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bigplayclay34
bigplayclay34 Posts: 22 Member
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Okay, so I just finished day 3 of poor eating and going way above calories. I did not exercise today because I was "tired.". I know what's going on....it's that place where I go back to old ways for a few days....then a week ....then a month.....then back to where I started.

I have lost 17 pounds in 6 weeks, and was doing great. It felt good to not log my calories and/or exercise....well it did at the time, now it's depressing.

How do I put a stop to this backslide NOW?!?! Please help.
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  • saxnviolin
    saxnviolin Posts: 159 Member
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    You can stop the bad cycle right now. Yes! you can! I had 2 'cheat ' days and followed it with 2 good days. I'm back on track.Believe in yourself. Close your eyes and think about your ultimate goal. Do you use a pedometer? That's an incentive to walk/jog a little more. Once you get started with the exercise, you go through with it.
  • nkziv
    nkziv Posts: 161 Member
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    Stop eating for the rest of today. Stop the binge if you are in binge mode. Leave the kitchen or whatever and just get away from the food. Go to bed at a reasonable hour, make a gym bag, set your alarm early, set the ingredients out for your breakfast, and tomorrow morning, get in a morning workout and a healthy breakfast. Prove it to yourself that you will make tomorrow (even if just tomorrow) really great. And then see how long you can continue the streak. GET BACK ON THE WAGON. Just do it. Do not try. DO.
  • SeaStar
    SeaStar Posts: 113
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    Do you have a gym membership? If so, get yourself over there asap! If not, go to the store and pick up a new workout dvd, anything that looks interesting and fun to you. The best way to get out of the slump is to exercise, so force yourself to do it! The good eating habits should hopefully follow. It's okie to indulge every once in a while. I know I do. Whenever I do, I am sure to remind myself that tomorrow I must get back on track because while food indulging and laziness is fun, it's a short lived pleasure that keeps you up at night as you second guess yourself. If you get back on track by exercising, while you release endorphins and remember how good it feels to take care of your body, the days get better again, and you wont feel depressed.
  • itsgood
    itsgood Posts: 85 Member
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    Just go forward, Don't beat yourself up or dwell on what's done. Go forward and see how good you feel when things are back in place. It really will happen.
  • deborahpbriggs1
    deborahpbriggs1 Posts: 3
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    Totally agree with this. Forgiving yourself, being positive, and moving forward are the important things.
  • janalayn
    janalayn Posts: 510 Member
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    you have to stop yourself ... you have to decide what is important to you ... start fresh, don't beat yourself up or get sucked into a pattern of guilt ... just get started again
  • kfunkyfresh
    kfunkyfresh Posts: 4 Member
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    This happened to me last week and I forced myself to get back on track. I waited two days after my binging to weigh myself and I had evened back out (so I wouldn't get discouraged all together). A week later I am losing weight at an increased pace because my binging raelly boosted my metabolism... it might be a positive thing. You just have to remember to keep pushing forward, do not let this ruin your success.
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
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    You set daily goals, baby sets, tell you MFP friends you plan for the day. I think when I do this I'm more appt to follow through. Meal plan! You can do it! Think about how good you are starting to feel!
  • LolaGotThin
    LolaGotThin Posts: 111 Member
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    I wouldn't say stop eating for the day. It's up to YOU though to make the conscious choice to stop the cycle and get back on. Just remember, it's not a total loss when you fall off! One bad day will not ruin your weight loss goals! I've fallen off the wagon a few times and I just get back on, say, "I got this" and change it right then and there.
  • christabeltoria
    christabeltoria Posts: 129 Member
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    Stop eating for the rest of today. Stop the binge if you are in binge mode. Leave the kitchen or whatever and just get away from the food. Go to bed at a reasonable hour, make a gym bag, set your alarm early, set the ingredients out for your breakfast, and tomorrow morning, get in a morning workout and a healthy breakfast. Prove it to yourself that you will make tomorrow (even if just tomorrow) really great. And then see how long you can continue the streak. GET BACK ON THE WAGON. Just do it. Do not try. DO.

    THIS IS GREAT ADVICE!
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
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    Honestly the poor eating choices make you to tired to exercise...Just take small steps to get back on track. When you start seeing changes in your clothes and body....you will be more motivated!
  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
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    You just STOP. I know it is tempting to stop logging exercise and food, but if you've only been at this a couple weeks you may not be ready. You're aware you're sabotaging yourself, which is half the battle. Focus on why you started this to begin with! Find what motivates you and zero in on it. I tend to reward myself for every "mini goal" I reach to keep me excited about the process.

    You can accomplish anything. If it were easy, everyone would do it.
  • rumsuck8
    rumsuck8 Posts: 59 Member
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    You just stopped the backslide, when you asked for help!!!! Now, the ball is in your court. You can do it. We have all been lead astray by temptation......rely on your friends here, support and experience.
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
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    I find the best thing to do is something fun and physical. Go for a walk.. dance around your livingroom.. anything. but don't call it exercise.. simply 'fun'.
    Once you get energized again, you'll feel able to turn your mind patterns around to the healthier way!
    All the best...rooting for you!
  • mrschappet
    mrschappet Posts: 488 Member
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    get up and exercise..... no excuses! don't even think about..... it just get up get on your workout clothes and get er' done!!!
  • Destinie589
    Destinie589 Posts: 211
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    Like the others said... start right now. Not tomorrow. Now. Forget the past few days and look forward.
  • openskybeach
    openskybeach Posts: 294 Member
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    How you stop is you act. Tonight reaffirm with yourself that you can , will, and have to do this. Then start tomorrow with your proper breakfast, exercise when it is your time to do so, but be sure and do that. Then, even if you have to have an extra snack or two to get you through, do so, feed yourself but dont go overboard. Most important thing is to exercise. I was so tired today, finishing up a sickness, didnt exercise all week (when sick), and last night I wanted to binge and continue today, but I didnt because I know I have to do this. I have to get this weight off. Satisfy your urge, but on a smaller scale. You can so do this. PLEASE do not give up.
  • tnrunningnurse
    tnrunningnurse Posts: 549 Member
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    Okay, so I just finished day 3 of poor eating and going way above calories. I did not exercise today because I was "tired.". I know what's going on....it's that place where I go back to old ways for a few days....then a week ....then a month.....then back to where I started.

    I have lost 17 pounds in 6 weeks, and was doing great. It felt good to not log my calories and/or exercise....well it did at the time, now it's depressing.

    How do I put a stop to this backslide NOW?!?! Please help.
    Sounds like you need some motivation....there are several things you can do...Write down some short term goals and hang them where you can see them everday. Go to websites about fitness and read articles and look at pictures of fit people. Pick out an item you really want. like a piece of clothing or a pair of shoes attach them to a goal, when you reach that goal...go get it. Make your short term goal attainable...like I want to lose 1lb this week, or 5 in a month. Friend me if you wish.
  • toque88
    toque88 Posts: 113 Member
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    when I fall off the wagon, I remind myself of why I am working hard. For me, it's revenge against my hubby :angry: (hey anger is a great motivator for me...and who wants to be angry with yourself?) and a picture of Tina Turner. I also allow myself to cheat and go over my calories once a week. I pick the day and plan on eating a great lunch or dinner and get really FULL.

    In the end, there is always tomorrow to try again.
  • MissOmi
    MissOmi Posts: 21
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    I am right there with you. I did well for a couple of days, then the weekend hit. I didn't log Sunday, and now Monday is at an end and I know that I went over my calories again. Plus I feel so drained that I just don't want to exercise. So tomorrow will be a better day. I know that if you have already lost some weight, you will continue to do so. Good luck to you.

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