Some advice and encouragment

jessicajoy87

Hey everyone! I am having a difficult time with my diet. I started in November and then toward the end of last month I had a cheat day. I have not been able to get back on track for about three weeks now and I am really starting to feel it. I feel so disappointed in my self. I really need to lose weight. Does anyone have any tips or advice or stories about how they either got back on track or stay on track? Help!

Thanks
Jessica

patwollner

Wow - 45 lbs since last November. That's great! I wouldn't beat yourself up over a little "cheating" but be proud of what you've done and realize you can do it again. Think of it as a little vacation. Now it's time to get back to work. I'm feeling lucky when I lose a pound a week and gave myself a pat on the back at 15lbs down. I cheat every once inawhile, but then move on. You're doing a great job.

IKnowICan

I lost 29 lbs since September of 09 then after Christmas fell off the wagon big time & gained 10 lbs back. It's taken till now to CRAWL back onto the wagon. Some people can have a desert everyday & count it in their daily food counting. I on the other hand have one piece of something yummy & it triggers a BIG SET BACK...then I have another & another & another.

It's best to not buy it the bad stuff. What's worked for me lately is... instead of giving into the Goodies I jump on my New Elliptical. Use what ever you have, walk, run, bicycle, jump. If you allow yourself or give yourself "permission" to have a cheat day you may not recover. I'm a closet eater so nobody would ever know.

Gaining 10 lbs back makes me feel bad but obviously not enough to change until 2 days ago. You need a goal to look forward to like a Vacation or a new Swimsuit....it's the carrot in front of the nose trick. Mine is shopping with a friend that always looks like a million bucks & I want to feel good about myself when we meet up again. So to each his own. I was way down in the dumps & my thought process was well I'll start back on the wagon tomorrow but guess what? tomorrow NEVER comes. So make than U turn (I learned from MFP) and after you think you wrecked your plan just start over that next meal & go work it off with what ever means you have.

WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!

P.S. Thanks to my MFP friend Donna who won't give up on me Thank You.:flowerforyou:

IKnowICan

Also, go back into your diet history & see what you were doing that actually worked & try to re-live those days (I should do that myself lol). You were "On Fire" loosing 45 lbs so far so obviously you were doing something right Congratulations on your progress! That's awesome!

BTW I looked at your profile & Love, Love, Love the changes in your figure & whats really Kool is your room behind you has a makeover changes as well. (Imma Decorator Freak)

sboothe24

Your doing an excellent job! 45LBS is a milestone that some people can't reach on their own. As for staying motivated..everyone has a cheat day especially women at certain times of the month. I find that if I'm craving something I wont deprive myself of it but I will eat a small portion so I dont overeat later and eat the wrong things. It takes 27 days to make a habbit and you've gone this far. I know you'll make your goal! Dont beat yourself up over a bad day b/c you're not alone!

kcdrake

I had a slacker weekend a few weeks ago (Feb 19th...) and haven't been able to get back on track until yesterday. There's really no trick I can give, other than the fact that the last time I went shopping I only let myself get good, healthy foods. Most of my groceries were fresh fruits and vegetables. And once I got home I portioned everything out so all I have to do is reach into my fridge and grab something to eat or snack on.
You are obviously well motivated (45 pounds - AWESOME JOB!) and I'm sure that once you get back on the wagon you'll see some more great results!

jessicajoy87

Thanks everyone!