I'm having an ugly day today. I'm sure most of you know what I mean by that. If you don't it's when you wake up and just feel ugly. I've been pretty good on my diet, not as good as I would like but at least I haven't gained. That might be the root of the reason I am having an ugly day but I'm scared about what I'm going to do today because I feel gross. These are the hardest days for me because I get into this "I don't care anymore funk, why bother losing weight" and I will TOTALLY blow weeks of hard work in one day... I really don't want to do that! Good thing I have work this morning so I will not be able to be too distructive, hopefully I will feel better by the time I'm off work and maybe I'll have some feedback here to get me out of this rut!

I had been feeling like that since Friday night. I don't know ... it's hard to explain. I had that feeling you have right before you sit down and want to cram as much food as possible into your face.

I always feel better after I run. It's hard not to feel beautiful after you exercise ... even if you walk around the block. There is a farmer's market about 2 miles away from where I live. Sometimes I will walk there and buy dinner and walk back.

One of my favorite proverbs is, "Dripping water can eat through a stone." I try to remember each day is a building block. Every positive "baby step" I take gets me one step closer to my goal.

I hope work didn't stress you out too bad and wish you luck from San Antonio!!

i put on some make-up...seeing a little splash of color on my face makes me feel better about myself, and when i feel good, i dont feel as vulnerable to all those yummy temptations! Dont give up girl! We are here for you

I think everyone can relate to these feelings. I definitely agree that doing something good for yourself helps. I have a list of positive things tacked up on my fridge and in my room. Things that make you feel happy and good about yourself that aren't destructive. Going for a walk with music is one of my favourites. I always find it really great to do one of those things when I'm feeling a binge coming on because not only am I not overeating, but I'm also burning calories at the same time. It's like doubly good for me. Picture yourself tomorrow after both scenarios: 1. having a destructive day. 2. having a day where you look after yourself. If you are like me, after a destructive day, I just spiral down a terrible path. You can have a crappy day and still feel good about how you handled it tomorrow. I hope your day gets better.

I know those days all too well.

Just remember that the ugly day feeling will pass much sooner than the joy of reacching your goal.

the way that I get out of those ruts is lots of pampering, like a pedicure or a facial masque or something like that. and a teensy bit of retail therapy helps too. I buy myself a small arrangement of flowers from the grocery store. It is only like 6 bucks, and they are pretty and special and looking at them makes me feel the same way. Kinda dorky I know, but much less destructive than cramming junk into my cakehole.

Good luck! Hang in there!

I agree. Doll yourself up and go out and do something fun that doesn't involve eating. I like shopping, or window shopping, if you're strapped for cash. Besides, when you look all cute and you're out doing something fun, you feel way better about yourself.

Other things I have been known to do on misery days: renting videos, hanging out with my friends, work, an extra workout, trying on all the pretty clothes in my closet (I am dork, but I do have like 8 evening gowns, and it's always fun to see if they are fitting any nicer), or even just browsing 3FC.

I hate ugly days. But every so often I have a BEAUTIFUL day. If I didn't have my ugly days though I wouldn't appreciate them as much.

Try to do something positive always makes me feel better, accomplishing something.

I am at a stall in my loss and was freaking out this morning but I have devoted my day to cleaning my kitchen, bathroom, laundry and my office.

Once its done I am going to be on top of the frickin world I haven't had them all clean at the same time in over a year! :blush:

-sumi

Someone on this site once termed it a "fat-head day" and I think that for me that is a more appropriate term, because on those days not only do I feel ugly but I also feel fat and slovenly and crappy.

Just work through it........... Tomorrow is another day!

Thanks everyone for the advice! I do feel better now, I think going to work was good for me. Being around little kids who love you for being you helped a lot. My sister is taking me to the movies so I'll take all your advice and go get all dolled up! Later tonight I think I'll take my dog on a run too! I totally agree that if I can make it through today tomorrow will be a million times better but if I let myself have a bad day it will continue to spiral downward tomorrow! Oh and flowers are a great idea and maybe tomorrow will be a BEAUTIFUL day! PS: I started my period... that was probably another cause of my frustration as well.

You really should post more often

Im feeling like that at the mo, im havin problems with my bf and they are seriously gettin me down and making me feel ugly

Claire~ Ugh don't boy problems suck? I'm sorry you are feeling down, but this thread has some great advice from some wonderful people that can help you out, feel better!

Not sure what your man problems are and maybe he's being a jerk, but come across soft and just give him a hug. It's funny, sometimes when we are down we tend to let bad things multiply with words. I say, hug it out. And, often guys don't always say the right thing, so the best thing is less talking and more touching and holding.....

Hey Melissa!

Doesn't it feel great to vent here? We all know what you're going through.. and I hope tomorrow is better for you! the TOM thing could definitely be a big factor. Do something good for yourself that you love- take some time out for yourself. That always seems to help me!

Hang in there, chica, you know you can do this! And we know you can, too!

I love your Entourage reference.