Yesterday's bump in the road.

IsMollyReallyHungry
IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
Well yesterday was not a good eating day for me. I have a hard time resisting FREE food at work, even if not healthy for me. And I really hate it if the food was not worth the mini binge I had. At work they had free breakfast and lunch Thursday and Friday. Thursday I was fine and then Friday they had one of my favorites and I gave in. I had the 2 donuts for breakfast and I was not able to turn down the pizza at lunch. I did not stop there and the day just sort of spiraled into a graze every 2 hours on junk. So my binge amounted to 2 pound this morning on the scale. I will have that off by Monday or Tuesday. You know how it goes. One day to put it on and 3 or more days to take it off.

It is hard for me to get out of the mentality of 1 or 2 screw ups does not have to mean the whole day is blown. I am getting better at it but yesterday I was truly out of control. I knew yesterday the pizza and donuts would start me off on a binge. Especially the pizza. AND THE SAD PART IT WAS NOT THE GOOD PIZZA. Meaning the good Chicago Pizza!! It was cheap pizza you could get any where. I know I am bad but if I am going to have a bad day I always say let it be worth it. Any way enough on yesterday. I am letting it go right now.

Today I am feeling better and letting go of yesterday's bump in the road. I just planned my meals for today and I am going to health club to have a nice long work out at my leisure. That is the beauty of working out on Saturday evening. No wait for machines, nice and quiet, nobody chatting, etc. I love working out on Saturday evenings when I have the chance to do so.

Thanks in advance for your support. Just needed to reflect on yesterday this morning before I get up and about. I just gave you the jest but I can't dwell on forever because today is a new day and I will never be perfect but I have to make sure I do not have too many bad days because they will sabotage my goals. Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    You're not alone! Yesterday was one of those days for me, too. But I'm like you in that it's over and done with and I'm moving on to make today better day!
  • goldensienna
    goldensienna Posts: 1
    I have the same problem with thinking that hitting one small bump means the trip is over! That has been my problem with past diets. I eat well and exercise for a few days, then something happens and I feel like the whole thing is blown, so I give up. Not this time! I'm going to allow myself one bad day once in a while - it's only natural! My weight has been pretty stagnant for the last 2 years. Fluctuating only a few pounds up or down. People tell me - "At least you're not gaining any, that's something...." But that doesn't make me feel better. I MUST get past this hump and lose the 50 pounds I need to be healthy!

    Anyway, please know that you are NOT alone in this journey! You CAN do this!

    The way I battle that "free food at work" problem? I concentrate on grossing myself out! I make myself focus on how many people have touched that food, coupled with my knowledge that most people don't wash their hands. It works especially well with homemade food that people bring - I read once about a woman who loved to bake for her fellow workers, then one of them visited her at home and saw that she had multiple cats that she let all over the countertops, even while she was cooking and baking! Of course, I don't always let it stop me, but you can make it work if you want to!
    Good luck! Keep fighting! It's okay to to lose an occasional battle, just make sure you plan ahead to win the war! :wink:
  • johnwreagan
    johnwreagan Posts: 6
    That is difficult. You have good focus, and you know what to do to stay on track. When I go off the rails I usually try to "make up for it" by exercising myself silly. I wish I had your discipline...
  • tinasullens
    tinasullens Posts: 203 Member
    This happens to all of us ... more often probably than we'd like to admit, but we all are human. It is important to enjoy those foods in moderation. We deserve a treat every now and then. And totally depriving ourselves of those "bad" foods will only make us want them more. Don't think or say to yourself that you can NEVER have them... you most certainly can, but you be in control of the food, not the food having control over you. Easier said than done, I know. But I love that you let this go and moving onto a new day! Great attitude!!

    One bump in the road doesn't mean your whole day is blown. Just do better at the next meal. Go for a walk at break or after work to help burn off some extra calories. But don't beat yourself up. Is there anyway you could avoid those free food areas at work? Or maybe even be the person who brings in a fruit or veggie tray on those days? Someone can make a difference there, and that someone could be YOU!

    Take healthy snacks to work, make sure you eat 5-6 small meals per day, and drink plenty of water. You can reach your goals! Hang in there and keep doing your best. You are on the right track!
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