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LotusSong -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 11:36:22 AM)

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ORIGINAL: crouchingtigress

So i lost about 40 lbs recently, i had a goal of looking good in my pony gear at an event and i did, (you may remember my old pics vs the new ones) but i fell off the wagon this month and getting back on has been very hard....

so can any one help me with getting back on track?

mahalo, amy


First thing you do is forgive yourself.  Don't beat yourself up over it.  It was only a month.



sirsholly -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 11:38:33 AM)

it is hard to do something positive when all your energy is focused on the negitive. Stop beating yourself up...you have done an AWESOME job!



Vendaval -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 2:26:51 PM)

Was a mud pie involved?
 
Pick another goal and work towards it, also exercise when the cravings hit.  I know, it's a beotch when the PMS kicks in and you want a pizza and beer or any other random food cravings!    [sm=seesaw.gif]
 
Remember that changing your eating and exercise habits take time and forgive yourself when temptation wins.  You have the long term victory.     [sm=weightlift.gif]      [sm=champ.gif]



crouchingtigress -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 2:37:34 PM)

ty lotus, holly and vendeval......i cant express how much that was the perfect thing to hear....[sm=cute.gif]



Lockit -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 5:17:41 PM)

We all need down time from things whether it be a diet or work or anything really.  You are human... you worked hard at something and for whatever reasons, needed to go the other direction.  As long as you aren't staying in that direction... you are all good!  Lookin good too!!!!!!!!

Give yourself a break.  I think I fail most when I am too hard on myself or expect too much of myself, so I don't do that any more. I try to find a good balance for me.  When I get a bit off balance, I right myself.  The more you do it, the more naturally it will come.  You will find your balance!



crouchingtigress -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 7:30:35 PM)

thank you lockit, your words were very wise and tickled just the right place in my heart...i was being too hard on myself...that is a recipie for failure....god i am so lucky to have such amazing people on this board tthat care about me this much!!! i am so greatful to every one here....

and thank you puella too[;)]



outlier -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/18/2008 11:27:31 PM)

Amy,

I say in my profile that I have had a life long battle
with my weight.  I am on top of it at this time. I watch
my diet and I also walk 2.5 miles every day. 

Now just today the job I was doing ran long and I
have some deadlines approaching and I realized
that this is the third day in a row I missed my walk.

I thank you because you have helped me to resolve to
get in a walk tomorrow!  I know I feel better when I do!

It's not like a wagon you fall off of.  When you are on a
wagon you can just relax and enjoy the ride.  This is much
more like a bicycle that takes your effort to go forward
and to maintain your balance.

It's OK to get off the bike and rest before you get back
on and resume riding  After all the purpose is not to
race to the finish but to enjoy the ride.

Outlier





wandersalone -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/19/2008 6:27:01 AM)

 As others have mentioned the goal of losing weight for a specific event can lead to a decrease in motivation after that event has passed, instead of that explore your values around weight ... what is it that you would be doing if you were a little lighter?  What do you want your life to stand for? How would you be living your life?  eg. I value being as healthy as I can be so I go to the gym...sometimes this means I lose weight however even if it doesn't it still brings me closer to my value of being healthier.  Once you have connected with your values think about the smallest step that you can take today to get closer to living your life in a more valued and meaningful way.  An example of a small step that someone could do is go for a five minute walk, or search the net for gyms nearby, or research some healthier recipes and write a shopping list to take to the shops when you go next.  Start small and achievable, and then work on your medium to long term goals.  If you have a day when you are wavering ... for me it is the dreaded chocolate, I ask myself - will eating a block of chocolate mean I am living my life in line with my values?  Often the answer is no however sometimes I will allow myself to eat and savour one or two pieces and not beat myself up about it.

p-s.  values are things that can never be crossed off, they aren't goals eg. getting married is a goal, being happy is a goal, losing weight is a goal - being a loving partner is a value, living my life in a meaningful way is a value, being active and healthy is a value.

[:)]



proudsub -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/19/2008 12:26:28 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: crouchingtigress

So i lost about 40 lbs recently, i had a goal of looking good in my pony gear at an event and i did, (you may remember my old pics vs the new ones) but i fell off the wagon this month and getting back on has been very hard....

so can any one help me with getting back on track?

mahalo, amy


When that happens to those of us who follow the South Beach way of eating, we go back on phase one for a week or so to get rid of the sugar and starch cravings. That usually works, plus it jump starts some weight loss.  Another thing that helps is to change up your exercise routine.  Interval training combined with weight training seems to boost the metabolism.[sm=hyper.gif]



hejira92 -> RE: fell off the wagon (6/19/2008 1:28:22 PM)

I just perved you. You are gorgeous! Love the pic in rope- the mood is incredible.
 
I've fought weight forever. It's not all or nothing. It's tiny decisions each day. And each day is new.

When I am good, a sweet craving gets a big glass of water and, if 10 minutes later, the craving hasn't past, I let myself have something that is 1/2 as bad. But, overall, I remember that diets don't work- eating healthily over the long run is what does it. So, an occasional slip is just living, not failing. Ever.  

And for me, probably the biggest issue is feeling that I deserve love at any weight. So, keep this in mind and you go girl!  



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