im going to try to stay away from the junk as long as i can and hopefully eventually i wont even miss the foods! does any one have ideas on healthier alternatives to salt and vinegar chips. THEYRE MY WEAKNESS!
I wanted to make links and I know how to do the BBCode but it's not working so you'll have to copy and paste.
http://www.goodnaturedselects.com/flavors.html (Good Natured Selects Chips)
http://greengiant.com/pages/NutritionOverlay.aspx?ProductID=22&SubproductID=186 (Green Giant Sweet Potato Chips)0 -
thanks everyone! youre all right, this is not a diet it does need to be a lifestyle change. I am allowed to have a few chips every now and then, just not the whole bag lol as for now, im going to try to stay away from the junk as long as i can and hopefully eventually i wont even miss the foods! does any one have ideas on healthier alternatives to salt and vinegar chips. THEYRE MY WEAKNESS!
i lOVE krinkles protein chips. Great alternative + protein. Not S&V but they do in a pinch (i could eat s&v, dill pickle, etc large bags in one sitting.. I have actually... lol)0 -
I really hope your diary is incomplete...because if it's not, you have a serious issue with not eating enough!!
nope it is complete. i posted something earlier this morning about eating under my calories but i am just not hungry lately! i couldnt even finish my dinner last night and i have had problems in the past where i know im full but i keep eating, i dont want to fall in to that habit again
So there are two ways to say this - 1) You are not eating enough and setting yourself up to fall off the wagon and perpetuate your cycle of losing motivation; or - the more positive way to state it - 2) Oh, look! You have enough room to build in some treats! A couple cookies, some of salt n vinegar chips, etc.
If you really aren't hungry, you should still hit at least 1,200 each day to keep your body at a happy place. Have some peanut butter on an apple, guac on some veggies, or a handful of nuts. Trust me, you will not feel overstuffed, and it will give the additional fuel you need to keep on track and minimize drooling when passing good food smells or seeing yummy food ads on tv in the not-too-far future.0 -
Hi! You can add me if you would like. I'm a daily logger and have felt so much better since I joined here. Like others said, this needs to be a lifestyle change in order to maintain your weight once you get to your goal. I'm not only doing this change for myself but I have also gotten my 3 daughters to change their eating as well. We have "junk food" sometimes but they have been eating mostly vegetables and fruits for snacks and healthier meals.0
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