Feeling like "screw it."
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that is one reason I really enjoy the EODD
EODD? What's that?
Every Other Day Diet
Wonderful intermittent fasting/eating plan
Fast Day = 500 calories - 1 meal lunch/brunch or dinner & 1 snack
Feast Day = whatever you want to eat (within reason) I usually do 1500+/- calories
I eat lots of healthy foods both days and I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water both days
Have lost 15+/- pounds in 4 weeks
Oh yeah. I did 5:2 for a while. Sorry, blonde moment.
But yeah feast day > WITHIN REASON....< That's my problem. I don't want to eat within reason anymore. I want to eat what I want when I want and how much ever I want and not ever worry about staying within reason. So yeah. But hey. Reality check. Lol0 -
Every once in a while like today I just feel like gorging down everything in site and not stopping. I feel like not caring about my weight anymore, not caring if I gain, and just eat whatever the hell I'd like and how much I'd like.
Anyone else feel like this sometimes?
But why?
I don't know haha. You tell me. Me? Might be because I did this for all the wrong reasons from the beginning. I did it for other people and not for me. Even so, I do feel better about myself with my new look. It's very confusing. :ohwell:
So do it! But plan it out. Ive done the same thing, but never had a plan so one cheat day easily turns into 10.
Take a break for awhile, but have a plan to get back into it when you are feeling better about the whole meeeeeh thing?0 -
Nope!
Seriously.
Why? It's because I truly eat what I choose because I've built a way of eating for LIFE. it's not a diet or something I'm " doing" - it's simply my habits. No deprivation. It's a mindset and it's about not depriving yourself of enjoying your food.
If you are feeling this way - do a gut check then a mindset check. Are you being too restrictive? Have you built a lifestyle plan that allows for treats ( treats vs food) in your life? Part of my plan was resistance training to build and maintain LBM which needs more calories. More cals means more breathing space to be less obsessive and restrictive. Always mindful, never obsessive. Mindfulness is that middle ground of obsessiveness /restriction and all out free for all.
I'm finally at the mindset that THIS is my life and no food eaten in excess w/ abandon is worth it to me. Scoring single digit junior size cargo pants off the clearance rack is wayyy better than a bag of doughnuts and a cheesecake. One slice of cheesecake once in a while that I enjoy the hell out of every single bite is WAY better!
Good luck !! Drill down and work on your lifestyle plan.
Peace out.
P.s. Just saw a " I love my food too much comment. LOL. Here you go! http://www.getwithitforlife.com/love-food-much/0 -
that is one reason I really enjoy the EODD
EODD? What's that?
Every Other Day Diet
Wonderful intermittent fasting/eating plan
Fast Day = 500 calories - 1 meal lunch/brunch or dinner & 1 snack
Feast Day = whatever you want to eat (within reason) I usually do 1500+/- calories
I eat lots of healthy foods both days and I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water both days
Have lost 15+/- pounds in 4 weeks
This would lead me to binge.
So not necessarily the best plan...
Also, if you've been losing that fast and don't have a lot to lose aren't you concerned about the lean body mass you are letting go?0 -
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I have done that in the past and gained back all I lost. So I'm probably not going to do that now...
Except for maybe once in a while when I need to just enjoy without thinking. Last night I did that - I had a delicious guacamole bacon burger from Red Robin followed by 2 scoops of ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. I went WAY over my allotted calories for the day. I still logged it. In big red numbers it accused me, telling me I was almost 500 cals over.
In the past I would have not logged it, and gotten up the next morning and known I hadn't logged the day before, so I would skip MFP today. Then tomorrow, then the next, and then before I knew it, I would be gaining 5 lbs back, 15lbs back, 20 lbs back.
I will not do that anymore. I ate what I did last night, and do not regret it. I did not go over my weekly calorie total. Today is a new day, start of a new week. I'm refreshed and energized after my "splurge" last night and ready to go again being mindful of what I eat.0 -
That is exactly it, it's a daily battle. The struggle is real!!!0
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Ooooooh yes. In fact that's what made me fail last time (and the time before, and the time before).
I don't know what changed, or how I've managed to avoid it this time.0 -
Hi Gypsy, I know how you feel...I've been there on and off over of my 10 years of being overweight!
Please, don't "screw it". Why did you start your weight loss journey? Do you still have the same reasons / goals? Are they realistic?
What types of foods are you eating?
Many times of my past 'attempts' at weight loss I thought I was eating more healthfully, and I was, but I didn't cut out pop and some processed foods that I Thought were healthy.
This time I feel great! I am eating lots of fresh fruits and vegies and whole grains and fat free dairy. I don't crave any of the 'yuck' I use to. And I am doing a lot of strength training and already see my body shrinking in my hips, legs. arms. 'They' say cardio is a huge part to losing weight...do something fun!
Please make this your last BIG hurdle and focus on your goals and reasons to reach for them! Do it for the 'Health' of it!
I've only lost 3 lbs so far, but I am feeling muscles that are forming and I am happy about that!
Let me know how you are doing!0 -
Nope!
Seriously.
Why? It's because I truly eat what I choose because I've built a way of eating for LIFE. it's not a diet or something I'm " doing" - it's simply my habits. No deprivation. It's a mindset and it's about not depriving yourself of enjoying your food.
If you are feeling this way - do a gut check then a mindset check. Are you being too restrictive? Have you built a lifestyle plan that allows for treats ( treats vs food) in your life? Part of my plan was resistance training to build and maintain LBM which needs more calories. More cals means more breathing space to be less obsessive and restrictive. Always mindful, never obsessive. Mindfulness is that middle ground of obsessiveness /restriction and all out free for all.
I'm finally at the mindset that THIS is my life and no food eaten in excess w/ abandon is worth it to me. Scoring single digit junior size cargo pants off the clearance rack is wayyy better than a bag of doughnuts and a cheesecake. One slice of cheesecake once in a while that I enjoy the hell out of every single bite is WAY better!
Good luck !! Drill down and work on your lifestyle plan.
Peace out.
P.s. Just saw a " I love my food too much comment. LOL. Here you go! http://www.getwithitforlife.com/love-food-much/
I want to just eat candy and cake everyday for the rest of my life. Lol0 -
Maybe you are building more muscle than you realize...muscle weighs more than fat and you look kinda buff in your profile pic!0
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Just saying...not flirting. LOL0
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I felt this way a lot this month, and gained four pounds for it.
But I'm really at peace with that.
I wanted treats.
I was busy and focused on other stuff (which wound up being wildly productive, not wasted.)
And I know what caused the gain (pizza, beer and ice cream! At least it was "worth it").
So I'm at peace with that my actions caused a gain.
Now I'll just get back on track.
That's life!
Everything ebbs and flows. 0 -
Even with allowing myself treats, working out and enjoying it most of the time, planning my macros, and being successful with it for years now, I still get that feeling of "screw it."
It usually happens when I have some other stress going on in my life. I'm not going to lie. I felt like this Saturday night. I took a long look in the mirror at my make-up free face, counted the wrinkles, looked at my nails that are kind of ragged from lifting weights and not fixing my manicure, looked at my hair that's always pulled in a ponytail and never fixed anymore, listened to the kids screaming about wanting ice cream for the fifteenth time in the day, ignored texts and phone calls from all the people who need something from me instead of wondering how I'm feeling, looked at the pile of laundry that's double what it used to be because I wear workout clothes everyday in addition to regular clothes, tried to remember the last time I did anything to pamper myself, tried to remember the last time I had a quiet hour to myself without interruption, etc., etc. I whined and complained and felt sorry for myself.
Then I came to the conclusion that everyone feels this way, pulled myself together and decided that giving up fitness would be giving up the ONLY thing I do for myself and myself alone.0 -
I just joined My Fitness Pal a few days ago. I'm trying to see if a food diary will help me realize what I shouldn't be eating all the time. I have days like yours all the time. I hate sometimes always thinking about what I'm eating and the guilt after. I hope to find a better relationship with food so my mind doesn't think so much everyday about it.0
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Even with allowing myself treats, working out and enjoying it most of the time, planning my macros, and being successful with it for years now, I still get that feeling of "screw it."
It usually happens when I have some other stress going on in my life. I'm not going to lie. I felt like this Saturday night. I took a long look in the mirror at my make-up free face, counted the wrinkles, looked at my nails that are kind of ragged from lifting weights and not fixing my manicure, looked at my hair that's always pulled in a ponytail and never fixed anymore, listened to the kids screaming about wanting ice cream for the fifteenth time in the day, ignored texts and phone calls from all the people who need something from me instead of wondering how I'm feeling, looked at the pile of laundry that's double what it used to be because I wear workout clothes everyday in addition to regular clothes, tried to remember the last time I did anything to pamper myself, tried to remember the last time I had a quiet hour to myself without interruption, etc., etc. I whined and complained and felt sorry for myself.
Then I came to the conclusion that everyone feels this way, pulled myself together and decided that giving up fitness would be giving up the ONLY thing I do for myself and myself alone.
Maybe I need to take care of myself better. Take some loooong bubbley baths. paint my nails. buy a book. These days all I'm focusing on is trying to eat right, study and gym. mmm.0 -
Even with allowing myself treats, working out and enjoying it most of the time, planning my macros, and being successful with it for years now, I still get that feeling of "screw it."
It usually happens when I have some other stress going on in my life. I'm not going to lie. I felt like this Saturday night. I took a long look in the mirror at my make-up free face, counted the wrinkles, looked at my nails that are kind of ragged from lifting weights and not fixing my manicure, looked at my hair that's always pulled in a ponytail and never fixed anymore, listened to the kids screaming about wanting ice cream for the fifteenth time in the day, ignored texts and phone calls from all the people who need something from me instead of wondering how I'm feeling, looked at the pile of laundry that's double what it used to be because I wear workout clothes everyday in addition to regular clothes, tried to remember the last time I did anything to pamper myself, tried to remember the last time I had a quiet hour to myself without interruption, etc., etc. I whined and complained and felt sorry for myself.
Then I came to the conclusion that everyone feels this way, pulled myself together and decided that giving up fitness would be giving up the ONLY thing I do for myself and myself alone.
Maybe I need to take care of myself better. Take some loooong bubbley baths. paint my nails. buy a book. These days all I'm focusing on is trying to eat right, study and gym. mmm.
Sometimes a little decompression provides a whole lot of relief.0 -
I guess some days I just feel like eating an entire tub of ice cream and not feeling an ounce of guilt for it. And those days happen to be every second or third day these days. I want to feed my inner child not my body :laugh:0
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I get that way too -- then I watch "Supersize VS Superskinny" (A UK show) and I snap out of it. B/c I don't want to die for something that simply tastes good...0
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Not what I thought this thread would be about.
But I agree with the one who said work your favorites into your diet, it helps.0 -
Yes same hear..sometimes it just gets old and you do just want to throw it away.
If your ok with a slight set back though it could be just what you need to recharge0 -
I think it is only natural to feel that way. I felt that way for 15 years now I am paying for it and just started caring again a few days ago.
Things I have learned in the past when I was in shape ....
1: Set smaller goals and challenges within your main goal. I need to lose 65 pounds which feels to me like an impossible dream. But setting smaller daily or weekly goals/challenges seem so much easier to achieve and when you do achieve them the final goal seems so much closer.
2: I have a quote on my bedroom mirror that I can't help to see each morning when I wake up. It simply says "You will want to give up. Don't." No inspirational picture or anything, just black text on white paper.0 -
Just remember why you are doing this. Why you want to reach your goal? Then that answer read it ever single day. From there you will start to notice that it will not be hard to get through these cravings. IMO
Great advice - exactly this. If you're not focused on your goal it's rather easy to find excuses to "let go."
There's so many tasty and healthy foods to eat, so there's no excuse to binge on crap.0 -
Every once in a while like today I just feel like gorging down everything in site and not stopping. I feel like not caring about my weight anymore, not caring if I gain, and just eat whatever the hell I'd like and how much I'd like.
Anyone else feel like this sometimes?
Yes. Most days.
I took a 2 month break from logging my food, and it was really a stress relief for me. May not be for everyone but something to consider.0 -
Just get through today.
Seiously, this is awesome advice. I find that if I can distract myself for today, tomorrow is always better. Good luck to you.
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well that is very sad for you. I guess I must not have such a bad appetite since on a fast day I have had 3 slices of pan pizza (not one of my healthy foods but one that I LOVE) for one of my meals plus much more for the day AND I often have a good sized bowl of popcorn for a TV snack at night, even on my fast days and I still lose weight.
Every Other Day Diet
Wonderful intermittent fasting/eating plan
Fast Day = 500 calories - 1 meal lunch/brunch or dinner & 1 snack
Feast Day = whatever you want to eat (within reason) I usually do 1500+/- calories
I eat lots of healthy foods both days and I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water both days
Have lost 15+/- pounds in 4 weeks
Oh yeah. I did 5:2 for a while. Sorry, blonde moment.
But yeah feast day > WITHIN REASON....< That's my problem. I don't want to eat within reason anymore. I want to eat what I want when I want and how much ever I want and not ever worry about staying within reason. So yeah. But hey. Reality check. Lol
I do try to keep my feast day > WITHIN REASON....< but that is because I am not close enough to my goal weight yet.0 -
Not what I thought this thread would be about.
But I agree with the one who said work your favorites into your diet, it helps.
Haha curious to hear what you thought it was about then. 0 -
Not what I thought this thread would be about.
But I agree with the one who said work your favorites into your diet, it helps.
Haha curious to hear what you thought it was about then.
Sex?0 -
Not what I thought this thread would be about.
But I agree with the one who said work your favorites into your diet, it helps.
Haha curious to hear what you thought it was about then.
Sex?
:laugh:0 -
Not what I thought this thread would be about.
But I agree with the one who said work your favorites into your diet, it helps.
Haha curious to hear what you thought it was about then.
Sex?
:laugh:
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