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[5eh]

I know that I am like most people in that it is really hard to ask for help, so here I am.



Since I got so sick this month, I hopped off MF to live off of Gatorade and soups for a couple of weeks. I only gained 3 pounds during this time. I restarted MF about a week ago. Strangely though, I've spent the last week indulging in chocolates (my only weakness) at random times while continuing to do MF and a L&G meal, which has been leading me down the destructive path of Eating Bad(tm). Yesterday I had a sandwich...I'm afraid tomorrow may be worse unless I get a grip.

Regardless, my weight loss has slowed to a crawl (gee, I wonder why?), and I really need to reset my head for weight loss. I'm sure there have been others who have had this trickling badness happen; what did you do to reset your mindframe? I love Big Ron's "I want to be fat because..." but right now, I'm just too frustrated and upset to see humor in the sarcasm.

Others have spoken about doing a spreadsheet; what are you guys saving as your data points?

[MusicalMomma]

Hi 5eh! I wish I had some inspirational words of wisdom for you. It is VERY difficult to get back on program after gradual slip ups. We get in a mindset of "well I already blew it today, I'll get back tomorrow" that soon turns into "well, I've blown it, I'm never going to lose this weight! I may as well give up!".

I don't know if this is where you are right now, but if it is, then you have to tell yourself (look in a mirror if you have to) "This set back did not RUIN anything. I may have put a few pounds back on, but I REFUSE to let this take away all the ground I've made! I have lost 21 pounds, I gained 3, I'm still down 19 pounds and will make it to goal!!!!"

I know I HAVE to stop making decisions, food or otherwise, based on "How I feel". Yesterday I was about to CHEAT AGAIN!!! My daughter had a box of chocolate and let me tell you those chocolates were shaking in their wrappers in fear of my ravenous appetite. I got on the board, prayed and somehow got through it. I had to be reminded that "this too shall pass".

In the end, only you have the control to make this work for you. It's the same for all of us. WE KNOW you can do it! You've been doing it!! Keep doing it!! Forget whats past and get excited about healthy living again!

You're medifast friend,

[stelar]

Oh 5eh! I totally get it! I did that this weekend. But, the good news is that you have the ability to get back op. Just like you stopped before you can stop again. Ask yourself what you're willing to give up to lose the weight? Give yourself an incentive. I made a deal with my hubby that at 179 I would get my hair highlighted. And, he made a deal with me that when I get to goal I can go on a shopping spree (oh boy oh boy oh boy ). You just need to figure out what works for you.

You know we're all here for you. You can pm me if you need hugs or just someone to listen

Shakin' with you,
Stela

[DogMa]

No words of wisdom here, either, I'm afraid. When I have problems like that, the only thing I do is get a grip and do a full-fast day just to prove I can and kind of get my head back in the game.

Basically it's just time for some tough love - from yourself. You just have to MAKE yourself do it for a day or two, and hopefully before long you'll be back on track and it will be second nature again. But you have to decide to do it and just DO it. If there's an easier way, I haven't found it.

[petiewheats]

Sit down with a cup of tea, a pen and paper, Think about all the reasons you started MF, then write them down. Think about how you felt the first time you saw the scale dip a few notches-- write it down. Think about the compliments you were recieving from family and friends-- write them down---Soon you will have enough motivation to get back on track. For some people seeing things in print helps validate what they are striving for.
Good luck, everyone here knows you can do it.

Paula

[Patti]

5eh,

I keep track of my weight loss on a daily basis via a graph that is free and available through Weight Tracker by SoundTells. I know I can't give you the URL, so you will have to Google it to find it. There is a monthly calendar and graph next to it. For each day you can enter your weight, the time of day you weighed, comments to choose from (normal, stressed, ate extra food, etc.) and a place to type in your own comments. I keep it on my desk top so I can access it quickly. I find that checking the graph every morning and seeing a whole month worth of daily weights at once, plus the downward tracking of the graph, helps me to stay on track. (You can just track weekly or monthly if you prefer.)

If you decide to use the Weight Tracker, go back on the calendar and enter the weight on the day you started Medifast on down to your 20 lb. loss. Looking at the downward line on your graph may help inspire you to hop back on the band wagon.

I have had several weeks where the scale did not budge or went upwards. I think it just comes with the territory. But, I am confident the program works and just keep plugging along.

Hope you start feeling better real soon.

Patti

[5eh]

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded for the ideas and advice, you are all very kind and caring, and it is much appreciated.

Things are going better today, hopefully they'll keep looking up.

[Serendipity]

hey, 5

Glad to hear you're doing better today. I just wanted to make a comment about Ron's post. I didn't see humor in that post. In fact, so many of the items on his list hit home that it brought home to me why I am on this program. Read it again. Add a few of your own humiliations. It helps to see exactly why most of us are here. We aren't here because being fat was easy. We are here because being fat was uncomfortable, unhealthy, humiliating, and just plain awful. Read your list over and over and then ask yourself which is better - Working on gaining a healthier, happier, lifestyle, or having that so called comfort food that will make you happy maybe for a moment if you're lucky.

I'm so glad you are here and that we have this forum to lean on. You can do this and we are here to help you get through this tough spot.

Take care,

[DogMa]

Glad to hear you're doing better. One day at a time, right?

Sometimes just admitting you're out of control is enough to shake you up and get back on track.