Worst day EVER!!!
DaniiDean
Posts: 162 Member
Need to let it all out!
As most of my MFP friends will know today has been awful for me. I am coming to the end of my TOM which is fantastic but this time has by far been the worst ever. As many ladies know that this time is stressful as it is and when you are trying to control what you are eating it is even worse. I have eaten 2277 calories today and my goal is 1200 and I know I shouldn't blame it on my period but this hasn't helped.... plus i can't exercise because I have hurt my leg running.
In the past I have had problems with my eating habits and they have mostly been unhealthy: I either eat too much or too little. My mum has had eating disorders, I no longer live with her but for as long as I can remember I used to copy her eating habits because I wanted to be 'model skinny'.... but I decided on April 4th that I need to change my ways and lose 31lbs the healthy way. I am 151lbs and that would make me 120lbs which would be perfect for me because i am only short so would still be healthy.
You should have seen me binging on cake, toast, chocolate and crisps... I looked like a woman from the amazon who hadn't eaten for days, I shoveled it down within seconds and it wasn't attractive. I ate really well this morning but feel so so so guilty now but......
I really need to put today behind me and start a fresh tomorrow.
Sorry.
As most of my MFP friends will know today has been awful for me. I am coming to the end of my TOM which is fantastic but this time has by far been the worst ever. As many ladies know that this time is stressful as it is and when you are trying to control what you are eating it is even worse. I have eaten 2277 calories today and my goal is 1200 and I know I shouldn't blame it on my period but this hasn't helped.... plus i can't exercise because I have hurt my leg running.
In the past I have had problems with my eating habits and they have mostly been unhealthy: I either eat too much or too little. My mum has had eating disorders, I no longer live with her but for as long as I can remember I used to copy her eating habits because I wanted to be 'model skinny'.... but I decided on April 4th that I need to change my ways and lose 31lbs the healthy way. I am 151lbs and that would make me 120lbs which would be perfect for me because i am only short so would still be healthy.
You should have seen me binging on cake, toast, chocolate and crisps... I looked like a woman from the amazon who hadn't eaten for days, I shoveled it down within seconds and it wasn't attractive. I ate really well this morning but feel so so so guilty now but......
I really need to put today behind me and start a fresh tomorrow.
Sorry.
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We all have those days, don't let it derail your progress. Handle yourself with some grace.
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It will be okay. When you have a bad day, don't look at it like you've wrecked everything. You've just hit a bump in the road. Try to eat healthy for the rest of the day and start fresh tomorrow. It happens to all of us once in a while. Good luck to you honey!0
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Don't wait until tomorrow to put it behind you. Do it right now!!! If you wait until tomorrow you may continue to binge. At least that's what I do. My mind says - "well, you've already blown it today so go ahead and eat what you want and start again tomorrow". Eat a light, healthy dinner and congratulate yourself for stopping your problem in it's tracks:-)0
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YOU JUST MOVE ON, EVERYONE HAS BACKSLIDES. IN LIFE, BELIEVE ME, THIS WON'T BE YOUR WORST DAY EVER, GOOD LUCK.0
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Somebody brought donuts int the office today and I have been beating myself up for eating just one. My heart goes out to you as I understand lack of control issues. However, you are here with a group of people who have all had issues of one kind or another with food. We all have bad days and must just accept that and know that we can be better.
I wish you all he best on your journey and hope that this one set back wont derail the positive choice you made by joining mfp.
Karin0 -
Hey Sunshine! So you derailed for a day....it's all good...His mercies are new every morning!
Start over tomorrow and you will do great!
I have the greatest of faith in you!0 -
I know how you feel :-) All I can say is that today, you may have lost the battle but you certainly haven't lost the war. Don't give up and you will win.
Try to think of possible triggers (did you get too hungry? did something upset you/ were you feeling sad or board?) and try to think of ways you can cope with those emotions next time they happen.
Gxxx0 -
Can I ask you a question?
If you were getting eggs out of the fridge, and you dropped one egg, would you just give up at that moment and throw ALL THE EGGS on the floor in frustration? Might as well, right? I mean, you already dropped one, might as well slam the rest to the floor and smash 'em all! You can always buy new eggs tomorrow.
Of course you would NOT do this... so why are you going to get your "fresh start TOMORROW"??? Honey, get your fresh start RIGHT NOW!
YES, you are right, you must put it behind you, but you CAN STILL SALVAGE TODAY... drink a glass of water, and then drink ANOTHER ONE when that one's done. Is there any way at all you can get some movement in today? Even something crazy that you make up, like "sitting Jacks" - move your arms in Jumping Jacks without the jumping. Or go grab a gallon of milk and do 10 reps of bicep curls with each arm! Something, anything, to move your body and burn some calories. Then for your food for the rest of today, just keep it light! Fresh veggies, fruit, lean protein - light light light!
I want to say one other thing - YOU ARE WORTH THIS - YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT TO TURN THIS AROUND! Tomorrow is a new day, and yep, a new start, but why not "kick start" that new day RIGHT NOW!
Keep your chin up hon!
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This is just one day out of 365 days. I know the exact feeling you're talking about bc I go through the same time during my TOM (it took me a while to figure out what that meant--cute!) It's a fleeting high, though. Bc you are chasing the next food high soon after.
Try and distract yourself with something else. This feeling will soon pass.
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First of all, 152lbs really is not bad at all (how tall are you?) so try not to blow it out of proportion, even if you had a terrible day. Actually, depending on your height, that may even be a very acceptable weight (what is "short"). As far as exercise goes, depending on how bad you hurt your leg running, you may find that you can still swim (pool access?), or even just walk outside for an hour or so. Before you jump back into running, maybe try some eliptical first so you can still burn some cals but would be easier on your leg. Biggest thing is to just not get yourself down and realize that you are going to have good days and bad days. I mean the other night I ate a giant Rueben and some wings and drinks, but I made up for it through the week with more diet control and exercise, and my net progress has still been excellent. You'll be ok 0
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Don't say sorry to us. We're here to support you, not be your mom!
It's great that you realize the reasons behind your binging and want to improve! Everyone has bad days. Just start fresh tomorrow 0 -
I am going to sleep soon it's nearly the end of the day here for me.
Thank you for all your lovely comments feels good to get it off my chest.
Just horrible when you do it- I was a crazy woman you should have seen me AWFUL!
Going to have a bubble bath and settle down for the night.0 -
I have days like this too!! But hey, you recognized that it was bad. Write down how bad you feel, and next time you'll see how eating things you crave negatively affects your mood. Next time you have an amazing day or an awesome workout, write THAT down, and see the huge difference. Tomorrow is a new day, start fresh and kick butt! But for now, drink a biiiiig glass of water, its a quick fix for feeling yucky!0
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everybody has those days ;{
believe me
last week i was so upset with my fiance in vegas that i went to a buffet alone and ate like i was a 40 year old man in arkansas
it was ridiculous how much i was shoveling in
the best thing to do is just remember how badly you want to be healthy so next time you reconsider before a huge binge
or just excersise your *kitten* off later that day ;}0 -
I totally agree with Hall Alli - no need to say Sorry to us.
Hey, you could have turned this into a "rest of the weekend, restart on Monday" binge... BUT YOU DIDN'T, you smart girl you!
You came here for support and guidance instead, and look at all the friends that have come out of the woodwork to help you get back on the right track!
Next week you'll be posting sometihng that will INSPIRE others, how you kicked this binge back to the curb!!!0 -
The important thing is that you know what you have done, so you don't have to repeat it tomorrow!
What do you find distracting? A walk? A book? A visit to a museum? Whatever it is, treat yourself to a distraction!0 -
I did the same thing about 3 days ago. But I have ate healthy since then and no longer feel guilty about it. Dust yourself off and move forward. Don't let one day control all your days.0
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Can I ask you a question?
If you were getting eggs out of the fridge, and you dropped one egg, would you just give up at that moment and throw ALL THE EGGS on the floor in frustration? Might as well, right? I mean, you already dropped one, might as well slam the rest to the floor and smash 'em all! You can always buy new eggs tomorrow.
Of course you would NOT do this... so why are you going to get your "fresh start TOMORROW"??? Honey, get your fresh start RIGHT NOW!
YES, you are right, you must put it behind you, but you CAN STILL SALVAGE TODAY... drink a glass of water, and then drink ANOTHER ONE when that one's done. Is there any way at all you can get some movement in today? Even something crazy that you make up, like "sitting Jacks" - move your arms in Jumping Jacks without the jumping. Or go grab a gallon of milk and do 10 reps of bicep curls with each arm! Something, anything, to move your body and burn some calories. Then for your food for the rest of today, just keep it light! Fresh veggies, fruit, lean protein - light light light!
I want to say one other thing - YOU ARE WORTH THIS - YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT TO TURN THIS AROUND! Tomorrow is a new day, and yep, a new start, but why not "kick start" that new day RIGHT NOW!
Keep your chin up hon!
:drinker:
Ice
I love this quote!!! So right!! I used to be the same way, oh well, I messed up the entire day, now its a complete BINGE FEST. That is how I gained a ton of weight and quit every diet/eating change I ever tried. You know what you did wasn't healthy, you posted it on the community site, I hope you log it into your diary. You need to be reminded of what your day was like, so you can make sure you prepare next month. Right now just eat healthy for the rest of the day, and continue the healthy path tomorrow. We all have a day where we aren't proud of what we ate, but you are strong, and can move along! Good luck!0 -
It's ONE day out of 365.......and MORE. We all have those kinds of days.
Look at the big picture though, and realize that it's just a dent in your overall efforts and progress. You're human, not a machine that is pre-programmed to take in EXACTLY 1200 calories per day. We have things happen, and emotions do take control sometimes.
Move on, be happy, and take control now. Tomorrow is a new day :-). But do start today.... I like the egg theory Iceskatefanrn posted :-D0 -
Its okay! One day! just one day of this. Pick yourself up and start again the next day. Never give up never stop even if you fell that one time. we are all here for you!0
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It's okay....This is real LIFE and LIFE happens...You're human! Don't let the bummed days define you! Let the good ones outweigh the bad!
Good Luck!!0 -
ROFL OMG you want the worst day ever...or should i say month....or should i say all of this bloody year,,,,,,
i have lost 4/5 lbs no not 45 4 to 5 lbs from before xmas now with no booze,chocs or any other naughtys,exersice like i'm joining the olympics team...and still losing bugger all!
i have sooo come to the end of my teather and really thinking about getting a gastric band on now
so i am really sorry but please dont beat yourself up about one little slip it wont kill you infact it will make you stronger! you will have learnt from this mistake and yes we all have them! just remember for next time and take it easy!!!! you amazonian!
and think of poor little(ok big) me loosing nothing and falling from the wagon very very fast
p.s sorry for my rant also!
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Awwww l didn't know how serious this was until l saw this - please don't worry! We all have those days, even l have had it twice where l binged on cakes, crisps and fries, and l had been been ashamed to log it on here! (bit naughty of me)
How about setting yourself a goal weekly instead, and treat yourself to a nice indian or chinese meal? l have still lost weight whilst treating myself at the weekend so you can do this too! Eat healthy and workout during the week and look forward to having that one treat you deserve at the weekend. lt will help you hell of a lot, l promise ya! You've had problems with your leg as you've stated, you could try using an elliptical which puts less pressure on your joints (if not, perhaps some relaxing yoga and crunches?)
Periods are a big problem, one thing l can totally relate to!
l'm due on in two weeks and l'm already desperate to go and get a KFC (l live in a town full of restaurants so it can be quite daunting) But do not beat yourself up about this. Consider what l said, and try to set yourself a cheat day at the weekend instead. lt's NOT affected me so it should definitely not affect you
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Iceskatefanrn said it greatly!! Change it now, don't give up on today. I have taught chair aerobics to seniors as well as individuals in wheelchairs. There are lots of workout out there. Also some deep breathing as well.
I totally get where you are coming from. I just ended my TOM and during it I just wanted to eat everything in site. It was crazy. I sometimes have to step back and ask myself do I really want what it is I am craving? There are times I realize I don't and have a glass of water or a glass of unsweetened iced tea (just to change up the flavor), other times I say "I WANT WHAT I WANT!!!" and nothing is going to stop me and I have it. Sometimes I realize after the first few bites it's not worth it and others I eat it all, whatever it may be, but I never "punish" myself. I just move on and don't dwell. We all have slips here and there. This is a journey, we all have the same destination and together with the support of MFP and a little self affirmation, we got this.
Keep your head up and just remember it is only one day out of hudred of thousands!!!!!!!!
Friend me if you would like, I'll give you some positives!!!!! 0 -
We had an office carry in. Enough said!! I am with you:(0
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You are all amazing! Thank you so much! Bubble bath waiting for me and 'The intimate adventures of a London call girl' ready to be read!!!0
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we have all been there .. it is great you recongnized it .... tomorrow is a new day and you start with a clean slate ... try to go lite the rest of the day ...0
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