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So this weekend started off well but I ended it by eating too much! I bought jicima (hope that is spelled correctly) for the 1st time on Sunday and by Sunday night it was all gone. The sad part was I was stuffed and yet I kept eating it. Not sure what was going on? Since I have been on this diet I have eaten an extra packet but that was the first time in 6 weeks I felt out of control. Ok so I recognize the problem but how to fix it? Hope everyone had a good weekend!
Well I am having problems to ever since I only have 10 lbs to lose I can't seem to stick to the diet on the weekends so I have only lost about 1 lb a week. Last Friday I lost 3 lbs and this weekend went crazy gained 2 back. You would think that as close as I am I would be really good but having a really hard time. Have a goodmdaynall!
Back from a weekend of camping. Stayed OP and a little irritated that I didn't loose any weight (didn't gain either) since I passed on rice krispy treats, cookies & s'mores. Have a good Monday everyone!
Sounds like some out of control eating behaviors and some unrealistic expectations this weekend.
We won't lose weight every time we pass on treats. Weight loss doesn't work that way, unfortunately. We don't get to pick the times or places the fat comes off. But if we stick to the plan, it comes off!
And then we get surprised by out-of-control eating behaviors. Happened to me the first time I ate all the kale chips I made. Again when I bought Quest bars (chocolate chip cookie dough flavor is my nemesis).
This diet fixes lots of things if we stick to it. Fat, pain, illness, and more. However our "inner fat chick" lies right below the surface. All the behaviors that got us here in the first place don't just vanish into thin air. I like to think of them as in remission. They can certainly come back if we don't do some work to keep it that way. This takes more than a diet. It takes some looking at ourselves and looking at WHY the behaviors occur...why we "use" food. A great resource is the book The Beck Diet Solution. It isn't the only tool out there but it is a good one!
Well, I think I need to stay off my scale for a few days. I must be retaining water, as I am OP. Been trying not to get discouraged at the slowing that I knew was coming as I am nearing goal, but to see the numbers jump up, bleah.... So will take a mini vacation from stepping on my scale and hope that resets my mindset. I know that this is only temp.....
Sounds like some out of control eating behaviors and some unrealistic expectations this weekend.
We won't lose weight every time we pass on treats. Weight loss doesn't work that way, unfortunately. We don't get to pick the times or places the fat comes off. But if we stick to the plan, it comes off!
And then we get surprised by out-of-control eating behaviors. Happened to me the first time I ate all the kale chips I made. Again when I bought Quest bars (chocolate chip cookie dough flavor is my nemesis).
This diet fixes lots of things if we stick to it. Fat, pain, illness, and more. However our "inner fat chick" lies right below the surface. All the behaviors that got us here in the first place don't just vanish into thin air. I like to think of them as in remission. They can certainly come back if we don't do some work to keep it that way. This takes more than a diet. It takes some looking at ourselves and looking at WHY the behaviors occur...why we "use" food. A great resource is the book The Beck Diet Solution. It isn't the only tool out there but it is a good one!
So glad you responded to the others, always love what you have to say, i'll be getting that book today. thank you!
Good morning. SV today, with my weigh in this am....I'm no longer overweight. Finally into a normal weight for my height. Yay to a healthy BMI. For those of you that doubt yourself and the plan, don't. I've come along way, lost over half my body weight and been on plan 15 months straight. You can do it too. Keep working at it. Your worth it!
Good morning. SV today, with my weigh in this am....I'm no longer overweight. Finally into a normal weight for my height. Yay to a healthy BMI. For those of you that doubt yourself and the plan, don't. I've come along way, lost over half my body weight and been on plan 15 months straight. You can do it too. Keep working at it. Your worth it!
Sonyasbug - you are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your journey!!
I hit a bump yesterday. I've been feeling so great I'm feeling actually quite trim. That is, until I went in to the hardware store yesterday and the woman at the till complimented me on my top. She said, "I used to be a big person too but they never had such nice clothes selection then. Someone has finally figured out there's a market for fat people.'
Groan. I didn't know what to say so I thanked her.
Good morning. SV today, with my weigh in this am....I'm no longer overweight. Finally into a normal weight for my height. Yay to a healthy BMI. For those of you that doubt yourself and the plan, don't. I've come along way, lost over half my body weight and been on plan 15 months straight. You can do it too. Keep working at it. Your worth it!
Sonyabug: When I see your success and that of others I am truly motivated! I feel so much better having made the decision to be healthier. I turn 50 next year and decided I do not want to go down the path of my parents and develop diabetes and heart disease! Because of that I no longer have parents. Each time I am discouraged I see that others like you have been able to do it and I know I can too! Thank you for sharing. I plan to be around a long time for my children.
Lisa: as always I read your posts with great attention. You always offer such encouraging and "spot-on" advice. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it.
SusieV: I have had similar feelings when passing up goodies that others are enjoying. At times like that I would have one of my more chewy and yummy bars. You can also make the chocolate cake from the chocolate drink mix and that can help with your sweet cravings.
I feel so much better now and am empowered that food is becoming less important to my happiness. I never realized how much my life revolves around food, and I love being the one gaining the control now! The other night we attended the Stock Car races and I kept noticing everyone walking up the bleachers carrying nachos with cheese dip, candy, tacos in a bag, etc...and for the most part, every person with their arms full of food were overweight. I realized that was me before and it made me feel good to know I am making such a great change.
I hit a bump yesterday. I've been feeling so great I'm feeling actually quite trim. That is, until I went in to the hardware store yesterday and the woman at the till complimented me on my top. She said, "I used to be a big person too but they never had such nice clothes selection then. Someone has finally figured out there's a market for fat people.'
Groan. I didn't know what to say so I thanked her.
My mother always said, "the road to "H-E-double-hockey-sticks" is paved with good intentions." I imagine she was trying to come from a good place and of course has no idea the progress you have made. Congrats on your weight loss so far!
I hit a bump yesterday. I've been feeling so great I'm feeling actually quite trim. That is, until I went in to the hardware store yesterday and the woman at the till complimented me on my top. She said, "I used to be a big person too but they never had such nice clothes selection then. Someone has finally figured out there's a market for fat people.'
Groan. I didn't know what to say so I thanked her.
I am so sorry that happened to you. People are so dumb, I know myself and I would not have thanked her. At least when we are all at a healthy weight we will be kinder to the weight challenged. (My friend called us weight challanged she refuses to say FAT, lol)
LISA, the book you recommended, is it all about the emotional aspects of dieting?
Good morning everyone, I'm on day 4! Not as many headaches as I recall having my first time on IP, but my shoulders and neck are so stiff and sore! Not sure if I slept wrong or if it's a weird side effect of IP? Anyways I'm down 4 lbs! I'm sure it's mostly water weight but it still feels good to see the scale going down. Hope everyone is having a great day!
IP Daily Chat Monday 7/22/2013
