Tired of the Yo-Yo

cj_browning
cj_browning Posts: 6 Member
in Introduce Yourself
So just joined MFP, and hoping there are people out there who knows what it is like to have succeeded, then failed, succeeded again...and failed again.
Just as soon as I think I'm doing well, I somehow get the impression that it's ok to eat this large burger and fries...
And then it happens all over again.
Need some support and accountability.....
I could use the support if you do.

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  • nenagirl4
    nenagirl4 Posts: 3 Member
    I can totally relate! I feel like I have been on my weight loss journey for what seems like forever! I am adjusting a few things to my lifestyle now to see if it will help in getting me to my final goal. I am totally here for you if you need it! Just remember this is all for you and eating that burger will give you maybe 15 minute of happiness but you will spend hours/days/months dreading having to work it off.
  • mmittel55
    mmittel55 Posts: 9 Member
    funny you say that!

    The other day i wanted pizza something terrible!!

    So, i made a portabella mushroom cap pizza! It was amazing, low carb, low calorie and it satisfied my urge. I am finding out there always alternative ways to satisfy those cravings!
  • bfergusonii
    bfergusonii Posts: 208 Member
    After success, sometimes it is OK to have the large burger and fries, just don't do it again tomorrow and the next day.
  • lzepeda89
    lzepeda89 Posts: 33 Member
    Oh god, I know exactly how you feel. The longest I've last has been 3 months and then BAM, I'll eat a burger because I think I'm doing so well and it's all downhill from there. Then I'll gain the weight plus some extra and the viscous cycle repeats itself. :mad: :mad:
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    I just went through a complacency cycle....and its just one of several I've been through in my life. A few months ago, my weight loss ticker showed I lost just over 49 pounds. I was feeling good, indulged a bit...indulged some more...and then the bad habits creeped back until I couldn't just shoo them away quickly. Fortunately, I spent some time thinking about my purposes for getting healthier, getting my mind set again, and got re-focused again before I did even more damage. I know its important to accept that I'm human and setbacks happen...its important to learn from those setbacks and try to do better next time with the newfound knowledge. So, I'm forging ahead, positive that I will succeed :)

    One thing I've done to help me stay focused is that I signed up for two separate DietBet challenges (dietbet.com). You pay money up front, the money goes into a pot, and everyone who meets the stated goal at the end of the challenge, splits the pot....so if you meet the goal, you at least get your money back. its like investing in yourself and that's something that motivates me. Anyway, its an idea you might consider.
  • LeslieTSUK
    LeslieTSUK Posts: 215 Member
    Think I done that most my life, loose half a stone, then go on a binge put it all back on, and worst part is i know i doing it and still do, but I have a focus to keep me strong this time.

    Having said that, my next asda online grocery shop be on 1st november, thats when I meet my devil food, Scotch Eggs.

    If I can do that shop and not buy any then am on way to success, if not, it back to the old drawing board....

    Scotch eggs to me are like drink is to a binge drinker when out with mates on a night out, the most hardest thing to ever say no to.

    So yep, totally know how you feel.
  • jim_just_jim
    jim_just_jim Posts: 148 Member
    Ive been up and down over the years and am currently going down. I think MFP helps a lot with the logging and reports. And of course the motivation from others. I log daily and plan on it for a long time. Send friend requests if interested in motivation and support.

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