I Officially Suck!!

Oh, Sweetie... I am right ther with ya. I have felt the same way lately and can not seem to shake it. I have learned that when I am snackie I eat my cut up protein bar and it helps fill me up. I just told my DH last night that I hate how I feel lately. I am always hungry especially at night, that is the worst. Good luck with it hun, just realize you are not alone it this. Hugggggs Brina

Seems a lot of us are having late night snacking issues. Maybe it's time to look at when we're eating our last "meal" of the day, and are we still drinking at night or do we quit that too? Gonna watch my pattern until Sunday, and I'll be honest and let you know. This week has been slightly "snacky" for me as well.

I admit that my water intake after work is bad. I always make sure to get in a gallon at the office so I am "covered" if I forget at home. That's a good, point I am definitely going to make the extra effort to drink more fluids at night. Thanks for the thought.

Thanks Brina. I think support is going to be the only thing to get me back on track.

FLASH BACK!!! I participated in a youth rehab program several years ago. Each session began as follows: Hi, My name is Ro. My day was a 4. (1-10 rating; counselor would ask questions, if the # was low or high) I have 2 days "clean". (Drug / Alcohol free days; If you "used" your days would be "lost" and you'd have to start over at 1 "clean" day. It was recommended that upon waking to say, "I have 2 days "clean" for accountability/daily motivation. Obviously, you'd be asked about the loss on admitting that you used.) Reason for the 4: I've been tired and aggitated today, in spite of taking a nap. I have not walked at all this week. I do feel good about the 2 days "clean", as I limited my intake by using "the tool's rules" today and yesterday. Well, that's my day! Just thought that I'd share that I was having this flash back. Ro

Funny the things our mind can come up with. I may have to try this for motivation. Thanks.

That is great!

Truly sit down and journal about it.. this is what i did a few days ago b/c I was eating way too many "good foods". I haven't allowed myself to eat "badly" really yet other than too much popcorn or too much protein or you name it.. going over in calories still so its bad. Well I had a come to jesus meeting with myself.. I wasnt exercising as much and eating too much.. hello recipe for disaster? yes.. so do it my friend.. soul search about it.. and get excited about eating clean and exercise again. I got back on track this week and it feels good, you can do it too! *hugs* we are here for you!

Amy, Pull out the "before" pictures--and compare to how you look now.. Remember how you felt. Remember how it feels now not to be the "fat" mom. The way you look and feel now is WAY better than Teddy Grahams. Remember what you have been thru- (surgery, recovery) I went thru this weeks ago too....and i had to pull myself together and tell myself that None of this behavior is negotiable. Sounds corny but everyday i have to talk to myself and remind myself of all these things.........EVERY DAY it is a struggle- but i have committed to telling Melissa Foster what i have done and everytime i think of eating or not exercising i think i will have to tell Melissa (and you guys) what i have done......I dont know if this will help you......but i totally understand. By the way you dont SUCK..... Dawn