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Well friends, foodageddon happened. I didn’t bring food with me to my new job all day, and it was an awful day. By the time I got out of work, I was starving. I made good choices at first, and then progressed into anything goes. Before I knew it I was sitting down with empty bags of skittles & licorice. I knew what I was doing when I was doing it, and I didn’t care. At least I logged in the food that I ate as I was eating it. Looking at the damage, I’ll be all right in a good weeks time, providing I cut down to 1000 calories per day. I guess I’m just a little bit shook that I fell off the wagon again. Seems like every step forward I take a take a step back. Isn’t it hard coming back to normalcy after a bump in the road? I’m sitting here feeling so guilty and down, and yet I know I need to plan for tomorrow’s lunch so it doesn’t happen yet again. I was a bit games we play. On the other hand, it is also that time of the month for me, not that it is an excuse, but I am then someone more apt to emotionally eat.
Diet Calendar Entry for 14 May 2018:
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2488 kcal
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Fat: 77.52g | Prot: 85.66g | Carb: 374.44g.
Lunch: David Seeds Pumpkin Seeds, Skinnygirl Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, Apples , Glory Foods Mixed Greens, Grilled Chicken, StarKist Foods Tuna Creations Sweet & Spicy, Peloponnese Kalamata Olives, Cantaloupe Melons . Snacks/Other: Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies, Skittles Original (Package), Reese's Reese's Pieces, Wiley Wallaby Outback Beans, Oil Popped White Popcorn , Outshine Creamy Coconut, Bananas . more...
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Don’t stress about it. It happens sometimes. Hang in there - One day at a time!
14 May 18 by member: Ambroboy44
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Thanks! It does happen. I’ll certainly consciously let go of the stress.
14 May 18 by member: KayBuckaroo
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You DID NOT take two steps back. You were aware and logged what was going on during foodageddon (love that BTW). That alone is a win! I say don't stress and worry about cutting down your daily intake, just get right back to plan as it is. You have nothing to recover from. Don't making it harder by setting even lower targets. You have acknowledged it, now just keep working your plan. Will there be a bump on the scale? Probably but so what? It is minor compared to the progress you have made in the number and more importantly in your WOE as a whole. Again its not a step back (and for sure not two), its simply a little shuffle to the side at the very worst. You got this, keep doing it, no cutting back needed IMLTHO.
14 May 18 by member: JLente
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Side shuffle. I really like that. Thanks J. So silly that I ate myself into agonizing pain to the point where it will be difficult to sleep. Yes it’s embarrassing and I think I’m just in the habit of shaming myself in hopes that I can stop doing it. I used to do it a lot more though. You really don’t think that I should set lower targets over the next couple days? Man you’re pretty easy on me :-) thanks ❤️For your support.
14 May 18 by member: KayBuckaroo
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:D :D I've never been accused of being easy on anyone. You are already beating yourself up, I'm just slapping the stick out of your hand and telling you to just get back to doing what you are doing and quit fooling around. :P ;)
14 May 18 by member: JLente
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I confess I ate many cookies. Logging them, moving on. Eating less to balance and walking at lunch tomorrow too... You are not alone.
14 May 18 by member: abbadabba
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You did it. It happened. We're all human. You shouldn't emotionally punish yourself for mistakes. simply learn from them and try harder. You deserve that. Feeling bad is what got a lot of us here in the first place! You seem well aware of it and it's not going to make or break your overall success or set you back dozens of pounds. It was one day. Reboot tomorrow :)
14 May 18 by member: 1_uP
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Yep, it happens, especially at that time of the month. Hormones wreak havoc on your body chemistry and your emotions and ugh, it just sucks. But here's what I've learned... it'll never be as bad on the scale as you think it was, provided you say, "this ends now", and you reflect on what contributed to your relapse and make a plan for how to handle those things in the future. And I agree with JLente - don't punish yourself. You'll only make it harder and increase the likelihood it'll happen again. Forgive yourself. Success is learning how to love and support yourself.
14 May 18 by member: Toumina
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Lets do some combat! Always keep a good snack in your bag (or snacks) to punch out any weak moments. Think 100 calorie packs of almonds (or any nut) which contain adequate amounts of fat to stave off hanger, or the short Slim Jims, sugarless gum (not my favorite snack), or measured out pork rinds, or nut butter on celery sticks, string cheese, etc. Choose something that has protein and fat. Fruit might cause a sugar spike which sets some people off on a binge. Doing leg lifts, squats, etc. might keep your mind off putting something in your mouth. Always keep a bottle of water handy to stay hydrated or any other non calorie drink. Keep up the fight! Don't let your hormones sideline you or any other "reason". Rooting for you!!
14 May 18 by member: kattay
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Drink something hot - coffee with cream, boullion or salty broth. I keep a jar of powdered bouillon at my desk.
15 May 18 by member: gz9gjg
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Water, water, water, water, water. And all the goodie snacks like @Kattay mentioned. Before you know it, you'll be back on track. I aim for salty rather than sweet so as not to awaken the Sugar Monster. Just sayin' :-) Hang in there, you got this.
15 May 18 by member: Nidoqueen
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