I followed 1550 cals for a WHOLE DAY!!

It is a one day at a time journey, but plan for the future days while living the current one. Great job on your one day success. Keep up the efforts and it will pay off.

Thumbs up!

I haven't had a successful day in a long time, but today will be the first of many I HAVE DECIDED (are you listening, Self?).

Good job! Keep up the great work!
Stick to today and maybe you'll wake up skinny tomorrow.
(I'm still waiting for that day and I've been doing this over fourth months....wtf?? haha)
One day at a time, you've got the right attitude, you got this!

That's great! Everyday that I don't eat the way I used to, is a celebration day for me! I figure even if I go over my 1480cals as long as it's not like 3000+ like it used to be, I'm good!

I know my quirks...like...I can't cheat...even once...because I KNOW I will give up if I do.

Just saying that out loud and typing it here gives that idea power. :noway: Stop it. :explode: Let that be the behavior the "old" you would've chosen. And decide right NOW that even when you stumble, even when you mess up, even when it's hard and you're discouraged, you aren't the kind of person anymore who gives up. You used to be, but now you aren't.

Decide, right now, to disallow the idea that giving up is even an option. It isn't, if you ever wanna see the finish line. Accept now that you WILL stumble, and you WILL ALSO forgive yourself quickly and get back in the saddle. Because that's what is real, and that's what will keep you coming back to stick with this new lifestyle you've chosen.

You're making the first steps to happy, healthy, sexy you! Go for it and don't stop!

I completely relate to this post..I'm still working on sticking to anything for a whole day..congrats! One day at a time!

Great job!

I followed my 1550 cal plan ALL day yesterday with 28 cals leftover!! YAY ME!! My question? Why did I not wake up skinny this morning?? Heehehehee! Ok, Ok...don't get all crazy on me. I know it takes more than one day. I am proud of myself for following one day. This is a one day at a time journey for me. I know my quirks...like...I can't cheat...even once...because I KNOW I will give up if I do. We all have those silly things that get us in a funk. The thing is...I want to succeed THIS time. I want to look back a year or two from now and see all that hard work pay off. My problem? I take the easy way out. I give up too easily. So...Yay me...for sticking to the plan for one day....today's it's own day. So far, so good.

First of all, awesome job on sticking to it! Take it one step and one day at a time. That being said, I'd be careful about the "can't cheat even once" mindset. If you think of it like that, you WILL fail. You can't go into this thinking of it as a diet. Diets fail and you gain the weight back afterwards. It's a new lifestyle. In the real world, in your lifestyle, birthday cakes happen. Cookies happen. Heck, even ice cream happens! If it doesn't ... well, that makes me want to :sad: Leave room in your calories for the occasional treat so you don't feel deprived. That way, once all the weight is gone, you know how to fit the good stuff into your maintenance!

All the best to you, and tell that extra unwanted body weight what it can do with itself! :flowerforyou:

Awesome sauce hun you can do this and always remember what I told you,,,

think of this as a Lifestyle change not just a diet because diets dont last but working out of bad habits in to good ones can last kinda like people who quit smoking or drinking just your drug of choose is food. I have the same problem I love to eat! I have sent you a request and there are many on my friends list that are active and ready to face the day and remember every day is an up and down on the down days just remember tomorrow is another new day with better chooses!

Hi there, congrats!!! If I can make a suggestion to keep you going... don't weigh yourself every single day (weight will fluctuate up and down slightly while on a downward trend!) and always weigh yourself either first thing in the morning or right before you go to bed - pick one time and stick to it all the way through your journey! I say this because I often get discouraged if I was sooo good for two days in a row and put on a pound! It would always make me give up and cheat, because I felt like "what's the point in depriving myself if I GAIN weight??" HOWEVER.... water weight and things like that can be deceiving! If you keep with it, and weigh yourself every 3-4 days, you WILL see the results of your hard work! Good luck!!!!

I'd like to say a couple of things about "cheating". Remember, this is a lifestyle change ... and changing our behaviors takes time. You cannot be successful without overcoming some failures along the way. Just don't quit!!!

It's not cheating to have a bit of dessert occasionally. It's a fact of life. We just need to PLAN for it. If you know you are attending Sunday dinner at a friend's house, eat below your target the day before, eat a smaller breakfast, and drink extra water before sitting down to the table. Do NOT be afraid to leave food on your plate. Eat a bite or two or a small portion, leave the rest.

When we deny ourselves, we feel deprived. Over time, it becomes a more and more negative thought in your head. By allowing (and planning) for these "cheats" we can turn that negative into a positive by allowing ourselves to feel good about controlling the situation.

One more thing, be AWARE of every bite you put in your mouth ... and log it in your diary. Be honest. Then, jump back into your program. You'll see that a one-day "failure" has small impact in the long run.

Good Luck on your journey!! :flowerforyou: