Lapsing then recovering - anyone else never getting anywhere?

 I admit this. I love food.

I use it as a treat, and I'd rather have a nice meal than a new pair of shoes.

When I started on here I was around 185-188 pounds. Now I am 139 with a target of 135. At 5ft 6 :)

Thing is, I get to 138 and then I just get naughty, I go out, I drink a bit - I have sweets and chips and pizza and think to myself it's ok as I am under 140lb. I did this recently - had a three day "eat whatever I like!" and I loved it. And then dieted back down to where I am now.

Does anyone else do this? And will I ever be 135? :

If you're a healthy weight, how about aiming to maintain that for a few months, working a few more of your favourite foods into the mix and then see how you feel about 135?  Alternating between 'dieting' and 'not dieting' is pretty counter-productive.    Lo ng-term weight-control is about finding a balance that's realistic, consistent and that you can see yourself living with.  Enjoying all foods equally but in proportion.  Denying yourself food only leads to splurges eventually.... and that will yo-yo you back to your original weight if it carries on.

Good idea, Jane. I should really do that - if just to get my metabolism back to normal, I guess. :)

Me too I love food~

once i reached my goal weight .. of 135 and then 132 .. i started eating like no tomorrow~ drinking, and dancing and all that.... but guess what I have gained 10lbs and I am not happy~

im at 142 as of this morning and i feel chunky in my size 8pants~ i even bought size 6 clothes in the summer coming down from a size 16/18~

that said I am finally back on track and im hoping to stay on it and motivated like I did a year ago~

Original Post by mariyumm:

Me too I love food~

once i reached my goal weight .. of 135 and then 132 .. i started eating like no tomorrow~ drinking, and dancing and all that.... but guess what I have gained 10lbs and I am not happy~

im at 142 as of this morning and i feel chunky in my size 8pants~ i even bought size 6 clothes in the summer coming down from a size 16/18~

 

SAME thing happened to me.. I was at 122, and I was sooooo happy because I had never been that small ever in my life. Well I was, but in grade 3 or 4 and about half a foot shorter, haha... Anyway as soon as I hit 122, it's like someone hit a big button and I ate everyday so much that I've ballooned up to 138 in 2 months..... FABULOUS. Today's my first day back on track.. I hope it lasts.....

We must all go through this because I have been doing this on and off since January.  I've lost 48 pounds since then, but there have been weeks where I didn't lose anything because I just couldn't keep my eating under control.  I don't beat myself up about this however because this is the LONGEST I've ever been able to keep a diet going and not gain it back.  It is also the most I've ever lost.  I think the key is sticking to it and realizing that moments of weakness are inevitable.  You just have to decide that you're going to keep on going and not punish yourself about it.  I have to constantly seek out new ways to motivate myself and also find other things to do with my time that are fun that don't involve stuffing myself.  My husband and I have both been losing this year and during the summer it was a real wake up call to us to realize that all the activities we did previously revolved around eating.  It took a lot of thought and perserverence but we finally started trying to find fun things to do as a family that didn't center around food.  That being said, it is never realistic to deny yourself the opportunity to indulge once in a while because like someone before me said, it will only lead to a binge that will throw you totally off track.  You have to incorporate all the things you like in moderation so you don't feel deprived of the foods you like to eat.  Good luck to all of you!! :)

Valencia  

Original Post by gi-jane:

Denying yourself food only leads to splurges eventually.... and that will yo-yo you back to your original weight if it carries on.

This, I really have to disagree with. I have denied myself so many foods that I used to love and wouldn't have thought I could do without.. and I found that now, I don't miss them all that much and the healthier foods I've gotten accustomed to start to taste better than they did before.