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| Fri, 12-09-2005 - 1:21am |
Hey guys,
I've lost a lot since joining you, but lately I've been too tired. I've been maintaining the smart choices, but eating a little too much. I've only lost 2 pounds over the past two weeks because I've been eating more everyday. I am also craving sweet, creamy things -- especially chocolate (is it the cold weather?). More than anything, I'm a little tired of being tired. I wish I knew how to phrase it.
Anyway, I know a lot of you have lost 1/2 of your weight, or more. Could you tell me what you did in times like this? I'm remaining relatively good (like, letting myself have chocolate, but taking out rice from my diet), but I guess I just need some motivational help.
Sorry if this sounds disjointed; I'm very sleepy right now.
Thanks!
Renee 298/253/155
P.S. How do you know what you're supposed to weigh? Everyone is telling me 155 is too low, but I can't fathom being 180 and normal!

Hi Renee.. I'm in no position to offer advice. I haven't been able to stay very focused lately. I'm making better choices, but not the best. I haven't been able to lose at all, but it is better than gaining, right? Usually during this time of the year I'll be gaining a few pounds. At least you lost a couple of pounds, so all-n-all I think this is success??
Mary
247/214/165
Hey!
I'm just glad someone responded -- don't worry about whether you're in a position to offer advice! I think you and I just need to new year to start so we can feel back on track. I'm so tired of dieting, and it's hard to stay on track when there are so many parties and things. I ahte feeling left out, and since eating is a very social event, it's hard to avoid.
Lately, I've been trying to put chocolate into my diet so I won't feel so badly about wanting to have it. Of course, I had to sacrafice things like rice and other snacks, but it's all good.
I just can't stay on diet, though. My best month was October -- I lost 16 pounds then! I was so religious about the whole regime; I wonder what went wrong? I guess it's just holidays and diet burn-out... sigh...
Renee
298/251/155
A diet burn-out. That's exactly what's going on. We've been at it for quit a long time and with a good achievement I may add. I think it's ok to relax for a while and pick it up with the new year. As long as we're not gaining. And it's good to practice "maintenance" cuz we'll be doing that all the time after we reach goal weight. I DO intent to reach goal weight and stay there. I will NOT quit before I get there and I will NOT gain it back. And I have a feeling that you have the same resolution.
Mary
247/214/165
Yeah, me too! Although I'd love to lose more, my drive has been compromised. I've just been tired of counting every little thing, and going out to work, or social events, and telling people "No, I can't eat that," and then going into the long explanation as to why. I want to be normal! So, I eat, but I am careful of what I eat, and go immediately back to my diet the next day. The problem is with the holidays being here, I'm only back on track for a few days before another party, event, or even just the food of the season itself surfaces somewhere. It's such a pain!
But you're right: You and I have the same resolution in that we're not going to gain anything while the holidays are going on. Who knows, we might even lose two to three pounds before the new year arrives. Wouldn't that be nice? Then, when the new year starts, and EVERYONE around us who isn't dieting is feeling the anguish of weight gain, we will be able to jump in to our diets much more easily than they will and get back on track faster.
Somehow, I feel better. I'll try my best to lose, but if I maintain, that's quite alright, too. It's okay to get discouraged, isn't it? It's just how you react to the discouragement that matters.
Renee
298/251/155
My affermation is to eat in moderation and continue to do my small portions.
I am in a downsizing trend on the amount of food I eat per serving. I am doing quite well at that.
We had our first Christmas Dinner Party last Saturday...I did really well. I did go back for seconds but I had a small plate. At the end of the party I felt not overstuffed and the only sweet I ate was a sugar cookie that was partially dipped in chocolate.
I had a good breakfast that day one omlet and one toast and coffee. Lunch was light but I can't really remember what I ate.
I lost 3 pounds as of yesterday...yeah!
Next party will be a Christmas Luncheon this Thursday...got that one wired.
SussieQ
315/311/290 (for now)
Go you! :)
Renee
298/251/155
Congratulations on the 3 pounds!!!
Mary
247/214/165
I have been feeling the same way lately, just so tired of writing everything down, and not getting to eat whatever I want like everybody else.
Lady Jewel