Gone for 3 months and OUCH!

YcatsFursworth

I slowly drifted off of here back in June when some bad personal problems hit. Since then I've been dealing with depression and going from not eatting at all for days to eatting loads and when I am eatting eatting chocolate so I get a sugar rush as it was pretty much the only thing keeping me on me feet at some points.

Well now things are good again and I am mostly out of my depression. Yesterday I was looking at photos and was shocked at what I saw... so this morning I weighted in... last time when I started here I was at 215.... today I weighted in as 217.4 OUCH! That's almost enough for me to want to go and eat a huge tub of icecream right there!

Worse part is my husband is very supporting of me and my weight and is very carefull on how he words things. over the last month he's been gently saying that maybe I want to cut back on the carbs and just soft prodding and I ignored it.....

I am really discussed with myself! I almost don't want to get started again! All that work gone! I was down to 196! said I would never see the 200s again and now look at me!

My family is in town this month so it's pretty much impossible for me to "diet" these next two weeks (first time I've seen them in 2 years and we are celebrating and trying all of the local UK foods) HOWEVER!! I'm gonna try my hardest to cut down where I can and just keep an eye on it all and NOT gain any more while they are here.

Anyone else go off and just getting back in the swing of it? could really use some motivation that returning works and I'm not just gonna mess up again.

jennifer_417

I slowly drifted off of here back in June when some bad personal problems hit. Since then I've been dealing with depression and going from not eatting at all for days to eatting loads and when I am eatting eatting chocolate so I get a sugar rush as it was pretty much the only thing keeping me on me feet at some points.

Well now things are good again and I am mostly out of my depression. Yesterday I was looking at photos and was shocked at what I saw... so this morning I weighted in... last time when I started here I was at 215.... today I weighted in as 217.4 OUCH! That's almost enough for me to want to go and eat a huge tub of icecream right there!

Worse part is my husband is very supporting of me and my weight and is very carefull on how he words things. over the last month he's been gently saying that maybe I want to cut back on the carbs and just soft prodding and I ignored it.....

I am really discussed with myself! I almost don't want to get started again! All that work gone! I was down to 196! said I would never see the 200s again and now look at me!

My family is in town this month so it's pretty much impossible for me to "diet" these next two weeks (first time I've seen them in 2 years and we are celebrating and trying all of the local UK foods) HOWEVER!! I'm gonna try my hardest to cut down where I can and just keep an eye on it all and NOT gain any more while they are here.

Anyone else go off and just getting back in the swing of it? could really use some motivation that returning works and I'm not just gonna mess up again.

I have almost the exact same story. I was doing well, then some really tough personal stuff happened, and boom, I was off the wagon. When I came back, I weighed 2 lbs more than whem I started last time. I had to sort of ease back into it this time around, but hopefully this time I'll be able to stick with it!

chrishgt4

Not to sound harsh - but you can try the foods and have an appropriate portion of them.

You can still celebrate and eat and still be under your calorie goal.

kcoftx

Here are some tips:

Put your goal at maintenance level
Go ahead and log (to get into the habit of it)
Add some exercise to balance it out
Skip the free foods they put out that do not come with your meal. (I don't know if they do this in the UK).
Definitely think about portion control
Avoid over snacking
Plan some active outings
Pack some healthier snacks for when the food is not the destination

When I was on vacation for a month, I had to reduce my meals to brunch and dinner. The higher calorie foods meant I couldn't eat throughout the day like I am accustomed to doing when I'm at home.

Even if you aren't successful the entire time, the idea is to start practicing the art of being mindful again.

SaraBrown12

I believe the mindset that its "impossible" because family are here is the wrong foot to start on. Eat what ever you like.. just log it. If its calorific then exercise it off at least that way you wont put any more on over the next few weeks. This journey is possible as you have succeeded before. Don't put off what you can start today!

kcoftx

Remember that the real vacation is spending time with your family. Let them enjoy the foods in excess and you pick them in moderation. Eat slowly and enjoy their company. Let that be what the time together is truly about. Pick and choose what you will splurge on. If something is truly your absolute favorite, go ahead and have it but watch the portion and savor it. You might consider bagging half and eating the other half later. If a food is something you love but it isn't a gaga food or it is something you have fairly frequently, skip that one and opt for a healthier idea. It's about balance.

When I go to the fair, I like cotton candy. Normally I would have absolutely everything I like but these days I recognize that my LOVE is really funnel cakes. So I buy one of those and split it with my kids. I no longer eat the entire thing. I no longer buy everything at the fair I really do like. I pick the ONE thing I L-O-V-E and let it go at that.

I love donuts. I really do. But I can do without them. Put me in front of a cheesecake... that's a different story! I don't just love it, I LOVE it! So occasionally I buy one and split it with my husband. If it is a less than superior kind, I don't buy it. It has to be that rich creamy dense kind for me to buy it now. In the past, I wouldn't have cared about the quality of it because it is CHEESECAKE! Duh! But these days I learn to be pickier. I think about what I really want.

Here's another one. On vacation, my husband took us to McDonald's for breakfast. We had to balance what we wanted with what my little one will eat. I'd much rather have the McGriddle than a yogurt parfait. Truly! But I knew there would be other foods that I wanted more. So yogurt parfait I picked!

So be picky with your splurges and pick better stuff when it is offered. Enjoy the time with your family and encourage THEM to try new stuff. You have access to it when you want it and occasionally you can have it. Just not all at the same darn time in excess.

YcatsFursworth

Thanks guys. think you are all right and I will be logging everything and try to cut back where I can. Snacks are out for sure and need to work on my portion control.

I will be eatting better back on this because I will be more aware of it! like this morning we were all having crumpets and I decided to have an apple instead because I know carbs are my downfall where I gain weight. We plan on having a Cream Tea for lunch and I'll try to have just one Scone instead of two and start carrying an apple when we go out. up side is with family here we are doing alot of outtings! yesterday we walked over 5 miles in really rough terrain! wish I had started yesterday to have that logged! was proud of myself for keeping up just fine with three really fit people! So my Cardio is still better from my last time on here even if my waist line isn't as much.

You are right though... no reason not to get into the habit now and start cutting back. No more excuses!

kcoftx

Yay!!!

kcoftx

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” ~Mark Victor Hansen

I saw this quote today and thought of your post. I am glad you decided not to wait and are already working on a stronger healthier you even in the midst of celebration. It's all about choices along a path. Even if it is not 100%, it's better than it was yesterday and you are already building towards your goals.