My 1st time in an uncontrolled environment and what do I eat? Went to game night with friends and proceeded to eat at LEAST 5 ox of honey roasted planter peanuts.

I walked extra and swam 50 minutes today (only 20 laps) to try and "make up" for it... but I know I totally blew it and I don't even want to get on the scale tomorrow morning.

I know, tomorrow is a new day, etc... but I am totally disappointed in my inability to not eat what was put out.  How do you resist...?

 Hi,

Don't be so hard on yourself!

It happens to everyone and it does take time to learn to resist.  You overdid it in portion size not that you ate the peanuts.  No food should be completely off limits, we binge when we deprive ourselves and then lose control.

The fact that you tried to compensate by doing the extra exercise shows that you are aware of the effect of those calories.

Next time  try to just take a portion and move away from the food.

Hope this helps.

Sophia De Monte RPh

Well despite the peanuts, I had a 2 lb loss.  It felt good to lose even though I messed up.  Today was much better - I had no choice but to go to a dreaded breakfast buffet... Oh No!!!

But I planned ahead, I brought my own low fat cheese and some 98% fat free Canadian bacon and asked the Omelet guy to make me an egg white omelet using my stuff - and he was sooo nice about it.  Then piled on the fruit and I treated myself to 1/4 of a waffle with sugar free (and low cal) syrup.  It was okay because I planned ahead and was within target.

 I know that I blew it today also, but I know from past experence that it will be ok. I ate a small breakfast, went to the dentist for 3 hours, was starved at lunch. Went to KFC against my good sence and piged out. I will be home all day tomorrow for sure. My first weigh in is Sat. Wish me good luck. Other than this one time, I think I am doing ok. My sister in Houston is doing good on WW and Alli also.

Mary

 Guess we are all guilty. My husband & I went for chinese food Sunday evening and I had not planned ahead.  AFTER eating some Sweet & Sour Pork, some Almond Chicken, an egg roll & egg drop soup and, of course, white rice; logged my food in my Nutrition Log to find that I had consumed approximately 54g of fat in one meal (my goal is 60g per day).

The next day I had TEs for the first time and was pleasantly surprised that they were mild after that splurge.  I had a doctor appointment today and was also pleasanrly surprised that I am still down 5 lbs from my start weight on 7/19/08.

I'm still learning and this lesson learned is to plan ahead and know the calorie and fat count BEFORE you eat it or pay the price.

We just have to hang in there and get back on track......

Carolyn

 jdemo,

I have found in the past that when I begin getting mad at myself for blowing it and beating myself up that I just end up quitting. Don't be so hard on yourself and just start fresh and learn from your mistakes. Like the other poster said, nothing should be off limits because that blows it for us.

Something else I've began doing....if I have a success (e.g., every five pounds) I treat myself with something special. I might go get a pedicure, buy some nail polish or makeup. Instead of being bitter at myself for messing up and try to be realistic and know I might mess up and learn from it.

Be easier on yourself. I wanted a Coke so bad while I was at Walmart yesterday. I talked myself out of it and made it home without getting one. I'm addicted to soft drinks and know they are bad. I got home and got me a glass of water instead.

Thanks so much for the encouragement! I have been working extra hard to stay on track and today, I planned ahead and had a cupcake (my son's birthday).  But I did a bunch of laps today, played the DDR for about 1/2 hour and also did some walking.  Tomorrow is my 3rd weigh in.  I lost 4.5 the 1st week and 2 the 2nd week.  I am hoping to see a loss but I feel better just in general.

My husband's diet has changed mainly because he makes meals I can eat (for all of us) - which is really really nice ... but without trying he announced that he dropped ten pounds.  I am happy for him - and us all, but oh so irritated that I have been exercising my butt off and he just made the diet change...  I guess that is the way it goes. I shouldn't be annoyed, but I am a little...

Well, I am just going to stick with it because it is working.  My mom keeps telling me - and she is telling her friends - "You should see my daughter - she is losing weight and she is looking great!"

I am falling out of my bathing suit however with 4 weeks of summer left.  I may be forced to go buy a new bathing suit...

jdemo78:

I am falling out of my bathing suit however with 4 weeks of summer left.  I may be forced to go buy a new bathing suit...

 You Go Girl!  Throw the old one away or give it away.   You won't be needing that one anymore!

Mary

 LOL ;-) It is just FANTASTIC! another 3.5 lbs lost this week.  That brings my total to 10 lbs on Alli in 3 weeks (I lost a total of 20.5 lbs total since June 1.  So basically it took me 5-6 weeks to lose 10 lbs on my own and 3 weeks to lose 10 lbs on Alli.  I have to say that when I heard the "You can lose up to 50% more than dieting alone" part - well, I thought it was crap.  I guess I was wrong - happily wrong ;-)

I swam another 22 laps today and my son taught me those neat flip turns that they do on the swim team.  I am such a strong swimmer now and the lifeguards at my pool have noticed my weight loss that they told me I should take the lifeguard test.  It was so flattering ;-)

 Yes, Yes, JD, happily wrong!

Lifeguards noticing?  Well ... that's a real feather in your bathng cap!  Hoo Rayyyyyyyyy!

Mary

Yeah - Lifeguards are noticing - they have been pushing me a little at a time.  When I come in they ask "how many laps today?"  and they always tell me to do one or two more when they see me wrapping up.  It is FANTASTIC ;-) 

I told the one kid (lifeguard) that he really was inspiring.  It was the first time some young kid didn't just see me as the fat girl - he saw me as someone who wanted to make a difference in my own life.  He is one cool kid and I am glad he was there at the start of my journey.

jdemo78:

I told the one kid (lifeguard) that he really was inspiring.  It was the first time some young kid didn't just see me as the fat girl - he saw me as someone who wanted to make a difference in my own life.  He is one cool kid and I am glad he was there at the start of my journey.

 You're not "the fat girl" ... you're beautiful you and apparently you're being noticed for your progress!  I'm very proud of you. 

Mary

Well -- I totally blew it yesterday -- I feel absolutely terrible although at the time I wasn't even thinking about the guilt. My husband is working nights this week so I am home by myself and for those few of you who know me I have indicated that I am an ice cream fanantic but have always been able to include it in my daily plan. WELL -- not yesterday .. I just continued to eat. I was convinced that since it was low fat and sugar free, it would be "okay". I feel so ashamed of myself. But I'm hoping that since I am leaving on vacation tomorrow and the ice cream will not be there that by the time I get back I will be more in control. Thus, I'm sure I will have a gain on Thursday!

 We all blow it once in a while.  Just don't let yourself fall into that "Im so terrible" frame of mind. Try to look at this another way.... at least now your body doesn't think it is starving.  Think of it as if you have tricked your body by giving it a treat. ....... Now back to the diet.  Eat healthy for the rest of the week and find something else to do tonight and the rest of the nights this week while hubby is at work.  Plan now for tonight.... get out something to do like scrapbook some pictures, clean out a closet or pack for your vacation to keep you busy until you go to bed.  Don't let yourself just sit in front of the TV when your husband is at work. And since you know that ice cream is your weakness, please dont buy anymore from the grocery, at least not for a while.

Have a great vacaton !

DebbieT

Hi beachgirlaz,

That was yesterday and here we are with today.  Don't let this be a barrier to your continued success.  If you see a weight gain or no change this week, you know exactly why. This happens and is a normal challenge you will face.  Let it go and proceed forward.  

Have a great vacation!

Sophia De Monte RPh