I cannot BELIEVE what I did!

[Super30's]

I broke my commitment to myself in only like 6 days!!!!!! I cannot believe how off the track I went this weekend - I have re-started again this morning (Icannot believe that I had to type these words yet again - I feel so sad) I did not pig out over the weekend, but I did have some "wrong" foods and skipped lots of meals - I basically screwed up.

BUT - I have decided that beating myself up is only gonna discourage me further - I know where the problem lies - very strange problem- but I always seem to do this - I weigh myself after a couple of days (this case on day 6) and saw that I was losing quite ok (lost 5.5 pounds in the first 5 days) SO I was very happy, but for some reason although my mind tells me to focus and loose even more I tend to be less strict and less focused (you would swear I was thin already after that small loss) and start taking a little bite here and there. I think that it is because I DO REWARD myself with food and I feel great about the loss, but then eat the wrong foods as a reward.
So the plan is to only weigh in 2 weeks time, and prepare a day or 2's menus before my weigh in that I will be prepared and also cook up a few Atkins meals beforehand that I love.

Do you think this will help and do you have any suggestions WHY I keep on knocking my head!

[hrgillespie]

Re: I cannot BELIEVE what I did!

I wish I had some great words of wisdom for you ..........but I know some fantastic poeple who do and girl you are in the right place for that advice and encouragement. I tend to sometimes do the same thing especially when I get to a place I am feeling pretty good and getting compliments ........ I think it's some kind of self sabatoging ........ probably some inner barrier or fear you have that your not identifying with. But honestly I don't know. I do know however that you know what works and it DOES!!!!!!! Which is huge knowledge because you have the know how ........ you have all the right tools........ now you just have to implement them the right way! And I have complete faith in you that you can and will do it! Get your mind set, pack that scale away, and just keep on keeping on girl!!!!!!!!!


I'm sure much better wisdom will follow

Heidi

[lesszmore]

Re: I cannot BELIEVE what I did!

i'm right there w/u! I did the same thing yesterday and i was almost done w/ induction and slipped up so now i have to start all over. Oh well, at least we keepin on trying instead of giving into the bad eating habits.

I've been kicking myself in the butt all morning.

[michigangirly]

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i completely agree! i get that same mind-set...when the people start telling me how great i look, when the scale is down..for some reason it makes me be more willing to bend the rules. crazy! but trust me, so many of us have been there and done that. just get back on the boat and like you said, don't get too beat up about it. today is a new day!

[Evermind]

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This is where we should all be taking a look at rewards. Non-food rewards.

Make yourself a list of little rewards for losses: manicure, pedicure, new pair of earrings (Claire's at the mall recognizes me when I walk in), car wash, magazine......whatever.

And use the list!

[bykerdruid]

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There used to be a ADBB member named 2Big4MySize. Man, was she EVER an inspiration! Some of you might remember her.

Anyway, her words of wisdom at this point might be, learn from your mistake and NEVER EVER "reward" yourself with food. Even legal food. Food should never be the reward. Reward yourself with a new pair of shoes, new workout clothes, ANYTHING but food. If you want an edible treat, work it into your regular day, not as a reward food. But remember you'll have to sacrifice somewhere for that treat.

Last time I was devoted to Atkins, I put back a dollar for every pound. Not much, but I'm not rich...LOL Anyway, at 30 pounds lost, I went to a yard sale and found a great pair of saddlebags for my Harely. So, I took my reward money and bought those saddlebags. Double chocolate chip cookies couldn't have made me as happy!

NEVER reward yourself with food, it forms the negative habit of placing food on a pedestal it does not belong on.

[Super30's]

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You guys are sooo great (but then again you knew that already!)

I - HOWEVER- HAVE moved on already - I just decided to NOT dwell on the bad and focus on the 14 day CLEAN induction - so today is day 2 . I joined the Muffin challenge - which I think is awesome - I even took photos of me in bikini (that is too small) - I call it MY APPLE challenge ('cause my tummy looks like a round fat apple ), BUT it will only look better - have not posted my Muffin challenge photos yet - but took them last night - will post them soon