rough week

So DH has been away on business for the past 3 weeks and I think I just put too much pressure on myself. I wanted to lose 10lbs before he got back (coming home this Friday). I lost 1.6 week 1 and 1.6 week 2. I was great this week up through Thurs. I made bad choices and that just led to more bad choices and I fear I have gained back the 3lbs I lost I have one of those skip a WI coupons but I think I NEED to see the BAD number on the scale tonight to get back on track. I'm just mad at myself that in one week I undid the hard work of 2 weeks, kwim.

I hate that the holidays are coming and I LOVE food All the traditional appetizers (mezza for Azad) that I just can't resist....UGH, Calgone take me away

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Oh Deb It wouldn't be any fun if we had it easy right?

I am so sorry you are having tough time right now I have learned that pressure and timelines don't work for me - ever.

Every time I wanted to lose x amount of weight by this date for this event or that trip it just never happened! I think that once I just realized that there are no other options and this had to be a way of life my thinking really began to change.

I know you wanted to be proud and have something amazing to show DH when he returned - I get that. But you have to remember that even more than for your family you are doing this for yourself because it will make you a better wife, mother, friend...a better person.

You need to get on that scale today and face the music. Don't let a few bad days turn into a few bad weeks - just nip it in the bud. Deal with it and move on. That way you aren't carrying the stress of this gain another week. It is a slippery slope and you just don't want to go there!

Just remember it's NEVER too late to stop and change those bad habits. You had a bad day, it turned into a few bad days. Take this for what it's worth, a learning experience. Next time this happens be conscious of what you are doing. Just because you had a bad meal, a bad day, a bad week doesn't mean you've "blown" it. Don't wait till tommorow start NOW. It's never too late to turn things around

I know Armenian food is just so darn good right??? Keep in mind that it's just 2 days - Thanksgiving and Christmas. Everything else is just in between. Make an effort to be good every other day and do go ahead and enjoy your holidays! You can do this!!! In those tough times just remember how AMAZING you feel in the New Year when you've survived those holidays and are still going strong.

Also I'm always an FM away if you ever need me....good luck!!!

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I agree with eveyrthing Azad said. You may not have done as bad as you think. And even if you did, it's now in the past. Pick yourself back up and get back on track startng now.

As far as the holidays go...just take it a day at a time.

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Ahhhh, why am I not surprised. My two biggest cheerleaders and mentors. I went to my meeting and bravely got up on that scale and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be +1.4. Trust me, it could've been much worse. I spoke with Maryann about both of you and how amazing you both look and how proud we are of both of you. Azad...she totally remembers you and said to say hi!

You girls are seriously THE greatest and I look forward to the day when you're a leader and can go to your meeting!!! I am so lucky to have found friendship with you both. I am truly a better person for knowing you awesome ladies.

LOVE you both

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That's half the gain you thought! That's fantastic! And you will lose it back in no time!

I know what it's like to have bad weeks. I've been having a bad decade... I'm impressed you are able to dust off and get back on track so quickly! You are obviously in this to succeed! You are an inspiration for me!

Message edited 11/18/2008 8:34:30 AM.

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Please don't beat yourself up! Every one of us on here has been where you are, some of us still are! You'll get where you want to be and we're all here to support you.

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Posted by rojerono

That's half the gain you thought! That's fantastic! And you will lose it back in no time!

I know what it's like to have bad weeks. I've been having a bad decade... I'm impressed you are able to dust off and get back on track so quickly! You are obviously in this to succeed! You are an inspiration for me!

Posted by Reese1106

Please don't beat yourself up! Every one of us on here has been where you are, some of us still are! You'll get where you want to be and we're all here to support you.

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The 1.4 will be off in no time. I am glad you went and weighed in. It is a new week and it will be a wonderful week. We all have rough weeks and as long as you keep trucking along (exactly like you are doing) you will be fine.

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Posted by Little-J-Mommy

Ahhhh, why am I not surprised. My two biggest cheerleaders and mentors. I went to my meeting and bravely got up on that scale and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be +1.4. Trust me, it could've been much worse. I spoke with Maryann about both of you and how amazing you both look and how proud we are of both of you. Azad...she totally remembers you and said to say hi!

You girls are seriously THE greatest and I look forward to the day when you're a leader and can go to your meeting!!! I am so lucky to have found friendship with you both. I am truly a better person for knowing you awesome ladies.

LOVE you both