I have been so depressed lately. I promised myself that ater the new years i would get back on track with my dieting and lose some weight. Last summer I looked awesome I was thin and very healthy. I have gained about 30lbs since then and it really upsets me bc I was doing so well. My skinny jeans no longer fit and my shirts are tight. The problem is that I have zero, and I mean zero will power. I know its my fault that I gained weight and that I let myself get this way. I want so badly to be how I was last summer. Not just because I looked great but I felt awesome also. Most would think that this would be enough motivation to get back on track but it hasnt worked. I find myself waking up in the morning and looking in the mirror thinking "ok I'm going to work on myself" but by the time lunch time hits I just end up eating whatever and then I feel bad about it afterwards. I understand that sometimes people induldge in food thats bad for you as pleasure but most people can control this and only give in to cravings once and a while. For some reason I look forward to food and the pleasure I get from eating things that taste good too much. Its a horrible habit that I cannot break. Its especially bad when the people around me eat like crap bc then I give in even easier. I feel like its a routine..everytime I sit down to eat I think this is bad for me but this will be the last day I eat like this I'll start eating healthy tomorrow. I have been saying this daily for about 2 months now but I have yet to actually stick to it. I'm writing this to vent but also to see if anyone else has or has had this problem and I would really like some help and advice. I am going on vacation in June and I would love to be able to step out on the beach in my bikini and feel good about myself but I'm terrified that I wont be able to break this vicious cycle and I will be so big by June that I wont even be able to wear a bikini. Its sad because I am like this with so many things in my life. I feel lazy and like I have no motivation to do the things that I want to. I look foward to hearing any advice on how to get out of this slump that I'm in. I know I'll feel so much better if I get back to where I was but for some reason no matter how hard I try I cant find the will power to say no to bad food and the motivation to succeed. Thank you!
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GreyGhostHunter
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I know how you feel Patsar. I was in the same boat as you before I got started. Especially when I was sitting at home watching TV or surfing the net. You just get that craving to want something so you head for the cupboards for that bag of comfort food.
The only thing I could tell you is what I did. I removed the temptation. Basicly, get rid of anything that you feel is bad for you in the house. As for work, well that is going to have to be up to you. You really have to have self-control. All I can say is, if you can't remove the food from around you, then remove yourself from the area of the food. Maybe take some healthy snacks with you to work and put them in your drawer. This way when you get the erg to eat something bad, you can reach in the drawer and snack on something healthier.
I know its hard to get over that initial craving hurdle, believe me its a killer. It will be a mother to get through. Just keep in mind that with time and dedication you won't give them cravings any thought. I know once I got past them I really made things alot easier for me.
Good luck and hang in there.
The only thing I could tell you is what I did. I removed the temptation. Basicly, get rid of anything that you feel is bad for you in the house. As for work, well that is going to have to be up to you. You really have to have self-control. All I can say is, if you can't remove the food from around you, then remove yourself from the area of the food. Maybe take some healthy snacks with you to work and put them in your drawer. This way when you get the erg to eat something bad, you can reach in the drawer and snack on something healthier.
I know its hard to get over that initial craving hurdle, believe me its a killer. It will be a mother to get through. Just keep in mind that with time and dedication you won't give them cravings any thought. I know once I got past them I really made things alot easier for me.
Good luck and hang in there.
You know what I feel like? I feel like a am a person suffering from the binge eating part of bulimia but not the purdging part. I feel like most of the time I eat when I'm not hungry just bc i feel like its habit to eat. I eat for the taste of food not fot the nutrition or bc i actually feel hungry. Like the other night i came home from work around 10:30 at night and before I knew it I was in front of the tv with a plate of food and i knew i shouldnt be eating like that right before bed but i couldnt stop. The worst part is that i had just gotten home from my second job where i work at a restaurant and had been munching on food all evening!
GreyGhostHunter
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I think you just hit it on the nail.
The key word that you said, "habit". Just like smoking, habits are hard to break. But like what I said before with time and dedication you will over come the urges. It just takes alot of patience and sef control. Just saying "No I do not want that" isn't going to work all the time. It's forcing yourself to turn and walk away and finding that alternative to take your mind off it that will help.
I hope this helps. I'm in no way a professional at this. I'm just letting you know that your not the only one this has happened to, and that I am just letting you know basicly what I have done that worked in the past for me.
I just hope what I have to offer helps.
The key word that you said, "habit". Just like smoking, habits are hard to break. But like what I said before with time and dedication you will over come the urges. It just takes alot of patience and sef control. Just saying "No I do not want that" isn't going to work all the time. It's forcing yourself to turn and walk away and finding that alternative to take your mind off it that will help.
I hope this helps. I'm in no way a professional at this. I'm just letting you know that your not the only one this has happened to, and that I am just letting you know basicly what I have done that worked in the past for me.
I just hope what I have to offer helps.
I don't know if this will help but try and put motivational stuff up where you constantly see it. Example - My phone's wallpaper says "Suck it up or Stay Fat" - I see it EVERYtime I look at the phone so I never forget.
You know what I mean? Surround yourself with motivated people and things.
Every little thing will help. Skinny pictures on the fridge /pictures on desktop/ healthy foods at home etc etc...
Keep writing your goal down and remember - where you want to be.. .
I hope you can stay motivated and achieve your goals!
All the Best
You know what I mean? Surround yourself with motivated people and things.
Every little thing will help. Skinny pictures on the fridge /pictures on desktop/ healthy foods at home etc etc...
Keep writing your goal down and remember - where you want to be.. .
I hope you can stay motivated and achieve your goals!
All the Best