Kinda went off plan....now it's hard to get back. - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Nigelswife · 07-16-2009, 05:39 PM

We went on vacation and my good eating and calorie counting kinda went to the wayside. We'll I'm back and it's almost been a week and I am having such a hard time getting myself back into the swing of things. I am always hungry for bad foods, craving the wrong things. I need to get some encouragement to get back into gear. Has anyone had this happen to them? If so, what did you do?

Misora · 07-16-2009, 06:25 PM

You can do it. Maybe what you need is a mental break from your trip. If you don't keep a paper journal, try it for a few days. If you've just got back from vacation maybe you could go to the grocery store to restock up on heathly fresh foods with a healthy mindset. Make a list of things you might like to eat and their calories and avoid all the junk. Try something a little different or give yourself a different calorie goal for a few days while you get readjusted. You can do it!

JayEll · 07-16-2009, 07:02 PM

You're not alone! Many, many people have this happen. Don't wait for another day to pass--make your plan NOW for tomorrow and then follow through on it! It won't just happen on it's own, as if by magic.

Jay

prinny · 07-16-2009, 10:33 PM

I had a little trouble when I got back, but I was pretty good while I was away. I drove cross country and took my own food so I wouldn't be at the mercy of fast food along the interstates. Of course while in Nashville everyone wanted to cook for me, and southern food at that. I ended up not gaining anything which was good.

As far as getting back into the swing of things... of course the best way is to never really go off. Otherwise I think you are just going to have to employ some will power. Was there anything you usually have on plan that you really missed while away? I was craving my pork chops and my spaghetti so bad I HAD to make both of those when I got back and they are both on plan meals.

One thing I do when I am wanting to stay is down a glass of water as fast as I can, do jumping jacks, walk up and down the stairs in my house (3 floors) 4-5 times. One or the other usually does the trick to put me off food for a bit.

babybluess · 07-25-2009, 04:40 PM

I understand how you are feeling. I was on vacation the last two weeks. I gave myself more freedom because it is hard to control things when you aren't in your own kitchen. I was in California for part of the time and was really enjoyed that they had nutritional data available at the table. ....but after one meal I found out that I had really gone over part way through it. And in a later meal I found out that my breakfastes were not too good for me either.

I felt like I should of known better.... that I really screwed up and now it was all over. Since I already went over I felt like having even more things I shouldn't of. My husband actually said that he was really impressed with me being so good while on vacation. I told him how much I went over and he gently laughed at me and reminded me how much better I was eating even so.... (ie salads, smaller sizes, healthier choices)

...and now I'm back I'm eating on my plan again. I lost another 4 lbs since being back.

I think about it this way. ...I really enjoyed my vacation, I really enjoyed eating things I wouldn't normally eat... It was a good vacation and now I'm back.

Shrinking Girl · 07-25-2009, 05:15 PM

I feel your pain! I went off plan for a week after my oral surgery. Hello milkshakes, pudding and anything I could put into my mouth. This week has been really rough with me craving naughty food and wanting to just stuff my face with whatever, whenever.

I usually allow one high-calorie day per week and I ended up using that up Tuesday night when my sister called and asked if I wanted to go out to dinner.

I've had to do a lot of self-motivation to stay on plan the rest of the week. Including asking myself what I REALLY want and is snacking on junk food really worth it. I've allowed myself ice cream cones (worked into the plan, naturally) so I don't feel like I"m missing out. And, it's slowly getting easier..... slowly. All I can say is be strong! Stay busy and treat yourself to some fun activities instead of food. It gets easier... hang in there!

dietcokehead98 · 07-26-2009, 07:32 PM

I hear you!!! And I've lost my calorie counting buds....I need strength and desire. Maybe I'll try to put on a pair of pants that I KNOW will be too tight for motivation...

Rain Dancer · 07-27-2009, 12:30 AM

Yeah... Been there. Done that. Have a whole closet of t-shirts.

I am recently back and back on track after a seven month hiatus that resulted in most of my hard work wasted by gaining back so much of my weight. I feel like a fool and am so angry with myself. But, if I don't do this and keep trying, I will never succeed. Is this the time it is going to happen? Is this the magic hour for me?

**** if I know. But I am taking a run at it, none the less.

Getting back on track. Not easy. But doable. I just had to have a long talk with myself and determine that I was ready to do this, again.

*hugs*

Madison · 07-27-2009, 12:46 AM

I think we need a 'its ok that we are still trying to lose this weight' thread. Its funny, I dont judge any of you for getting off track, but today its particulalry difficult for me not to judge me. Having said that, most days if I am heading in the right direction - eating food that makes me feel good and moving my body - then my head feels good too and the guilt of the 're-do' is not so strong . . .