This past week was the beginning of our Graduate Campaign – a 7 week “prep”period before the REAL campaign begins. A “get ready to rumble” kinda setup where its time to get back on track eating week and working out. Mr Bookieboo’s workouts are KILLER. As in, OMG, ouch I can barely move afterwards killer! This time , I have a partner- the amazing Libby and I’m supposed to be working in tandem with her to be kicking ass and taking names. And, if I am really honest with myself, I haven’t been working very hard at it.
Case in point: yesterday, I went to a party that a good friend of mine threw. And I totally binged. She brought my all time ever favorite potato chips: Utz Crabby Chips. I easily ate 1/3 of the bag. I ate a hot dog, and a chicken leg and a little salmon and mac & cheese and 3 glasses of sangria and the cookies- oh, the cookies. I overate and I FELT IT. I had to come home and recover from all eating all that stuff that I do not normally eat. I had a great time at the party . But I came home and felt like crap.
Not only from eating stuff I do not normally eat, but from letting myself just lose any restraint and do whatever I want. What the hell happened? How did I lose control? I felt terrible and was beating myself up about it. I knew I hadn’t been completely “on plan” this past week and I just knew I had gained, not lost. I was so pissed off and disappointed in myself. Then guess what I did?
I forgave myself, and moved on. Having long term weight loss goals mean that it is a long term journey. You’re gonna mess up. Life happens. It’s not the end of the world to mess up. You just gotta own it and carry on. Letting yourself focus on the mistakes can totally derail the whole train.
Oh, and this week? Even with my super bad day and not completing all my workouts (but I did get all my steps in) I lost 2.6 pounds. I’ll take it!
School has started for us, and that always feels like the real “new year” to me. So I’m ready to get back on track and work hard! Next week, I am going to try something new- I’ve received a copy of The Digest Diet to review and I’m going to give it a try. I really like that it’s based on the way I eat now- clean eating and whole foods. Check in and see how it goes!
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I think one of the most important things is to find a diet that works with what your body likes. We all have setbacks – I’ve had more than my share
You’re going to do great! Just keep on keepin’ on!
I don’t believe in dieting. I really don’t. Life is what it is. Mistakes are made so we can learn from them. I think what is important is you are sharing yours, learning and really you are an inspiration to forgiving yourself, many people should learn how to do that. It makes a difference. Here’s to you having better weeks and congrats on your weight loss
We’ve all been there … I use myfitnesspal.com and this weekend I’m not writing down. I bought a bag of chocolate peanuts at CVS today and ate the whole thing, and my stomach is definitely kind of queasy right now
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That being said, Congrats on the 2.5 lb loss! That’s great. I aim for one lb a week but it doesn’t always work out.
Love that you don’t let a slip up make you lose sight of your goal! Congrats on your weight loss this week, and good luck with the grad campaign!
Way to go on losing the pounds! We all have our bad days. At least the salmon wasn’t bad for you haha! I’m glad you forgave yourself, that’s always the key to success. Knowing you can take a step back and two steps forward.
Ack… somedays we need to make ourselves feel crappy to remember why NOT to do it, right? I go through that. I must have a short attention span because it happens often. I swear I won’t eat fried foods and then I have some onion rings. Oh! The Horror!!! I want to die and then swear them off for another month or so.
Every lb. counts. Great job. Know you will be working hard this week. I am glad to be cheering you on.
Well maybe that is a good thing we rarely leave the house lol. But you are right 1 day isn’t going to make or break you and this is the prep period for the actual campaign. Its a fresh new week
Sometimes we just need those days of being bad to remind ourselves to get back on track and regain focus. Try not to beat yourself up but rejoice in the victories. It is hard to tell ourselves that!! Love you and congrats on the loss!!
Great job on the weight loss and not beating yourself up!
Great job on the weight loss girl, and try not to sweat it =) I’m interested to see how you like that book…
((HUGS))
I love what you said about forgiving yourself and this being a journey. Great job on the loss!!
Even I lost it over the weekend, but it is good to do every now and then, it reminds why we don’t want to eat like that everyday, because as you stated, our health is worth it! Keep on moving forward!
I think that is the thing that makes most people give up — getting down on themselves about slipups. It’s great that you realize that it happens and that you’ve adopted the mindset to accept it, forgive yourself, and move FORWARD. Can’t wait to watch you ladies in the Graduate Campaign
Congrats on your weight loss this week!
I learned that lesson also today when I splurged and ate some Oreo cookies.. After initially beating myself up about it I realized that it wasn’t helping me.. tomorrow is ALWAYS a new day
Way to go, Wendy! That is super awesome! Your attitude is terrific. I find the same thing. If I beat myself up and don’t move on, I can derail every effort. You are doing incredible and I am proud of you!
congrats on the weight loss your going to do awesome in this campaign