when will it hit me?

Hi. I myself at the beginning just left room for that. On occasion will still treat myself. Pepsi and chips were like a drug for me, so I went of gradually. My suggestion is for now, if you know you will want it, save room for it on your count. Just count out your serving of chips, or get the small bags and force yourself to STOP at that. I eventually found myself not even having the taste for that stuff anymore after I cut back. Now during PMS, that's another story That's usually when I treat myself. This is just my suggestion, and what worked for me. Good Luck.

For myself, I often indulge in treats. The difference between now and before is that I either: a) find a somewhat healthier version of what I am craving and have that or: b) exercise enough that the extra calories are covered. Remember, one sip does not make a summer and one bad day does not ruin a diet. What you are looking for is a sustainable lifestyle change, so if you would be miserable without a few treats now and again, incorporate them, and be guilt free.

I am a huge pepsi drinker as well. I have found it best to cut out soda all together, just cut myself off cold turkey. No weening, no cheat days no diet version. I would suggest trying to replace it with something else. Just retrain your brain, anytime you would normally have soda drink the substitute instead. I am drinking green iced tea with splenda like there is no tomorrow. I know it may sound harsh but it will be so worth it. Hopefully when you see the difference in your waistline that will be all the motivation you need to continue. Good luck to you

So 2 years ago I went on WW and lost 30lbs plus with the program.. well here I am 2 years later back to my starting weight, on and off MFP. Seems i just cant get to that "moment"... Giving up seems impossible but I see not loving my body and read about so many people that do it.any tips would be great For now I am slowly going to Run and Lift and become awesome. I find when I do "diet" I do let myself have a "treat" and then I binge. So I'm not going to diet anymore and change my lifestyle to something sustainable

Here I fixed it for you, welcome to the awesome club.

The way I stopped eating that stuff is to simply stop buying it. When I'm in the grocery store, I fight the urge to pick up a bag of chips, or whatever I'm craving. When the cravings come on at home, there is usually no junk for me to grab because I didn't buy any, and I'm usually too lazy to go out and get something. Overtime the cravings just reduced as I got used to not eating stuff like that.

For myself, I often indulge in treats. The difference between now and before is that I either: a) find a somewhat healthier version of what I am craving and have that or: b) exercise enough that the extra calories are covered.

This is what I recommend as well...when I first started I would indulge in the less healthy treats that I loved like chips, milk chocolate, ice cream. Now that I have been at this for so long my entire way of eating/outlook on food has changed and I get a lot of satisfaction from being able to satisfy my cravings with healthier versions of the junk that I used to eat.

best of luck to you!

I gave up pop cold turkey. That's what worked for me. I used to drink 6-7 cans of Coke a day, now it tastes like pure sugar to me.

try to find something healthier to snack on, maybe start with diet pepsi , i was a huge comfort eater, i was addicted to coca cola and chocolates. You need to sit down and take a serious look at where you are heading if you don't stop, diabetes etc . I found that you need to get to the bottom of the emotional stuff as to why you are doing this. I watched season upon season of the biggest looser and watching those people and the reasons for there weight problems helped me get in touch with myself and my problems. I decided not to diet but to change my eating habits for life. I started slowly by changing the pasta, bread etc for inter-grain , i started forcing myself to eat veggies and salad and i went cold turkey on the coke. I bought low gi juice to help get off the coke.I am off that too now. The chocolate i substituted normal chocolate for dark chocolate 70% . You need to ask yourself every time you binge , is it worth it , go look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself that. There are healthier options out there , you have to get control over your mind. It became easier and easier and i had a few slips and setbacks but the most important thing is to keep dusting yourself off and getting back up. I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn but small things add up to become a big thing. Good luck and you can do it!

Like Nike says, just do it. That is what I had to do. Do it, whether I felt like it or not. Measure that food out, weigh it, make sure you're eating the right portions. Go out and take walk, take a run, take a bike ride. 4 months and 35 lbs lighter, and it's just a lifestyle now. I think that is the key, don't "diet". Change your lifestyle, and you will be so much happier. I changed my life in January, and living in Western Washington State, it rains, a lot. But I got out there and took walks (92 miles walked in Jan & Feb). It's a choice, and when you're ready, you'll choose it.

you titled this "when will it hit me" Many of us never have an 'ah ha' moment where we make a change and never go back. Some do, some Decide and Refuse to give up, which is great! Many others, like myself, have to keep making the changes and make the effort for the workout and better eating and Then it becomes habit and the habits become bigger and then you Crave the GOOD and the Exercise.

There will still be birthdays with ice cream and cake, but more days are about good fruits, vegetables and meats versus chips, pop and greasy fries.

Some days I see my husband munching away on chips and honestly, it looks Gross...... it smells good, but it Looks gross, and it looks worse once its inside the body.... making that mental switch has helped.... no mindless chip eating, but I still have some on occassion.

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