Is it only me.... Or does this happen to everyone?!

I'm sure this happens to everybody. It's just a matter of staying strong. Old habits are hard to break as the saying goes. As long as you recognize that you're falling back into them, that's half the battle. Good luck.

That has been happening to me as well. I bust my BEEEHIND and will slip on something small and my body gains. Its the craziest thing. Plus I am not even going over my calories. I am interested to see what people say.

Sounds like you and I are in the same boat. We are both yo-yo dieters. I think part of the issue is that when you feel like you are doing fantastic and you see results you either a.) reward yourself with food or b.) think you have a false sense of control over the issue and think that a "minor indulgence" won't sabotage your efforts...but sooner or later those "minor indulgences" add up and you're right back where you started. I've been there and done that more times then I can count. Think about where you started and where you want to go. Acknowledge where you are now and how far you have come but don't forget that this isn't the finish line...there is no finish line. Once you reach your goal weight, it will always be a challenge to maintain but you have to recognize that you are strong and if you can learn to enjoy caring for yourself then it will never feel like a battle..it will just feel like second nature

It happens to most of us. You just have to be aware everyday of what you want to accomplish. Weekends are horrible for me. I like to have a few cocktails but I have to keep in mind what I am drinking. So just be mindfull and you will accomplish your goal. Remember this is a marathon not a race. Day by day and stay strong!!

You have described the pattern I have been in for 5 years. I would always jump in with both feet and be gong ho for a month and then fall completely into old bad habits. So rather than losing or maintaining, I was gaining about 10 lbs a year.

this January i decided on a difference approach. I set a modest monthly goal of 5 lbs a month and gave myself 16 months to hit it. I also decided to focus on the small changes necessary to get healthy. So far so good. Here are some of the rules I have tried to follow:

1. When faced with a choice, I make the healthier one.
2. When I failed to do number 1, I don't let that lead to a second or third bad choice. (i.e. one cookie doesn't lead to the whole bag.)
3. I drink my water quota every day ( and many days, well over. )
4. I've committed to working out in the morning every weekday. (if I miss one day, I don't miss the next. - although this week I have been bad at that, but I have worked out in the evening instead.)
5. I log everything!!!!! Mindless eating really was my biggest problem.
6. If I fail at any of the above, I forgive myself, and recognize that I can't be perfect, but I can get right back in there and do better the next time.

Good luck to you!!!:flowerforyou:

happened couple times to me also, when u feel the urge try to focus ur mind on something else, like reading, cleaning or exercise, or have a cup a soup which is low in calorie, i also heard chewing gum is a good one too

So I have been doing really good... then suddenly my eating habits slip back to the bad way they use to be and the weight comes back. It is so frustrating because I work so hard to lose the few pounds I can and then they can just come back it seems like over night. If there is anyone that this has happened to please fill be in how I can stop this cycle of doing great and the slipping and gaining weight again!!!

Don't try to be perfect, just try to have more good days than bad ones.

I dont know if it happens to everybody, but it certainly happens to me :laugh: . Dont give up. It takes a while for new habits to kick-in. Just keep at it. It's a total lifestyle change, so just know that if you over indulge (which I think is ok from time to time) just know what to expect as far as weight gain, accxept it and go back to your healthy eating and excersize habit. Life's not fair but it's fabulous!

Happening to me right now, actually. Just got back to work after my leave and I'm snacking so much more, thanks to wonderful colleagues who always bring such yummies to work. Also, my days are a lot longer: I'm up at 5.30 and get home about 7 every day, and as a teacher I do quite a bit of standing and moving around, so I get hungry a little faster than when I was just at home.

I agree with the others in that if there's a choice, make the healthier one. I've been snacking on fruit to help keep me full, but I've indulged in tarts, cheesecake etc now and then, just smaller portions. I'm still struggling with this, so I'll just have to wait and see how my weight goes. Good luck in your quest to maintain your routine, and know that you're not alone! Don't give up...we're all working through this together.

You will never be alone one this one. The first thing I've done is let as many people know my desire to be healthy and lose weight. This helps hold you accountable and people will remind you of your commitment. Then you many need a second circle of friends, ones who are more likely to help you than hinder you. Also I changed up what I eat every 3/4 weeks. That way I don't get bore or feel like I'm depriving my self of something, when it comes to food. Look for alternatives to certain food items, that you feel like you gotta have. 100 calories snacks and "red hots" help me out alot. Eventually willpower and self control will come into place.