Do you make the decision to be healthy every, single day? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Angelanne666 · 08-17-2011, 08:56 AM

Hi i'm fairly new here and I just wanted to share some thoughts on the journey of losing weight. I have posted in the Introductions section which should explain my back story a little better.

What I was wondering is whether any one else has to make the decision EVERY DAY to eat healthily and work out? Every morning when I wake up I have to actually say in my head "Right, today you are going to eat healthily, track your calories and work out" or something to that effect. I find that if I don't I forget to track what I eat and before I know it i'm eating over my calorie allowance.

I have been losing and regaining the same few pounds for around a year now and I have realised that it is because I stopped subconsciously making the decision to work at it. As I had lost over 50 pounds I became complacent and thought "Hey, i've done well so far so it must come naturally now right?" But, for me, it does not come naturally. It is decision that I have to make. Since I began making this decision again every day I have already lost a few pounds and intend to continue.

Sorry if that is a bit rambly or doesn't make sense

Does any one else have a similar thought process?

Blondie160 · 08-17-2011, 09:17 AM

Absolutley! I have to think each day at a time!! If i think about the longer picture I get anxious and disheartened so all of my decisions are 100% focused on today!

ClaireHampson · 08-17-2011, 10:23 AM

I think that Blondie160 is completely right you have to make small steps to achieve your ultimate goals. And i know you are not alone when you have to think about your diet and exercise habits everyday in order to stay on track. Try to set yourself a goal every week and focus on that particular goal. It has to be something that you can achieve within the week. Write it down and post it up anywhere you will see it, e.g. fridge, bathroom mirror etc.

Permanent weight loss is about making small changes to your lifestyle, so eventually all these 'new, good habits' will become a part of your everyday life!

Michi702 · 08-17-2011, 11:21 AM

Something that makes me keep the healthy lifestyle switch on is weighing myself a few times a week. I sometimes do it daily but that can be tough because you might gain .1 or .2 and then after a few days you'll be down a whole pound out of nowhere. Naturally weight fluctuates for a number of reasons, but if you're on plan then you should be losing in the long run.

Don't be discouraged that you don't automatically go into 'healthy mode' after losing a certain amount of pounds. Take me for example - I have ~21 years of bad habits to make up for, so even if I've been doing fabulous for a month or two and feel like I could stop focusing on it so much, if I don't weigh myself regularly and have that reality check then I regain my losses. It really sucked being down almost 15 pounds this Spring and then having it all come back with a vengeance

but now I realize that I have to be on top of my game more.

bargoo · 08-17-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ClaireHampson

I think that Blondie160 is completely right you have to make small steps to achieve your ultimate goals. And i know you are not alone when you have to think about your diet and exercise habits everyday in order to stay on track. Try to set yourself a goal every week and focus on that particular goal. It has to be something that you can achieve within the week. Write it down and post it up anywhere you will see it, e.g. fridge, bathroom mirror etc.

Permanent weight loss is about making small changes to your lifestyle, so eventually all these 'new, good habits' will become a part of your everyday life!

Hi Clare ! How much have you lost ? What diet are you on? What is your goal weight?

milmin2043 · 08-18-2011, 10:27 PM

I believe making the conscious effort every single day when you get up to remember that you are eating healthy, counting, and exercising, is what separates the long-term maintainers from those who gain it all back.

Angelanne666 · 08-19-2011, 04:17 AM

Thank you milmin2043. I've never really thought of it that way but I think that's a great way of looking at it.

lisa4621 · 08-20-2011, 09:25 AM

I am the same. Consciously focusing my mind on what I am eating and what I am doing is the only way I can make it. I keep a food diary and if I start being complacent I see my calorie count go right up !

Rechyl · 08-21-2011, 11:30 AM

I have to remind myself several times a day why im better off without that bit of cake/bar of chocolate etc

beckkyk · 08-23-2011, 05:43 AM

You're so right! I've only been dieting for 2 weeks but I have to make sure, each day, that I make that conscious desicision to stay on track with my diet. I always find that the hardest part is just waking up when you want to eat 6 crumpets and some sugary tea. I make sure I shower and get myself dressed before I think about food so firstly my brain wakes up and then I think about how nice it would be to not have to squeeze myself into my jeans!

Blondie160 · 08-23-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by beckkyk

You're so right! I've only been dieting for 2 weeks but I have to make sure, each day, that I make that conscious desicision to stay on track with my diet. I always find that the hardest part is just waking up when you want to eat 6 crumpets and some sugary tea. I make sure I shower and get myself dressed before I think about food so firstly my brain wakes up and then I think about how nice it would be to not have to squeeze myself into my jeans!

this just made me LOL, how British!! That is my initial morning thought too!

beckkyk · 08-23-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blondie160

this just made me LOL, how British!! That is my initial morning thought too!

I was going to mention scones, fish and chips and eel pie but thought better of it