I sabotage myself every weekend

I do the exact same thing!! I am really good on days I have to work, log everything, go running, but then saturday and sunday roll around and it is just far to chaotic with the kids and everything. I have noticed the weight loss slow down, but it is still going down, so since I am in this for the long haul I am trying not to stress over it too much. Good luck!

I am in your boat as well! :indifferent: I have been watching my scale every monday for 4 weeks and I am consistently 2 pounds or more up on Monday morning, which needless to say, un-does all of my Monday - Thursday work.

This morning's work out was all about the meatballs and brownies from this weekend.

I was thinking if I say to myself on the weekends, "Would you eat this Monday -Thursday?" If the answer is no, then I will try to put it down. I also found there are more sabotagers out on weekends too. You know, those friends who tell you to just eat it, have another glass of wine...
Also, my fiance and I go out often on weekends. Restaurants are a difficult place for me.

I think we should keep talking and check in on Monday morning next week! It helps to know someone feels the same way!

I think weekends are harder then the rest of the week, that said I think if you prepare yourself better it would be easier. Have lots of veggies in the house, low fat lunch meats, lean meats, stuff to make salads with , even some light ice cream or a WW snack? I will cook out but I won't eat the potatoesalad (or just a spoon full) or the pasta salad, or I will make it with whole wheat pasta and reduced fat dressing......I will however put lots of veggies or salad on my plate and enjoy my weekend. Also for some reason I like to make low carb wraps, with light salad dressing or mustard and lean lunch meat ( ham, turkey, chicken breast, roast beef) and sometimes I even put some cheese on and heat them up....they are easy to make, variable, easy to transport and you can even make them sweet with pb &jelly (if you have the calories)> Oh and don't forget the fruits....
I wish you success and hope I helped a little:flowerforyou:

I definitely overloaded this weekend. Especially yesterday, but luckily the scales showed I have not gained a thing. I am guessing the reason why is because even though I was eating a lot I mowed the lawn, cleaned the storage shed, did a lot of walking in the grocery store and playing with the kids. And of course my Sunday morning workout. I am more sore today than typically during the week.

Guess my suggestion would be just to stay active. Ride a bike, take a walk or run, go row a boat and play football or some other sport. Probably the most appealling on a hot summer day is find a pool and swim.

I am exactly the same way!!!!!! Sometimes I do not know how to stop myself. I think it is the mind set I am under. I think that I can eat whatever I want since I am relaxing. WRONG!!! I should not think that, but I do. I love to eat all the bad things I shouldn't. Now, because of this past weekend I did not make my goal last week of losing 1 lb. I stayed the same weight and that makes me :mad: @ myself.

I wish there was a way to better control ourselves on the weekends. :sad:

It is VERY normal to splurge on the weekends... WHY, Because you are at home.
Plain and Simple. If you are at the Office Monday - Friday you are not parked in front of the fridge.
But on Sat and Sun.. WOW Watch out!
I saw that this was suggested already but I will re-state it.
If you are eating more because you are at the house..... Get out of the house!
It is the summer, Take long walks, play with the kids, go swimming, HAVE FUN!
And when you DO eat. Eat the fresh fruits and veggies that are easier and cheaper to get in the summer.
If you are going to a picnic bring the healthy stuff with you.
Just because the fried Chicken is sitting there does not mean you have to eat it.
Make a plan before you go to that family reunion. One piece of chicken and 1/2 a slice of Aunt Mables chocolate cake. a spoon of potato salad and one deviled egg, Maybe two.
Then go play tag with the kids.
You will feel so much better then the rest of the family adults that pigged out and can bearly walk.
--Diann...

Woah...

I'M VANESSA C!!!!

Weird...

I tend to sabotage myself during the week. I am home with the kids, doing chores, running errands, taking kids to the pool with all of those carb loaded snacks in tow! When I do finally sit down for a meal, I eat what I prepare but, those snack items scream out at me!! I bought lower carb, higher protein bars for myself which are helping curb the snack monster. I also drink lots of water and iced tea.

I have only been logging on for a few weeks and the accountability factor is helping. Before I eat something I shouldn't, I remind myself that I have to log it in!!! The scale hasn't budged yet, but, I need to be patient I suppose.

I think the idea of sheer will power is going to have to be my motto.