Frustration, Thy Name Is Diet
I am incredibly frustrated today.
Today was not a good food day. I pretty much ate anything that was not nailed down.
GAH!!! I really, really hate dieting.
I know, I know… dieting doesn’t WORK. I need to make a “lifestyle change.”
Whatever.
I know all of this. Truthfully, I know everything I need to know about it. I’ve worked in the fitness industry. I’ve studied books. Heck, I’ve even run two marathons.
It is all about food and control. I envy women who have this control. I don’t have it. I am at war with food.
So I am having a down day, you know? On the up side, I am not going to let it beat me. I’m going to forgive myself and start again in the morning. Try to make up for the Mexican mess I ate for lunch and dinner. (Cheese, chips, tacos, cheese, salsa… Did I mention the cheese?)
So, in case you are in same boat as I with regards to food, I am listing a couple of links that might be helpful in YOUR battle of the bulge.
Clean Eating <—awesome resource.
Bookie Boo. Weird name. Excellent fitness community. They will keep you motivated!
Twitter: chelandria
says:
Yeah, important thing is to forgive yourself and try again. Also, I found the tip to keep a journal of my food was very helpful. Keep a journal and write how the food makes you feel. If you associate bingeing with ‘bad feeling’, it becomes easier to control it.
Has for me, anyway. YMMV. I was also counting calories for about 4 months to try to gauge how much food was reasonable for me since US portion sizes are ALL wrong. Good luck!
Twitter: dipaolamomma
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I’m with Mary K.. forgive.. move on. Go talk to Leah at Bookie Boo. She is SUCH an inspiration. And focus on how A-FREAKIN-MAZING YOU ARE! Really two marathons that is just WOW!
.-= DiPaola Momma´s last blog ..Fit Pitchin Friday.. And the list goes on .. and on.. =-.
When I saw this in my reader I said “me too, honey” right after the first line. I wish I could let my issues go. So envious of people who don’t have this addiction.
Thanks for the link. I’m going to check them out.
.-= kys´s last blog ..The Best Thing About Milwaukee Is The Cheese =-.
Twitter: mammamania
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Krys – “Because Dr. Oz looks like an ELF!!” OMG – your blog just cracked me right the hell up! Apparently, you and I have similar issues…
Oh JennieG! You are having a tough day! Wah! Shut the hell up and move along. Kidding. You should come and play with us over at Lose It Bitches. It’s a movement. I have over 100 followers in less than two weeks! There are 5 of us contributing and one more I anticipate coming on board. Lots of encouragement and working on overall health not just losing weight. You know body image and all that jazz!
http://loseitbitches.blogspot.com/
.-= Adrienzgirl´s last blog ..Friday’s Follies and Fun Facts – Cheers Style =-.
I am a weightwatchers girl myself. Lost 54 and made lifetime. Today has really sucked though. I want carbs, lots and lots of carbs! True carbs in and of themselves are not bad but I want a side of fat laden something with them. That being said, tomorrow is a new day and I will start over. Forgive yourself, get over it, and get on with it!
Totally been there. Since I’m eating healthier and eating less now…I could so relate to this post. Yesterday was my cheat day…and I’m still feeling a little guilty!
I worked in nutrition in the military for 7 years–and for some reason that makes me feel even more guilty for my lack of self control
Although in the 2 weeks that I’ve been changing my eating habits it’s gotten easier…who knew?!
.-= Chelle´s last blog ..Right Now. =-.
I think that is one of the keys to losing weight is to not beat ourselves up if we have a bad day, it’s important to forgive ourselves in order to move forward! And, they say stress makes losing weight more difficult!
.-= Chris´s last blog ..Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires =-.