Already Blew It

Got up this morning, the scale said I was UP 2 lbs. from last night even after feeling like I am friggin starving myself to death; got to work and headed straight for the M&Ms...I'm sick to my stomache now and feel even sicker in my head. Can't stand this way of living...

None of us are perfect. So take a deep breath & continue with your planned day. Get those M & M's out of that head. I have been eating candy, crap that I haven't touched in months, so I can for sure relate. I start back to work today & that better get me back to eating somewhat normal. Take care & good luck with the rest of the day. Don't call the hole day a total loss just because of a few M & M's. Just get back on the Horse & keep on Truckin. Love You Ladybug Marilyn

Reenie..Im sitting here trying to think of the right things to say to you for encouragement, it is rough but your not a failure at ALL. I had asked myself everyday what was I doing. I panicked when I hit the 7 pound gain mark. Then Ide go eat something. Just seemed like a vicious cycle. On a positive note it can be broken,...sure theres going to be slipups, but aslong as you are aware there is always hope. I know easier said then done. Im really not sure what to say, I can just offer you support and tell you some things that have helped me along the road and hopefully maybe some ideas might work for you and others aswell. We are all here for you and you didnt blow anything just had alittle slip up. Today to help the hunger try upping the protein...double up on it...perhaps triple it...it did help cut back my cravings and hunger bigtime... if that doesnt work try eating sfpudding or sfjello when you feel like you want something, I didnt limit those either. I didnt count calories at all jus****ched my carbs abit...if it said like 19 grams of carbs I didnt touch it. Reenie remember we are here for you and will offer you any means of support we can. Hang in there you are doing fine!!!

Thank Kim. I just got so upset when I saw that weight gain. I have not cheated at all for two days on this diet - by the book with nothing but liquids - except for the SF pudding, which I think was legit, right? And I only had 2 of those yesterday. Otherwise, just the 2 protein shakes, and the 1 serving of FF cream of broccoli soup, and a couple of SF popsicles - and water. That's it! And the scale said I gained 2.5 lbs. Man, was that a blow to the starving gut. Anyway, all I brought to work today was my egg salad, and SF jello. That's it - but I headed straight for the M&Ms cuz I felt so damned lousy when I got her - really, really low. M.

reenie are you retaining water? how about monthly cycles? there really could be a very simple answer don't sweat it hang in there! hugs!!! nic

reenie- i did terribly on the 5 day thing--and i was religous about it--don't beat yourself today we had an incident about something with michael and i was ready for a cigarette---i have never smoked-well- in high school but i didn't inhale!!! and i was ready today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!instead i came home and ate two protein balls! like brownies!yummo! i know- it's easy for someone else to say to take deep breaths but darnit! ....don't give up! hugs

Did they taste good? LOL...naah your doing fine now back with the program....and when you get hungry ....eat....I wouldnt worry to much about how much right now, just make sure its the stuff you are allowed at this point. And remember the NO DRINKING PART...30 min before and 30 min after...youll be fuller longer.You are and you will do fine!!! Kimberly

Youre FINE! stupid scale. I'd give it a good beating if I was there. Don't worry about it, it's only 2 lbs and probably water. It'll go away. Just remember that sometimes if we eat bad foods the gain doesnt show until a week later... it may be only previous weeks bad choices showing up at an in-opportune time. Next week you'll be down. Those M&Ms wont hurt you. When I lost 8 pounds when I did the liquid diet and protein only i oopsed and had ICE CREAM! it was only once and i lost the following week. it'll make you crave the sweets again but not too much that you can't fight it off as if you had alot of sweets. you know? Chin up! I hate this way of living too... hate being so obsessed over food. Take your hand and brush off that shoulder of yours and tell that feeling to kiss off and keep on trucking. We're gonna do this darnit!!! I'm doing liquids and getting my Peanut butter balls ready and my refried beans and telling the sugar and carbs to beat it. hang in there!!! (Hugs) Elizabeth M p.s. You look awesome Maureen! Don't you forget that girl!!!!