Not such a good weekend

ranaelynn

So what started out as a good week - staying on track with both cal's and exec. went straight down hill starting with Friday. Work became a total train reck so after getting out of there what did I do - PIZZA for dinner washed down with wine and CHEESE CAKE

Saturday I did get to the gym for a 60 min spin class but then had this Mayors ball thing to go to and of course by the time the day was over between food and wine I was well over calories even with the exc size cal added back in.

By Sunday I'm not only feeling like crap for the blown calorie count but TOM has arrived along with a whopper of a head cold! No work out today either and I was feeling so crappy I did not sit down and figure out todays calories until just a few minutes ago and of course I am way over again today.

I know todays another day but at 1lb shy of down 60 I really hate that I took massive steps back this weekend - someone please cheer me up and shove me off the pity party train!

ranaelynn

So what started out as a good week - staying on track with both cal's and exec. went straight down hill starting with Friday. Work became a total train reck so after getting out of there what did I do - PIZZA for dinner washed down with wine and CHEESE CAKE

Saturday I did get to the gym for a 60 min spin class but then had this Mayors ball thing to go to and of course by the time the day was over between food and wine I was well over calories even with the exc size cal added back in.

By Sunday I'm not only feeling like crap for the blown calorie count but TOM has arrived along with a whopper of a head cold! No work out today either and I was feeling so crappy I did not sit down and figure out todays calories until just a few minutes ago and of course I am way over again today.

I know todays another day but at 1lb shy of down 60 I really hate that I took massive steps back this weekend - someone please cheer me up and shove me off the pity party train!

tennisgal

Hey there...my weekend stunk too! I tried to prepare myself...family gatherings always end up badly when it comes to eating! So, shrug it off and start brand new tomorrow...60 sure sounds fun and you're almost there!! Keep up the good work!

healthier4me

Okay so it wasn't a good weekend...but just leave that behind you...tomorrow will be a new slate to write on...we all have those days. When I look at the progress you have made so far I am inspired to keep on keeping on!!!!

Here's sending you warm positive thoughts and good wishes....

psantacruz

It's OK. Remember, there's no set deadline you have to meet to hit a certain weight, right?

I remember way back when, I was interested in doing some weightlifting. I talked to my cousin who was a serious bodybuilder, and he told me that in order to get to where I wanted to be, it would take me a year. My mentality at the time was, 'Pfft! That's way too long!', but this time, I've told myself that I will take as long as necessary. I've been doing this seriously for 4 months now, and I've had a few days like you describe. I just tell myself, 'OK, it was worth it for that day, but remember- it's going to take you a bit more time to reach that goal, so don' t do it too often.' It's accepting that it's going to add some more time (but that's it, just time) that allows me to get over it, and get on with it.

Good luck to you! You're doing great so far!

SteffCooley

Oh, I so hear ya! Had a terrible weekend myself. It started out Friday night too....... with.......... guess what? PIZZA!!! Jeez, must be in the air huh? It was my son's birthday Friday, bday party Saturday, and the whole darned weekend has gone to hell. I have always been so good about staying on track (on the weekends) and I really screwed up this time! I'm of course very nervous about this whole next week too, lots of family coming in and I already know what will be involved with that. IT IS SO HARD TO RESIST TEMPTATION!!!!!

We just have to scoop ourselves back up, tomorrow is a new day, get back on track. It's not the END of the world; just need to be sure we re-focus and start fresh. More than anything tonight, I just feel incredibly guilty.

Message for the week: everything in moderation......... don't overindulge........

ranaelynn

Thanks everyone. I knew I could count on this group to put me back in the right frame of mind. It's Monday. The head cold is still rocking my world and TOM as not left the building BUT this to shall pass and I am refocused.

psantacruz --- I really like your way of thinking about it as far as ok so I have added some time it will take to get there but its just time and I can do it. I have been working on this since last Jan so I can wait a bit longer.

Back in the saddle today!

psantacruz

That's the spirit!

BEFORE

I could post this every Monday morning it seems lately. :grumble:

Except the TOM part. :laugh: