Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on February 24, 2016

Starting over again for the millionth time. When times get tough my eating and exercising go right out the window. I forget to plan and end up falling back into bad habits.

I forget that eating healthy makes me feel good. It's not just about losing the weight, but that consistent healthy eating makes me have even energy levels throughout the day. I don't like the rollercoaster of sugar highs/lows and the sluggish feeling after a too-large meal.

I forget that I love to work out. It makes me feel strong and accomplished that my body can do all these things. I love to see my progress as I get better at the different moves. I can't wait to do a routine to see how much better I can do it or see how much faster I can run a loop.

I don't know why it's so hard to remember these things. They're all healthy for me and make me feel good. Backsliding is so easy. It sucks. It starts a downward spiral that makes me want to start binge eating to make me feel better, but that only makes me feel worse.

Sigh. Today is Day 1. Again.

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Ada G.

02/29/2016 10:05AM

"I forget that eating healthy makes me feel good." Preach it sister! Last Wednesday I had to remind myself that I hate to overeat, by overeating! Had not been that miserable since being 9 months pregnant and eating gas causing foods! lol There are moments, or even whole days, that I catch myself backsliding, but I am finding that it is becoming easier to rebound from them. I am no longer backsliding by weeks, months, or even years. Give yourself credit for catching it and starting again. I have really identified with your journey. We can do this! What was your most recent NSV? How long did it take you to get there? See?!! Progress!

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LilyN

I went out with some friends on Saturday and of course we took a couple selfies. One of my friends commented on a picture, saying, look at your neck!! As in, I actually have one! It's not covered by my chins, lol. I've been all over the place this past month, but I'm remembering that I'm in a much better place than months ago.

Joelly M.

02/25/2016 9:49AM

Wow! Great job on writing this. THIS is my struggle right now. Me too. Today. Let's begin again.

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LilyN

Yes, today is a new day!

Soolcat

02/25/2016 6:01AM

Good job reminding yourself -- and thank you for reminding me too! :)

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Kate L.

02/24/2016 11:38AM

I've forgotten I like to exercise, too. IDK that I'd go as far as "love to work out" but I do enjoy getting good exercise, and I haven't been tracking mine this month! I will be starting to track it again once our game starts on the 28th, though. You'll get yourself back on track! I know you will, we've all done it a million times and the important part is you recognize you WANT to get back on track and are doing it now.

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LilyN

I want to be on track and I want to be healthy. Trying to remind myself it's about progress, not perfection. I'm looking forward to your game to help me with some extra motivation!

JayP

02/24/2016 10:38AM

You're not alone in this, Lily. It's hard. Keep giving yourself credit for the wins and having self-compassion for the times you struggle. And remember perfection is not achievable. We're not robots, programmed to do something without fail. You're going to fall back on less-healthy habits sometimes and that is totally normal, The key is catching yourself as soon as you can and getting back to healthier habits. And truly not expecting perfection. If you eat great most of the day but then have an unhealthy meal, you've still done great. If you exercise almost every day you intend to but not every day, you've still done great. If this all were easy, everyone would be fit, lean and healthy and we know that in reality, the US is 1/3 obese and 2/3 overweight, or something like that. Be kind to yourself and keep at it.

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LilyN

Very true thanks Jay! My old ways are coming back strong this week. I used to be all or nothing. The whole get a flat then slash the other three tires thing. I need to remember that mostly healthy is better than nothing and consistently being mostly healthy is what got me this far.