I was afraid of this...

coachblt
coachblt Posts: 1,090
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After 2 weeks of absolute life-changing events have got me down, I'm turning to my one thing that is always there...FOOD!

It started today, so maybe I can get back to my new normal tomorrow.

What do you do when feeling you're about to start reverting back to your old ways?
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  • skonly
    skonly Posts: 371
    I look in the mirror.
  • thedancingleper
    thedancingleper Posts: 158 Member
    I decide to stop on the day I am reverting. I never wait until tomorrow. I say to myself: "this evening is going to be a good evening even if I screwed up the rest of the day. I'm going to eat only healthy foods this evening and lots of water and tea. I'm going to make this evening something to be happy about."

    Never, ever say "I'll start tomorrow".
  • jcmartin0313
    jcmartin0313 Posts: 574 Member
    You need to change your entire mindset. There are no "old" ways and "new' ways only food (fuel), exercise (burn) and rest. No matter what you eat you are adding calories (fuel) and need to either stay within the limits you have set for yourself or exercise (burn) off the excess on a weekly basis. If you are over for a day or two then simply begin anew tomorrow. Once you settle into a pattern of fueling and burning and you see how mediocre your exercise sessions are due to poor nutrition you will naturally begin to fuel yourself better.
    If you find food is an addiction then you must stop eating or drinking whatever you are addicted to and never ever go back. I personally do not believe in weaning or moderation where addictive foods are concerned because much like alcohol, drugs, porn or whatever your addiction, quitting is terribly difficult.
    Each day is a new day and yesterday does not matter. Trust me I speak all of this from experience and am not simply lecturing. You must keep beginning each day until you can keep the past in the past and not beat yourself up when you eat something which was not the best choice.
  • coachblt
    coachblt Posts: 1,090
    Good stuff but I asked what YOU do in the situations.

    For the record, I'm addicted to nothing other than loving my children and the Lord.
  • fleur_de_lis19
    fleur_de_lis19 Posts: 926 Member
    Good stuff but I asked what YOU do in the situations.

    For the record, I'm addicted to nothing other than loving my children and the Lord.

    :laugh: LMAO... sorry, i couldn't help myself

    But to answer your question, i usually, just eat my emotions and start fresh in the morning. Usually going strait to the gym in the morning starts me off right
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I try to remove myself from the situation (food) or what is triggering the desire to eat things I know I don't need. I'll take a walk or go ride my stationary bike or find something to do with my hands that makes it impossible to eat at the same time.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    This is what I do.

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  • GnochhiGnomes
    GnochhiGnomes Posts: 348 Member
    Grab my belly fat or moobs and ask myself if I want to still have them in a year.
  • moreno89
    moreno89 Posts: 210 Member
    omg i so feel you on this i cut out soda and i was eating less but now i'm drinking soda almost everyday and i'm eating when i'm full...i'm so stressed..but i'm trying my best to slow it down....it's all up to you just think of how far you've come
  • moreno89
    moreno89 Posts: 210 Member
    This is what I do.

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    lmao hilarious!
  • kmm7309
    kmm7309 Posts: 802 Member
    Step away from the food, and go work out.

    The working out will distract you from needing to feel full, and start working on some of the calories that have been consumed. Some of my best workouts come when I'm trying to stop eating.
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    I go workout. Fixes everything
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Good stuff but I asked what YOU do in the situations.

    For the record, I'm addicted to nothing other than loving my children and the Lord.

    If you're turning to food instead of the Lord, it sounds like you are addicted to food whether you are admitting it to yourself or not.
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    Look at my before pictures... scream in horror... usually helps.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I stop, collaborate, and listen


    ... to my internal voice that tells me I am worth more than giving up on my health.




    If I really need a day of indulgence though, I will take a day and have snacks and sweets and wallow about whatever. One day every now and then is good for the soul, and it doesn't mean I've wasted all of my other hard work or that I'm not going to get back on track tomorrow. I'm too legit to quit.
  • BrazenHarpy
    BrazenHarpy Posts: 81 Member
    I use MFP to hold myself accountable. Before logging in, I would have a bad food day and go, "oh well. If you're gonna do something wrong you might as well do it right!" Then I'd binge. Now I prelog my calories before I ever consume them, and sometimes when I feel a binge coming on, I log the calories just to get a feel for the numbers. So far it's been enough of a deterrent :).
  • smsgreaves
    smsgreaves Posts: 57 Member
    Cry.... kick myself.... eat skinny cow icecream sundae..... wake up and go to gym.
    I still have days where all I want to do is eat, especially at work coz it's ridiculously stressful at the moment. I physically remove myself from the places where there's food, hide in an office somewhere and get on the MFP discussion boards seeking inspiration, or at least verification that I'm not the only one struggling.

    Hang in there!!
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    I look at this picture and realise that my problems are easily surmountable when compared to the ones this beautiful lady had to face.

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    Puts things in perspective for me.
  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    Don't put it off another day. Jump back into it now. the longer you wait the harder it is to fail
  • MaryBowen27
    MaryBowen27 Posts: 132
    I decide to stop on the day I am reverting. I never wait until tomorrow. I say to myself: "this evening is going to be a good evening even if I screwed up the rest of the day. I'm going to eat only healthy foods this evening and lots of water and tea. I'm going to make this evening something to be happy about."

    Never, ever say "I'll start tomorrow".

    ^ Said perfectly. I notice a lot of people have the "I've already screwed up the day might as well keep going." Not so much. No need to crab 500 or 1000 or more calories in just because you already messed up.
  • smsgreaves
    smsgreaves Posts: 57 Member
    I use MFP to hold myself accountable. Before logging in, I would have a bad food day and go, "oh well. If you're gonna do something wrong you might as well do it right!" Then I'd binge. Now I prelog my calories before I ever consume them, and sometimes when I feel a binge coming on, I log the calories just to get a feel for the numbers. So far it's been enough of a deterrent :).

    Yes and that too!!! I seek out food and go "I'm going to eat an entire bag of chips and no-one is going to stop me" but then I check the food database on here and when I realise that bag of chips equals an entire day's food, or at least 2 solid hours working out, I put it away!
  • jameswanless
    jameswanless Posts: 9
    Why don't you ask your lord to fix it? Or is that another one of "it's just god's will" excuses religious people make for having faith in something that doesn't exist?
  • LuLuSUPER
    LuLuSUPER Posts: 189
    I decide to stop on the day I am reverting. I never wait until tomorrow. I say to myself: "this evening is going to be a good evening even if I screwed up the rest of the day. I'm going to eat only healthy foods this evening and lots of water and tea. I'm going to make this evening something to be happy about."

    Never, ever say "I'll start tomorrow".

    ^^^^^THIS^^^^^^

    we fall down and we get back up!! not lay down saying oh, i fallen and i cant get up.

    You can do it, and will be back on your roll, patience and faith will carry you. I got your back. add me if you like:flowerforyou:
  • MeEthel
    MeEthel Posts: 8
    I set my hair on fire and run around in circles screaming. It puts things into perspective.
  • lizzhenson
    lizzhenson Posts: 3 Member
    When I start emotional eating or out of boredom or because I really really really wanted something I work out. Hard. And when I work out, I want to eat right or the effort I put in is for naught.
  • LouiseRose92
    LouiseRose92 Posts: 112
    I think about how long it'll take to lose the weight. I have a lot to lose, so maybe a year, 18 months? And then I imagine how I'll feel if I'm still this weight at that time, when I could be done already.
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    think about all of the reasons you hated being unhealthy/overweight enough to start this journey. If you haven't written them down, write them down. There have to be some deep, dark reasons...even secrets that only you know....as to why you were motivated to start this journey. If you dig deep enough to find those reasons, this activity should help get you back on the right track.

    never forget that this is and always will be a battle with your mind. the physical part is easy if you get past those mental stumbling blocks (I call them mental meanies and brain bullies).
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    "When I feel sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True Story."
    --B. Stinson
  • rharris86dc
    rharris86dc Posts: 635 Member
    Why don't you ask your lord to fix it? Or is that another one of "it's just god's will" excuses religious people make for having faith in something that doesn't exist?

    Just because your believes do not align with those of the original poster, does not mean you can be a jerk about it. If you don't agree, then you don't need to comment.
    This helps nobody, and just goes to show the MFP community your real self. Not so cute.
  • LuLuSUPER
    LuLuSUPER Posts: 189
    Why don't you ask your lord to fix it? Or is that another one of "it's just god's will" excuses religious people make for having faith in something that doesn't exist?

    Just curious, do you know the dfference between spirituality and religion? Gods will is not a excuse, excuses are excuses and sometimes people abuse Gods word for their own selfish agenda or lack there of. I am a spritual person whom belives in God, also I take responsibility for my mistakes and realize they are part of life.

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