Help me get on track and stay on track?!!

taz1978
taz1978 Posts: 21
edited September 20 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone!

Although i am fearfull of being judged :-/ I need to ask for a little help! Over the last year i have piled on the lbs.. i've gotten into some BAD habits one of which is eating take aways, eating MAN size portions and eating for the sake of eating! I've returned to uni part-time so between work and uni i am stressed and when i am stressed i EAT.... with juggling these two i end up opting for convenience unhealthy food because i dont have 'time' to cook (which i know is a cop out!) and the real reason is probably because i'm addicted to the nasty additives in these foods!!

I have lost weight before and kept it off for two years by eating three healthy meals a day, cutting my portion sizes, having sensible treats and by doing exercise, which i really enjoy.

Since joining here i have tracked my eating which has helped as it made me realise how much food i eat when i am not hungry. However, I now find that i have 3 good days and 2 terrible days where i completely blow it and this leaves me feeling depressed and useless so i carry on being bad and then start again on 'Monday' - this is becoming a pattern and my lbs are going up instead of down.. I'm an all or nothing sort of girl so my slip ups usually ends in a binge?

Has anyone managed to get themselves out of this patter and if so how?

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  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I think it's a pretty common pattern, and I don't think there's a magical cure...I think it comes down to learning to be strong, not letting little slips become full blown landslides, and always trying to get back on track no matter what happens. Don't tell yourself it's ok to give up because you had a bad day or two, and don't do the "wait 'til Monday" thing...we both know it's an excuse to eat what we want. I've certainly done it, but it's one of the habits we have to change.
  • Jerzeebabie04
    Jerzeebabie04 Posts: 272
    I have this problem on weekends! I'll do good all week, then the weekend comes and I just eat bad foods, or eat healthy all day, but then dinner & after dinner I end up going over my calories. I'm working on trying to get this mindset out of my head, or else I will never lose the weight. I know what you mean though, it's not just one bad choice, it's like a binge.
  • ambee0803
    ambee0803 Posts: 89 Member
    I feel your pain. i decided last weekend since we were c elebrating valentines day I deserved a day off. Big Mistake. It took me until today to get back on it. i think what we have to do is to gradually cut down on the junk and add in the good stuff. Also, if you eat healthy stuff and drink water your body begins to get used to it and crave it. the same way it got used to the junk and craves it.
  • campbell1240
    campbell1240 Posts: 2
    You are in the right place. Just keep on trying, and be honest about your intake and exercise. Instead of eating more and feeling worse, you asked for help! Your head and heart are in the right place!
  • taz1978
    taz1978 Posts: 21
    Thank you all for your words of support. I've had a good think about where i've been going wrong and realise that i not only need to change my eating habits but my attitude too.. One square of chocolate doesnt do the damage it's the other 7 that do it!!

    I've also been thinking about how i've successfully lost weight before and it was my attitude that kept me on track. I forgave myself for slipping up and got back on track straight away, and i took things slowly so i'm gona aim to do that again. 3 meals a days with healthy snacks and some exercise and stop letting a bad day turn into four.. And to stop expecting instant results!

    My moto is PMA 'positive mental attitude'! I'm looking forward to being a slimmer, more confident me - roll on June.

    I Hope i can repay you gals with some support when you need it :-)
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