Feelin Dumb
 

[begin rant]

I did so well this weekend, given all the challenges put in my way. "Sampled" instead of "ate" at my sisters baby shower, went to a concert (waited in line for 3 hours, and spent 4 at the show), and packed my own healthy picnic, held strong during my hubby's "cheat day". But today, I faltered. I have done so well! Why today? I grazed a lot, and it all totaled to about 500 calories. That is a LOT of grazing! I kept saying "that is it", but did it again and again. The good news is, I didn't surpass my calorie mark. But still, the fact that I wasted so many calories on CRAP makes me so frustrated with myself! Why did I even do it?!

Okay, so I stated my issue, here's how I fix it: I am going to stick to my dinner tonight, and NOT add onto that. I will NOT go over my calories today. I have done well with my water and exercise, and will NOT give in when it comes to food. Tomorrow, I will stick to the food I bring to work, nothing else. No grazing. Period. I am not going to fudge this all up, not now, not after all the blood, sweat, and tears I have put into this!

[rant over]

That's the WAY! I had the same thing happen last week (though it was more than 500 calories!) and I went right back ON the next day.

We all have to learn how to deal with the days that are setbacks -- they WILL happen! So, turn it into a positive! See if you can figure out why it happened and how to avoid it in the future.

GOOD JOB -- come back and let us know how it goes!

That's the spirit! Don't ever give up. I wish I had a dollar for every day I have been off plan..Then maybe I could buy some new pants or something hehe.

It doesn't happen so much anymore, but used to be, an unusual success was always followed by self sabotage. A new weight loss, successful navigation of a diet-dangerous situation, somebody asking if I was losing weight or giving me some other compliment on my appearqance. On some level, I did not want to be successful. I think maybe I was scared of change. After all, I am USED to myself this way. I know how to do this. My life is stable. Not healthy, not happy with myself, but stable. Stability is important. Only thing is, stability = rut. I'm doing much better these days at support rather than sabotage (petitioning all significant dieties to prevent these from being "famous last words..."), and I think 3FC has a lot to do with that.

Good for you for getting right back OP! I had two days like that last week that probably added up to 2000 calories. It happens. You're doing a great job and one day can't undo all that you've done. Keep it up!

This past week was a big grazing week for me too. Well actually every day is usually a big grazing day for me. Last week was just worse then usual. Capped off with a horrendous day yesterday. I actually allot myself about 200 calories per day of "grazing". But it's been getting out of hand and I need to put a halt to it. So as of today, I took out those 200 calories of grazing and added in another small meal. I wasn't perfect, but I was way better then I've been. And I did enjoy that extra little meal I penciled into my day.

We are works in progress. And we always will be. Just keep on learning from what you are doing "wrong" and do your very best to correct it. We all get it right - eventually. Progress - not perfection. It's so very important to realize where we can improve and implement the necessary changes. Good for you for owning up to it. And good luck on "getting it right".

Hang in there! Having the right attitude is most of the battle! It's those mind games that we keep talking about, but it sounds like you are in the right frame of mind!