Why do we do the things we do?

HavenIryxia
HavenIryxia Posts: 116 Member
in Motivation and Support
So I have lost 50+ pounds over the past year. I was taking a break, focusing on just maintaining my weight since February. Three weeks ago I decided to get back to it and lose the last five pounds. The first week went awesomely, I lost two pounds. I went to go weigh in today and I ended up gaining a pound, even while I have maintained a stead deficit of calories over the course of the entire week. Then it so happens one of my coworkers decided to bring in donuts (my number 1 weakness). I fended it off all morning but with my added irritation at the scale I gave in and had two donuts ( a larger one and a small one). Why the heck did those have to be brought in? I have been so good all week and I let water weight derail me and cause me to create more damage for myself then good. Why do we do these things? I know I only have 5 lbs left to lose but it sucks when a stupid number affects my emotions and causes me to be like what the hell! It won't matter anyway.... Now I don't know if I should skip lunch and dinner so that I don't gain from my stupid donut eating or what... Have any of you felt this way before?

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  • bradXdale
    bradXdale Posts: 399
    We do what is familiar or the normal (or what used to be). We have to break mental addictions & ties to food & old habits. Don't skip out on meals, that's overall horrible for ya. Keep at the gym, keep eating right and keep logging. The last 5 pounds will come off. If you're doing a lot of exercise remember that you could be building more muscle which could lead to an increase on the scale. Scales suck and are my worst enemy.
  • WendySue75
    WendySue75 Posts: 98 Member
    I hear ya!! If it's not there, I'm fine... if it IS there... it's callin my name until I give in.... you know what??!! Pat yourself on the back for the 50+ pounds and give yourself a break! The fact that you felt guilty after is a good thing & let that be a reminder the next time... maybe just do 1/2 of the larger donut! It's good for us to throw our metabolism a curve ball every now 'n then to keep it "on top of things" DO NOT SKIP A MEAL to make up for it.... maybe just a lighter meal... big salad or something.... AGAIN, DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF you big LOSER (50+pound loser) :wink:

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