Glad to hear you had a good day and things are going well.
I just wanted to add that I KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS and so do you. Stop doubting yourself. Everyone has given such great advice.
I'm doing OK. Weighed in yesterday at WW and had a loss of .4. Not the sign of great effort - but a loss none the less. I am still struggling with every day.
Today I really struggled with my WW smoothie vs. A dunkin doughnuts mocha iced latte and a coffee roll for breakfaast. Somehow the smoothie won out and I am on my way to a good day.
I think maybe for me, my decision at breakfast is the most important one. It makes or breaks me.
But I drive myself crazy. A co-worker invited me to lunch today and in my mind danced thoughts of yummy unhealthy food. I don't know why - but it doesn't take anything at all to get me off track. I am so easy. I am still going to lunch, but I am going to make good choices. But it's crazy this mindset I have.
Sandy I have not seen this because I have been hiding myself. I have always admired how you have stuck around here even when you have not been doing good. You make me feel like it is a safe place to be no matter what. You can do this just hang in there. We have all been where you are right now. I have been there more times than I would like to think. Thanks for being here.
Good job resisting that breakfast, Sandi! I find that having a healthy breakfast at home just really sets the tone for my whole day. In the morning, I'm always in a hurry and stressed out rushing to work with a thousand things to do -- but I just know that if I don't make the time, I'll be hungry, out of sorts, and more easily tempted. As for lunch, I almost always bring my lunch, whereas before I used to go out to lunch. I'm no longer at the mercy of somebody else's sodium/fat/portion control, and I can plan for scheduled treats better that way -- and I'm not always tested, as I would be if I went to a restaurant or fast food place every day. Once I got in the swing of things in terms of establishing my healthy eating habits, then I allowed myself to have an occasional day out.......but I really made a point of setting myself up for success until I built up my fortitude!
This worked for me -- thought I'd share in case there's anything you could apply to your situation. Best of everything to you.
Thanks Howie! Sometimes it is really hard to stick around when you are not doing well. Sometimes I feel so predictable. I even hate to say I am starting over, because I fail so often. But what else is there to do? Give up? No way! Not ever! One of these times will be my time.
You are not alone ~ look at when I started here ~ I have yo-yo'd up and down and still haven't gotten very far ~ please keep coming here ~ it helps me and a lot of us to know that we are not alone either. We all need each other ~ we have to keep trying and not give up ~ together we will eventually get there.
Hi, my name is Lynne, and I was just getting myself familiar with this thread. I was over at the exercise thread, when I read Sarah mention a 100lb thread so I thought I would take a look. Sandi, I can feel your pain, but send you big cheers to keep going. You still go to WW and get on the scale and continue to log in here for support. That is so awesome. I was just writing on the other thread how awful I feel and disappointed, etc. Then I come here and read these ones and realize there are people out there like myself looking for help, and there are wonderful people out there to help and support you. I don't always feel supported and it is wonderful to see great support really exist. Sorry for butting in, thank you for your time. Lynne
Lynne -- I can't tell you how much this last post of yours affected me. I just truly wish I could reach out and give you a hug....I'm feeling such tenderness towards you! I am SO glad that you came here and joined us. There is so much support and encouragement to be found here -- this thread filled with support of Sandi is just one example of how we try to help one another. I'm very, very glad you're here, Lynne, and I'm positive that with some nurturing and friendship, you'll feel stong enough to really take flight. You're awesome!
Sandi, I'm going through a rough time too. I can sure relate. I was doing so well and then it all went to **** in a hand basket and I am trying to come back up for air now and renew myself. I think about food all day!! I can't seem to help it, it is always there. I now know that it is even worse than having a nicotine addiction and far harder to beat!
That .4 pound loss is way better than a gain!! Great job!! You are very brave and have much more strength than you probably know. In life many things take alot of effort and trying before we see the finish line. We fall down and just have to pick ourselves back up and keep going. Even the smallest amount of weight loss brings us closer to the finish line. You have it in you to suceed Sandi no matter how many times you have to start over!!
breakfast, Sandi! I find that having a healthy breakfast at home just really sets the tone for my whole day. In the morning, I'm always in a hurry and stressed out rushing to work with a thousand things to do -- but I just know that if I don't make the time, I'll be hungry, out of sorts, and more easily tempted. As for lunch, I almost always bring my lunch, whereas before I used to go out to lunch. I'm no longer at the mercy of somebody else's sodium/fat/portion control, and I can plan for scheduled treats better that way -- and I'm not always tested, as I would be if I went to a restaurant or fast food place every day. Once I got in the swing of things in terms of establishing my healthy eating habits, then I allowed myself to have an occasional day out.......but I really made a point of setting myself up for success until I built up my fortitude! 
Sometimes it is really hard to stick around when you are not doing well. Sometimes I feel so predictable. I even hate to say I am starting over, because I fail so often. But what else is there to do? Give up? No way! Not ever! One of these times will be my time. 
