Anyone else have 'fat days'?

allysonvb
allysonvb Posts: 236 Member
in Motivation and Support
I don't know if it is simply hormonal or emotional, but I have days when I just feel fat and frustrated, even though I know I'm working hard. On these days, it feels like what I am doing is not paying off, that progress isn't fast enough. It's kind of like bad hair days, only fat days. What's your experience with this?

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  • missbis
    missbis Posts: 116 Member
    I definitely feel this way from time to time, too. I treat it like I treat my anxiety and depression: one day at a time. For me, stuff like that comes in waves and normally passes within a day. I'm not saying to throw yourself a pity party, but allow yourself to feel the way you feel and try not to be too hard on yourself. I hope you have a better day tomorrow! ;)
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I think that most people have days where they feel bad about themselves. Chin up, power through, and know that every healthy thing you eat (or don't eat) and every minute you exercise is worth it.
  • Cinabean
    Cinabean Posts: 44 Member
    Oh my gosh YES!!!!!!!!!! It happens all the time. Less now that I feel like I've gained some control back. Seeing my days in "black and white" helps, I think. I can see what I'm doing.

    However, some days, when I put on a certain thing or jiggle during whatever workout...it's hard and I'm right back to feeling like Jabba the Hut's sister. Blah. Not fun. However, like missbis said, it's all one day at a time.

    I've learned to put on sweatpants on those fat days and just ride it out. Good luck, and feel free to add me if you need anymore friends!
  • RoseDarrett
    RoseDarrett Posts: 355 Member
    Time of the month makes me feel like that as well.
  • wendybird5
    wendybird5 Posts: 577 Member
    Yup. Even now that I'm so close to goal, I still have days where I get frustrated with myself for not getting here sooner or worrying that my success is temporary and I'm just going to gain it all back.
  • whatascene
    whatascene Posts: 119 Member
    I'm only 2.5lbs away from my BMI and I STILL feel this every now and then. Much less than I did 36lbs ago... When the results are good though, I have those skinny days that sort of cancel out those fat days. All of us on here still has to go through the mental/emotional changes in our bodies. I'm still not used to mine. I went to the mall w/ my mom yesterday and she was getting so mad at me because I still going for the baggier bigger sized clothes that didn't fit my body- not used to it yet. Anyway OP I bet you're rockin your bod ;D
  • AngelaKelly02
    AngelaKelly02 Posts: 73 Member
    Every day :( since I started losing weight and eating right and exercising I just feel more and more disappointed with myself and lose more and more confidence. This is not fun!
  • tisha_rae
    tisha_rae Posts: 216 Member
    Time of the month makes me feel like that as well.

    ^^^^^^^^^^^ exactly what I was thinking.

    At least every day is a new day.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    No. You are alone in the world.
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    I'm having one of those right now.
    :frown:

    ps: they should add a bloated emoticon :laugh:
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    No. You are alone in the world.

    I like how you take it upon yourself to speak for the rest of the world :glasses: :drinker:
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    No. You are alone in the world.

    I like how you take it upon yourself to speak for the rest of the world :glasses: :drinker:

    :drinker:

    *clink*

    (Bloated emoticon is a great idea, btw)
  • alitap
    alitap Posts: 38 Member
    oh yeahh! i felt the same last week, and it was so bad, i gorged onto any and every bit of unhealthy food. i was just depressed that i hadnt lost much weight despite my strict diet/exercise regime and hence....

    but the whole deal is its ok!!! start again the next day and this time try harder, with positivity...like the past few days never happened.
  • allysonvb
    allysonvb Posts: 236 Member
    Time of the month makes me feel like that as well.
    I don't have TOM (mirena- haven't had it in 5 years), but I do think it may relate to hormones or a body cycle! Thanks to everyone for the positive comments, people who are supportive are what make this site great!
  • sgv0918
    sgv0918 Posts: 851 Member
    I have those too. Just an off day. Sometimes i'm my lightest weight when i have a "fat" day
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    Yes.
  • xcmtnracer
    xcmtnracer Posts: 426 Member
    Every weekend.
  • Saaaam42
    Saaaam42 Posts: 154 Member
    Alllll the time. I have special pants for those days ;)
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I have those! Especially during TOM. Or when I'm feeling bloated. It's not fun, but you have to push through it!
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    yessss defintiely! even when making progress, we have these days. You're not alone!! Just got to make sure you don't give up because of these days!
  • ElyseL1
    ElyseL1 Posts: 504 Member
    YES!!! i just had one last week. i find it amazing that i've lost 40 lbs and can still have them. i keep on reminding myself that i have made a lot of progress even if im not at my goal.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    No. You are alone in the world.
    Obvi
  • Amy911Gray
    Amy911Gray Posts: 685 Member
    I still have them...and they make me so sad, so I play up tempo songs and dance in the car on the way to work. It seems to make that awful feeling pass faster! Try it...people will look at you and you will start giggling, which makes you dance faster and faster, soon you are laughing and singing out loud and the "fat day" feeling is gone!

    Just had one this morning...Monday blues I suppose! :):) We totally have this!
  • keltee15
    keltee15 Posts: 30 Member
    At least 2 a week, your not alone, do something fun to take your mind off it, it helps me:smile:
  • Mrs_Bones
    Mrs_Bones Posts: 195 Member
    I totally have these days. I'm not really sure why. I know I'm more likely to have them when I'm overtired and stressed, and it seems like nothing goes right. I find that they are fewer and farther between the more I stick to my fitness routine.
  • karen_smith68
    karen_smith68 Posts: 2
    I've lost all my weight under a previous profile and am now in maintenance...AND I still have fat days :angry:
  • juicygurl1
    juicygurl1 Posts: 195 Member
    Seriously Fat days are normal. I have them all the time when ever i start eating and drinking the wrong foods. I hate those days because emotionally it makes me feel frustrated but I can appreciate those days because that keeps me in check. LIKE RIGHT NOW!!!
    LOL :-)

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