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weigh is today. I feel great, have been 100% OP. My TOM was this weekend and feeling a little bloated from that, so I expect not such a good scale read, but next week should show a better loss. Praying to be in the 160's by next week.
Hello all. I've been having a hard time the last few weeks. I am losing slowly, and I know that it's all my own doing. I can't seem to stop eating little cheats here and there, even when I tell my mind I'm committing 100%. It all started about 2 weeks ago when we had staff lunch. The end of the month lunch includes a home made dessert chosen by whomever has a birthday that month. It was carrot-cake cheesecake. I tried to say no (and could have if I had been more forceful), but I ended up with a teeny-tiny piece. After that, it's like I cannot get back in the right mindset. I'll do great for a day or two, then eat a few thin mints, or a couple peeps, or a bite of cake, or a bite of cinnamon roll. I rationalize it by thinking that because I don't eat the whole thing, it's not nearly as bad. But, the truth is, it IS as bad. I know I'm not in ketosis because when I try to stop, I have awful cravings for sugar.
We had dinner with friends on Saturday and had burgers. I could have just eaten the burger without the bun, like I planned to do, but the darn bun looked so delicious, I had to have it. It doesn't help that it's TOM, which has always given me cravings.
I really need to get back into the right mindset, but it's been so hard lately. I know only I can do it, but could use a little moral support right now! I went out and bought a journal last night to use for my food diary. I think maybe just starting fresh (at least in my mind) is the best thing I can do right now. If anyone has any tips, or struggles of their own, bring 'em on. Thanks!
Morning, IPeeps! Just woke up (I work night shift til 5AM), it's rather quiet here. Hoping your day is going on plan. My mini reboot is going well. 1 week in and only 1.8 lbs to go Be Strong!
Hello all. I've been having a hard time the last few weeks. I am losing slowly, and I know that it's all my own doing. I can't seem to stop eating little cheats here and there, even when I tell my mind I'm committing 100%. It all started about 2 weeks ago when we had staff lunch. The end of the month lunch includes a home made dessert chosen by whomever has a birthday that month. It was carrot-cake cheesecake. I tried to say no (and could have if I had been more forceful), but I ended up with a teeny-tiny piece. After that, it's like I cannot get back in the right mindset. I'll do great for a day or two, then eat a few thin mints, or a couple peeps, or a bite of cake, or a bite of cinnamon roll. I rationalize it by thinking that because I don't eat the whole thing, it's not nearly as bad. But, the truth is, it IS as bad. I know I'm not in ketosis because when I try to stop, I have awful cravings for sugar.
We had dinner with friends on Saturday and had burgers. I could have just eaten the burger without the bun, like I planned to do, but the darn bun looked so delicious, I had to have it. It doesn't help that it's TOM, which has always given me cravings.
I really need to get back into the right mindset, but it's been so hard lately. I know only I can do it, but could use a little moral support right now! I went out and bought a journal last night to use for my food diary. I think maybe just starting fresh (at least in my mind) is the best thing I can do right now. If anyone has any tips, or struggles of their own, bring 'em on. Thanks!
Sign up for MyFitnessPal.com and come join the group of us tracking food over there. Knowing that you have friends tracking your food daily may help keep you focused on cutting those snacks out!
Same user name for me.
Keeping it on paper didn't really work for me .. I'd put it down somewhere and forget to write things on it, then struggle to remember what I'd eaten and how much of it, but once I started seeing it in an online tracker - it fixed a lot of the "oh, one bite won't make a difference" snackings.
Hello all. I've been having a hard time the last few weeks. I am losing slowly, and I know that it's all my own doing. I can't seem to stop eating little cheats here and there, even when I tell my mind I'm committing 100%. It all started about 2 weeks ago when we had staff lunch. The end of the month lunch includes a home made dessert chosen by whomever has a birthday that month. It was carrot-cake cheesecake. I tried to say no (and could have if I had been more forceful), but I ended up with a teeny-tiny piece. After that, it's like I cannot get back in the right mindset. I'll do great for a day or two, then eat a few thin mints, or a couple peeps, or a bite of cake, or a bite of cinnamon roll. I rationalize it by thinking that because I don't eat the whole thing, it's not nearly as bad. But, the truth is, it IS as bad. I know I'm not in ketosis because when I try to stop, I have awful cravings for sugar.
We had dinner with friends on Saturday and had burgers. I could have just eaten the burger without the bun, like I planned to do, but the darn bun looked so delicious, I had to have it. It doesn't help that it's TOM, which has always given me cravings.
I really need to get back into the right mindset, but it's been so hard lately. I know only I can do it, but could use a little moral support right now! I went out and bought a journal last night to use for my food diary. I think maybe just starting fresh (at least in my mind) is the best thing I can do right now. If anyone has any tips, or struggles of their own, bring 'em on. Thanks!
So sorry to hear how you are struggling - I have been having an extra IP item here and there this past week - somehow just feeling hungry - perhaps due to other issues going on in my space besides my weight loss issues!
But I have to remind myself, and while at it, I will remind you -- this IP program works as an expression of body chemistry. Every extra sweet item that comprises a cheat --most of your cheats seem to be sweet stuff just as my extra IP is always a sweet item --- every little nibble is just enough to throw the chemistry off balance and when you do that consistently, you are keeping the chemistry from working to help you lose weight.
See if you cannot just talk yourself into saying 'no' to those little cheats -- you deserve better!! You just have to behave in a way that allows you to achieve the losses and become the shape and size that you deserve to be. The days will go by whether you are saying no to cheats or not.... in a few weeks, I am sure you would rather be down 10 lbs instead of lurking around your current scale numbers.
And Amanda is right - we have quite a gang forming over on myfitnesspal - I have the same screen name there as I have here, too. Free app - great database of the very foods we are eating including all the IP stuff. The food diary is easy, and adding in exercise is equally as simple. Nice dashboard of info, and the daily tally of nutrients becomes very informative. Come join us!!
If extra food is necessary, I agree that an extra IP (or alt) product is the way to go! It keeps us in ketosis and keeps our calories low.
And according to much research I've read, it doesn't hurt to change-up the calorie input once in a while.
If an extra bar or sweet OP treat will keep us on plan, that would be the best way to go!
This plan is NOT easy. But, neither is being fat!
As my quote (borrowed from maintainer Ishbel) says: Pick your hard.
A friend of mine, talking about food plans one time said that letting off-plan things in "occasionally" is like allowing one termite or cockroach into your home. There will never be just one.
If I knew how to bottle the resolve it took me to stay OP for 10+ months, I sure would! And it would make me one wealthy lady
In the meantime, I suggest picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and making a plan for the day, both the food plan and the plans for how you're going to stick to it. One of the best tools I've found is the book "The Beck Diet Solution". As a matter of fact, I need to pull that book back out myself.
Legal, I agree with Amanda and One, MFP certainly helps, seeing the reality of the numbers is a wake up.
Also, if you feel yourself craving and close to cheating, log on to 3FC and do some reading and posting, it will help you remember why you are doing this and why you don't need to cheat. It will feel so much better to feel proud for beating the craving then the guilt of caving.
I don't know how many times I've given into a craving and then as soon as I've finished I wish I had a reset button because it was SO NOT WORTH IT!
Last edited by DeterminedDieter; 04-14-2015 at 08:57 AM.
Reason: additional thought
I'm glad I saw this thread this morning... I woke up feeling kind of crappy and I immediately began telling myself that an IP "breakfast" just wasn't going to cut it, but I stuck to it.... And then I decided to have my next packet a bit early... and if it means I wind up having an extra packet today, well that's better for me than going off plan...
And actually I'm sort of glad I'm having a bit of a tough morning, since I started IP thinking it was going to be easy to use it to lose the last 15lbs quickly... Well, it looks like my body has other ideas about that... Lol.... So it looks like I'm going to have to settle in for the "long haul" which is a good thing... since that's sort of what maintaince is all about...
Although I am seriously thinking about asking about the Alternative Plan this week... even it means slower loses... especially, if it means I'll have a better chance at long term compliance... We'll see how I feel...
Hi everyone, I received my shipment of alternative protein products yesterday and I was so happy to find that some of my new flavors are really hitting my "sweet tooth" spot! I got a strawberry pudding that tastes just like the strawberry IP wafers that I loved so much.
And did you guys know about xanthan gum?? I just tried it for the first time - added 1/4 tsp to my shake and it became milkshake-thick in a hurry! The only downside is that it does have 1 carb per 1/4 tsp serving so it's important to count that. I'm beyond thrilled to have discovered it - making nice thick shakes at home has been a quest of mine since I was a kid and I think I've finally discovered the missing link!
Happy Tuesday everyone! I am really looking forward to my WI tomorrow... I've had a great week so far
I'm glad I saw this thread this morning... I woke up feeling kind of crappy and I immediately began telling myself that an IP "breakfast" just wasn't going to cut it, but I stuck to it....
If I wake up hungry (is that a good thing???) my brain says oh wouldn't it be nice to go out for breakfast and just have some kind of high protein and veg omelet. Then I sigh big, pack up my 16oz coffee and my IP RTD cappuccino and go to work. Now if the rest of the day was only that easy...
Thank you everyone for your responses and advice! I have been an MFP member for awhile, so I added a couple of you (it's a different username, but I noted that in the invite I think I just need to get my mind in order, and I feel much better today. I've planned already, and that's helping a lot.
Feeling great today! I'm not sore from running, I'm no longer stuffing myself into my bras but fitting into them, and even my fingers are thinner!
I also just passed the six week mark, which is where I faltered the last time I was on IP. Unfortunately, I need to lose another 8 pounds before I'm equal to my old beginning weight, but I'm on my way!
Currently planning an involved menu for a party my roommates are throwing this weekend. Making all kinds of unhealthy stuff for them, but I don't feel like I'm missing out at all.
Feeling great today! I'm not sore from running, I'm no longer stuffing myself into my bras but fitting into them, and even my fingers are thinner!
I also just passed the six week mark, which is where I faltered the last time I was on IP. Unfortunately, I need to lose another 8 pounds before I'm equal to my old beginning weight, but I'm on my way!
Currently planning an involved menu for a party my roommates are throwing this weekend. Making all kinds of unhealthy stuff for them, but I don't feel like I'm missing out at all.
Thank you everyone for your responses and advice! I have been an MFP member for awhile, so I added a couple of you (it's a different username, but I noted that in the invite I think I just need to get my mind in order, and I feel much better today. I've planned already, and that's helping a lot.
:hugs:
Sorry to hear you've been struggling Legal - great advice from Amanda, Lisa & co. Glad to hear you are back in a good mind-space!
Do you keep IP compliant snacks on-hand? My purse now always has a shake and 2 bars - of course, what I carry as a "purse" is more akin to a backpack It was great though not worrying about going to the movies (and having emergency snacks) - everything is in a nice little zipped up compartment
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Be Strong! 
Then I sigh big, pack up my 16oz coffee and my IP RTD cappuccino and go to work. Now if the rest of the day was only that easy...
It was great though not worrying about going to the movies (and having emergency snacks) - everything is in a nice little zipped up compartment 