Getting Back on Track

tychandler

I was doing pretty good on WW.  I had been staying within my points, tracking regularly and working out up to 3 to 5 times a week for the last month.  I felt like I was on the right path.  Then I hurt my hip on a 3 mile run last week, so haven't been able to work out.  On top of that, I went to my family reunion this weekend in SC and it was a soul food feast. I didn't even bother counting points because I know I over did it.  I am back home and I want to get back on track. But the cheating weekend is starting to turn into the cheating week and I don't want it to turn into the cheating month.  I wan tto lose 30lbs and even though I have just under a year to go, I don't want to go dress shopping until I drop at least 20.  Has anyone else been in this boat?  I was so motivated but this injury and the temptation now has taken away my focus.   I don't really know what to do.  Running was my primary exercise.  I can't afford a gym membershp right now, so I run and do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, now I'm not sure when I will be ready to get back into that routine.  And after eating all that good food, its even tougher to go back to counting points. 

Marina007

Been there! The cheat day that turns into cheat weekend that turns into cheat week that turns into cheat month. Also, since I'm "getting back on track tomorrow, I might as well just eat an extra cookie today, because I definitely won't get one tomorrow".

It's really hard. But you just have to get back on track IMMEDIATELY. If you're on WW, that means tracking your food. Do it regardless of whether you go over or not - if you keep up the habit, it'll be easier to keep going, even though it's painful to write down the truth sometimes.

As for exercise, despite your hip injury, you could still do strength exercises that don't impact your hip - I would recommend you walk as fast as you can (without running or hurting your hip) for 20 minutes to get your pulse going, then do some sets of pushups (I still do girly ones with my knees down, or do them against the kitchen counter standing at an incline), crunches, squats (if they don't hurt your hips) and arm exercises with dumbbells. 

Be careful not to aggravate your injury, but staying active will keep up your habit of exercising - then when your hip recovers, it'll be easier to get started again.

Be positive - keep telling yourself that you can do this - because you can!

Good luck

raynes

Ditto all of Marina's advice, especially the part about getting back on track NOW.  Stop wallowing in self pitty and just make the change.  You can absolutely still lose the weight, you just have to be accountable.

To add another idea for exercise, there's always the arm punch stuff that Jillian suggests for people who can't work their legs. 

natalienoelle27

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_getting-back-track?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:ebd9c2ca-98b1-482d-9b62-b96537895b2bPost:6b91bd7f-13d2-49a8-a6bb-5cb3ff89c8f6">Re: Getting Back on Track</a>:
[QUOTE]  I might as well just eat an extra cookie today, because I definitely won't get one tomorrow".
That is so funny and yet so true. I've never heard someone actually say it but I think it all the time!

tychandler

Thanks so much because I did do the cookie thing just yesterday.  I am going for a walk today. I woke up late, so I've only had cream of wheat so far, so I still have a lot of points to get it right today and moving forward.  I was so amped about running a 5k this weekend, but the hip pain put an end to that.  But good point about the walking and punches.  I really didn't know what to do.  Thanks guys for being a great support.

tychandler

Just got back from a long walk with my FI.  There was some discomfort at first, but I feel better for doing it.  He was so patient with me, even though I know he would rather do something more strenuous. We walked about 5 miles.  I guess I will be a walking bride to be until I can run again.