a question for the ladies...

Its soo hard xD but I just drink TONS of water to help with the bloat.

First thing i do: write down all my goals again and my reasons for wanting them

Then I look up pictures of my favorite fitness models and i realize I WILL look like that one day!

We all have off days. Just keep your head up and do the best you can.
Tomorrow is another day

Support...

Alot of support from friends or family. If I feel fat I call someone, and say "I am tired..." They know better then to let me wallow in my depressed state. Many times just talking to them, and sometimes making plans to go tot he mall. I mean walking around the mall is some excerise even it if isn't hitting the gym. That social connect is what drives me past those feelings of insecurities on "fat" days.

No matter how tired I am I can dial a phone number!

i woke up this morning and i had gained 1.6 pounds. i know its because four weeks ago i had my Ellen. i should have my Ellen now but something when hay wired and i had another Ellen two weeks ago. my body was still keeping water today thinking its time for her Ellen. So i felt fat. i didnt even eat yesterday and i still gained (well i did eat but i ate sugar free jello and was way under on my calories) so today i have had (get ready for the list) half a bag of goldfish which was 100 calories, a sonic diet low cal cherry sluh, a medium macdonalds fry which i split with my sister, four pieces of whole wheat bread, three tablespoons of honey, two servings of baked frnech fries, one little piece of friend fish, two glasses of apple juice, and a helping of icecream. OINK! so what am i doing about it? going to be a better me for the next two weeks. i go on food binges like this and i am proud to say it has been two weeks since my last food binge and this one wasnt near as bad.

I look at my progress thus far. I totally understand the fat day complex. So when I feel bloated and gross I put on my day 1 pants. because even bloated I'm still smaller than I was. I also try and go for a walk. A little fresh air and sunshine usually boosts my mood.

Also if 3500 calories is a pound, say for instance you have set to lose a pound a week, you have a daily deficit of 500 cals to have a 3500 weekly deficit.

So even if you went over by 1000 calories, if all your other days this week are on plan you will still lose more than .5 lb.
Drink lots of water to make up for sodium content (if you went over) and cut yourself some slack. Tomorrow start your day off right by putting in a little extra effort to feel pretty (nice perfume works for me) to start your day off right. Plan for 20 minutes of light exercise (you will feel better physically and mentally).

For next month...stock up on sugar free pudding, jello, preportioned ice cream if sweets are your thing...100 cal popcorn packs for the salt...a nice steak and sweet potato for iron, b vitamins and carb cravings.

Just drink plenty of H20 and avoid salty foods as much as possible b/c that will only make you feel more bloated. Again, like everyone else said just remember that the feeling is only temporary and as much as it sucks keep foods handy that might satisfy these sweet or salty cravings you're going through. It can be a rough few days I know...just hang in there!!

TOM is visiting me today as well and I weigh myself every two hours to stay in check with myself. The only exercise type thing I did today was housework because I just did not feel like doing any other form of exercise, but wanted to burn at least some calories. I have been craving salty and sweet all day, but have asked my husband to hold me accountable and have not given into the temptation. I reviewed my goals and my reasons for wanting to lose weight and stayed focused on that throughout the day. When I felt I could not stay away from my cravings I ate an apple. I peeled it and cut it into cubes and ate them. It actually took the cravings away much to my surprise.

I used to try and keep myself busy! Sometimes that would be hard to do because all I wanted to do was sit on my big bloated behind and feel sorry for myself while stuffing myself with CHOCOLATE! Then I quit buying the stuff which made it much easier. If there is only healthy food in the house, the worse I can do is get too many calories in a day eating too many Healthy Proteins, Vegetables, Fruits, Almonds, etc.... And I haven't reached my entire calorie intake for a day yet! No junk food in my house! No temptation! If I want something sweet, I eat a half of an apple or a little bit of another fruit, something with a little salt, I will eat a lite cheese wedge (only 35 Calories)!

You can beat the . blues! Get up, keep moving and eat something healthy instead of something unhealthy! I know you can do this! You are talking to a rehabilitated CHOCOHOLIC! I have lost 39#.

Forgive yourself. What would you say to your friend who was going through the same thing?

Thank you all for putting a smile on my face. Now I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow, im going to get up and even if i look down and see a big belly, I'll know its only temporary and workout anyway w/ one of my favorite dvd's, then when my mom gets home I'll ask her to go for a walk, and I'll make sure to log in everything so I don't go on a binge, thanks for the support

Good. Having a plan and staying positive is always the best things to do.