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I've never practiced self discipline. It's a hard concept for me to adapt. I would like to try... but, where do I start? There's so many things that I need to quit doing, but I've been so accustomed to the same thing for so long.
How do I break bad habits? Thinking about stopping something that has been a part of my daily routine frightens me. I think I know why it's affecting me so intensely... it's like I'm scared to give up what actually makes me happy. BAD food has made me happy when nothing else could. I've always been depressed, since I was a little girl. Why not EAT? It's a superficial happiness that's leading to a lifetime of guilt.
I would hide food from people. Pretend like I hadn't eaten it, forget like it never happened. It's despicable and very embarrassing to admit. (Thank goodness for the internet, right? Haha.)
Well, I think it's time to stop lying to myself and everyone else. I DID eat it, and my body is PROOF.
Diet Calendar Entry for 15 August 2014:
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1438 kcal
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Fat: 60.10g | Prot: 58.75g | Carb: 163.53g.
Breakfast: Kwik Trip French Vanilla Cappuccino, Whipped Cream (Pressurized), Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits. Lunch: Skinless Chicken Breast, Marie's Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Spinach Salad, Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original. more...
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Start small, figure out how many calories you SHOULD be eating and then what exercises you would like to try....baby steps...and it'll progress from there...there's so much knowledge on this site, just ask questions and be prepared to work :)
15 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
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Thank you for the insight! :)
15 Aug 14 by member: kehfeh
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Welcome! I have always loved food and I love to cook - the good stuff and the bad stuff. My sweet tooth is off the charts and when I was younger, fast food was my go-to. I've used food to reward myself or as a pick-me-up when I was feeling low. Over the last few years I have stress-eaten my way back up the scale twice. Logging my food helped keep me aware of the quantity and quality of the food I was putting in my mouth(and I need to get back to doing that!) but what really helped me was finding something really delicious that was a healthy alternative to what I would normally grab. If I didn't go overboard portion-wise, it felt like I was giving myself a real treat at every meal I ate and I did't feel deprived. When I first joined the site, I figured out what my daily calorie intake was supposed to be and I stayed within that but when the scale stayed the same for 3 months despite my best efforts, I realized that I had found the magic number for maintaining my weight. I had to reduce the calories before I saw the scale start to move. So don't get discouraged - just start and recommit yourself to your own well-being every day, not matter what happened the day before. Make small changes and program yourself for success. You can do it!
15 Aug 14 by member: TK4130
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Socolova said it right! Once you begin meeting mini-goals, it'll be easier to engage your willpower- although it will still be very difficult. You're obviously ready to begin- you're here. One tangible way to begin would be to continue eating your favorite foods, but measure your serving sizes and record it in your food diary. All the best! You can do it!
15 Aug 14 by member: Hey Chakalina
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You are brave to say that! I had a lifetime of pleasure, not at expensive restaurants but just eating whatever I could make at home on my husband's middle class salary. I ate what was available, but in excess. Measuring or weighing your food is helpful. Making time for exercise is important. Good luck!
15 Aug 14 by member: Deb_N
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You start with one day, one meal, one bite at a time.
16 Aug 14 by member: FullaBella
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