Fell off the wagon for a few weeks. Just eating like shit. Not keeping track of anything in my app. Got back on yesterday. Went over on my calories but my weight has stayed below 200 which I’m grateful for. For my height and build I should be around 170 and I’m recommitting to getting there. As it is I’ve only really come down from 205 in the few months since I first started using LoseIt.

I know beer is the biggest contributor. I’ve just got such a taste for it and I’m very bad with moderation when it comes to anything addicting like that. Sugar, soda, just anything that’s a “well maybe just one” kind of treat. You know it’s never just one but also, the more you consume it regularly the harder it is to say no.

The bright spots though are that I’ve been exercising more regularly (decided at 35 to try and skateboard again, which is one hell of a workout), and that I’ve been taking extra steps to make sure I’ve got healthy food within reach at home or at work. I’m also trying not to overeat. We went to Olive Garden last night for a celebration, and I only had half of my chicken parmigiana because that’s how much made me feel full. A less CICO conscious version of me would’ve eaten all of it because that’s what was on my plate. As it is, now I’ve got tasty leftovers for tonight.

Thanks for your time. I believe I can do better. Root for me, please.

  • @[email protected]
    3•1 year ago

    You got this!!

    Might i suggest trying to substitute healthy drinks? I’m sure you’ve heard it before. It’s not gonna be fun at first - nothing’s gonna scratch that itch quite like the real thing. But don’t try to go cold turkey. Even if it’s just once a week, when you feel that urge coming on to get a soda and you grab a sparkling water instead(ICE Cherry limeade is my favorite), that’s the start of a good habit. And it gets easier to grab the healthy option every time.

    I had a Pepsi the other day and couldn’t finish it because of how sickly sweet it was. I used to be able to drink a few in a day. Your body will adjust over time. Don’t beat yourself up, and work with your body instead of against it. 😊 If you’re in America, remember that our food is engineered to get us addicted, sick, and coming back for more.

    You’re on the right path. Weight loss isn’t linear!