Hello all ~

I saw this website and wanted to join because I realized this is a difficult journey and I would rather have support than trying to do it alone.

So... my name is Nell, and I'm from Durham, NC. I've struggled with my weight since I was 12 years old, and finally got it under control and hit (very close to) my goal. Then this weekend, starting Thursday, actually, I had a migraine, did not sleep until last night, but when I was so tired, I found I ate more. In fact, I ate from the time I got up in the morning until the time I Went to bed last night. When I stepped on the scale this morning, I weighed 4 pounds more than I had on Friday. I expected I would have gained some weight, sure (I ate nearly an entire large bag of M&Ms, pasta, cereal, "low fat" tortilla chips), etc. I noticed that when I'm tired I tend to be hungrier, but I was completely out of control. Now it's Monday and I'm feeling super fat and disappointed in myself. I know it's only 4 pounds, and logically, I know that in the grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal, but emotionally I feel like a failure, my clothes are a bit tighter, and I'm just uncomfortable.

What I'd like to know is, if this is normal, if anyone else has had similar experiences, and if so, how you got through it and back on track. I'm just so frustrated.

Thanks!
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I have been there. I also tend to eat more when I am tired and/or feel under the weather. It's natural to feel bad afterwards. But what counts is how you handle it. I recently quit smoking and as most people do, I started to eat a lot more. I let myself do that for a month now, but I am now ready to get back in the swing of things and get back on my diet. Hopefully we can all help eachother GOOD LUCK!

Welcome, Nell! You've come to the right place for support! There are several forums that you might be interested in - Featherweights is a god one for people really close to goal or with a small amount to lose, also age related forums, ones specific to diet plans, a lot of choices. Look around!

On the weekend binge, I have had the same thing happen to me. It isn't the end of the world. It takes 3500 calories over what you burned to really gain a pound, I doubt you ate 14,000! You are probably just retaining water from the high sodium and sugary foods of the weekend. Are your rings tight? That is always my first sign that I'm holding on to water... I would hazard a guess that with drinking lots of water to flush out the salt and sugar and sticking to your plan this week that extra will fall back off. Don't feel like a failure, honey!

Good luck

Hi and welcome to both of you!

Read lots and post lots so that we can get to know you better. I'm going to recommend that you do some reading in the Maintainers threads. Those folks have won the battle of starting over.

Make yourselves at home. We're glad you're here.

Hey Nellers, I am glad you are here. I completely identify with what you have experienced--I think probably all of us do here.

You are so right to surround yourself in a supportive community. For me, it's paramount in my weight loss to have my support group--and for me that means 3FC. Good people here--answers and support too. Come right in, have a seat and stay awhile. We want to know you.

Welcome to 3fc! We have subforums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more! I'm glad you're here! Surf around and settle in!

Normal? Dunno about that, but I've been there, done that myself. Maybe we are both normal then? Come see us in Maintainers! Get right back on plan, drink plenty, and move on. You can do this!

Wow! Thanks to everyone who has already replied to me. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. I already feel welcome and supported, and I'm starting to feel better already.

Hi there. I am new on here too and having an excellent time reading some posts. Wow, can I relate to so many and definitely yours. I do so great until I get stressed or tired and then all I want to do is grab a big bag of chips and eat them and then I feel even worse - yuck!