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Feeling down

JessFryNJ
JessFryNJ Posts: 23 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I ate horribly allllll weekend. I don't even know what got into me. At least this reminded me how run down eating unhealthy makes your body feel. Either way feeling down on myself. Anybody else have a weekend like this? When you slip off the path or are feeling down, what helps keep you on track?

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  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    More like weeks. Feels so good to get back on track though.
  • MissMaggie3
    MissMaggie3 Posts: 2,464 Member
    Don't worry, it happens to us all from time to time. I find the best attitude is to get it in perspective; one bad weekend won't ruin everything. It's just a blip and you can carry on as usual tomorrow.
  • samf36
    samf36 Posts: 369 Member
    Tomorrow is another day! You will do great!
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    Learn from this time and plan for next time, other than that, just move on! You're doing wonderfully. Everyone has setbacks. Remember, a lapse is not a relapse! You have not ruined your progress in the least. Additionally, going over every once in a while keeps your metabolism functioning at its best. Don't worry!
  • steve915
    steve915 Posts: 21 Member
    I did the same thing this weekend.. Once I get a taste of the foods that I shouldnt eat its over. My mind goes blank and I just go at it..I do have an edge that gets me back on track. I remember that we are having a weight loss contest at work, and I quickly gain my focus back when I think of possibly losing.. I

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  • reechesser
    reechesser Posts: 12
    We all "fall off the wagon"! LOL Just remember that you are human and that you just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and hop back on that wagon tomorrow! When I screw up, it usually last at least a week not just the weekend! LOL You are doing a great job and deserve a reward every now and then!

    Anna
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Ditto what the others have said. We all face these times once in a while. Probably good reinforcement that you'll feel not so great for a couple of days.
  • ckerrcanchaser
    ckerrcanchaser Posts: 34
    I've done this before and I know the sucky feeling your mind feels + your body. I find that I'll allow myself to have one sweet a day, but it has to be smaller than my fist, so like a cookie. Since I have something sweet (or unhealthy) once a day, it helps me not to go overboard of the weekends or at a restaurant.
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    I had wonderful plans to do all kinds of GOOD activities.......and most of them didn't work out. Today, I just felt like a failure............hate that!!!
  • djkamin60
    djkamin60 Posts: 88
    I did that the first weekend after joining MFP. Just remember we all slip once in a while. It's hard to watch others eat good food and not want to join in. Best idea I received was to plan ahead if you can. Eat something before temptation strikes and get back to your routine tomorrow. Everyone should have a cheat day once in a while. It'll help remind you why you are doing this.
  • Pamela777
    Pamela777 Posts: 66 Member
    You know what I do? I eat and exercise Mon-Fri. Still exercie on the weekend, but give myself permission to eat what I wish. I don't go crazy, but enjoy a burger and fries out. Or some pizza. still controlled, but no regret. Come Monday, it's back to eating only what's good for me. I still lose 1.5-2 pounds a week. Don't beat yourself up, just get back up and look forward not back. You'll be okay. :drinker:
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