Not doing that well...

One good thing about weight loss being a journey is that there is time to learn from mistakes and move on down the road. Perhaps this experience will help you think twice the next time you think you want to go off track.

Think about this: What was the reason behind you really wanting those cookies? Was it a physical, emotional, or environmental factor that triggered your craving? It may help to come up with a game plan now to keep in mind the next time you experience a similar trigger. What will you do differently to get yourself through without those extra 1000 calories?

This is not a failure, it's a learning opportunity.

Without dinner planned (but snacks and lunch planned) I am already 1179 calories over my target for today. That number is just depressing because I didn't really needs the cookies I had already today.

The answer? Skip dinner and any calories that will put you over for the day. Sure it totally sucks but if you don't ever suffer the consequence of eating over your calorie goal then what is different than before? You'll be hungry but once you meet your calorie goal you have to be done. The end. No more for the day.

If you eat cookies then you have to make yourself pay for it. Going over a couple hundred calories occasionally isn't that big of a deal but if you're crushing your plan with nearly an extra 1200 calories it's not going to work.

Shake it off! This is a journey and a process! Don't let one day or one choice for that day deter you from become a stronger healthier you! We all have off days and choices but this is a new lifestyle choice. Maybe your planned snack can be skipped because you focus on what your body is telling you. Are you really hungry or just want to eat out of bordom or routine? Keep fighting! You are the only you there is so take care! :bigsmile:

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Small rewards are a great motivator! New clothes are common to keep you going; also you could do things like getting a spa treatment for yourself like a new haircut, massage, or pedicure.

Just make sure the rest of your day is good and healthy. Don't wait til tomorrow, start now. Good luck!

Ehhh... Im not really good with numbers so I havent really set solid goals or rewards. Have you tried prelogging your big meals then filling in the extras with snacks? I started prelogging bc dinner is my largest meal then I work backwards. Even if its just an estimate and quick add of calories only, it can help. Im not saying give up snacks or treats but find a better way to log them. Good luck girl!

Hi girls,
I've been eating well since Friday, on the 1200 calorie plan. I have mostly done well and may be a little bit over but still should be losing 1-2 pounds per week...but I am starting my period any day now. do you think the week before bloating and girl stuff could make it so I don't lose weight or see results just yet?

Your day is not shot. Every meal is a decision. Every snack is a choice. What are your choices telling you about what you really want? What is your next choice going to be.

Lifestyle changes aren't about "starting next Monday", or tomorrow I'll do better. Lifestyle is just that! Life - every second of every day.

Now, where did you get the cookies? Why do you have them? For your kids? For your husband? Does anyone need them in the house? Probably not.

You can do this. It's not all or nothing. Make a better choice next meal. One meal at a time...

you can work some of that off in they gym, if you haven't eaten your planned snacks and lunch yet, you can adjust them to make them leaner options. Go find yourself 4 oz of grilled chicken breast without oil and a crap ton of veg for lunch, and skip that snack because you've already eaten it. Seems to me that you may need to change your food options and availability on a daily basis if you're struggling that much, but with a closed diary it's difficult to tell.

Hey there!!!

I used to be like that too, I would feel SO guilty for going over calories. I HATED seeing those red numbers in my diary, laughing in my face!

And you seem to be quite a bit over target... almost 1200 over without dinner? Okay, it sounds like you're goals are too restrictive for you to follow. I think you should try what I did in your situation, I lost 30 lbs and got myself well within my healthy BMI range by switching to low carb over calorie counting! Now I'm in the best shape of my life and finally feel comfy in my skin.

I couldnt believe it when I read the words "eat unlimited amounts" when referring to a diet, but that's what I did, and that's what worked for me. It's so easy and stress free when you're not feeling starved or deprived all the time. I was incredulous that I could feel satisfied AND lose weight at the same time! It just seems so simple, and it is.

The plan I followed is called the Dukan Diet, but you don't have to do any specific diet, just try keeping a low carb count, like 40-60 g per day and upping your protein and see how it works for you. I strongly recommend checking out the book "Wheat Belly". it has definitely changed my life for the better and I only wish I knew about the dangers of gluten earlier in life.

Well this has been sufficient for me. Hope you get something out of my words! Good luck.

Changing your lifestyle isn't an easy thing! You will have setbacks, that's to be expected. It's those times when **** happens that you can learn from.

For me, I totally went over yesterday as well. I ate a ton of fries. I learned that when I don't bring enough food to work and have to stay late or have a late meeting I starve! and when I am starving I will eat anything put in front of me - last night it was rotisserie chicken and fries. I totally pigged out and paid for it with a horrible nights sleep from all the grease I ate. In the future I will bring more food to work and have an 'emergency' shake or bar or some form of snacks that I can eat if I am in need so I am not starving by the time I get home.

It may help you to also write down what you have learned and how you will deal with the temptation if it happens again Stick with it!