2nd Day and already fell off....

bzmommy34
bzmommy34 Posts: 229 Member
edited November 10 in Introduce Yourself
So I had a wee bit of a melt down this morning after finding out that Caribou Coffee was having a bogo for Valentine's Day. A friend and I enjoyed a very not-figure-friendly bogo drink and of course I just had to have the reduced fat banana bread that was only 300+ calories - YIKES! Of course then since I had already induldged I decided to enjoy a large amount of Tostitos bite size chips with half a can of Fritos Jalapeno Cheddar cheese dip. :( Extremely frustrated and desperately need friends for encouragement AND for inspiration. Will you share your best secret of success? Pretty PLEASE?!
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  • garnet1483
    garnet1483 Posts: 249 Member
    I'll send you a request! This is exactly the sort of trap I used to fall into all the time. The problem is thinking that you've already blown it for the day, might as well sink the ship. The trick is to recognize that you're making a calorie-heavy choice, and make sure it's an isolated choice. Put some thought into it, consider how it's going to affect your daily calories, and then figure out what you can do next time to work it in better. But just because you blew one meal or snack doesn't mean your whole day (or diet) is lost!
  • mlynn37
    mlynn37 Posts: 9 Member
    Drink tons of water!!! and let yourself enjoy things you like but only ever so often and do so in moderation. If you deprive yourself you are much more likely to give in and then "fall off" the wagon.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    So I had a wee bit of a melt down this morning after finding out that Caribou Coffee was having a bogo for Valentine's Day. A friend and I enjoyed a very not-figure-friendly bogo drink and of course I just had to have the reduced fat banana bread that was only 300+ calories - YIKES! Of course then since I had already induldged I decided to enjoy a large amount of Tostitos bite size chips with half a can of Fritos Jalapeno Cheddar cheese dip. :( Extremely frustrated and desperately need friends for encouragement AND for inspiration. Will you share your best secret of success? Pretty PLEASE?!
    You haven't committed yourself yet. Till you do, then you may just keep overdoing the calories.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
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  • Stasha17
    Stasha17 Posts: 28
    Moteration honey is the key. Always enjoy your favorite foods just dont over indulge. It would drive me crazy if I couldnt have the foods I wanted. Which is the reason I hate fad diets I always fall of the wagon with those. So enjoy yourself and stay focused.
  • giggles1973
    giggles1973 Posts: 143 Member
    You can add me :) just eat well for the rest of the week, one day won't hurt you :)
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    It happens. Move on. Go deep and figure out why you REALLY want to do this (typically not just vanity reasons) and recommit.
  • thatlook
    thatlook Posts: 58 Member
    when you have a slip dont continue it for the rest of the day!! some days i really fancy a HUGE starbucks latte n have to give in!! i really LOVE starbucks i think i could live in there!! but seriously when this happens i dont write the day off as a bad one i simply adjust the rest of my day....if you struggle with days like this often deal with it one meal at a time!! :D

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  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    I take it one meal at a time! I have indulgent meals sometimes, but I keep them few and far between. If I crave an unhealthy snack, and I cant' shake the craving, I have 1/2 of a serving, and put it away. It's really difficult some days, but just peek at the success stories forum and you will see that it IS possible! You can do it too. It just takes commitment and dedication! :) Feel free to friend me!
  • bbbgamer
    bbbgamer Posts: 582 Member
    get right back on!
  • samiam321123
    samiam321123 Posts: 38 Member
    I read once; when you get a flat tire do you get out and flatten the other 3 or do you change the flat? Falling off the wagon is just a flat tire, it doesn't have to ruin your day.
  • whitneyann0
    whitneyann0 Posts: 327 Member
    So I had a wee bit of a melt down this morning after finding out that Caribou Coffee was having a bogo for Valentine's Day. A friend and I enjoyed a very not-figure-friendly bogo drink and of course I just had to have the reduced fat banana bread that was only 300+ calories - YIKES! Of course then since I had already induldged I decided to enjoy a large amount of Tostitos bite size chips with half a can of Fritos Jalapeno Cheddar cheese dip. :( Extremely frustrated and desperately need friends for encouragement AND for inspiration. Will you share your best secret of success? Pretty PLEASE?!
    You haven't committed yourself yet. Till you do, then you may just keep overdoing the calories.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition


    I completely agree!!! Until I fully committed myself, I would still eat crap. And now I am 100% committed and I've lost 18 lbs since January 1st. I surround myself with everything and anything health/fitness related. :happy:
    I will send you a friend request, and hopefully I can be a support to you!
  • smcesko
    smcesko Posts: 126 Member
    The best thing to do is get right back on track and take each meal and snack at a time. I have done the same thing. Especially if I gained one week instead of loose. I was wondering if I could add some of you as friends? I am noticing that there is a lot of support here I think it would help me as well as me helping someone else??
  • sfh0wrd
    sfh0wrd Posts: 82
    Log. Every. Single. Bite.

    This isn't a game of perfection. Some days may look perfect. Some days may look like a trainwreck. Seeing the trainwreck in numbers really helps ME get back on track.

    I had a pretty high calorie Saturday-- we had our Valentine's Day extravaganza early. Definitely included some red velvet cakeballs and some wine. But I logged it all. I feel zero guilt about Saturday, but to see that I used up ALL and then some of my extra saved up "exercise" calories for the week really helped me get back to normal on Sunday.

    You DO need to commit to this. It doesn't do any good to say "I want to commit to this" and then not commit. It trains your brain to think that you CAN'T commit. Stick to it, and keep sticking to it.
  • runningoncinshine
    runningoncinshine Posts: 21 Member
    Feel free to add me and when you have a chance, check out my FaceBook health and fitness page for motivation and encouragement. Don't focus on the past --- start new and fresh, we are here to support you...You CAN do ths!

    Take care,
    Cindy Lou
    www.facebook.com/abetteryou2012
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    The first steps are the hardest!

    Log the good, the bad and the ugly - it will pay off and get you into the habit. This journey is not all or nothing. You just have to keep trying and you are winning. The effort will be worth it.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Dont worry about it, past is past. Look towards the future and start working towards it. Feel free to add me if you'd like for some support :)
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    So I had a wee bit of a melt down this morning after finding out that Caribou Coffee was having a bogo for Valentine's Day. A friend and I enjoyed a very not-figure-friendly bogo drink and of course I just had to have the reduced fat banana bread that was only 300+ calories - YIKES! Of course then since I had already induldged I decided to enjoy a large amount of Tostitos bite size chips with half a can of Fritos Jalapeno Cheddar cheese dip. :( Extremely frustrated and desperately need friends for encouragement AND for inspiration. Will you share your best secret of success? Pretty PLEASE?!

    When you implement a new habit, it's normal to "fall off" and have some starts & stops at first. Secret is to regroup and pick yourself up and get right back on it. If you really want to make a change, you will. That's the other secret. Some people just aren't ready... either you are or you're not. It does come down to this: Which is more uncomfortable? To remain the same or to change.

    Also, this: It's also normal to implement a change, drop it for a while, then come back to it when you're TRULY ready. Don't feel bad for doing this. There's no sense in struggling & making yourself miserable while you're still sitting on the fence. I joined in summer and started in earnest in winter.
  • Poohsta0
    Poohsta0 Posts: 147 Member
    Jumped off not fell off.
  • gennybunny1
    gennybunny1 Posts: 209
    I have been there myself and it does help to not throw in the towel. One meal is not the end. Have a glass of water and make better choices for the rest of the day. You can do this and day 2 is great. You can add me if you like. I am not perfect but I keep trying.
  • Elibasia
    Elibasia Posts: 211 Member
    NICE THINKING. REALLY MAKES YOU SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. THANKS!!!!
  • ymaisred
    ymaisred Posts: 15 Member
    I recommend just recording your meals for the first week and doing something like trying to get your 8/8 (8 - 8 ozs glasses of water). Once you see how bad your doing you have a point of reference.
  • catic
    catic Posts: 156
    TRy the 80/20 rule. Be good 80% and "splurge" 20%. I dom't beleive in cutting out things you enjoy all together, it's not healthy. And even though yes everything in moderation, I HATE that word bc my brother in law uses in like a mantra and it drives me nuts. :)

    add me as a friend, as you I struggle daily also. :)
  • chiv123
    chiv123 Posts: 36
    I recommend just recording your meals for the first week and doing something like trying to get your 8/8 (8 - 8 ozs glasses of water). Once you see how bad your doing you have a point of reference.

    I wish I would have done this. I'm curious now how many calories I was eating.
  • CaptainMFP
    CaptainMFP Posts: 440 Member
    "Well the first days are the hardest days"
    -- The Grateful Dead

    What you are doing (by trying to change your diet, I mean) is behavioral modification. The closer you are to your old behaviors, the harder they are to escape and the easier it is to give in. I know that I came close to quitting on day 3, and after five days didn't log for two because the restrictions were driving me nuts. (Keep in mind I was well over 2000 calories a day...I found THAT too restrictive!) So I totally know where you are coming from.

    I focus on three key points at all times.
    (1) Just because I may have gone over a little doesn't mean I have to go over a lot. The more excessive I am the more I flirt with returning to bad habits that I left for a reason.
    (2) Even if I do go over a lot on one day the world won't end and my progress won't halt. I indulged for two days at our local rib cookoff in September. Was I up 5 - 6 lbs. for a few days afterward? Yes! But within 10 days I hit a new low.
    (3) Planning is the key to success. This takes time to get used to doing, so it probably won't work for you right away, but it is something to work toward. I plan every day's meals out at least one day in advance. I still have to make adjustments, but if everything is planned out in advance it's harder for me to deviate a lot.

    Hope this helps. Good luck and don't give up! You only lose this game if you quit!
  • monicalynne68
    monicalynne68 Posts: 87 Member
    If you don't enjoy the things you like once in a while you'll feel deprived and not stick with it. Just don't do it all the time. Consider it a special treat. Jump back on the horse tomorrow and you'll be fine.
  • KarenBoster
    KarenBoster Posts: 67 Member
    First off Happy Valentine's Day! Love yourself for being human on a holiday. Every day is a new beginning so don't give up! Okay you indulged today. Don't beat yourself up. Do some extra exercise to use up some of the extra calories. Don't forget you are suppose to use up your required calories and your exercise calories. If you are active you will be surprised how many calories you actually need to eat.
  • MountainMia
    MountainMia Posts: 242 Member
    I am an all or nothing kind of gal myself. I had to get past looking at this like a diet and start using it as a tool to build a healthy lifestyle. My only rule with this application is to LOG EVERYTHING. I can do that 100% every day. You can do this!
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    I yo yo dieted for a long time... And never could really lose weight until I stopped doing that "all or nothing" mentality. I used to "blow" it by eating one bad thing so I'd say screw it and binge the rest of the day, constantly going to bed with promises to myself that I'd " start tomorrow". Well, tomorrow never came. Think about it, if you dropped your phone would you say "well I guess I better just smash it until it's broken now." no!
  • bzmommy34
    bzmommy34 Posts: 229 Member
    I recommend just recording your meals for the first week and doing something like trying to get your 8/8 (8 - 8 ozs glasses of water). Once you see how bad your doing you have a point of reference.

    I wish I would have done this. I'm curious now how many calories I was eating.

    This is great advice and something I could really learn from. Of course all of the posts have been great and SO very appreciated!
  • bzmommy34
    bzmommy34 Posts: 229 Member
    Jumped off not fell off.

    Touche! :wink:
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