DietBet, we meet again

Jessica P.

10/22/2014 6:14PM
Kerry, thanks for sharing this! I feel like I got to know you well in a few words. Man, I have felt SO MANY of these things. I wish I weren't familiar with that horrible moment when the scale is many pounds heavier than where you swore you would never ever be again on the way down the last time. I'm there now, too, still 10 pounds over where I "would never be again," and this is after losing 15. I mean, damn, that really sucks. But you know, my life is not the same as it was that last time, and I bet yours isn't either. I'll trade some weight gain for the greatness that's happened in my life since. Also, you're gorgeous. As a stranger on the internet, I'm telling you that you're gorgeous. I know that it's not really the point and all that.... but in the moments when you're feeling like crap, maybe think about the people who think you're awesome, and funny, and sweet, and gorgeous! :) Hang in there. Tomorrow could look totally different.

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Jessica P.

Oh, and I had another thought, actually. One of my biggest reasons for failing at life changes is feeling that I need to monumentally change everything all at once, and then I beat myself up when I don't. And then, before I know it, I'm back to stuffing myself with junk and sitting on the couch. I have always had this all or nothing outlook on everything. I've been doing a lot better this time around by trying moderation instead of blanket changes. So I track my calories, but I still let myself have some chocolate sometimes, when I have calories left (or sometimes even when I don't!). Realistically I can't be "on a diet" for my whole life, so I like to think about changing my behaviors to slightly more manageable ones. In short... I'd probably get a burger when I went out with my friend for dinner. Anyway, it's what works for me. Feel free to ignore everything I just said. :)

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