Having a bad couple of days :(

ugh I know it sucks! Sometimes my willpower is awesome, then ill have a few days where I eat crap the whole time damn well knowing how bad I'll feel about it! Tomorrow is a new day (althought lately i say this a bit too much!). But hey we're human, if this were easy we would'nt be on here

I think sometimes we just get off the focus and relapse. This happens often when we see that we are getting good results. Just get focused and keep on doing what has got you this far.

Because you're human! We all have emotions that kick us in the teeth sometimes - the trick is not to look back at what's done, but to look forward in the direction you're heading.

You've done so well, and will continue to do so - we're all entitled to a little time off for good behaviour, think of it as a little vacation, and now back to work.

Good luck and SMILE!!:flowerforyou:

I feel that i just cant stop myself from picking at junk over the past few days. I feel guilty as hell and sooooo dissapointed with myself especially as i had been so happy that i had gotten to my lowest weight in years. I know that today i'll start again but why do we do it to ourselves?

just remember the promises you made yourself, how good it's felt to lose as much as you have, and how great it will be to reach your goal. instead of feeling deprived when turning down junk food, try to remember you're making a lot of difficult choices (ie, turning down junk food) to ultimately get something wonderful: your health and happiness.
next time you're faced with junk food, remember your goal -and don't worry about what you've done in the past!

It happens. For me it can be a reaction to a bad day at work. I go and seek out "comfort food" like pizza or a burger, or walk to the neighborhood pub and have a couple beers too many - stuff I know I'm going to hate myself for when I step on the scale the next morning.

Like you, I know I'll reset my focus and get back on track. And I know a more constructive way to deal with the frustration would be to hit the Stairmaster at the gym. But, some days it's tough not to give in to temptation.

As long as I DO keep reminding myself of my long-term goals, I'm not going to beat myself up too much over the occasional lapse. It's when you STOP reminding yourself of what you're trying to accomplish that you should start feeling guilty for giving up.

Those types of days happen! I think they happen most because when we restrict our diets, we often restrict all treats. If you find yourself craving chocolate, or chips, or whatever it is... have a small portion. I'm not talking a huge piece of chocolate cake. Just enough to satisfy your craving. Usually for me its a bite or two. After I have that, I'm good. Sure, I want more, but I had a taste and I am satisfied.

Tomorrow is a new day! Start off your day making smart choices about your nutrition, and the rest will fall more easily into place

I totally agree. If you're changing your lifestyle, it isn't about feeling guilty about eating food... it's more about knowing limits. You shouldn't ban anything. Have a little bit... workout... and move on. Don't feel guilty about it. It's your life, you should enjoy it.

I have had a really bad week, REALLY awful.

I was feeling defeated. I was telling myself, "That's it, it's over, I failed" But then I reminded myself that I don't want to gain back the weight that I lost, I REALLY don't. So I told myself, that I had my fun, I splurged the last few days and I got it out of my system. Now I can get back on track and continue on this journey to a healthier life. Today was much better.

I went on holiday for a couple of days and so was eating out on restaurants and then came home and had the TOM and all I wanted to do was eat chocolate, which I did with gusto! Was dreading facing the scales today after a week like that and also no gym time all week......but I'd lost 2 lbs. All I can think is that shaking up the diet a bit had got my metabolism working faster. I'm now back on the waggon but hey, maybe it isn't the end of the world if we have a few 'bad' days, as long as we don't let them lead into a few bad weeks or months.