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Why does this happen?

bluecat145
bluecat145 Posts: 144 Member
edited March 3 in Health and Weight Loss
From reading about other people's journies, I think this is common.
There are days were we are content with ourselves, happy. We look in the mirror and like what we see. We don't feel fat anymore.
Some days are different. We hate our body, feel like we weigh a million pounds, and just very upset with yourself.
On the "skinny" days, I feel more motivated to excercise more and eat more.
On "fat" days I don't want to do anything at all. No exercise. No eating.
Why?

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  • Rlavigne93
    Rlavigne93 Posts: 119 Member
    Hormones, bloating, depression, all kinds of things. If I'm already in a sad mood, I tend to see the worst in myself. If I overate recently, or feel bloated, my mind gets stuck in "fat" thinking.

    We're mere mortals. It's important to remember the good, thin feeling, days. And remind yourself that however icky you feel, it'll pass. When I feel gross and don't feel like doing anything, I like to try on this one dress that I always look cute in, remind myself what all this work is for. I make sure to drink plenty of water, maybe go on a leisurely walk. It helps clear my mind and reset, I guess.
  • MrsBooBear
    MrsBooBear Posts: 12,618 Member
    We're mere mortals. It's important to remember the good, thin feeling, days. And remind yourself that however icky you feel, it'll pass.

    This ^^

    We are our own worse critics and our inner self critical monologues speak louder on somedays than others. Acknowledge this, be mindfull and cut yourself some slack when necessary. :)
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,149 Member
    Because there are just some days that suck.
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  • onefortyone
    onefortyone Posts: 531 Member
    I know the feeling. I'm working on my emotions and trying to work out through rain & shine, no matter how I feel.

    I've also found that if I feel like crap, I can force myself to go work out, but running becomes really hard (though my legs/lungs don't hurt) and I feel the overwhelming urge to give up and walk. So it's a REAL challenge to push myself. Don't underestimate the power of emotion!

    But emotional overeating/under-exercising is what got me to 200lbs, so I know I need to take control. And one day at a time, I think I will. I believe you can do it too :)
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