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Hard to stay on track!
I am so disappointed with myself! I got off track the last 2 months and gained 10 lbs! I get so down on myself and depressed! What do I do to stay focused and not get so unbalanced?
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Permalink Reply by Kathleen on -
As far as food is concerned, preparation is key. Planning what you are going to eat and keeping your choices healthy, helps prevent making poor decisions at mealtime. And if you have junk food in the house, toss it in the trash. Better WASTE than WAIST. Also, I imagine you've slacked off on your exercise. Re-commit right now that starting tomorrow, you will get out there and do something that gets your heartbeat pounding, if only for a few minutes. Get those endorphins going. Remember how good they felt? And lastly, remind yourself of who's in charge here, YOU ARE! No one else gets to run your life, only you. Feel the power of that and move beyond this brief moment in time. Good Luck!
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Permalink Reply by Lisa on -
Hi Maria,
That's so tough! I can understand your disappointment; I've been there many times too. Was it more food choices or exercise that was most "off-track"? Can you pinpoint what triggered the "getting off track"? It's helped me to overcome setbacks by identifying what causes them. By knowing the patterns/challenges, I can be more honest with myself. Try not getting down on yourself; be kind to yourself! Write positive affirmations (cheesy, I know, but important nonetheless!) on sticky notes and put them up in your bedroom and bathroom. When I was feeling terrible (and especially when didn't believe what they said!), the affirmations reminded me to be kind to myself. That was the most important thing...diet and exercise came more freely after that.
Sending you a big hug!
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by Maria Pontiero on -
Thanks! True....seems like every time I go on vacation I do well for a day or so then I find myself eating like everyone else because lack of choices and/or not wanting to be a pain for everyone else.
Maria
Erin Gionet said:Hi Maria,
I've been there many times too. I agree with Kathleen and Lisa. I would also add that change is a journey. We build up patterns our whole lives and it takes time to change them. Try to use this experience to discover what's pulling you back into old habits and use that knowledge to help you along the next stage of your journey. We're here to support you!
Hugs,
Erin
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Permalink Reply by Maria Pontiero on
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I got off track with exercise first and was able to keep my weight down then too many vacations and I started losing track of eating after that. I do need to be more prepared and I do tend to let emotions or boredom get me with eating habits. Sticky notes may be a good idea! Thanks!
Lisa said:Hi Maria,
That's so tough! I can understand your disappointment; I've been there many times too. Was it more food choices or exercise that was most "off-track"? Can you pinpoint what triggered the "getting off track"? It's helped me to overcome setbacks by identifying what causes them. By knowing the patterns/challenges, I can be more honest with myself. Try not getting down on yourself; be kind to yourself! Write positive affirmations (cheesy, I know, but important nonetheless!) on sticky notes and put them up in your bedroom and bathroom. When I was feeling terrible (and especially when didn't believe what they said!), the affirmations reminded me to be kind to myself. That was the most important thing...diet and exercise came more freely after that.
Sending you a big hug!
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by Maria Pontiero on
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I have noticed the last couple of years that I don't get the endorphin rush anymore. Not sure what is going on there but I did start taking some things again for adrenal fatigue. Thanks!
Kathleen said:As far as food is concerned, preparation is key. Planning what you are going to eat and keeping your choices healthy, helps prevent making poor decisions at mealtime. And if you have junk food in the house, toss it in the trash. Better WASTE than WAIST. Also, I imagine you've slacked off on your exercise. Re-commit right now that starting tomorrow, you will get out there and do something that gets your heartbeat pounding, if only for a few minutes. Get those endorphins going. Remember how good they felt? And lastly, remind yourself of who's in charge here, YOU ARE! No one else gets to run your life, only you. Feel the power of that and move beyond this brief moment in time. Good Luck!
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Permalink Reply by Aleksandar Radan on -
Put your attention where your intention is.
By focusing on where we have "failed" or "slipped" or otherwise made "the wrong choice" we build ever greater feelings of guilt, incompetence, failure and a general negative sense of self.
Aim for each small step as a goal. Focus on what you need to "ADD IN" not what you need to "TAKE OUT". Keep adding the good stuff in, celebrate your good choices, praise yourself for the small goals, feel great about each positive step however small - in this way you continue to gain momentum and forward flow.
Where things seem to go off track, don't see what you did wrong, instead look to find what you have learned from that experience and what new skills you can develop to master those situations if they arise again.
As my grandfather use to say, "you catch more fly's with honey than with vinegar". Each moment, each step, each day, PRAISE AWESOMENESS and as I always say.... KEEP RISING!.
Be Your Bliss. you can't always choose your situation or circumstances but you can choose your "frame of mind", how you react and whether you let things drag you down or build you up.
Indeed.....KEEP RISING!
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Permalink Reply by Aleksandar Radan on
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One more thought. Sometimes a simple "mantra" to snap you out of habitual thoughts and patterns is both playful and useful. One of my all time favorites:
"Nothing tastes as good as lean, strong and thriving feels".
And finally, remember nobody ever fails until they "give up". As long as you are making the effort you are always learning, sharing and thriving.
Keep Rising.
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Permalink Reply by mongi fantar on -
Maria,
I probably would´ve said much of what Alexander said in his post, if I posted. I totally agree with him. It´s hard to put wisdom into practice as his hints are not about tablets or some sort of juice; words of wisdom in this context often sound like just words or poesy, but his hints exude experience and I encourage you to go for it and make use of them, it starts in the mind...Eat less of this, eat more of that doesn´t always help...How if you went on a cooking course ? You could spend 3 or 4 hours around the cooker, peeling, making salads, "consuming" but liquid while you are cooking. And how if you took up the keyboard ? Sweet apples and cooking are big appetite suppressors; playing the keyboard too...
Aleksandar Radan said:Put your attention where your intention is.
By focusing on where we have "failed" or "slipped" or otherwise made "the wrong choice" we build ever greater feelings of guilt, incompetence, failure and a general negative sense of self.
Aim for each small step as a goal. Focus on what you need to "ADD IN" not what you need to "TAKE OUT". Keep adding the good stuff in, celebrate your good choices, praise yourself for the small goals, feel great about each positive step however small - in this way you continue to gain momentum and forward flow.
Where things seem to go off track, don't see what you did wrong, instead look to find what you have learned from that experience and what new skills you can develop to master those situations if they arise again.
As my grandfather use to say, "you catch more fly's with honey than with vinegar". Each moment, each step, each day, PRAISE AWESOMENESS and as I always say.... KEEP RISING!.
Be Your Bliss. you can't always choose your situation or circumstances but you can choose your "frame of mind", how you react and whether you let things drag you down or build you up.
Indeed.....KEEP RISING!
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