Changing the message in my head.

mom22nteaching
mom22nteaching Posts: 32 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
I find myself telling myself that "one slip up won't matter" or "this won't show up on the scale". These messages happen mainly in the evening. I am looking for messages to counter this destructive self talk and trying to frame them in the positive.
So far I have, "Don't ruin all the hard work you did today" but that is a negative.
What messages help you stay on track at night?
I am counting calories with MFP so it is obvious to me when I am going over.

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  • kkzmom11
    kkzmom11 Posts: 220 Member
    well, my mother's negative tapes from my childhood still pop up somewhat regularly and they still have an effect on me and my self-esteem. but i am able to counter it most of the time with "i am making changes i can live with."
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    mom22nteaching wrote: »
    I find myself telling myself that "one slip up won't matter" or "this won't show up on the scale". These messages happen mainly in the evening. I am looking for messages to counter this destructive self talk and trying to frame them in the positive.
    So far I have, "Don't ruin all the hard work you did today" but that is a negative.
    If that's a negative then "Preserve the hard work you did today" is a positive, right?

    "Is this food worth being fat again?" works pretty well for me.
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    "Am I bored?"
    "Am I sleepy?"
    "Would hot tea be nice right now?"
    "Does this snack fit my long-term goals?"
    "Am I feeding an emotional need right now?"
    "Is this the best option right now if I'm truly hungry?"
    "Will this nourish my body and mind?"
    "How many calories do I have left?"
    "Have I had enough protein today?"
    "Have I had enough fiber today?"
  • mom22nteaching
    mom22nteaching Posts: 32 Member
    Great ideas thanks!
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