I'm so mad at myself!
a39emm
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I hit my lowest weight in months today, I've been eating really well for the past several weeks, cut out most junk food, cut back on alcohol etc but shortly after seeing that magic number today I ate a junior chicken hamburger with my boyfriend - I wanted one sooo badly and was really hungry after a night of studying but as soon as I'd finished it I was so mad at myself! So disappointed...
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Every day, every meal, every mouthful, is only a battle in the war on unnecessary kilocalories. Perhaps, maybe, you lost the battle, but you don't have to concede to defeat and throw in the towel and end the war. Log in what you ate if you care to, hit the gym, get back to eating healthy keep it up. None of us are perfect, why should you be? And there is nothing wrong when you are at your goal weight to indulge in decadence once in awhile. Enjoy life now, now that you have hit your magic number and goal weight.
Viva!0 -
I've done similar just now but you know what? There is tomorrow and we won't grow fat overnight from one day of eating more than we planned. Forget it and start afresh, it's just food. We are allowed to eat and enjoy life too you realise right?0
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LOVE YOUR REPLY...SO TRUE...0
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How does a junior chicken sandwich undo a month of progress? It doesn't. No one is perfect all of the time. Beating yourself up will accomplish nothing but resetting the cycle of self-hatred, which is not healthy.
One sandwich, or one day, or one week is nothing to sweat. You'll be okay.0 -
Definitely don't even worry about it. One day over a week (or one crappy meal a week) has been shown to be pretty good for you in the long run in most cases. Keeps your metabolism guessing
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I dont understand how a hamburger is any problem at all... If you keep it under your calorie goal or at least to the maintenance amount, you'll be fine and you wont have ruined your progress at all.. Unless grains somehow affect you badly.
I mean in the end you have to consider the fact that its just meat, some veggies, a bun and some dressing... How is that different from eating dinner consisting of meat, veggies, salad and dressing and a bun?
I ate nutella crepes the other day... -Nutella- !! How about that... but I still lost weight :-/0 -
Dont be... you earned it, and just remember whatever you eat, you will work with. Sometimes you need to spoil yourself treat yourself, just keep at it, and you will be fine. And just remember you did it once, you can do it again.0
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One "bad" meal won't make you fat, just like one healthy meal won't make you skinny.
Also, if your body NEVER has anything else it won't know how to handle or process it. Deprivation is bad for weight loss. Moderation and control and allowing yourself to eat other foods is very important. Good job on your weight loss and good luck on your continued success! Don't be mad at yourself.
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Every day, every meal, every mouthful, is only a battle in the war on unnecessary kilocalories. Perhaps, maybe, you lost the battle, but you don't have to concede to defeat and throw in the towel and end the war. Log in what you ate if you care to, hit the gym, get back to eating healthy keep it up. None of us are perfect, why should you be? And there is nothing wrong when you are at your goal weight to indulge in decadence once in awhile. Enjoy life now, now that you have hit your magic number and goal weight.
Viva!
Totally agree!!!!! Treat yourself for achieving your goal. Just make sure its just a treat not a relapse!0 -
What have you got to be mad about?
Sorry to say it but I think you are over-reacting!0 -
Don't be dissapointed. While rewarding with food IS bad, ONE bad meal won't make you fat. Just like one healthy meal won't make you fit. Be glad you enjoyed what you were craving for so long and move on. Nice job on getting to your goal!0
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Move on. Getting mad and holding it can sabotage the whole process. When I eat something I really want, I "allow" myself to enjoy it and then just get back on the program. One burger isn't the end of your success.0
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One meal won't undo all that you did. One meal isn't a big deal. The big picture is way more important. So be proud of yourself for achieving what you have and move on!0
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GOOD! BE glad that you ate it, it's a chicken sandwich. Even if it was breaded and had cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing it's just one chicken sandwich! It's not going to derail you or put pounds back on or anything like that.
This is what worries me about people "dieting". You need to learn to find a way to live and still enjoy yourself while making better choices. No you can't eat junk all the time, but if you eat nothing but salads all the time you're going to snap one day and give up.
Log it, see that it's not the end of the world, and try to adjust your thinking to learn that you CAN have chicken sandwiches and burgers and pizza and whatever else you enjoy. You just need to find a way to fit it into your calorie intake for the day. And I've always been a big supporter of the occasional cheat day.
Good news. You can lose weight and still enjoy the foods you love.0 -
One burger is not going to have you wake up tomorrow and be obese. Give yourself a break!0
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Just log it on your food tracker and move on! I know how you feel but all in all One hamburger won't affect your weight loss that much! Its the 2nd, 3rd, 4th that will do the damage!0
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GOOD! BE glad that you ate it, it's a chicken sandwich. Even if it was breaded and had cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing it's just one chicken sandwich! It's not going to derail you or put pounds back on or anything like that.
This is what worries me about people "dieting". You need to learn to find a way to live and still enjoy yourself while making better choices. No you can't eat junk all the time, but if you eat nothing but salads all the time you're going to snap one day and give up.
Log it, see that it's not the end of the world, and try to adjust your thinking to learn that you CAN have chicken sandwiches and burgers and pizza and whatever else you enjoy. You just need to find a way to fit it into your calorie intake for the day. And I've always been a big supporter of the occasional cheat day.
Good news. You can lose weight and still enjoy the foods you love.
^^Listen to THIS!! He knows what he's talking about!0 -
GOOD! BE glad that you ate it, it's a chicken sandwich. Even if it was breaded and had cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing it's just one chicken sandwich! It's not going to derail you or put pounds back on or anything like that.
This is what worries me about people "dieting". You need to learn to find a way to live and still enjoy yourself while making better choices. No you can't eat junk all the time, but if you eat nothing but salads all the time you're going to snap one day and give up.
Log it, see that it's not the end of the world, and try to adjust your thinking to learn that you CAN have chicken sandwiches and burgers and pizza and whatever else you enjoy. You just need to find a way to fit it into your calorie intake for the day. And I've always been a big supporter of the occasional cheat day.
Good news. You can lose weight and still enjoy the foods you love.
Word.
Being "mad" at yourself for eating a chicken sandwich is much more of a concern than eating a chicken sandwich.
It's a chicken sandwich. It's a combination of protein, fat, carbs and assorted micronutrients, same as any other food you put in your mouth. It's not like you ate rat poison.0 -
Meh.... One "bad" meal is not that big of a deal.0
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Even skinny people have fast food every once and a while. Stop letting a little treat here and there make yourself mad. Seriously.0
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so you had one, right? meh, no big deal. bet you don't even see it on the scale once the water weight wears off.0
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A burger isn't the end of the world. Chin up, and keep going! 0
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And now I really want a chicken sandwich with cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing...0
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And now I really want a chicken sandwich with cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing...
Me too.0 -
There IS this angle: If you totally deprive yourself of what you love, there's a better chance of over indulging in said delicacy. At least that is how it is with me.
Being the sunflower seed (I call them crackflower seeds) addict that I am, I was putting away 1-2 of those 2/$1.00 bags every day at the office. I love them. They are the devil, because of the huge amount of sodium in them, and the first time I did this, I cut them out totally and completely and one day I wanted some really badly, and I went hog wild and ate a regular standard sized bag of them.
Now? I keep a couple of those 2/$1.00 bags in my drawer, and treat myself to 1/3-1/2 a bag if I REALLY want them. Granted, the bloat shows by the end of the day, but that's the price I pay.0 -
i understand how you feel but other than some extra water weight you probably havent done any real damage. i struggle with the anxieties over "naughty" food. i know i know food isn't "naughty" but i think we really do view it that way sometimes. anyway you are at goal so just stay focused. you are fine.0
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Don't be so hard on yourself. It was only one day, one chicken burger. If that is your worse sin you are doing ok. There is always tomorrow, get back on track and forgive yourself for your slip. It's going to happen from time to time but if you don't let it derail you completely you are ahead of the game. If you slip early in the day, cut back a little the rest of the day--include whatever you eat in your total daily allowance. If you slip in the evening, just get back on track the next day. We are all just human and there are going to be times when you want to let loose a little, whether it's that hamburger that's calling your name, a drink at a party, or whatever. The key is to not let it totally destroy your whole plan. One day at a time, one hour at a time and you will make it.0
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Don't be so hard on yourself, you earned that sandwich! Just get back on the wagon and continue to do what you know works for you!
We have to allow ourselves a little treat now and then, otherwise we'd totally binge on the wrong foods!
I'm excited for your weight loss - keep up the great work!0 -
you really should not beat youself up ...... i go off the rails at least once a week ....... its a lifetime change and we all know a LITTLE bit of what you fancy does you good ...... get back on to it , its not the end of the world , you have done great to hit your magic number ... well done you !!! :-)0
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This is exactly what I needed to see thank you so much!0
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