So..... over christmas holidays i know for a fact that I have gained some weight (im sure most people have :P) anywho...I feel like crap and Im being so hard on myself. Things that I use to look good in, are now making me SO self conscience! I mean....I feel like my weight is just fluctuating! And I fell SO bad about myself. I feel disgusted nd hideous! I know im being hard on myself....but I want to lose weight SO BAD! I know now that I have to start back up where I left off. I need to lost 20-30IBS and I would like to do so by May or June. I just need to get back in the rhythm!

i dont even want to go to work or anything. I wanna stay home and go to the gym and now worry about what I look like... I dont know why I feel like this...

How can I get back with it? Does anyone know of any websites with sample meal plans or anything??
Thanks

Hey Kate..

I feel the same way you do! So, don't think its just you! I need to light a fire under my butt somehow..so I took some new "before" pictures (haven't posted them on here though) and started working out. But this time, I looked at my schedule and actually set up a plan for myself on a weekly basis - like what day to do weights, what day to do cardio - and I keep track of what I do on my calendar. I also started measuring myself again - because when I workout, I lose inches before I lose pounds - I do it once a week, so its kinda like a mini-challenge for myself.

I also started keeping a food journal to see where I needed to adjust my diet.

I don't know if that will help you or not..but I thought I would at least give ya an idea and let you know that you're not alone!

Have a great day!

Lori

I am new here, but I have found that this type of feeling goes away with positive action! Take the first step toward your goal by getting some excercise. It will alleviate your depression. Even something small like parking a ways from your front door at your job, and brisk walking to your desk or work site. The more positive action you apply the less negative feeling you will have.

You are not alone; I am feeling like crap too; but by gones are by gones....rather than sit there and feel miserable I think it is time to take control again. And thats what I have done; gotten my act together and hopefully will be back on track. Don't let small set backs depress you; after all we are humans right????

I know how you feel, Kate! I had that feeling back at the end of July, so I started working out and watching what I eat. Now I'm 35 pounds lighter, and losing all the time.

What helped me was going to our little local gym, lifting weights and working out on the recumbent bike and elliptical, and treadmill a little. I also joined sparkpeople.com to keep a daily food journal, which has helped me keep my calorie count where it needs to be. That site also keeps track of workouts, calories burned, etc. I'd recommend it, and it's free to join. Good all around.

You've got the want to, which is the biggest first step of the battle. Now just get to work!!

Morning,

Don't feel - just do.

Actually, that's not quite true. Give yourself some time to beat yourself up (I'm always a firm believer in honoring one's grief/pain/annoyance/etc.)...and then just do.

Talk is cheap, actions are productive. And yes indeed, it took me months and months and years and years to really internalize that. Painful, yes, but well-worth it.

Best wishes for your future success,

Barbara

I know exactly how you feel, I gained 8 lbs during the holidays and although I'm mad at myself for going back to my old habits and gaining some weight back I'm not going to let that get me down. It's a new year and I'm still down from my highest weight and I only have 50 more to go. I'm just getting back into my routine and this time I won't be stopping til I'm done! Good luck!

wow im glad Im not the only one!! Thanks for the ideas and feedback!

Today I did REALLY good, I ate healthy walked to work..and it felt GREAT!
Im going to the gym tonight and im excited. BUT im NOT going to weigh myself..because I know that I will just get all pissed at myself..so I will wait till monday or something I was reading on some websites last night and that when on a "diet/lifestly change" you should prepare you meals before hand...which is AWESOME..lol I should of done that before! I dont have to worry about what to eat, and panic...and then I end up eating something naughty. But I know I can do this! 20Ibs by may seems so easy now. I want to feel good and eating healthy and working out makes me feel better!

thanks everyone!

I've read that planning your meals, and then preparing them earlier in the week will really help alot.

when I feel really down about myself, I buy a new makeup product, and practice a different hairstyle for the week. It's sort of like a mini make over and it helps to rejuvenate me!!

That sounds good to me...buy new Mac makeup lol..im so doing that!

..iive already got my lunch ready for tomorow

Smart girl. What did you prepare for lunch?

p.s. I luv Mac cosmetics!!!

I did pretty well over the holidays... but i did it BIG for new years... Alcohol, Chips, Dip, Tortillas, more alcohol. New years day i had pancakes, pasta, bread, more tortillas, and more alcohol.
I gained 9 pounds!!! lol im sure a lot of it is water and a little delayed digestion due to the alcohol but thats what the scale said.

But right back on track today no time for sulking!

I made these really yummy mini turkey meat loafs. I baked them in muffin tins, so 1 or 2 is the perfect ammount for lunch..and you can freeze them
I have the recipe

I gained 5ibs!! I weighed myself today...I wa dissapointed but I know it could of been worse. I did eat alot of shit during the holidays and cosuming alcohol. Oh well....I just have to work harder now.

Now another question...how realistic is it, to lose 5IBS a month? Can that be accomplished in 2 weeks? Im eating around 1200-1500cal a day, lots of veggies and protien, water, some fruit...not too many carbs. Im not looking for a shortcut, I want to lose the weight healthley...not fast so that I can just gain in back....

Thanks

Over the Holidays I didn't really have any problems but New Years killed me. Beer, ribs, brisket, more beer, margaritas and then to get rid of the hangover all you can eat pancakes. I think I gained 10 pounds in one night. But I'm losing it now and all I can say is stick with what you were doing before you put on the extra.

Glad you'r feeling better Kate!