My Biggest issue with staying on track...

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C110266Chris♥
C110266Chris♥ Posts: 154
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I have to find a way to be satisfied hungry-wise every single day. Satisfied to not want another thing. Any special suggestions? I start almost every day eating right. Depending on what is going on I will start to eat the comfort foods. SOmetimes I just crave them so and 1 serving simply isn't enough. I know to just try to keep within the allowed calories but some days I just don't care enough. Every day I try. Unfortunately when I fall off the wagon, it's hard the next day to get back on it. It can keep my down for weeks until I pull myself back up again.
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  • yankeefamily05
    yankeefamily05 Posts: 657
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    We are ALWAYS going to have temptations. It is ok to give in every once in a while and have a serving .

    I have to keep all temptations out of my house. If I don't I would be like you. If we go to a cookout , I allow myself to have *some of * the temptation.
  • sittingduck180
    sittingduck180 Posts: 64
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    For me, all I need to regain excitement is to troll the MFP "success stories" board. Then I look at pictures of me and imagine them being a "before". Works every time for working out... not so much for the food though :-)
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
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    I just don't care enough.

    There's your problem, and I don't think anybody can help you with that. The only advice I have for you is perhaps make a list of all the reasons why you want to lose weight. Post it somewhere you can see everyday, and if it's not enough to get you to start caring, you need better reasons in the first place!
  • C110266Chris♥
    C110266Chris♥ Posts: 154
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    Thank you for responding :)

    I try to keep only healthy things in the home. I have 4 others there besides me though and I constantly hear that we have no food in the house because it's mostly just meals and fruits and veggies.

    I find when I do snack, i can't just have one serving...ughghghgh. I try I try I try! And I will keep trying. Sometimes it's easier than others. If I lived alone like back in school I think it would be so much easier. I guess I don't get alot of support and we all like sweets. :)).
  • innerfashionista
    innerfashionista Posts: 451 Member
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    Preplan, preplan, preplan. I keep everything "bad" and "comforting" out of my house. Going out for dinner I plan my entire day and work out as much as I possibly can this week. The cravings, at least for me, do go away. I want this more than anything, though, and that is what truly keeps me going. If I do have to go back to the fridge, I have to determine if it's just my brain wanting food or if my body is needing it. I don't feel guilty about eating a healthy snack if my body is truly hungry.
  • Olivia1977
    Olivia1977 Posts: 84 Member
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    You know I'm just one of those "picker" people. If I'm in the kitchen or have to go in the kitchen I will grab "bites of this or that". I hate that because I don't always record all of this but I know it adds up!! I think it's a nervous habit!
  • homeport51
    homeport51 Posts: 198 Member
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    First, your diary isn't visible, so it is difficult to make suggestions. That being said, the first thing to do is get rid of all the junk food in your house if you can't leave it alone. Have some fruit or veggies already cut up so you can just grab without having to prepare when the munchies hit. Ask yourself if you are really hungry or just bored, upset, etc. Eating for any reason other than true hunger needs to be looked at and worked on from another angle. Food won't make any of your problems better, just make you feel worse and defeated afterwards. You basically said it yourself... you just don't care enough... We didn't get to where we are by accident and we won't get to where we want to go without some sacrifice and a hard look at why we eat. When you care enough about yourself to make the changes, it will get easier. I wish you all the best!
  • C110266Chris♥
    C110266Chris♥ Posts: 154
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    First, your diary isn't visible, so it is difficult to make suggestions. That being said, the first thing to do is get rid of all the junk food in your house if you can't leave it alone. Have some fruit or veggies already cut up so you can just grab without having to prepare when the munchies hit. Ask yourself if you are really hungry or just bored, upset, etc. Eating for any reason other than true hunger needs to be looked at and worked on from another angle. Food won't make any of your problems better, just make you feel worse and defeated afterwards. You basically said it yourself... you just don't care enough... We didn't get to where we are by accident and we won't get to where we want to go without some sacrifice and a hard look at why we eat. When you care enough about yourself to make the changes, it will get easier. I wish you all the best!

    Oh shoot I only have it set to folks on my list. I will change that! Thank you for mentioning. I don't have much junk food in fact it gets eaten right away if it is brought in. I honestly don't buy it much. I guess I didn't mean to say that i don't care enough, i do care it's just so much easier on some days than it is on others. I def need to find other hobbies and make sure im not bored. Thank you for the comments.
  • C110266Chris♥
    C110266Chris♥ Posts: 154
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    You know I'm just one of those "picker" people. If I'm in the kitchen or have to go in the kitchen I will grab "bites of this or that". I hate that because I don't always record all of this but I know it adds up!! I think it's a nervous habit!

    I generally eat very healthy food, most would be surprised. I just eat too much and need to exercise now. I now have a new exercise routine, it's only been a few days, but I feel very good about that part. Yay. Hopefully this will help me. Thank you.
  • Sj20fame
    Sj20fame Posts: 205 Member
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    Hmmm what I usually do, is set a goal for myself, a goal that means a lot to me, for example, this summer I wanted to wear my first two piece swimming suit, (it's been 7 years), and I knew the hubby and I were going to wisconsin dells in July. I wanted to prove to the people around me, including my husband that I could! so I busted my *kitten* at the gym, yoga, park, living room, I mean I really busted my butt! Also I love Food, I'm mexican, so we love beans, and tons of sourcream and cheese, etc...but I'd watch my intake, and always have my goal in the back of my mind, so I'd really watch my eating, with all that said and done, I've lost 7 lbs(i'm short, so 7lbs makes a difference!) and I've wore my two piece, and I felt an amazing accomplishment =D My husband was shocked when I got home with my two piece and said I looked amazing, so set a goal that means something to you something that you want badly, and trust me you will watch yourself before you eat that yummy comfort food that your so ustue to....it's all one step at a time :) BEST OF LUCK TO YA!

    -JESSICA
  • jennyonthespot
    jennyonthespot Posts: 98 Member
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    I like to drink lots of water with meals and snacks. Helps me feel fuller. If you're going to eat something not so good for you, try to eat something healthy first. Like I'll have a salad with minimal dressing on it before I'll have a slice of pizza. It fills you up so you dont eat as much bad stuff. Also I like to try to get the most bang for my buck. Eat something like oatmeal in the morning with a big glass of water. It keeps me full for a long time. Be creative about finding things that are low cal and don't get discouraged by minor set backs. I try to eat pretty light during the day so that I can have a nice dinner in the evening. I don't go crazy with the calories, but it helps me to know that I have a decent dinner to look forward to. Also, you will get used to it! It took me two weeks before I felt satisfied by the correct amount of calories, but it WILL happen. Just be patient. It gets easier. Good luck! :smile:
  • C110266Chris♥
    C110266Chris♥ Posts: 154
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    For me, all I need to regain excitement is to troll the MFP "success stories" board. Then I look at pictures of me and imagine them being a "before". Works every time for working out... not so much for the food though :-)

    I need to spend some time on the success stories page. I haven't done that yet. Thank you!!!
  • shellgib
    shellgib Posts: 196 Member
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    see if this link works.


    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/tips-stop-emotional-eating
  • Sj20fame
    Sj20fame Posts: 205 Member
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    I just don't care enough.

    There's your problem, and I don't think anybody can help you with that. The only advice I have for you is perhaps make a list of all the reasons why you want to lose weight. Post it somewhere you can see everyday, and if it's not enough to get you to start caring, you need better reasons in the first place!


    This is definitly true, you have to want it bad, you have to know why your working out, and set a goal...that's the only way you can push yourself to say no to yummy foods all the time, and to get working out!
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
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    Thank you for responding :)

    I try to keep only healthy things in the home. I have 4 others there besides me though and I constantly hear that we have no food in the house because it's mostly just meals and fruits and veggies.

    I live with 5 others all morbidly obese (except for my little brother who's probably just overweight). We go out to eat A LOT because it's cheaper for my parents to feed them the quantity of food that they want. So, pretty much every night, I have to watch them eat burgers and french fries, pasta, mac and cheese, pizza, and dessert while I have a salad or just stay at home to cook my own meal. I've even worked out in the living room with them all sitting on the couch eating entire pizzas to themselves before. Now, that's ridiculous! But I've pushed through and lost 136 pounds. Some days, I admit it gets to me... But it'll be worth it in the end.
  • socialite1
    socialite1 Posts: 109
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    Something that I try to do when I have temptations to cheat is to eat something healthy first. For example, if I want a piece of cake, I'll have a small apple first. Once I put something in my belly I realize that I was hungry, not that I wanted cake. Or if that doesn't remove the crazing, I don't usually eat as much of the "bad stuff" because I filled up partially with the good stuff.

    I hope this helps! Good luck to you!
  • vulrich93
    vulrich93 Posts: 99
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    I find that eating 6 meals per day and drinking lots of water helps me. Plus I get a snack around 7-8 pm so I'm not craving for food! :)
  • _gwen
    _gwen Posts: 501 Member
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    Your diary isn't available for viewing. It may have to do with the types of foods you are eating. I find that if I don't eat enough protein, especially early in the day, I start having cravings and think I'm hungry. You might try experimenting with your food choices to see what helps.
  • shellgib
    shellgib Posts: 196 Member
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    oh..... and adopt this quote

    "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

    :flowerforyou:
  • jagh09
    jagh09 Posts: 555 Member
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    Think of your favorite comfort foods and search the web for ways to make them "healthified". Look for healthier alternatives, that will still satisfy your cravings. Put portions on your plate, and put the rest immediately away in a storage container and into the fridge/freezer. Bulk up your meals with fresh salads, fruits and veggies, so you get to eat more volume and feel like you've had more than you really did. Try your best to use whole foods, no pre-packaged meals. They have hidden sugars and salts and often leave you craving more. If you cook your own recipes, you know whats in it. I cook big batches of things on my day off and freeze single-servings of them, so they're handy for work days. And, exercise. The more you exercise, the more foods you get to eat.

    As for the mental part of this, man that's the hardest part. I have struggled with that for over a year, trying desperately to get back on track. There are so many reasons to give up, but there are much more important reasons to NOT give up. You deserve to be healthy, to have energy, to treat your body like a temple, to feel amazing in your jeans, to walk up the stairs without feeling out of breath, you deserve to feel great in your own skin. You have to find a way to get into your head and identify what is going to motivate you and shut that little "give up now" voice right up. Post positive statements on your fridge and cabinets as a reminder of why you're doing this. Look in the mirror every day and say "I can do this, I deserve this, I love me". And MEAN it. And if you don't mean it right now, keep on saying it anyway, until you do mean it.

    Whatever happens, don't give up on yourself. Break that cycle of negative self-talk and focus on the healthy benefits of this journey. Both physically and emotionally, you will feel so much better. You can do this!

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