ate enough this weekend to gain 3.5 pounds :(
 

I have no faith in myself that I am going to be able to lose this weight. It's already April, by now I was supposed to have reached my goal. My head is so full of thoughts to write, but I guess I'll just end it at that...I just feel pretty gross this morning and needed someone to tell I guess :(

Hi
 

Hi,

If it makes you feel better, I ate enough this weekend to gain 5 pounds. I wouldn't let it take away from what you have already accomplished though. It was very hard for me to get down to 155, and this weekend I finished my first 5k with a new personal best of 30m49s.

I was eating to celebrate. But lessons are hard. I had to learn that I can't do this to my body, that it isn't right. I can't keep rewarding myself with food. After finally reaching such a big accomplishment, I went crazy.

I'm lowering my caloric level for the next week, and hopefully I will be able to drop some of these crazy pounds I gained over the weekend. More weight isn't good for the joints, especially if you're a runner.

Besides, I have another 5k in about 2 weeks and I need to be in tip-top condition for that.

Don't be hard on yourself, just get back on the horse and keep going.

It's hard for me too, but there is a voice inside of me that still tries to believe.

amy

I did, too. I gained about 3-5 lbs. (I don't want to know, just that my jeans are fitting a little too tight for comfort.) For me, I'm just going to get back on track, exercise and be kind to my body. That's all we can do. Why stress about food you already ate? It's gone. Look to the future.

Don't give up...it may seem like a really long road, but you can do it. Don't put a time line on your goal if you think it is going to mess with your head. Every day is a new day and a chance to start fresh...take a deep breath and start new! :)

THANK you guys..you're words meant so much just to know that I'm not alone here

I can totally relate to this post. I feel like I should be at a lower weight. But get back on track! That is what I am doing today! You can too.. just keep looking forward!

That's exactly how I am right now. My goal was to be 169 by April first, and instead, I'm 176 now-a 3 pound increase from last week. No bueno! Like some of the other ladies said, we just need to get back on track.

Keep your chin up girl! I know it can be frustrating but we all have those moments. When you start to think that you can't do it then that's when you allow failure to creep in. Just say to yourself "You know what , I didn't do so great this weekend, but I've really have accomplished a lot." Losing weight is definitely a one day at a time game. Just have to get up and brush yourself off we are here for you!

Sweetie you are not alone and I know there is nothing I or anyone can say to undo the damage but just know it's normal to have those feelings. I ate waaaay too much today and was just plain ole sick of myself. Tired of starting over and over and over and well you guessed it OVER.

I don't have THE answer but the key is that we never give up no matter how hard or how long. I'm really sorry that you were in a bad space b/c I am all too familiar with it and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I hope you had a better day today :hug:

I highly doubt you ate enough calories to REALLY gain 3.5 of fat... probably a lot of it is food sitting in your colon, water you've taken on, etc. When I really carb up on a binge I notice I "gain" a lot of weight - which comes off just the same once I go back to being holy. Just get back on the horse and it'll be gone before you know it.

JollyGreen said EXACTLY what I was going to say! Thanks JollyGreen ;)