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awestfall

I am so bummed !!! This is day three of mindless overeating and I am beginning to think there is absolutely no hope for me.I was down 14 pounds last week and now I have gained 6 of those pounds back .I am also mid-cycle and feel bloated,having cravings for salty foods and been giving into them for the past 3 days.I know this isn't halping my diet.I halfway exercised yesterday.I didn't give it my all cause I was too tired and irritated with myself.Not to mention seeing the scale go up 6 pounds hasn't helped.I just don't know what to do.I have been drinking water and I have exercised today as hard as my body would let me,but I just am so down on myself and it sucks.I was making awesome progress and now this .Someone please give me some advice or ideas on what to do,cause I know once that TOM comes along I will gain again.Please help !!! This is usually the point where I quit and give up and say who cares I am destined to be fat forever.I don't want to go there again but I need help getting .out

awestfall

I am so bummed !!! This is day three of mindless overeating and I am beginning to think there is absolutely no hope for me.I was down 14 pounds last week and now I have gained 6 of those pounds back .I am also mid-cycle and feel bloated,having cravings for salty foods and been giving into them for the past 3 days.I know this isn't halping my diet.I halfway exercised yesterday.I didn't give it my all cause I was too tired and irritated with myself.Not to mention seeing the scale go up 6 pounds hasn't helped.I just don't know what to do.I have been drinking water and I have exercised today as hard as my body would let me,but I just am so down on myself and it sucks.I was making awesome progress and now this .Someone please give me some advice or ideas on what to do,cause I know once that TOM comes along I will gain again.Please help !!! This is usually the point where I quit and give up and say who cares I am destined to be fat forever.I don't want to go there again but I need help getting .out

MyaPapaya75

I am so bummed !!! This is day three of mindless overeating and I am beginning to think there is absolutely no hope for me.I was down 14 pounds last week and now I have gained 6 of those pounds back .I am also mid-cycle and feel bloated,having cravings for salty foods and been giving into them for the past 3 days.I know this isn't halping my diet.I halfway exercised yesterday.I didn't give it my all cause I was too tired and irritated with myself.Not to mention seeing the scale go up 6 pounds hasn't helped.I just don't know what to do.I have been drinking water and I have exercised today as hard as my body would let me,but I just am so down on myself and it sucks.I was making awesome progress and now this .Someone please give me some advice or ideas on what to do,cause I know once that TOM comes along I will gain again.Please help !!! This is usually the point where I quit and give up and say who cares I am destined to be fat forever.I don't want to go there again but I need help getting .out

no quitting for you girlie lol...dont deprive yourself the things your craving just stick to having it in moderation ....and whatever u do keep logging your food even if its over on calories....it really helps us in keeping accountable..you might need to allow yourself a few extra calories during that TOM...

memaw66

You are not alone! It's TOM for me too and I have been wanting to eat everything in sight. I have been over my calories for the past 3 days and I have gaine 3 lbs!!! But I know this is just temporary!!

It's temporary for you too so DO NOT give up!!!!


Memaw

Shannon023

Re-read what your motivations are on your profile. Are your girls still worth it? Your family? You??

This is not a easy process for anyone, but it can be done.

You're stronger then your cravings. :flowerforyou:

Hannah_Banana

When I get that 'give up' mentality (not often anymore) I glance down at my ticker quote:

"A year from now, you may wish you had started today." Think about where you could be if you just stick with it. Even if you only lose 20 pounds in a YEAR, that is still going to be an enormous difference.

My advice? Get off that stupid scale and enjoy your life. Write a date down on a sticky note and paste it on your scale. When that date rolls around, you can step back on and see how you're doing. :flowerforyou:

heather0mc

oh no you dont sister ~ no quitters here!!! :noway:

we alllll go thru it in our own ways. you just have to pick up and take baby steps to get back on track. you know you can do it. you know you dont want to give up. you know you have given in and you know its not the end of the road - just a speed bump!

i like myastyme's suggestion - allowing yourself something extra in calories to help get you past the TOM. its only a week. i say you start logging and start figuring out what is going on with you. you have described being 'down' so give thinking about the things that bring you 'up' instead of dwelling on the down.

scale schmale. dont look at it. its obviously taunting you! baby steps girl, you can do it! keep posting and keep trying! we are 100% here for YOU! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Zara11

go sleep over at a friend's house, dyubb it a healthy evening, and start anew the next day. or something random/drastic. you need to shake up your routine!

MrsTomy

Most of the weight is likely water weight from the hormones and salty foods. Just ride it out and try to not go too crazy! Tomorrow is a new day! You can do it!

awestfall

Thanks guys!! I just need to pump up my exercise and I think I am going to ask my oldest daughter to exercise with me cause she is wanting to lose some weight too.I can change what I am eating too.I just need something to distract me from those evil salty foods.:mad: And thanks for all of you being here for me.I really do appreciate it.I have tried this weight loss thing so many times in the past and I have just given up.This time I want to stick with it because my girls are worth having a more fit and healthy mom and I am worth it and I truly believe that.I just need to be reminded on a daily basis.Thanks for all you advice.You guys are right tomorrow is a new day (although I have been saying that since Tuesday :laugh: )I am just going to start fresh tomorrow.It just sucks cause I have to worry about gaining twice a month because of TOM and ovulation.Anyone else like this?