HSBF's Logboek, 16 apr 18

Hang in there! One day is one day - get back on track tomorrow! Been there done that, and sometimes we feel like the people in our lives don't know but they do so get back on track and keep going at your goal with enthusiasm. As my mother says, if you keep on track half the time you will get to your goal just a little more slowly. 

You deserve better. Stop using coping mechanisms that hurt you. You know better, so do better. Stop sabotaging yourself so close to goal. It’s time to find a better strategy to deal with stress or you are going to end up back where you came from. You can do this. You have to do this. You will get the consequence you choose. 

Thank you ladies, I do deserve better and I am cheeting myself. I can get back up and finish this strong!  

We are all here for you!! Get back up, dust yourself off and go hard again. We all stumble, life is hard and sometimes we revert back to what comforts us even when we know its not good for us. You can do this!!!  

You admit you have come far, so bask in the accomplishment and don't beat yourself up for one mistake. In addition you took an excellent next step by asking for help. I went on vacation, walked nuf I lost five pounds, came home, lapsed into old habits and gained it back. So what am I going to do, plan another vacation. 😃 Just kidding, but I have hopefully learned an important lesson from that misstep. 

Doesn't matter how far you feel like you've fallen, you can always CHOOSE to get back up, DO something constructive (rather than eat...). I've been a comfort eater , too, and had to tell myself the following a few nights ago: I will be MORE comforted in the morning when I go to weigh than what I'd be if I ate a pile of mashed potatoes or ice cream or whatever is the temptation.  

Perhaps fear of success is part of it. You are asking for accountability and that is a giant step forward. No sabotaging, no surrender. You can do this!  

I am binging also. Good one day and terrible the next. We need to get strong because I want that weight off! 

Don’t dwell on yesterday, in other words don’t beat yourself up. Look at today and start over start again now with your next meal. You have not hurt anyone so don’t feel bad. The next step forward is to love yourself and start over. Right now make the decision to stop snacking and make your next meal a healthy one. I know it isn’t that easy but we support you. Start writing down everything you eat and that will help you visualize what you are doing. Sometimes fear of success does mess with our heads and sometimes we do fall off the wagon but don’t let it stop you in your tracks. Start again. Good luck just remember you are strong. 

You came back and acknowledge your shortcomings. No need to be embarrassed. 

snacking at night is my problem, pretty much like a binge. I'm getting ready to start knitting and doing beadwork again at night to keep me busy. It does help to drink a glass of water and keep myself busy and focus on the task instead of the food. If you fall off the wagon, just start again tomorrow. I'm doing that alot. 

For years I've been a comfort eater. Carbs are always the comfort, when you feel like eating, gear towards proteins like sliced grilled chicken/turkey, cocktail shrimp, cottage cheese, etc. Stay away from the breads, pastas, and sugars. I've found making better choices like no fat VS. Whole milk, or that cappuccino. Don't drink your calories away.  

When life gives you chocolate, sometimes you just need to eat it. You can tell us anything... there is always someone here (in this community) that is, or has been, exactly where you are.  

You all are so amazing! Wow what words of support! All is well! I can do this! Thanks for all the support and tips!  

Hi HSBF...I know what you are talking about - I binged Friday night and all day Saturday. Sunday was pretty good and today I am back on track. Like you, I came here for support and accountability. It is very hard when you are at that crossroads..where you know you can decide to binge or not to binge. We have to try to pick the road where we care about ourselves and know that whatever it is we are afraid of will not be made better by binging but will be made better by self-care and compassion. It is hard because we know that binge path a lot better and we trust it more. We have to gain confidence in our ability to resolve and self-care without the binge. The more we do it, the easier it will be to choose that good path. Please take care and get back on program as soon as you can! Just recommit and know that every day is a learning day. Don't be embarrassed, you just had a mild set back!  

good for you for keeping yourself accountable - we all have slip ups, sometimes really big ones sometimes really small ones- the ONLY thing that matters is that we acknowledge them and pick up where we left off and continue trying - trying to be better and healthier is 100times better than not trying at all, even with the speedbumps  

I really miss snacking between meals especially potato chips. I can eat a large bag of chips in one sitting and do this daily. When my husband was out of the country I ate a large bag of chips in 2 days and then had an Easter Egg and I don't even like sweets. I went and bought hard candies that uses artificial sweeteners and is only 7 calories each. I find if I take one, I can fight off the urge (most of the time) to snack on chips or I have a cup of hot tea with fat free milk. I also find weighing myself every other day helps and reminding myself of how much better I look. And, I find if I don't start my first meal until after 12 noon, even sometimes later, I can handle the hunger pains. Hang in there HSBF. Think of how far you've come and how the results at the end are worth it. Good luck. 

you've got the bull by the horns ...... acknowledging and knowing your weakness is the first step to overcoming it!!  

I have issues too. It's usually potato chips (Ruffles with ranch dip!) but once in awhile it's ice cream. When I first started with FS over 50 pounds ago, I would have a potato chip binge about every two weeks. Usually they were planned. Last time was about a month ago and I ended up throwing half the bag of chips away and half the ranch dip. So I'm craving them less and less. I've had less problems with ice cream, just need to keep it out of the house. I've found that if I have a dill pickle or a few olives, that will help with the salt cravings. Good luck to you and figure it will get better over time as you get used to eating the better food. 

Forgive yourself - learn the lesson and get back on plan. I learn how to get better when I make a mistake - change the behavior that got me there and then move on. I wish you all the best on your journey.