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    So what do you do when you blow it?

    Posts: 12
    edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
    Ok, so I completely blew it this weekend. Had some family/school stress pop up and well.. So back on the wagon today and I know I should exercise but I didn't fall asleep until 3 am and I just don't think I have it in me today. What do you guys do to get motivated and how to you stop yourself from being so hard on yourself? I really wanted to start the couch to 5K program today, but I think all I am going to be able to do is walk the dog to Redbox to return a video. Not quite a mile. :(

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    • Posts: 19 Member
      I've learned to forget it happened.... and move on.. pretend like it's day 1 (I'm always excited and all into it on day 1) lol
    • Posts: 12
      That is actually a really great idea! Thank you!
    • Posts: 28 Member
      I think it depends on how you look at what you're trying to do. Are you dieting? Or are you changing your life style? It's much easier to forgive yourself when you realize the changes you are making are for the long haul and not just a quick fix diet. If you have a crappy day at work do you quit your job? Nope, you go back the next day and try again. =) It's the same when we have a miserable day or weekend or week when it comes to our weightloss journey... just take it day by day. We are human, we're going to mess up =)
    • Posts: 133 Member
      I think it depends on how you look at what you're trying to do. Are you dieting? Or are you changing your life style? It's much easier to forgive yourself when you realize the changes you are making are for the long haul and not just a quick fix diet. If you have a crappy day at work do you quit your job? Nope, you go back the next day and try again. =) It's the same when we have a miserable day or weekend or week when it comes to our weightloss journey... just take it day by day. We are human, we're going to mess up =)
      very well said something I should remember too ;)
    • Posts: 357 Member
      Yup, it happens. Forgive yourself and start fresh today.

      "No one can go back and change their beginning but anyone can start today and change their ending." :flowerforyou:

      As far as motivation to start working out, I try to tell myself things like "If I had worked out when I first thought of it, I'd be done by now" and "I only have to do Day 1 once!"

      Hopefully you can find enough motivation to get back on the wagon! Good luck :)
    • Posts: 19,251 Member
      I drink an extra few glasses of water and move on. (And usually cut back the carbs for a few days).
    • Posts: 12
      Thanks guys I'm back on it tomorrow. Got some much needed sleep this afternoon and I feel much better (sort of ) hahaha. One day at a time right?
    • Posts: 613 Member
      i blow it almost every day now, what can I say.. just start over :)
    • Posts: 866 Member
      story of my life. just learn how to forgive yourself, you don't have to be perfect. just think about those naturally skinny people who do eat junk food on some days and just come back to eating normally without being too hard of themselves.
    • Posts: 366 Member
      I did it today..... pappadeaux and chocolate cake..... just logged and letting it go... Start fresh in the morning!
    • Posts: 9,487 Member
      You didn't blow it unless you quit! Learn from it and move on!
    • Posts: 1,074 Member
      I completely blew it today and I still have about 8 hours left to my "day" all I c an do is try to do better the rest of the day and try harder tomorrow.
    • Posts: 2,631 Member
      i cheat, eat all the foods i was craving, and start again the next day
      cheat days mean nothing, but i believe they are very important.
    • Posts: 457 Member
      You'll be ok. Just get going soon. Your body isn't on a 24-hour clock so having a terrible weekend isn't the end of the world. Worse thing you can do is give up.

      Good luck!
    • Posts: 512
      I've learned to forget it happened.... and move on.. pretend like it's day 1 (I'm always excited and all into it on day 1) lol


      ^^^^This^^^
    • Posts: 57 Member
      I read the bit at the bottom of the diary that says "If every day was like today, in 5 weeks you will weigh XXX", kick myself and start fresh the next day. Most days I find that really inspirational so on the bad days, I think to myself "Was that worth it"??
      Having said that, I'm only 3 weeks in ;) Haven't had a REALLY good blow out yet!!

      Love the support and advice from all the commenters so far!!
    • Posts: 1,337 Member
      as long as you never quit! its a learning curve and we fail at this many times before we learn to be successful. bank it in your memory for next time when you want to indulge maybe it will help you to be more successful in the long run. just remember you can do this as long as you don't give up!
    • Posts: 93 Member
      I've heard the best way to get motivated is to just go. Get your walking clothes on. By then, you've put in the effort to do so, so atleast walk out the front door. Then think to yourself " I already got dressed and made it out", sot hen walk around the block or up and down the street. Then you'll feel better and just keep going :) It works for me! It's a mental thing. lol
    • Posts: 1,337 Member
      as long as you never quit! its a learning curve and we fail at this many times before we learn to be successful. bank it in your memory for next time when you want to indulge maybe it will help you to be more successful in the long run. just remember you can do this as long as you don't give up!
      and get some friends!!!!!!!!!!! the more support you have to more you can turn to your friends for help!
    • Posts: 1,405 Member
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    • Posts: 292 Member
      If you pick up where you left off, you probably won't even notice that you did it. Don't be so hard on yourself.

      You are not a victim of circumstance, and you have nothing to feel guilty about. This weekend you chose comfort over weight loss. Good for you. It sounds like you want to begin choosing weight loss over comfort again. Good for you. Make your choices knowing the real consequences and benefits and be happy with what you do. Don't walk this journey out of guilt, or you will get sick of feeling guilty and just quit.

      One other thing, it doesn't really matter what you weigh next week. It matters what you weigh in five years. Live your life right now in a way you can see living your life in five years. If you can't do that, you will likely fail. I know that sounds harsh. On the other hand if you can figure out how to be healthy and happy all at the same time, then lifetime success is yours. Isn't that awesome!!
    • Posts: 3,138 Member
      just move on. ACTION, not inaction and regret.
    • Posts: 434 Member
      I blew it yesterday. I ate enough to make myself sick. I just hit the reset button...day 1 go.

      But I'm making a lifestyle change for life. There will be setbacks, there will be bumps in the road.

      One thing that always comes to mind when I need to push the reset button, it's my Grandma saying "It's not how hard you fall, it's how quick you get back up."
    • Posts: 30
      I've learned to forget it happened.... and move on.. pretend like it's day 1 (I'm always excited and all into it on day 1) lol

      Haha, I do this all the time!

      As for motivation, maybe you could do something for like, 10 minutes. Then, if your energy goes up, do someone else for longer. When I exercise, I get more energy. Sure, I feel dead tired by the end of it all, but I have an energy spike for about 1 1/2 hours. I'm not sure if it happens to everyone, but it's worth a try, right?
    • Posts: 419 Member
      You can't beat yourself up about it. It happens, your human and it's not the end of the world. Nike! If you're consistent and persistent, 90% of the time, it won't even cause a ripple in the long run. :o)
    • Posts: 595 Member
      You didn't blow it unless you quit! Learn from it and move on!

      This! Excellent.
    • Posts: 1,166 Member
      What? No one's got jokes yet?
    • Posts: 353 Member
      If im being completely honest...If I blow my day and I dont consider it a free-for-all no worry about limits day, I puke. It's very unhealthy and also Ironic.
    • Posts: 19 Member
      Cry, do some boxing, then try to learn from my mistake.
    • Posts: 866 Member
      What? No one's got jokes yet?

      LOL :))
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