I am looking forward to being a part of a large community of people that are working on losing weight. My downfall has always been compulsive eating in secret. I feel that if I can read other peoples honest posts and share my own struggles it will make it easier to get through the hard patches. The hard patches for me are when someone brings 'goodies' to work- homemade cookies, cupcakes etc. The problem I have is that I don't know how to just have one. I have an 'All or Nothing' perfectionist attitude when it comes to food....either I'm being perfect or I have the screw it mentality attitude. But really this is sometimes just an excuse to do/eat what I REALLY want- sweets. When I'm in that 'screw it' mode, it gives me license to behave very badly with regard to eating sweets. This is where I need help and the support of a community. I don't do well when I keep things to myself.
Posted on September 4, 2014
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I can totally relate. This is where calorie counting and using My Fitness Pal has helped me. I am happier when my diet is balanced and not restrictive. If I want a treat I have 2 rules that I stick to; 1) It must fit into my calorie budget. If I really want something I have to cut elsewhere. 2) It must be really really good quality decadence! Homemade, haagan dazs or something totally YUMMY. It can't be crap just for the sake of it.
I've found this easy to stick to for the last 2 months now and really feel in control right now.
The other key mantra that has helped me;
"If you get a flat tire, you don't go and slash the other three." I have no idea where it originated but it is so true. One slip up or some dessert doesn't mean all your efforts are wasted.
Good luck!!! :)
I've found this easy to stick to for the last 2 months now and really feel in control right now.
The other key mantra that has helped me;
"If you get a flat tire, you don't go and slash the other three." I have no idea where it originated but it is so true. One slip up or some dessert doesn't mean all your efforts are wasted.
Good luck!!! :)
I was/am that way. I am a work in progress. :) Since December I have lost 15% of my body weight and then I found dietbet! I love it!!! A community of people that want to see others succeed. One thing I found that helps me. I take one bite and throw it away. That way I can see and prove to myself I am strong enough to THROW IT OUT! Sounds weird and crazy, but it helped me a ton in the beginning. Now I don't have to sneak the bite at all. I am good just walking past it. I utter the words in my head. "they didn't bring those for you, they are NOT yours" that too helps. :) You're in my prayers!
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You sound just like me! I have that "screw-it" attitude way to often. It usually starts with something else, and then filters over into my eating.
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You guys are great! I feel better already. I am so glad I decided to try this. I joined the Fitness Magazine challenge and it starts in 4 days. Glad to have met you great ladies! Thank you!
I know what you mean about work being a mine field of goodies! I too have a weakness for them. I allow myself one dessert a week (and usually share it). When I am craving something I write it down so I can remember what I want on my designated day. Usually by the time my selected day comes around I don't really want what is on the list.
My favorite way to nurture a craving during the week is to drink water and flavored herbal tea.
My favorite way to nurture a craving during the week is to drink water and flavored herbal tea.
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I can often find myself in the same boat. One of my co-workers runs a weekend bakery, so Monday mornings often find leftovers in the break room, and it's difficult to restrict yourself when it's just one.
It's part of why I'm trying to cut refined sugar from my diet for now, so that I can break that craving. It won't always work though, so you can look at it in a few different ways.
For me, I often find the whole day shot when I over indulge. Before bed, I'll come back to the forums here and recommit to what I'm trying to achieve. It means starting fresh the next morning.
Alternatively, you can promise you'll spend extra time doing something active to try and compensate. This can get dangerous, though, when you realize you've eaten 1000+ calories in gourmet cupcakes and need to go 10 miles to burn them off.
The last thing I'll try is to "compensate" with vegetables. Low in sugar, and packed with nutrients, eat some extra servings and remember that tomorrow is a new day.
It's part of why I'm trying to cut refined sugar from my diet for now, so that I can break that craving. It won't always work though, so you can look at it in a few different ways.
For me, I often find the whole day shot when I over indulge. Before bed, I'll come back to the forums here and recommit to what I'm trying to achieve. It means starting fresh the next morning.
Alternatively, you can promise you'll spend extra time doing something active to try and compensate. This can get dangerous, though, when you realize you've eaten 1000+ calories in gourmet cupcakes and need to go 10 miles to burn them off.
The last thing I'll try is to "compensate" with vegetables. Low in sugar, and packed with nutrients, eat some extra servings and remember that tomorrow is a new day.
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