Trying not to beat myself up, but...

Ever since before Thanksgiving, I've really been struggling.  I was at 143-145 and holding without too much effort, and was working out 5-6 days a week as part of my routine...

Since the wk before Turkey Day (week long work trip to Vegas), I have been in two weddings, gone to bachelorette parties, office xmas parties, etc.  I've still managed to get to the gym 4 days a week...

But.. I just feel huge. I've gained about 2-3 lbs, and a half an inch in my hips.  I know it's not a big deal.. But I feel horrible and am really beating myself up all day. It's so hard for me to just enjoy myself for a couple weeks without all of this self-deprecation afterwards.  AND I have my first fitting in my wedding dress this Friday.  This sucks.

Help?? :(

I totally understand your struggle!!  Taking it one day at a time is the best thing you can do.  You can't change anything about yesterday and tomorrow is yet to come, but embrace today and the wonderful person that you are right now!!  Best wishes, and BTW Congrats on the committment to the gym.  Very proud.

Destiny

269/265/180

Thanks for the kind words, Destiny...  That really helps to re-center and just focus on today as opposed to the last month, and the next few weeks.

It's so hard sometimes not to get totally bogged down by the mundane and the minute, you know?

I'm just going to battle today with my giant bottle of water and my fresh fruit as my weapons :)

Let's get to our goals!! ---Dana

I definately understand how you feel.   The Holidays can make most of us feel pretty bad since there are a lot of temptations.  But after all af the parties and Vegas trips, a couple of pounds is not bad at all!  I would try to look at it positively.  Think of all the stuff you ate and drank over the period of time and 2 pounds is all you have to show for it?  That's pretty good if you look at the positive about it.

This is just a minor step back, but you can have bigger steps foward!  We are human.  We are not perfect.  Everytime I have a bad day or week, I just keep telling myself that it's just a minor setback and I will just jump back on the train and be ok again.

Yes - the water is a great idea.  It will go a long way toward making you feel better. If you want to look at the flip side -- you had a great time.  Two weddings, bachelorette parties, and an office party, and you only gained two pounds.  Those types of events are meant to be enjoyed - which you did, and you are not far off track.  You can be good for the next 7-10 days, then enjoy the next round of holiday parties.   Good luck and have fun.

You all are right - two lbs is NOT a lot for all the fun I had (and the fun stuff I ate and drank, haha).  I'm feeling a LOT better today than I was yesterday.

Yay for CC Motivation forum!