Progress ruined? :(

[YesICan13]

I am a bit down today because I was doing exceptionally well the past week and a half (I hadn't had any snacks during the day, only eaten my prepared meals) and then I totally overate this weekend :(.

We were at a festival and I started feeling hungry all the time again (I guess it's anxiety-related), I started eating too much at a time and was feeling sick after most meals. I guess I still don't realize that I eat a lot less now and my stomach and body cannot handle the same huge meals as before. It is also the fact that we had a lot of sweets that I don't usually eat, so when I saw them I was really excited to eat as much as I can.

I really wish I could overcome the need to eat so much, do you have any helpful tips for me?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

You need to look at things differently, YesICan13. To make progress, we need to learn from our mistakes, make corrections and change direction, if necessary. A bestseller isn't written without a few grammatical errors, or pages that need rewritten, but the finished product is far better than the original.

If you're hungry, it's a sign that you're not eating enough, or you're eating the wrong foods, so you need to address that first.

Maybe this could offer some insight? healthline.com/nutrition/14...

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

Thank you so much for the kind words! You're totally right, I just need to stay focused and not let small setbacks stop me from continuing my journey.

The problem is, I still haven't mastered the art of knowing when I'm hungry and when I'm stressed/anxious. I gained all this weight from stress-eating, I was never that obsessed with food before that :(. I'm trying to get it under control now by being mindful of how full/hungry I am, but it takes a lot of focus. So when I'm out and about with other people I tend to screw up.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to YesICan13]

The trick is to have a plan. If you feel hungry and don't know if it's real, wait 5 mins and see if it passes, if it returns, have a glass of water and see if that works.

If you're really hungry, any food will do. If your hunger is stress related, then only cake, biscuits, chocolate, or sweet stuff will hit the spot.

If you resort to the junk food, then you'll also get the sugar high, the insulin spike, then the sugar slump, which will trigger hunger again.

I had to eliminate those foods from my diet and get my hormones back on an even keel, before I could trust my hunger signals again. Maybe you're the same?

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

You're right. I don't include processed foods and sweets in my daily meal prep, so every time I see junk food it's hard to resist. I adopted some strategies for when I'm at work and everyone around me eats those things, but I guess I don't have a good strategy for when I'm out with friends/travelling etc.

I will work on my ability to resist, your tips are spot-on, thank you! It's true that most of the time I only crave sweets, so it's definitely not hunger.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to YesICan13]

You'll be just fine with a plan of action.

Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to moreless]

Gosh this is so true isnt it. Sugar is pure evil. Im weaninh myself off it.. Then my parents visited and left treats for the kids.... So far i have only broken once.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

It really is! Have you seen this?

youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua...(Not working as expected?)

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

This is amazing, yes, I've seen it! You should also check out: fit to fat and back, it's great! youtube.com/watch?v=ew7g7Aq...(Not working as expected?)

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to YesICan13]

I haven't seen this, so will do, as soon as I can

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to moreless]

moreless, it's very empowering to see a professional bodybuilder struggling to stop eating junk food... It says it all.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to YesICan13]

It shows that it has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with physiology!

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to Hidden]

It is, and the short-lived pleasure you get is just not worth the devastating effects afterwards. I literally feel how it hooks me up and makes me crave more for days after I ate just one chocolate bar... You're better off without it, stray strong!

[Hidden]

My tip would be to put it behind you and get back to what you were doing before. You will have other blips like this again as it is human nature. Keep moving forward and don’t give up

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

Hello Molrosie, are you here to start your own weight loss journey, or just to offer advice? You're welcome either way, but it will make a difference to the badge and information that I give you

[Hidden in reply to moreless]

Hi . Was I not supposed to respond to YesIcan? I am hear for a weight loss journey , to share and seek support x

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[Hidden in reply to moreless]

Thank you so much. I am a little unsure about my way at the moment 😊

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

Take your time reading the information and just ask if you need more help

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to Hidden]

Molrosie, it's so true, thank you! We first need to accept and forgive ourselves in order to improve and make better decisions in future Good luck in your journey too!

[Nomash]

I agree with what others have said, you need an emergency plan. However, we all have bad days, days when we think what am I doing and then carry on regardless. If it was a nice day out don't let this ruin your nice memories, just move on, your only human, today is another day. Be kind to yourself.

[YesICan13 Healthy BMI in reply to Nomash]

Thank you Nomash! Unfortunately, it's not just one bad day, i'm starting to realize this is who I am and I cannot change it