FOOD

"I haven't lost much weight and I'm struggling mentally and physically. " Maybe you need a little willpower? 1,000? Come on man. Get yourself together and stop whining because YOU overate. Everyone has the ability to say "no." So do you. So, next time you feel like a second helping, or whatever the hell it is you're eating, don't. It's pretty simple.

If it's a case of you being hungry all the time, try adding more protein into you're diet. Makes you feel fuller, longer. Also, check this out:.

http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php

this has happened to me before, and it can feel really crappy. no doubt. what helped me transition from a life where a "bad" day would ruin my week, and then my month, and then maybe the better part of my year, was changing the way I thought about my relationship with food. instead of having "good" and "bad" days, I started thinking of the way my life made me feel. both in the moment and long-term, I tried to feel good, and I tried to stop using morality-based language to describe my habits. instead of thinking, "I had such a good eating day today!", I began to think, "I sure do feel good today; not too full, not hungry, all those vegetables sure tasted good!" and on the other hand, instead of thinking, "I ate so badly today - fast food, not enough X, too much Y; I don't have any willpower", I thought, "jeez, I feel sick to my stomach right now. those mozzarella sticks, bacon cheeseburger, French fries, and whoopie pies feel pretty heavy in my gut."

concentrating on the way my choices (my nutrition and exercise) make me feel helps me understand what my body needs. and avoiding language that makes me feel ashamed helps me continue making healthy choices, even after I've "messed up." it can take a while to change your internal dialogue (and honestly, maybe yours is different than mine), but it's so helpful. another fact that I've embraced: I don't lose X number of pounds every week, and I'm okay with that now. I may go for a month or more without shifting the scale (because I'm not all that strict with myself 100% of the time), but at some points I lose two or three pounds within a few weeks. I'm happy with this progress because I'm aware of my average weight loss (between two and three pounds per month since last winter) and the fact that I haven't gained any back. you need to give yourself enough time to see a trend, both in your lifestyle and your weight loss, before you decide the effort isn't worth it. seriously, it happens so slowly that you might remain unaware of any changes for several months. but your work isn't in vain!

this is a long reply, and I think I've shared everything I wanted to, so I'll cut it short. don't be discouraged by a single day of indulgence. try not to assign moral labels to your eating choices. give yourself enough time to notice a trend in your behavior and progress, and remember that it's the balance of your days that decides your outcome. good luck, and stay strong!

It's one day, start fresh the next day and move on.