So dissappointed in myself

Oh Beth Put down the SF Crap too! You not going unnoticed either we don't want you trading cigarettes for cigars. I know you know what I mean. Don't trade one crutch for another. Don't make us keep you after school. These Darn patterns are so hard to break. C' Ya Bob

Juanita!  You know I have so been there, but you recognize what has happened and now get back on track.  we love you and are here for you.  you can do it girlfriend.  Big hugz to you and i hope the dumps are behind you. i have found when i get the munchies, even when bummed, i overload on protein and i feel so full i dont want anything else. we are here for ya sweetie!

Hey gorgeous, so good too see you. Thank you so much for your support and it is a great idea about stocking up on protein. I will do that for sure. {{ Hugs}}

Juanita, I know what you mean.  I have been upset lately due to some relationship "misunderstandings"...  I haven't posted, but the other night I overate...  I had 4 tiny sugar free peanut butter cookies that I had made, and downed a cup of 1% milk.  I got so sick that I had to go to bed.  Stupid, stupid, stupid!  I knew better.  But at that moment, I really didn't think that those 4 tiny quartersize SUGAR FREE SUGAR FREE SUGAR FREE peanut butter cookies would hurt me.  DID I MENTION THAT THEY WERE SUGAR FREE?   lol.   Like Bob said, it can be trading cigarettes for cigars... one crutch for another.  But the next day I was upset, and walked my butt to the hospital cafeteria in the efforts to purposefully buy a dessert.  I wanted to get something chocolately.  It wouldn't hurt anyone but myself, which I didn't really want to do, but that old self sabotage mechanism habit or behavior tried to kick in...  I haven't experienced this in a very long time!  I made the effort to walk away because I realized what I was doing, grabbed a sugar free chocolate pudding instead...  yes again sugar free, but better than what I was going to choose...  I exercised portion control and only had half... through the rest away.... My point I guess is that tomorrow is a new day.  yes like every ONE of us, you made a mistake.  But in the morning, you are going to say to yourself, Look eye to eye in your mirror and say "Today is a new day.  I will make better choices FOR MYSELF."  I'm glad you posted this.  We have all slipped into habits that we dont like... and like Paula said, you should get out those protein products, and "load up" really good...  that will put the desires for anything else to flight... 

Thank you Melinda.  You did good turning away from the choc fattening treat and getting pudding. Hope things are better for you. Love ya !

I so totally relate.  At 9 months, I'm starting to get my taste for things I shouldn't eat back.  I am also close to onederland...I wonder if that might be part of it?  If were talking a pound or two and you get back on track...that's part of learning to manage your weight because this will always be a struggle for us who struggle with eating issues.  The key is not to allow it to become unmanageable again.  Another thing to consider, we are so in the yucky days of winter waiting for Spring.  I know I will be much more motivate to move my butt once we start getting nice days again.  Come on, we are both so close to onederland.... a friendly race across that line?

Your awesome Pam. Your appealing to my competitive side and I love ya for it ! You will probably win since you are still losing faster than me and not sure how much you have to lose but right now I am about 12-13 lbs from Onederland but will take you up on your friendly challenge! Nothing like a competition to get me motivated. Thanks so much !!

I'm about 5 pounds away but even so my goal is to reach onederland by March 17th... if it takes a extra day or two...well that's ok because we're gonna get there.  Hey, I'm really trying to up my activity and drink my water.  The basics, ya know.  Keep me accountable. 

Well.....This is a great thread. We are humans with addictions to conquer. So....that being said...when I get to feeling down in the dumps or turn to food for comfort...I get scared. I immediately feel fat. Which is good in a way cause then.......I kick my own butt. Change your workout.PUSH yourself......That goal is but a bit away and you can make it happen. Look how much you've accomplished so far. I had no idea I could ever be in this good of shape. I made a lifestyle change. I'm at goal. I'm not on a diet...I'm living healthy...with an occasional splurge. My entire family is benfitting from my living healthy. I will set a good example. I will break generational curses passed down to me.  MUSCLES WORK MIRACLES! You want to get to that next goal...TRUST ME!!!!! Get to work on those muscles. Whew...I was getting bored and easily putting on weight when I decided to kick it up a notch. I added leg weights to my workouts. OMGoodness. It has helped my legs and abs and  GLUTS!  The GLUTS are the biggest muscle group so great gluts make things happen. I sometimes need to take an honest look in the mirror and have a talk with myself.  KICK IT UP, push yourself...man oh man there is nothing like making it through a workout that seemed impossible a week ago.......Okay everybody....what are you gonna do to kick it up a notch.  This week I'm adding leg presses. I don't usually approach that big machine my husband works out on....BUT I GONNA WORK IT! I'm talking to myself more than anyone else here......We can do this...there's no turning back...This surgery saved my life and I WANT TO REPRESENT! I'm not gonna be a regainer....any little move the wrong way and I'm gonna get it under control. HOW ABOUT  YOU! Beth B. in Chattanooga

I will have to step it up for sure. I was thinking about adding a jog and working up to running. I will also try to find some weights. Where did you find the ones you use?