Why do I always screw up after 5 days
TinaHrad
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I have a pattern. I am always fully 100 percent committed for 5 days. I obviously never lose a single pound in 5 days it's too short of time for my body. But after 5 days I lose all control over my eating. I don't know why and it's so frustrating. Always the same pattern. I tell myself it's only the one day but then I feel so bloated and fat and heavy the next day that I lose all motivation for the next three. Sighs. I just don't know how to stay motivated longer. I always fall off the wagon completely and it puts be back to square one. Any advice? It's so embarrassing to admit this but I'm mad at myself now and maybe someone has something magical to say. No need to beat around the bush with me btw.
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You have your calories set too low?
What are your calories set at? How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
I'm 5'9, 177 lbs, and I lose weight on 1930 calories per day. If I tried to set my calories at 1200, I'd end up like what you describe.2 -
I can say what I think it is.. and I may be off base.. but I will throw it out there..
You are not ready to lose weight. I promise when you are truly "ready" it will all fall into place, the commitment, dedication and hard work ahead of you will begin, and when you start seeing results, this will be one motivator that will keep you going..9 -
Yeah, I would say you probably have your calories set too low or you are eating foods that are super tasty and are having trouble saying no.
The other thing is just habit, and it takes a while to get in the groove. Fall down seven times, get back up eight.2 -
All or nothing mentality + highly restrictive eating (calories or food exclusion) = Falling off the wagon.
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You are being overly restrictive and so you give up.
Motivation won't keep you going because it wanes. You need to find a sustainable way to have a calorie deficit.
Keep your wagon as short as possible. By this, I mean that you should only make small changes one at a time so that you aren't that far off your normal way of eating.
Start by logging what you normally eat for a week or two. That gives you some data. You can then look back through and see where you might eat smaller portions and/or substitute calorie-dense foods that you like with other foods that you also like.
Baby steps will get you there. Jumping in with both feet so that you keep quitting won't get you there.6 -
Start slower. Change one thing this week, like just logging everything or just focus on portion sizes. Next week add something else.
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I agree with those above who say - don't be too severe in your calorie target. Make sure that your next attempt to start on a sustainable healthy life-style is not all about giving things up. Yes - do plan eating/shopping etc. beforehand and be sure that you will enjoy what you plan. Then do the most important thing, plan what you will be adding to your life to replace the over-eating. Being busy really helps - so long as planned good food is easily available at the times you need it.1
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Let me guess... your calories are set for 1200?0
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a) your calories are likely too low. Set them up to 1/2 lb or 1 lb a week to start. b) are you starting on a monday each time? If so that can be tough when you end up starving on a Friday night. Try starting on a friday then you'll see a weight drop by the following friday and will help you through taht weekend.1
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StealthHealth wrote: »All or nothing mentality + highly restrictive eating (calories or food exclusion) = Falling off the wagon.
This^
We ALL screw up from time to time. You just have to pick yourself up & continue. Weight loss doesn't require perfection it requires perseverance.
Set a moderate weekly weight loss goal. Don't eliminate foods you enjoy......manage them.1 -
Have you tried the 4 hour body? When hubby and I did it we both lost close to 20 pounds each. It's restrictive but you do the diet for 6 days then eat what you want for day 7. I didn't workout at all or follow anything else he said but I kept it off until I went back to my Mexican food. My mom was able to keep it off. Maybe you could use it as a way to get you started. Just an idea!0
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Do day 6 and 7 fall on Saturday and Sunday? Or is it 5 days regardless?0
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No will power. That's number one. Tell yourself no. It's how I stopped eating meat.0
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I know that feeling very well. I have been on this pattern way too many times. It really is as everyone says the matter of motivation and healthy choices. But I also think that support is very important. And not only of your friends but also of everyone who knows about your effort0
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Life is about learning from failure. Instead of "oh I failed today I must quit what I'm doing" instead focus on doing better tomorrow. Allow yourself some treats and adjust your intake. If it's too low you'll want to cheat and be hungry. The end goal here is to be happy and healthy not starving and skinny.0
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