I feel like there's no progress but maybe it's all in my hea
chicalatte
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The first week I ate exceptionally well and healthy and did the first 10 Days of the 30DayShred. At the end of those 10 days, I weighed 112.6 and I had lost 4.75 inches.
This week has been horrible for me. I have ate unhealthy but still worked off all the extra cals and maintained my net cal intake at 1200 or less. But I stepped on the scale this morning and it read 114. I have bout 4 days until my "weigh in" when I do measurements.
I'm scared that with my horrible eating I have ruined what I had progressed in the first week and I honestly feel like giving up. I haven't measured yet but I feel like there has been no progress.
Any words of encouragement?
P.S. I already feel the guilt for the bad eating so please don't attack me for it =/
This week has been horrible for me. I have ate unhealthy but still worked off all the extra cals and maintained my net cal intake at 1200 or less. But I stepped on the scale this morning and it read 114. I have bout 4 days until my "weigh in" when I do measurements.
I'm scared that with my horrible eating I have ruined what I had progressed in the first week and I honestly feel like giving up. I haven't measured yet but I feel like there has been no progress.
Any words of encouragement?
P.S. I already feel the guilt for the bad eating so please don't attack me for it =/
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Make sure you are eating 1200 NET or more....NOT less. See if that helps.0
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yes come on u can do it just do an extra 5 mins on ur workouts and keep within ur calorie limits0
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i know how u feel, i have bad days but then just put them outta my head and focus on my end goals. if you working out then just up the workout for a few days.
good luck, add me as a friend if you want0 -
Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal!
Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel0 -
Make sure you are eating 1200 NET or more....NOT less. See if that helps.
So eating bad this past week isnt going to completely derail me right? Im done with the bad food!0 -
I am in the same boat i did what you did. My first week i kicked *kitten* but then i started to slack off and i gained two punds back that i worked off!! So instead of sitting down and eatting lunch i go for a 30 min walk and then i have another 30mins to eat......i cant say that i do this everyday but i have that option and should start doing it everyday!!! I wish you the best!! CHEERS!!! :drinker:0
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Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal! Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel
Thanks Rachel!
Its just sooooo hard trying to eat healthy when the people I live with eat so horrid its not even funny. Temptation is everywhere!!!! =(0 -
When you're as close to your goal as you are, it takes more time. Don't expect or try to lose more than a half pound a week. And some fluctuation is always normal, depending on what you ate the day before.0
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i know how u feel, i have bad days but then just put them outta my head and focus on my end goals. if you working out then just up the workout for a few days.
good luck, add me as a friend if you want
Do the bad days ever ruin your progress cause that's what I am terrified of!0 -
When you're as close to your goal as you are, it takes more time. Don't expect or try to lose more than a half pound a week. And some fluctuation is always normal, depending on what you ate the day before.
I just feel that because I am so close to my end goal any fluctuation is permanent and all my progress will be derailed =(0 -
My Wii Fit reminds me constantly that your body can fluctuate 2 lbs daily no problem, so I wouldn't see this as failure at all. You must look at longer term results as an average over time. As long as you are trending downward over the long run (weeks) - you should stay stoked!0
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I am in the same boat i did what you did. My first week i kicked *kitten* but then i started to slack off and i gained two punds back that i worked off!! So instead of sitting down and eatting lunch i go for a 30 min walk and then i have another 30mins to eat......i cant say that i do this everyday but i have that option and should start doing it everyday!!! I wish you the best!! CHEERS!!! :drinker:
It was so hard to say no to things this week I feel horrid and weak!0 -
When you go off the wagon and have a bad day... drink lots of water and keep the sodium to a minimum to bounce back. You're not going to gain weight from one bad day, but you may temporarily retain water.0
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Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal! Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel
Thanks Rachel!
Its just sooooo hard trying to eat healthy when the people I live with eat so horrid its not even funny. Temptation is everywhere!!!! =(
My dad and I are the only people in my house who eat well and exercise so I know how you feel, and my mom is like the devil's advocate because she loves to order take out which is my one true weakness. Like today I was over in calories because she ordered pizza. Which I love...so i had to have some. How I even lost one pound this week I'll never know. It's very hard not to eat junk food when my mom and siblings do. But I manage sometimes. Lately working it off has been hard because weather has a huge effect on my mood and it's been cloudy so I havent been working out.
Bad me...Sad I'd start two mile runs and have yet to. I think you'll be alright avoid the temptation keep up with what you're doing, drink lots and lots of water, and keep a positive attitude. One bad day or week will not undo weeks of hardwork 0 -
Make sure you are eating 1200 NET or more....NOT less. See if that helps.
So eating bad this past week isnt going to completely derail me right? Im done with the bad food!
Only if you let it.
Brush it off as a bad week and get down to business! You have to decide what you want. Do you want to let this week drag you down or use it as motivation to get your butt in gear. Only you can decide! Good Luck.
Also since you don't have much to lose you are in sort of the same boat as me. I just recently upped my calories to 1560 because with all the reading I have been doing it makes more sense. If you want more info I can surely send you some info.0 -
Make sure you are eating 1200 NET or more....NOT less. See if that helps.
So eating bad this past week isnt going to completely derail me right? Im done with the bad food!
Only if you let it.
Brush it off as a bad week and get down to business! You have to decide what you want. Do you want to let this week drag you down or use it as motivation to get your butt in gear. Only you can decide! Good Luck.
Also since you don't have much to lose you are in sort of the same boat as me. I just recently upped my calories to 1560 because with all the reading I have been doing it makes more sense. If you want more info I can surely send you some info.
is that 1560 w/ or w/o exercise? Like are you talking Net cals. I find it so confusing! XD0 -
]Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal! Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel
Thanks Rachel!
Its just sooooo hard trying to eat healthy when the people I live with eat so horrid its not even funny. Temptation is everywhere!!!! =(
My dad and I are the only people in my house who eat well and exercise so I know how you feel, and my mom is like the devil's advocate because she loves to order take out which is my one true weakness. Like today I was over in calories because she ordered pizza. Which I love...so i had to have some. How I even lost one pound this week I'll never know. It's very hard not to eat junk food when my mom and siblings do. But I manage sometimes. Lately working it off has been hard because weather has a huge effect on my mood and it's been cloudy so I havent been working out. Bad me...Sad I'd start two mile runs and have yet to. I think you'll be alright avoid the temptation keep up with what you're doing, drink lots and lots of water, and keep a positive attitude. One bad day or week will not undo weeks of hardwork
Yeah the weather has been horrible this week here! It was so sunny and beautiful last week which definitely motivated me to work out, But this week its COLD and it stormed the other day so I def was like EH I JUST WANNA SLEEP!
Yeah, I live with my bf's family and his parents eat take out LIKE EVERYDAY. and if its not take out its outrageous amounts of pasta and bread and fried things. I tend not to eat her cooking cause I have NO idea how many cals are in it. Like when i
cook myself I know how many cals are in it and what a proper serving is, and I replace some of the ingredients with low cal substitutes and she def doesnt! =(0 -
yes come on u can do it just do an extra 5 mins on ur workouts and keep within ur calorie limits
Thanks
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When you go off the wagon and have a bad day... drink lots of water and keep the sodium to a minimum to bounce back. You're not going to gain weight from one bad day, but you may temporarily retain water.
I didn't know this thank you!
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Oh, heck... I once "gained" 8 pounds in one day from overdoing the sodium going out for Italian with my nieces. It was gone in two days.0
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My mom doesn't cook for me I just eat premade meals heat them up and stuff. It's easier that way.
]Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal! Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel
Thanks Rachel!
Its just sooooo hard trying to eat healthy when the people I live with eat so horrid its not even funny. Temptation is everywhere!!!! =(
My dad and I are the only people in my house who eat well and exercise so I know how you feel, and my mom is like the devil's advocate because she loves to order take out which is my one true weakness. Like today I was over in calories because she ordered pizza. Which I love...so i had to have some. How I even lost one pound this week I'll never know. It's very hard not to eat junk food when my mom and siblings do. But I manage sometimes. Lately working it off has been hard because weather has a huge effect on my mood and it's been cloudy so I havent been working out. Bad me...Sad I'd start two mile runs and have yet to. I think you'll be alright avoid the temptation keep up with what you're doing, drink lots and lots of water, and keep a positive attitude. One bad day or week will not undo weeks of hardwork
Yeah the weather has been horrible this week here! It was so sunny and beautiful last week which definitely motivated me to work out, But this week its COLD and it stormed the other day so I def was like EH I JUST WANNA SLEEP!
Yeah, I live with my bf's family and his parents eat take out LIKE EVERYDAY. and if its not take out its outrageous amounts of pasta and bread and fried things. I tend not to eat her cooking cause I have NO idea how many cals are in it. Like when i
cook myself I know how many cals are in it and what a proper serving is, and I replace some of the ingredients with low cal substitutes and she def doesnt! =(
And yea sounds like we lives close cos that's how the weather is here exactly. Snowed today and I was like...uhh another day not working out. Sounds like you're doing everything right. It's hard to diet sometimes especially when you're so close to being at your goal but don't give up and don't be hard on yourself. A few rough days aren't the end of the world or your diet. Lots of water will help cos it will get rid of the toxins you put in from the last few days I drink two liters a day. I hope you reach your goal soon ^_^ 0 -
My mom doesn't cook for me I just eat premade meals heat them up and stuff. It's easier that way.
]Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal! Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel
Thanks Rachel!
Its just sooooo hard trying to eat healthy when the people I live with eat so horrid its not even funny. Temptation is everywhere!!!! =(
My dad and I are the only people in my house who eat well and exercise so I know how you feel, and my mom is like the devil's advocate because she loves to order take out which is my one true weakness. Like today I was over in calories because she ordered pizza. Which I love...so i had to have some. How I even lost one pound this week I'll never know. It's very hard not to eat junk food when my mom and siblings do. But I manage sometimes. Lately working it off has been hard because weather has a huge effect on my mood and it's been cloudy so I havent been working out. Bad me...Sad I'd start two mile runs and have yet to. I think you'll be alright avoid the temptation keep up with what you're doing, drink lots and lots of water, and keep a positive attitude. One bad day or week will not undo weeks of hardwork
Yeah the weather has been horrible this week here! It was so sunny and beautiful last week which definitely motivated me to work out, But this week its COLD and it stormed the other day so I def was like EH I JUST WANNA SLEEP!
Yeah, I live with my bf's family and his parents eat take out LIKE EVERYDAY. and if its not take out its outrageous amounts of pasta and bread and fried things. I tend not to eat her cooking cause I have NO idea how many cals are in it. Like when i
cook myself I know how many cals are in it and what a proper serving is, and I replace some of the ingredients with low cal substitutes and she def doesnt! =(
And yea sounds like we lives close cos that's how the weather is here exactly. Snowed today and I was like...uhh another day not working out. Sounds like you're doing everything right. It's hard to diet sometimes especially when you're so close to being at your goal but don't give up and don't be hard on yourself. A few rough days aren't the end of the world or your diet. Lots of water will help cos it will get rid of the toxins you put in from the last few days I drink two liters a day. I hope you reach your goal soon ^_^
I feel like Im so close to it yet so far away! I started at 118 then jumped up to like 124 thats when
I was like oh no! this is unacceptable. So I pushed myself to the 112. Which was lost within a month (I dont know how I did it honestly). Now I am at 114 and i'm terrified that it'll just keep going back up! I doubt I'll make it 110 by April 10th. So i'm getting so discouraged!
Everytime I finish my food diary it says "if everyday were like this you'd be 108 in 5 weeks". I feel like it's lying to me lol!0 -
Everyone says the last few pounds are the hardest to lose. But don't always worry about it once you stop dieting. When you get to your goal weight keep following some sort of food plan, eat in moderation, and work out. Constantly worrying about gaining a pound or two will drive you insane. And try not to lose too fast, because then you will gain it back faster.
My mom doesn't cook for me I just eat premade meals heat them up and stuff. It's easier that way.
]Don't feel bad, I've been having an off week due to weather eating things I knew I shouldn't and not even working out at all. I'm sure we all have off weeks, or days. The point is to not feel bad, you're only human and being such have weaknesses, accept this and don't feel so bad. You've had a few off days put them behind you and work harder next week. Dieting is about progressing towards a goal there will always be bumps and hills go around the bumps and up the hills. And don't get so down on yourself, that isn't helping you at all. You look great and are soo close to your goal! Don't give up and keep your chin up!
-Rachel
Thanks Rachel!
Its just sooooo hard trying to eat healthy when the people I live with eat so horrid its not even funny. Temptation is everywhere!!!! =(
My dad and I are the only people in my house who eat well and exercise so I know how you feel, and my mom is like the devil's advocate because she loves to order take out which is my one true weakness. Like today I was over in calories because she ordered pizza. Which I love...so i had to have some. How I even lost one pound this week I'll never know. It's very hard not to eat junk food when my mom and siblings do. But I manage sometimes. Lately working it off has been hard because weather has a huge effect on my mood and it's been cloudy so I havent been working out. Bad me...Sad I'd start two mile runs and have yet to. I think you'll be alright avoid the temptation keep up with what you're doing, drink lots and lots of water, and keep a positive attitude. One bad day or week will not undo weeks of hardwork
Yeah the weather has been horrible this week here! It was so sunny and beautiful last week which definitely motivated me to work out, But this week its COLD and it stormed the other day so I def was like EH I JUST WANNA SLEEP!
Yeah, I live with my bf's family and his parents eat take out LIKE EVERYDAY. and if its not take out its outrageous amounts of pasta and bread and fried things. I tend not to eat her cooking cause I have NO idea how many cals are in it. Like when i
cook myself I know how many cals are in it and what a proper serving is, and I replace some of the ingredients with low cal substitutes and she def doesnt! =(
And yea sounds like we lives close cos that's how the weather is here exactly. Snowed today and I was like...uhh another day not working out. Sounds like you're doing everything right. It's hard to diet sometimes especially when you're so close to being at your goal but don't give up and don't be hard on yourself. A few rough days aren't the end of the world or your diet. Lots of water will help cos it will get rid of the toxins you put in from the last few days I drink two liters a day. I hope you reach your goal soon ^_^
I feel like Im so close to it yet so far away! I started at 118 then jumped up to like 124 thats when
I was like oh no! this is unacceptable. So I pushed myself to the 112. Which was lost within a month (I dont know how I did it honestly). Now I am at 114 and i'm terrified that it'll just keep going back up! I doubt I'll make it 110 by April 10th. So i'm getting so discouraged!
Everytime I finish my food diary it says "if everyday were like this you'd be 108 in 5 weeks". I feel like it's lying to me lol!0 -
Make sure you are eating 1200 NET or more....NOT less. See if that helps.
So eating bad this past week isnt going to completely derail me right? Im done with the bad food!
Only if you let it.
Brush it off as a bad week and get down to business! You have to decide what you want. Do you want to let this week drag you down or use it as motivation to get your butt in gear. Only you can decide! Good Luck.
Also since you don't have much to lose you are in sort of the same boat as me. I just recently upped my calories to 1560 because with all the reading I have been doing it makes more sense. If you want more info I can surely send you some info.
is that 1560 w/ or w/o exercise? Like are you talking Net cals. I find it so confusing! XD
Yes NET calories and that is after exercise because you need to refuel what you burn. MFP already works in a deficit so you don't have to worry about being under. If you go to the My Home tab you will see GOAL FOOD EXERCISE = NET Your net should be as close to your goal and if your goal is set to 1200 then you should not go below that. 1200 is the minimum for most and I say this because it is a loaded topic.0
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