Alrighty.

Well, I blew it this past week. I fell off of the horse. I binged and stuffed myself to oblivion gaining back the four pounds I lost last week and then some. That means I gained eight pounds in one week. Sound impossible? Tell that to my scale.

I feel so disappointed in myself because I thought, o.k., this is finally it. I've found myself at the point that I can't go any further back, but I have. My back hurts because the weight is just too much. My knees are beginning to hurt from trying to push my body up. I always tell my mom that my body is aching and she tells me it's because of my weight. I'll tell her that I'm going to lose weight. I have to lose weight. But I'm still stuck in the same old routine.

I haven't exercised all week. I feel horrible. I guess I'm stressing about a bunch of different things. I'm going back to school in one week and I'm afraid things aren't going to go just the way they should. I feel guilty for leaving my family.

O.K. Enough feeling sorry for myself. I'm exercising and eating right again. Please help anyone that can!

Thanks for hearing my pitiful sobs.

Pinky

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So Pinky you fell off the horse. Well just get right back on it again and don't feel guilty about last week. At least you realized you did bad right???

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Jo-Anne
Diettalk Moderator

Pinky,

I'd advise staying away from the scale. Weight can fluctuate so much with water retention, time of the month etc. The nasty scale tells you nasty things and you can get all upset and it throws your motivation out of the window and the vicious cycle goes on and on. Don't give in to it.
Weigh yourself yeah, but less frequently (I do it about once a month). Try not to focus on losing weight, try to focus on getting healthy. Take the pressure off yourself.
You are worth the success.
Hope this has helped!
-Lucy

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Joanne and Kirbs,

Thanks for posting. Your words really help. I didn't exercise today, and I didn't eat too well, either. But I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I'm still working on it . . . I am getting my butt moving. I'll keep you posted, hopefully with better news.

Pinky, Don't worry too much about the numbers on the scale. I know that's usually easier said than done, but they truly don't mean all that much when it comes to quick gains. The way I understand it is that if you gain it that quickly, it's mostly water and you'll be able to get it back off when you're "back in the saddle again"...... lol You'll get there. I know you will! Just keep plugging away and keep your determination and you'll get there without a doubt. Take care and keep smiling..... (it burns more calories!)

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj