Why do I do this to myself?

I did for ages, and the truth is I just wasn't ready to loose weight. There's no point doing it until you're actually ready and wantingto loose weight and you're in the zone.

Remember to just stick with your plan. If you slip up, then just get right back to it. Don't rework your workouts because you fell off the wagon, unless there is really something wrong with them (for you). You have to find the right combo of motivation, determination and support. Really, other than getting a 2nd thyroid med, the #1 thing that I am doing different this time is that I found that I feel better, have more energy and feel fuller for longer on some foods than others. For me it is plant based protein instead of animal based protein. I pretty much always have toast with a little natural peanutbutter (and a teeny bit of agave nectar), some almond milk with a little bit of non dairy creamer for flavor and some fruit for breakfast. With that, I feel full until lunch time or close to it. If I eat beans for lunch instead of meat, I'm good for a few hours and snack less than when I have a sandwitch or something. I can eat fewer calories without feeling hungry all the time like I did before. Back then I would try to just eat what I normally would only much less of it and I wasn't getting the fuel that I needed. Find something that works for you and stick with it! Make a small change and after it is part of your life, then make another small change. Too much too fast will be hard to stick to. You can do this!

I do the same thing, weekends are very tough for me. i wrkout and eat well and friday comes and I'm non stop till sunday and back to starting over mon. Doing this Ive put on more weight than when I began mfp! I'm going to do my best for 21 days as I keep seeing this tip, wish me luck!!

I don't totally fall off the wagon, just go thru a short phase of eating a few bad things. Kinda think I deserve it after losing some weight. Which is totally the wrong thing to think.

I'm getting my programme changed as I've been doing the same one for 2 months now and I like to keep myself on my toes and my body on it's toes too! My PT wants to check my progress also as I've lost inches more so than weight also.

But you are right, I need to be ready to make this a complete life change and stick with it. I love losing the extra lbs, feeling good about myself.

Right..pep talk over, thanks for the slap in the face! It's what I need right now. Stir fry veg for dinner this evening before spin/gym. Burn baby burn......want to get to 1000cals this evening burnt on my HRM. Burn some of those bad food items to oblivion!

I find myself doing this so you are not alone. I equate my relationship with food to that of an alcoholics with drink. I do well then kid myself (and I do worry I have a self-destructive tendency here) that I have it under control and a few bad bits or a little bit more in the portion won't hurt. Of course they do and I am just realising I cannot turn a blind eye to the bad stuff or the slightly bigger portions. I am slowly educating myself out of a lifetime of bad eating habits and whilst I won't say goodbye to all the things I love I am learning the true meaning of moderation.

Keep at it, it takes time and you will get angry with yourself, but you will get there and along the way take huge pleasure each time you beat your habit.

Sounds like self-sabotage to me. You need to get to the bottom of this if you want to progress. I agree with some of the others who suggest you may not really be ready yet to make a permanent lifestyle change. I think until you are, you are going to be doing battle with yourself time and again. Are you dieting? Because diets are generally restrictive and temporary - usually not a good recipe for long-term success. It's difficult to achieve permanent results without permanent changes in your habits. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

I really struggled still do with eating everything and snacking..

To get myself into a routine, I found if i came on here in the mornign and planned my whole day of food then leave around 100 cals remaining for small snacks, and tell myself I only can eat that today thats all thats available, I like structure so it works SOMETIMES but I'm still learning myself but thats something that really helped me.

Also i'm a mindless snacker, so i now keep a tub of fresh cut cucumber and carrott in my fridge so when im browsing its there available

Suggest finding the most-naked photo of yourself you can generate. Keep that where you store the money used to buy crap-food. When you reach for the food, and carry it out to pay, you'll be forced to ask yourself "What hurts more? Going without this sh|tty food, OR the sweat it will take to remove this junk from my body?"

I did for ages, and the truth is I just wasn't ready to loose weight. There's no point doing it until you're actually ready and wanting to loose weight and you're in the zone.

^^^^ I agree. It helped ME to really work on figuring out why I subconsciously still wanted to be heavy, but I realize that's probably not an issue for everyone.

In any case. It sounds like you just aren't ready...so, I'd recommend trying to get yourself in the right headspace. Maybe journaling, maybe see a therapist...or just reminding yourself of why with some visual cues around the house.

Good luck.

I did for ages, and the truth is I just wasn't ready to loose weight. There's no point doing it until you're actually ready and wantingto loose weight and you're in the zone.

I soooo so agree with this! I think my body is getting used to the idea that I need to loose weight now and it's easier for me to stop picking, as I'm in the right frame of mind!

Go, go, go!