Pretty sure I need to stop weighing myself (pity party)

meg65

Because it is making me seriously depressed. And then I completely go nuts. Case in point: Weighed myself Friday. One pound gain from the week previous. Just one. But instead of working out like I usually do, I went back to bed. Then for lunch, I had a granola bar, a package of Starbursts, a package of Twix, Cheese-its (maybe 4 servings), crackers, a Lean Cuisine, and cake. Because, why not? I tried really hard and gained anyway, just as well NOT try. And I can't say the rest of the weekend has been any better.

Then, I was looking at my weight tracking graphs on WW today. Because of holiday gain and such, I've only lost three pounds in the last THREE MONTHS. Only 10 pounds in the last SIX MONTHS. I am seriously upset. Which, as mentioned above, makes me want to eat. And eat. And eat. And also cry.

I know this is my fault, because I haven't been sticking to the plan. I just don't know what's happened to me lately that I just completely self-destruct at the smallest set-backs, creating this terrible cycle.

I'm just really disappointed with myself right now. And it's getting to be crunch time, e-pics in 6 weeks and alternations in a few months. I've been on WW for over a year, and I feel so burned out. Does anyone know how I can kick it back into gear?

Jennifer102011

Congrats on the weight you have lost so far! That's a huge accomplishment.

I would definitely continue with the WW and make sure that you're getting in enough exercise. I don't do WW (I count calories), but with counting calories, I make sure to eat back what I've burned off. Meaning, if my calorie goal for the day is 1200, I make sure that I eat 1200 calories regardless of what I burn off. For me, anything under 1200 cal/day and I can't and won't lose weight. Not sure how this relates to WW, but that's the only thing that makes sense for me.

Good luck!

ETA: I weigh myself daily, but that's more to see if I need to kick it into high gear. Also, if I eat one bad meal, I don't let it ruin my day. For me there is no "tomorrow I will eat better." It's "I messed up, now let me get the rest of my day back on track." Make sure you're weighing yourself at the same time of day (preferably when you first wake up), wearing the same clothes (or no clothes!), and with an empty bladder.

quiggels219

I think you should cut yorself some slack and focus on your accomplishments!  Fell good about each time you exercise and each good food choice instead of focusing on the mistakes and misteps.  Also, I used to do what you do - bad meal or bad day and I'd eat so much and say ok tomorrow is the day.  This is really destructive for a healthy lifestyle I think and changing my thinking to ok that was a bad meal - I enjoyed it - but now lets get on track for the rest of the day really made a difference.  I also have stopped thinking of foods as forbidden.  I used to think chips or french fries (2 of my fav bad foods) had to be avoided at all costs and then if I did have any I'd end up going crazy (b/c of the same thinking as above) and then I would feel incredably guilty.  Now I let myself have them sometimes.  I know the fries I like - if I am at one of those restaurants I'll maybe split an order with someone or I'll buy one big bag of baked chips a month and when its gone its gone for that month so I eat one serving at a time to strech it out more rather than an entire bag.  As for one lb.  you could lose that by getting off the scale and peeing - or it could happen from weighing yourself at different times during the day.  You have enough time to see results and remember your fiance loves you for who you are not for losing 10 lbs or whatever.  

mercy4

I agree with PP's.  Congratulations on the weight you have lost!  Whatever you lose, you lose.  Your FI loves you whether you meet your goal or not.  Good luck though in meeting your goals!

Lobsters25

First of all, be happy that any loss is a loss!  You need to remember to be proud of that (I like to call this the 'Biggest Loser Syndrom' where even 6 lbs in a week isn't enough to make them happy.  What nonsense.)  You did lose weight, and that's great!  You didn't go UP through the holidays, and that's amazing!

I think you need to focus on being positive about yourself, and the weight loss will follow.  Maybe try instating a couple of healthy rules, rather than try to go all-or-nothing (eg-swap out one carb serving for a veggie or protein, no eating after 8pm, etc).

Also, when I got into this situation, I had FI hide the scale until I felt better.  He really helped me to focus on how my clothes were fitting and how I was viewing myself than a stupid number.

DeborahLynne

If you had a bad day, week, month in the past let it go.  Don't beat yourself up over the past just focus on today. Try to replace one bad habit  with a good one say once a week.  If you try to change everything about yourself at one time your just setting yourself up for failure. 

 

Do you track what you're eating?  Writing it down really makes you accountable.  I think you're less likely to binge on Cheez its if you have to write it down. 

 

If you eat 6 small meals a day you are less likely to get overly hungry...

small changes, girly. you can do it.

maribeth721

Like the others said - you have done an amazing job so far! You should be proud of yourself! I know how hard it is to keep going when you feel you aren't getting the results. No motivation. I go thru the same thing. I weigh myself only once a month b/c I will obsess over the changes. I use the gym scale too because I know it's more accurate than my crappy home scale.

What about trying something new? Like go to a new work out class like spinning, zumba, or kick boxing, anyting really. Or try out some new healthy recipies. Stuff like that usually helps me. Good luck!

lstruggles

that pound you gained was probably just water weight! You are doing great so far!!! 10 pounds is fantastic! I just joined weight watchers online last week - I have done it before, lost ten pounds, then gained it all back.

I am getting married in 7 months and would LOVE to have lost ten pounds like you have.My goal loss is 15 pounds. I haven't even started weight watchers yet LOL .... I have counted points one day I think...I need some serious motivation as well.

Just keep pushing through, and as for your lunch, just get rid of your weekly points now and stick to your daily for the rest of the week and drink lots of water.  Different days we are more bloated than others.  Don't let one measly pound get you down!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!