yes i ate the whole bag yesterday BUT
it’s okay. It was a mistake and while I’m not at all advocating binge with the idea that tomorrow you can do better - I AM advocating - go easy on yourself. Make better choices around your bad choices and it will be okay.
I have been in an eating-way-too-much funk for about a week now. My husband even noticed it the other day - how could you not, really? But he just wanted to make sure I was okay. And, you know what? I am now. I wasn’t at my best. I was using food a little too much for my comfort but I’m right back out of that. And even in the midst of it I was staying active and trying to balance out the bad choices with the good. I can’t say this enough - for me this has really been the plan that has worked. I lost 17 pounds in a consistent streak for about 2.5 months before i got pregnant. And i had the sense from that success that i would bea ble to keep losing 1-3 pounds a week until i was at goal.
I HAVE NEVER had that much confidence in my abilities before.
And the thing is, I lost it by making some small changes at first that led to bigger changes. I fell SO OFTEN! I still fall so often, but i GET BACK UP. I keep going and keep balancing out my choices. I just feel so good again today and partly it’s b/c after eating the whole bag yesterday AND not just having salad for dinner but also the soup and cheese and chips I finally stopped. I DID NOT snack last night. I’ve eaten two regular meals today. I chose an apple over a scone for snack. And Chai tea over a mocha. I threw away a little of my lunch b/c i was full. I spent the morning walking around. I feel good even though my stomach is still a bit angry about yesterday. I feel okay with myself and my slump. I feel the extra pound that i gained, but it is less because i stopped. i got back up out of the slide and this was a long slide - but here i am and i will keep on. i’m not that damn energizer bunny, cuz it’s kind of annoying, but i will keep going!
And, buddies, i feel so lucky to have you all through all of this! What a great support you all are to me. Thanks so much for all the patience, the nudges, the dedication and the inspiration!
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Wow you are SPARKLING today! Thanks for being through me through all my CRAP Debbie. I might have given up without ya!
Love it Debbie, Love that BALANCE!! You rock, love how you always bounce back! Hugs, Kama
You get the blue ribbon for blogs today Debbie! Loved every single word of this and I hope every single person on the boards today reads it.
My little energizer bunny… hehe…
Hugggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Have a wonderful day, tons of walking and healthy foods Debbie.
You know I love you my little pregger and I told you before you are expecting and of course it’s not an excuse to binge but expect a hearty appetite! I;m with SHANNA this is my blue ribbon blog also; so hey we’re DIAMONDS now…yeah i love it!!! lol have a great day buddy! love ya
I love this blog! In fact it may be the most important blog for me because it sounds like me sometimes. It is like, who is this person? Well moving on and balancing the choices. Love it Debbie. Thanks for writing this. Thanks for your words lately. *hugs*
Debbie…thank you so much for this blog which really got to me and for the wonderful comment you left on my blog. I appreciate the time you took to write it and to share your personal journey. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Even though I am not going to wake up tomorrow energized and 100% better, learning about your struggles and your success and the fact that you have shown me support when I most needed it, is helping me sort through all the junk in my head, heart and soul. I know that although I am not 100% yet, I am MUCH, MUCH better because of you and your support. So again, thank you for sharing this on your blog, I am sure it will benefit more people than you know!
No Debbie, WE’RE lucky to have YOU!!
You have such commonsense and wisdome…and you’re such an amazing role model. Yes, we all fall down, but you’re a wonderful reminder that we can all get back up and keep going. I don’t know how many times I’ve remembered your “it’s about balance” and used it to help me!
So thank YOU!!!
Thats our Debbie, back!!! with bells!!!
Thank you for sharing your ups and downs. You are such an inspiration to me!!! You are so loved here and I know your family is so blessed to have you in their lives.
I will go easy on myself…thank you for the reminder. I’m wishing you all the happiness in the world…you deserve nothing but the best
