dear self, remember this next time
 

soooooooooo

i went off plan big time yesterday which was SO stupid because i just broke through my plateau. i am not going to beat myself up because i always encourage everyone else to forgive themselves and get back on track, so im taking my own advice.

i feel like crap today. i felt like crap yesterday after i started overeating. i even felt like crap WHILE i was doing it. my stomach feels gurgly and im super tired. yesterday i got full to the point where at bed time i was having stomach pain. what is wrong with me? i did this and i didnt even enjoy it.

so reminder to self - this is an old habit. you enjoyed that first little indulgence but then your attitude turned into "screw it" and you kept eating for no reason. you and your body aren't used to eating like that any more, it doesnt make either of you happy.

so self im sorry, and self, i forgive you. time to get back on track.

I think I have that talk with myself about every three weeks.

Good for you for not berating yourself.

just remember that feeling...thats why i dont overeat on holidays anymore...i remember the feeling...i think youll be fine...weve all done it...its like we sabotage ourselves...sounds like you aint trippin...have a great day

Been there, done that! And every time it seems I eat things that aren't really worth it too. Hang in there, get back on track and forget it!

Yep! Acknowledge, learn from it, and get back on track. That's all you can do!

I've had to tell myself that same thing more times than I care to admit. :)

I just have to dust myself off and get back on board. Good for you for not beating yourself up over it and getting back on track!

I am so glad you aren't letting that keep you down! Good for you, Julia :hug:

thanks everyone! one day at a time is all we can do. i cant expect to be perfect, the best i can do is get back on track after my slip ups.

So what do you think made you do it? I know we all have our moments, and oh boy do I always feel physically ill afterwards, but I have learned to steer clear of the situations (that I'm aware of) that seem to set me off. What do you think you could do differently to avoid this next time?

you know honestly it wasnt really anything specific about yesterday. a lot of times when i go off plan i can find an emotional or situational issue, but yesterday was just about not planning, not thinking, and having an "all or nothing" attitude. im usually pretty good at avoiding these situations, but i guess we all mess up sometimes.

Those are always the hardest...when it's really nothing in particular, just because. I've done it too...sucks. Good job owning up to it, glad you are back on the wagon today.

thank you!:hug:

today is going fine, right back on plan. makes me feel good that ive reached a point where even when i slip, my "screw it, i messed up", attitude doesnt turn into a week or two of overeating.

Aww, juliastl27, I know how that goes-- I've had days like that (in fact, just a few days ago)-- Your post actually was good for me to read, it was nice to see how well you are handling it now-- I need a Dear Self note on my fridge and cupboard as well--- maybe even the back of my hand!

Originally Posted by milesofsmiles:
Aww, juliastl27, I know how that goes-- I've had days like that (in fact, just a few days ago)-- Your post actually was good for me to read, it was nice to see how well you are handling it now-- I need a Dear Self note on my fridge and cupboard as well--- maybe even the back of my hand!

thats okay. you got back on track. some weeks i need this note tattooed on my forehead backwards so i can read it every time i look in the mirror.