I need a second wind. Suggestions?

sarahazelnut99
sarahazelnut99 Posts: 307 Member
edited September 26 in Introduce Yourself
First off, i'm sorry this is off topic but i really want some advice.

My Birthday is April 16th, my brothers is April 13th. I've been on this site for 45 days and even though thats not to long to be dieting i am SOOO tired of this. I need a second wind and i feel like i cant find the motivation to do this anymore.
I honestly dont really no why i started dieting...its not really to look good, or be healthy... it was just, just.
I guess i want to be able to run and dance without being so DAMN tired. Id also sort of like to fit into some old clothes to save money lol.
Anyways my biggest problem right now is that the McDonald arches along with chocolate, wine, margarita , spaghettis, cupcakes, just EVERYTHING, im having cravings left and right and my results aren't keeping me going
Any physical ideas of how to get rid of these cravings
so far ive though of keeping myself out of the house, or promising myself to have this week and just start fresh and strong the day after my birthday. what do you think?

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  • cgeiser1
    cgeiser1 Posts: 145
    I think you've got to let yourself have the stuff you're craving or this wont work. Just eat it in moderation.

    Also try to substitute some of the things you want for healthier options. Like if you rally love french fries, try baking your own.

    Also try to eat really healthy all day and save up some calories for the stuff you crave. For example I ate really well today so I'm going to get some frozen yogurt with cookie dough bites now!
  • jalovec
    jalovec Posts: 62
    Have a cheat day once per week. That has kept me going for months. Good luck!
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    dblpostt
  • sarahazelnut99
    sarahazelnut99 Posts: 307 Member
    thank you for responding i really appreciate it
    when i "cheat" its never really planned and i actually get kinda sick! which sort of reminds me the biggest reason why i started this....i have sever stomach aches daily when i eat the way i do normally :-(
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    stop thinking of it like a restriction. eat what you want, log it and then burn off what you need to to stay under your goal. eventually, you'll start to notice which things are worth working out for...
  • rschmmidt
    rschmmidt Posts: 296
    Don't think of it as dieting. Just see it as a new way to eat. A new approach, a lifestyle. You don't have to deprive yourself of those things. Just plan a little and enjoy them in moderation.
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    i know one way to get off the mcdonald's train... just start looking into their business practices regarding environment and human rights.

    once you start seeing what it is they're feeding you (literally: BS), you won't really want it any more.

    i was raised on mcd's. now i find it repulsive.
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    stop thinking of it like a restriction. eat what you want, log it and then burn off what you need to to stay under your goal. eventually, you'll start to notice which things are worth working out for...

    awesome advice
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