tonight, I'm wondering, how do you folks stay accountable?
Do you weigh in at a place like weight watchers? If you don't (like myself) how do you keep yourself accountable when you feel like you're going to cave to temptation?
I find that I can start my day off with the best of intentions, but usually end up caving by the end. What works for you?
I weigh in at my doctors office weekly so that part won't help you. But....logging in here at 3FC and seeing the progress of people I "know" is so helpful and motivational.
I also join challenges on this site so I can be a part of a group effort in meeting a goal by a certain date. I don't always make the goal but I like challenging myself.
I hope you find something that works for you. It changed my whole perspective this time around!
I have a few things I do, one is I log in to 3FC daily and update what my weight was that day in a few different places (like the getting out of the 170's and 160's thread). Another is I have a few friends who are making the change to eat healthier and be more active that I check in with every day or so.
And also I keep me accountable. If I eat badly, it shows on the scale the next day, if I don't workout, I won't look as good when the weight does come off. I have to do this or else it won't get done. It took a long time for me to get into this mindset though.
My Boyfriend helps hold me accountable.
Everyday he asks me how my weight was for the day and knowing that i have to tell him makes me want to have a loss and so i eat very healthy so that i can essentially brag to him about how well i am doing.
It sounds silly writing it out, but its the only thing that has worked.
My DH has really helped me hold myself accountable, and I him. We also decided to have our weekly weigh in every Sunday. Which really helps us not to over eat on the weekend when our schedule is less strict and meals kind of get a little off track.
I keep a food journal to track calories, water intake and exercise. I love having 3FC, even if I am quiet it keeps me motivated to read others posts and know I am not alone! I have a goal that is very important and I won't give up this time. I am going back to my hometown at the end of April, it has been 4 years since I have been back and I am NOT going fat!
(1) Using this website. I'm involved in different challenges which requires updates often.
(2) Word document. I set out the month and have links to topics I'm involved in on here, track my exercise days and how long and any other information I feel I need to keep track of.
(3) I update my blog every two/three weeks. The entries usually contain information about how I did in the weeks prior. I've often sat and read over what I wrote over the last couple of months. It sometimes gives a boost of motivation if I need it. (This reminded me, I was due to update my blog last Saturday and never did. Whoops. :P)
I keep track of my weight daily and everything I eat gets logged. I know that if I am tempted, I will have to log it and it will show up on the scale. I just don't want to go there, so that keeps me honest.
1) my husband asks me if I was on the treadmill today when he gets home
2) Every time I weigh myself I put it on google calendar that goes straight to our phones so my husband can see how I'm doing/if I'm going up or down
3) join some of the challenges on 3FC (like loosing 10 pounds in February, etc.)
4) I have a local friend who also is trying to loose so we'll text eachother words of encouragement
5) sometimes I'll hang an outfit I can't quite fit into up in our room to remind me of what I'll get to wear soon
Posting here is a big way to keep accountable. I have been here a few times in the past, and would hide away if I had an off day. Then, that off day would turn into an off week, and I'd give up. I think of where I could be right now if I had stuck to it! I really want to commit to logging in at least once a day because it really does keep me motivated.
I also have a partner who is encouraging and celebrates my losses and NSVs right along with me, without any pressure. That is a huge help.
Most of all, I know how bad I want and need this, and I do not want to let myself down this time!!
Currently my fiancee and I are keeping each other accountable. However I am finding this does not work because as soon as I crave something and tell him (hoping he will support me with a "Nah, you don't need that") he offers to go get whatever I am craving and makes some excuse why its okay Men right?
Now I am trying to rely on myself more. This phrase really helps me "I could eat X food, but I am not going to" rather then "I cant eat that". I feel like the first sentence changes the whole dieting paradigm but when I think I can't eat it, I want is just that much more! However when I am feeling really coveting a food to send a quick text to my best friend and drink a cup of water. She always tells me no!
I gave myself an endpoint for completion and a goal weight. I am on a diet that utilizes a Coach and she is Wonderful and no nonsense.
She does'nt need to know the where's or why's you gained all this weight ...I tried to use I'm a stress eater(actually mindless eater ) she said it doesn't matter ..Work the Program!
She will not work with people who are not committed! Does not want to commit to them if they are not willing to work the program.
She has clients from different states and Countries too and her positive energy transcends the distance.
I wanted to be 1 of her success stories and Now I Am.
I have learned to tell my inner child no when it wants what it wants !
Self Discipline and Resilience have enabled me to reach my goal.
Good Luck,Roo2
How do you stay accountable?
Men right?
