I think we all have our days (or weeks) The first few weeks go great... then for whatever reason we go right back into old habits. I struggle with this constantly. As I'm sitting here eating gold fish... I've had like 60 so far. lol But you know what, I'm going to log it! And I'm probably going to be over in my calories. But, it's about taking responsibility, and moving on. It's about being conscious about EVERYTHING that goes into our mouths too. I have a habit of just snacking on whatever and whenever... and sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it! But, I know that's a problem I have and I have to just be aware. Baby steps... and one day at a time ;-) And yes! You only fail if you quit!!

Hey, good luck mrsKOrtiz! I join you in the falling-off-the-waggon-catching-on fate - though I noticed what got me really frustrated is not to see a weight loss after the second week and then I really messed it up for a week. I adjusted my calorie goals now to see 1 kg weight loss per week, not just 1 pound and started to eat back only half of my excersize calories. Funny thing is, suddenly it seems to work and I don't even feel like starving. So experimenting a bit is definitely worth it and for sure we will all have our ups and downs, no worries!

Allow me to suggest that a "New Year's resolution" is nothing more than a flimsy custom. *gasp*

Resolutions are goals. And it's scientific fact that those who go through life with goals are more successful, so I'm certainly advocating having goals. But New Year's resolutions are flawed, because most people can't effectively sustain their focus on an objective that is so far off in the distance.

So: Break your goal-setting into smaller chunks.

You know what's coming very soon? February.
I set a January resolution, and I nailed it.
I have a February resolution too, and I'm excited about it.

Welcome back! We are here for you.

I can totally relate...I did really well until mom came to visit, then it was out to lunch, some chips and cookies in the house, mexican for dinner. Oh well, 1 week off my great food choices but hey, I logged it all. Before I wouldn't have even thought about how many chips I was eating or if I got a burger for lunch. My January goal is logging every day (NAILED IT!!! One whole month and here I am lol). My February goal is plant based diet (one day at a time is how I am going about that and we will see what happens). Off the wagon for 2 weeks isn't failure! You are here, you are back, and you are going for it! Happy to be here, happy to support you....let's get you to your goal!

BDonjon wrote: »

@MrsK
I wasn't specifically targeting you, though you did mention the "R" word.
(Edit: No you didn't, that was someone else. So I REALLY wasn't talking about you.)

Too many people go into a new year thinking "this year is going to be different," and to an extent society encourages this. So I'm really blaming society.

I'm only suggesting that everyone go into each new MONTH (not year) asking themselves "How will this month be different? How will this month be better?"

By renewing your goals monthly, you can attack the damage that your carelessness (and by this I mean the poor eating and lack of exercise we all know is counter-productive but have done anyway) has caused every 31 days--instead of every 365.

I like this idea. In fact, I have set up some February goals. Thanks.

lindadprice wrote: »

I've had a similar struggle. I lost a lot of weight the first few weeks and now I gained a pound and kept it on. This week I did a lot of exercise. I did weightlifting, yoga, kickboxing, and 4 hours of hooping classes. I've been stress eatting. Not counting calories everyday. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one struggling. I was ready to quit the group almost.

Don't quit! Everybody struggles sometimes. Just keep pushing forward. It looks like you are getting a lot exercise in. Good job!

The good thing about a lifestyle change is that if you make a mistake, you can get right back on track, no sense dwelling! This is going to be a GREAT week :-))