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Slip Ups and Upset

altunial
altunial Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Today there were croissants at work and I just ate one and feel like I really messed up. What do you tell yourself on days like this?

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  • altunial
    altunial Posts: 2 Member
    Sometimes I wonder why I even try
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    There is nothing wrong with eating a croissant.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    No need to be so dramatic about it. :)

    Did you go over your daily calories? What about your weekly calories?
  • CafeRacer808
    CafeRacer808 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Did eating that croissant put you over your calorie goal for the day? If not, then what's the point of getting upset over it? And even if it did, it's not going to erase your deficit from the rest of the week.
  • cheriej2042
    cheriej2042 Posts: 241 Member
    I think the main thing is to not keep sliding down the slope of continuing to eat foods that won't help you stay on track. Everyone slips up the key is to get back on track. What about bringing a piece of fruit with you to work so that you can have something to eat instead of the croissant? Don't beat yourself up about it just get back on track and look forward. You can do it!!
  • tinamarie6624
    tinamarie6624 Posts: 182 Member
    When I feel like I've eaten something that I shouldn't have, I just have to accept it and move on with my program the next day. We all do this and it is going to happen from time to time with the best of us. I have learned that to keep my head on straight, I can't bring the weight of the world down on my shoulders for any mistake. What that does it make me more upset and angry at myself. What I do is tell myself I did it and remind myself that I am doing a great job and one mistake will not derail me. I remind myself how strong I am and then move on with my life. I started this journey in January of 2016 and to date I have lost 174 lbs and have 91 left to go. I am 50 years old and I used to think I was too old and fat to lose weight or do anything about my health. I have 4 Lbs to lose before I am in Onederland and break the 200 Lb mark. I am so happy and joyful at the change in my life that it's hard to explain.

    I wish you success in all you endeavors and remember, you can do this!

    Tina Marie
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Why do you feel like eating a croissant messed you up? Did it fit into your goals? Did you enjoy it?
  • Fallfrenzy
    Fallfrenzy Posts: 118 Member
    I eat things I didn't intend to eat sometimes. Not everything goes to plan. Consider it your maintenance day. Tomorrow's another day.
  • Hello_its_Dan
    Hello_its_Dan Posts: 403 Member
    altunial wrote: »
    Today there were croissants at work and I just ate one and feel like I really messed up. What do you tell yourself on days like this?

    Consistency over time will tell.

    What would it be like if you placed a calendar on your wall.
    You get three colored stickers.
    The green sticker means you've stuck to your calories.
    The orange sticker means you've exercised.
    The red sticker means you've screwed up.

    Up to this point, how many red stickers would you have compared to the others?

    Chances are the croissant didn't break the bank so quit kicking yourself in the balls.
  • Hello_its_Dan
    Hello_its_Dan Posts: 403 Member
    As a side note I thought about tastee cake chocolate cupcakes at 8am this morning.
    At 5pm, I ate both of them.
    Tomorrow, I'll wake up and continue my life.
    Stop being so hard on yourself and find the willingness to accept yourself for who you are at this moment, while allowing yourself to improve a little bit each day.
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  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    Croissants are delicious! I would have eaten it, logged it, and made sure the rest of my day stayed within my calorie allotment. ...Or gone for a walk/run and burned a few "extra" calories, if I was feeling up to it.
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    1 croissant, no biggie. I just fit half of a thick mushroom Burger and small fry into my calories for the day. Learn to enjoy your food and practice moderation. This weekend I will be having brownies and ice cream because I've been under my calories all week.
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