Why can't I do this....??

If you are certain it isn't emotional, it could be the food you are eating. Sugar, and especially sugar/fat combo foods are addicting. If you can, try and stay away from processed foods, fast food, restaurant food, for a while (not forever certainly). It may take the triggers away and help you in keeping from undoing all your hard work.

Best of luck!

I agree with Stephanie. I have the most success staying away from tempting food when they simply are not in the house. Even if you're feeding kids and a spouse, everyone would do better without the junk. Something else that helps me–when I think I want to eat something that will not benefit my weight loss efforts, then I make myself wait 15 minutes before I put it in my mouth. That usually makes all the difference. Nine times out of 10 I find something else to do or in the very least give myself to think about weather or not I REALLY want it. Good luck – don't give up.

You are not alone!!! I do the same thing!!! But I just keep starting fresh and each time I get a little smarter about my choices and what works for me... Dont give you... Just keep moving forward!! You can do it...

Good habits take time to establish. When you taught your children to ride a bike and they fell, did you encourage them to give up and tell them they would never learn? No. Don't be so hard on yourself.

Open your diary so we can see what you are eating. Make sure you are eating enough healthy foods so that you do not feel like this new lifestyle is a "diet." Diets do not work except temporarily. Are you drinking enough water? Are you getting enough exercise? You did not put on the weight overnight and it will not come off overnight in a healthy way.

One thing that really helps is removing ALL junk food from your home. Remove your "trigger" foods that tempt you to overeat. You cannot eat it if it is not there. Make sure you are not eating too much sugar or carbs ... both will make you hungry for more. Eat foods that will keep you feeling full for a longer time.

Most of all, relax. Enjoy each and every minute of this new lifestyle. Find things about it that you really DO like. Exercise does not mean just going to the gym. Go for a bike ride with your children. Play ball with them. Go dancing with your husband. Find fun ways to exercise. Tell yourself each day that you are setting an example for your children. Show them by your actions how strong and beautiful you are!

Best wishes.


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I feel your pain! I started about 6 weeks ago as well (again!) and I have only lost 4lbs which is less than 2kg! So consider yourself lucky. I as well, lost it in the first couple of weeks. But from what I've read here, weight loss isn't linear so I'm trying to stay committed and be consistent and hope for the best. Too many times I've been frustrated by the slow progress and given up only to gain more again. Not this time. I've actually upped my calories from 1200 to about 1600 but usually net 1300-1500 by the time I get my exercise in. I did that as well on the advice of people on this forum, who I am thinking some of them are very wise and have had great success. So I'll just keep plugging away... and you should do the same. If you sabotage a day, you've still got 6 others in the week to make up for it... so stay strong. And keep thinking of your goals. I've read on here that some people have lost 20 lbs in a year, which to me is way better than gaining 20 lbs in a year. So stay focused... It will work eventually, if you stay focused. :flowerforyou:

Hi there,

Firslty, don't be so down on yourself. You have to be your number 1 fan and supporter. It's not the end of the world if you have a binge - remember, 1 bad meal or binge isn't going to make you fat, just like 1 good meal won't make you skinny. If you have a blow out, leave it there, start over again, today is a brand new day with no mistakes in it yet. If you spend all your time worrying and stressing about yesterdays binge, you can't worry about how you are going to make today better.

A few tips that might help curb your cravings and binges -
- increase your protein, make sure you are getting a good serve of protein in every meal. It helps you feel fuller for longer and help with recovery if you are excercising.

- keep your water intake up. If you think you might be hungry, have a glass of water. Sometimes thirst feels similar to hunger. If you're still hungry 5-10 mins later then have something to eat. This will also give you time to plan what healthy snack/meal you are going to eat.

- eat every 2-3 hours

- if you find that you tend to have a blow out on a particular day (say over the weekend) then schedule your weekly weigh in for the day after. I weigh myself every monday morning. It keeps me accountable over the weekend 'cos I always want a good result on monday morning!

Good luck and remember that it takes time to break old habits and form new ones. Keep practising!

It's definitely a challenge. But it's doable. Every time I fall backwards..........(like for example McDonald's and pizza this very stressful and busy weak-end) I start over and it seems like it really only takes a day or two for it to disappear.......the scale AND INCHES will gradually go down with time and diligence. I totally agree with Julicat...........we ARE doing this..........a day at a time! Hang in there!