ALREADY FAILED? AFTER ONE DAY?

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  • SCC88
    SCC88 Posts: 215 Member
    I did so well all day! And when I got home I ate a tiny bag of chips with 210 calories in it!
    Omg! How are you guys so strong?

    HAHAHA! you SO did not fail! When I go over my kcals its by like 800 with a rack of ribs or something :laugh:
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    That's the awesome thing about this site. You CAN eat whatever you want - as long as you log it and make it fit into your daily routine. If you want some chips with a sandwich, then have them. Just make sure to count it. Are there better choices? Sure, but this is real life - which is not "all or nothing." The saying "everything in moderation" is very, very true.
  • NikkiDerrig386
    NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
    Its all about trial and error. Soon you will know what you can and can not eat.
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    You just need to break the habit...once you get into the habit of eating healthy, you will grab a piece of fruit or string cheese instead; you won't even think about the chips. Don't be discouraged....like you said, it's only day one =)
  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
    I did so well all day! And when I got home I ate a tiny bag of chips with 210 calories in it!
    Omg! How are you guys so strong?

    You have so NOT failed. Don't start this journey being so hard on yourself. Not being able to forgive yourself is like not being able to forgive someone who has done you wrong...You will hang on to it and it will beat you up inside and you won't be able to move on. This is a Life Long path to being and living healthy, DO, Learn, Grow, Correct, Stay Positive! The WORDS that come out of your mouth are as/more important as the food you put in your mouth.
  • aanddplusoanda
    aanddplusoanda Posts: 189 Member
    We all have those days every once in awhile. Just remember that tomorrow is a new and better day! :)
  • LynnBirchfield
    LynnBirchfield Posts: 581 Member
    First off -- let me say welcome to MFP. It is an awesome site with awesome people who encourage you along the way. I had two double stuffed oreos today. I logged them and I still have over 600 calories left for the day. Even if you're going to go over your calorie limit for the day, still log it and close it out at the end of the day. It's best to try to avoid stuff like oreos and chips and eat more healthy foods, but guess what, it's going to happen. You will learn what you are willing to sacrifice for and what you are not willing to sacrifice for. Hang in there. You did a wonderful thing by joining this site and making a decision to become more healthy. I wish you luck in your journey. If you want, you can add me as a friend.

    Lynn
  • jacquejl
    jacquejl Posts: 193 Member
    You haven't failed, you were successful ALL DAY!! 1 bag of chips does not make failure. I used to take the all or nothing approach and all it did was make me focus on what I wanted and couldn't eat ALL day and by the end of the day I was shoveling it all in because I felt deprived. Try making small changes at first like healthy swaps, ie. whole grain wheat for white, greek yogurt for sour cream. Or maybe you can make a goal to add one healthy food item to your diet a day and swap it for something you'd usually have. That way each swap will feel like more of a success! Add a little exercise every other day, eventually your crave it every day. Friend me if you like, we can motivate each other!! :bigsmile:
  • silvafan
    silvafan Posts: 147
    If you feel bad about it, you can always go for a run or hit the gym or turn the radio on and dance in your living room & burn those calories!!!
  • littlewitchuk
    littlewitchuk Posts: 17 Member
    I did so well all day! And when I got home I ate a tiny bag of chips with 210 calories in it!
    Omg! How are you guys so strong?
    I don't seem to be able to cut my sugar down, 50grams over today. So I feel your pain :(
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    It isn't a failure.

    Count the calories in your food diary and cut something else to accommodate it. You'd be surprised to know that we aren't that strong. We all have things we crave. We all have good days and bad days. We all "cheat". But, it isn't about one mistake - it's about the big picture. Just make sure the one mistake doesn't become a constant mistake. :)
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I did so well all day! And when I got home I ate a tiny bag of chips with 210 calories in it!
    Omg! How are you guys so strong?
    I don't seem to be able to cut my sugar down, 50grams over today. So I feel your pain :(

    I can NEVER keep my sugar under the guidelines - EVER. Sugar is in nearly every single food we eat, so it is a struggle. I try and avoid it later in the day/evening so it isn't sitting there when I go to bed. Eat it earlier, so it has a chance to burn off. At least, that's my thinking.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    The only way you can fail is to give up,one bag of chips will not kill you or your diet.It will be ok
  • MissEmDizzle
    MissEmDizzle Posts: 20 Member
    I love junk food in fact I have a half serving of dark chocolate for dessert almost everyday!!! you didnt fail.... just try to make sure you dont have any junk food in the house that way you cant binge or eat unhealthy..... a bag of 200 cal chips once a week is ok just make sure you put it in your journal...... i would also recommend making your food log public that way you have a better chance of staying in your goal cause you know you will get feedback from friends.....

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!
  • bsims21
    bsims21 Posts: 3 Member
    There is no such thing as failing with weight loss...you just have to keep yourself motivated!!!...you will have not so good days and awesome days...over time it will become easier.
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