Until last Friday, I hadn't deviated from the program by even one bite. Then we went to a poker tournament fundraiser and I had a taquito and three tortilla chips. I should have planned ahead and eaten something before we went because the healthy food selections were limited.
After cheating a couple times, I stepped on the scale and found myself a pound heavier. What?! I thought it took 3500 calories to gain a pound and surely those two items didn't have 3500 calories. But apparently the Lindora eating plan somehow changes your metabolism and so when you deviate, it has more impact. Hmmm...
Religiously sticking to the program took that pound off and a little more so that I registered a total loss on Monday. You'd think I would have learned my lesson. But no, last night after a very healthy Valentine's dinner -- seafood and veggies -- I also had a small frozen yogurt. And a piece of candy. Ugh. Not going well... And this morning, again I registered a gain on the scale.
So today it's raining and I find myself craving a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. There's nothing like dipping a crusty, creamy grilled cheese sandwich into a piping hot bowl of Campbell's tomato soup... But I know if I do that, I will be continuing farther off the path I've already strayed from.Was the popcorn or the frozen yogurt really that good? What was it about eating them at that time that was really so important?
Apparently I still need to work on curbing cravings and focusing on my longterm goals. I guess if it was easy, I would have already lost the weight.
Way to go Shannon! Keep up with the program no matter and don't beat yourself up if you have a set back. I just finished my first year at Weight Watchers and I am down 53 pounds. I lost a lot of weight in the beginning and then it slowed way down. I got a bit bored and starting tweaking things. I started to beat myself up and then realized that I had just lost on average a pound a week (who wouldn't want to melt a package of butter off their body every week). I also focused on the fact that I stuck with something for a year and I have never done that before. I have dieted all my life, but I have learned so much about dieting, eating, being full, and myself in the past year. I am back on track after the holidays and I feel more powerful than ever. Make sure you do a lot of positive self talk. My favorite is to repeat in my head, "I have power over the food, the food does not have power over me". I also have been visualizing the outcome I want from a given situation and then back track how I am going to get there. For instance, I had a business meeting at an Asian all you can eat restaurant last week. That is a total red flag for me. I sat out in the parking lot and visualized what outcome I wanted. I wanted to leave the restaurant satisfied and I didn't want to be stuffed, miserable and hating myself. So I back tracked on how I would make that happen. I made a plan to limit myself to one plate where I could have a sample of everything I liked. I also allowed myself one bowl of soup. I left the place feeling great. Anyway, you have to learn what works for you. I wish the best and if you ever need support, help or encouragement, let me know. Otherwise, I will be wishing you success and following your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Sticking with it for a year and losing 53 pounds is a great accomplishment! Next time this year, I want to look back and be able to say I've also stuck with it for a year. It's not realistic to be perfect all the time, but I'm pleased that I'm making progress and I'm moving in the right direction. The trick is continuing to move forward. I do like Lindora and I've been pleased with the quick success I've been able to achieve, but I have a long way to go and I think that the flexibility of Weight Watchers may ultimately be a better fit for me.
ReplyDeleteI've also slipped, but the key is not to give up and not feel guilty. Guilt can be a relentless enemy! Just own what ya did and hop back onto the saddle :)
ReplyDeleteShirley, I somehow missed your comment. You're so right. Guilt is so destructive. I did just keep going...
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