I'm watching myself fall off the wagon...

BazAbroad

Hi there,
you were going so well, so now you need to bounce back,
your new employer obviously saw something in you to make them hire you.
Try chopping up your routines, even changing your training, walking, swimming anything to clear your mind and focus.
U may of slipped because of being too hard on yourself with your training and diet.
Look at where your interest dwindled and try to fix it.
Remember what your doing, your doing for yourself, no one else. be selfish and make this about you.
Treat yourself to your Gym time, your training time, enjoy it, if its really not enjoyable at all, look at other ways of burning cals.
As for the job, know what u mean, I was a trucker, only way I could train was to ride to work and back on my bike.
That lost me loads of cals,,,,,,that was the 1st time I lost the weight,,, car hit me,,, am now training again,,,

LATeagno

Thanks to every for the posts. i really need them. You know, it's funny: in the office where I work, my coworkers are largely overweight and eat like crap all the time. I seriously think that's part of the problem. Being "normal" is somehow becoming OK with me. It's seriously NOT though. I just find myself back in that awful motivated--eat bad food--feel super guilty--say i'll start tomorrow cycle. I haven't done my start tomorrow in two weeks. I'm scared!

I know the power is within me. I know it is. I CAN do this. I know I can.

Thanks so much for all your support. I need to make my food diary public again so i can have some accountability. Step one!

Elizabeth_C34

I fell off the wagon twice along the way, bigtime. Like 10-15 lbs gains....

The only thing I can say is that you really gotta want this more than you want to eat junk and sit on your *kitten*. Just dust yourself off, make a goal for today to hit your workout and your calorie goal. Take it one day at a time and remember every day why you want it.

jdancer369

the fact that you are aware you are falling off the wagon, and had the guts to post about it rather than just let it happen is a huge step, believe me!

agreed! at least some part of you is motivated. find that part dont let go!
I just started a job where I am literally tried to the phone all day and dont have the option to walk either.
Do squats, calf raises and knee lifts. anything in the vertical position while you work will help you be a little active and hold on to that motivation. Dont allow yourself to make excuses! You can do this!

Pkiddy

bump.

Byrdsong1920

It's so easy to fall off...vacations, even a nite out w/the girls and send you into a downward spiral!

What's helped me in the past to clear my mind and get back focused is to do a fast...a spiritual cleanse. In January my church does a 21 day fast each year. This helps me clear my mind, body and soul and get my flesh in check. Just ask God for help and even have a prayer partner that can help you refocus.

The good thing is , you are aware of whats going on...its when you look up and you've gained 10 lbs that is horrifying!

Maybe at work, you can take your sneakers and walk during lunch. Before you know it, you may have a few people on board and will look for you for guidance. Once you are accountable at work, you will do even better.

Keep it up! Bless u

Balance27

The first thing I can think of doing is giving yourself a break. Take a few days and make a new plan. Give yourself a new start date and begin over again. (but try to not go overboard on the bad habits in the meantime). You know what your new road blocks are now so make a new map to get around them. No one got to their goal in one day, and many of us have slipped up at some point. You need to find a way to make your new job fit into your changed lifestyle.
Can you get a yoga ball to sit on instead of a chair? Hand weights or resistance tubes in a drawer? You do at least need to get up from your desk every once in a while to use the bathroom so go the long way or to a bathroom on another floor. Park your car away from the building so you can walk a little on your way into the office and out of it.

Good luck to you!

Pkiddy

Thanks to every for the posts. i really need them. You know, it's funny: in the office where I work, my coworkers are largely overweight and eat like crap all the time. I seriously think that's part of the problem. Being "normal" is somehow becoming OK with me. It's seriously NOT though. I just find myself back in that awful motivated--eat bad food--feel super guilty--say i'll start tomorrow cycle. I haven't done my start tomorrow in two weeks. I'm scared!

I know the power is within me. I know it is. I CAN do this. I know I can.

Thanks so much for all your support. I need to make my food diary public again so i can have some accountability. Step one!

My work was that way, all the skinny chicks would bring in cookies, donuts, etc, have a bite and leave the rest for everyone else to eat.... Well, i joined MFP, realized that just did not work for me and now... most of the people at work now realize that fresh fruit is a better choice for goodies to leave in the break room... just this last week, the skinny person wanted to go get yogurt, the kind where you go and get your own, frozen.. you fill up your cup with all the flavors you want, add the goodies (chocolate chips, sprinkles, pnut butter cup pieces, etc...) and then pay by the weight... well, no one wanted to go with her. You can do it, you HAVE done it, make yourself the example and watch the pack follow!!.. Standing at your desk Does burn more calories than sitting, do it as much as possible. I myself got to slipping and i made a vow to log EVERYTHING... good, bad or ugly... just reading my diary has made me realize i've slipped into old habits... So next weeks personal challenge is not only log everything, but now i' ll add, 'and stay within 100 calories over/under on my diary... one day at a time! You have recognized that you need to get back, now get the rest of you to follow. You Can Do It.

kprangernix07

Girl, I agree. You need to take yourself to dairy queen, and get a small, sensible blizzard, and enjoy evvery bite. Allow yourself to relax, so you wont be tempted when you are choosing not to. It's pure psychology.

Willpower is a muscle. It has to be worked - just like anything else! We grew up in a world that replaced will and empowerment, with "have a good attitude and it wil come to you" slogans. You just have to re-cage your willpower, and while being positive helps, it takes PRACTICE. And I've learned that sometimes that muscle gets fatigued.. and you will fall off. But the point is, that you get up, and work it even harder the next day!

Maybe a personal trainer would help!? I wish you luck, and strength! You can do it!

katrinaloveslunar

Set a measurable goal (something that you can prove & can't fake). Then find someone in your life that is truthful with you that will hold you accountable (a softy won't cut it). Bet them that you will meet that goal (and be date specific). Make the consequence of losing the bet something harsh that you would hate, but do-able (like $200 or cleaning their bathroom for a month).

When I did it, my goal was to exercise 5 times a week. It was an on-going bet with my friend who lives far away. She is the only person in the world I won't lie to. She had to call me once a week to check in or she'd owe me $50. I had to have exercised 5 times a week or I'd owe her $50. After 3 months, she paid $0. I paid $50 - twice. However, I lost 75 lbs. She then had some medical issues & couldn't continue. My weight loss stalled. However, it really got me motivated on those days when I found it hard to find the time to exercise (or whatever other excuse I told myself).

Whatever you do, don't give up! You've got people you don't even know routing for you!! Good luck!!!