Bad days.

[eeek1110]

Do you all count calories when you lose control? I find it helps as I can see exactly where I went wrong and am amazed how many calories I can drink just with wine. Of course, wine leads on to chocolate which is a lovely combination. It's difficult to say no when your husband is stuffing his face and offers you just a bite. Ha Ha. Just a bite.... I don't think so. If I know I have to fill in my food diary then I don't scoff quite so much and sometimes it even stops me. Have a good week everyone!

[Anna999]

Well done! Proud of you😊 I'm the same, I log everything so if it's something I shouldn't be eating, the thought of having to scan it I'm to mfp often puts me off too lol! It's so unfair how many empty calories there are in a glass of wine 😢I'm quite impressed I've managed to only have one glass in the last 5weeks! Your husband sounds as bad as my boyfriend, such a feeder! All good intentions, thinking he's being nice by buying me treats... Works out well for him though as he's now eating my portions too lol! Luckily he doesn't put on weight! You're doing so well and staying so positive which is great, keep up the good work!🌸

[eeek1110 in reply to Anna999]

One glass in 5 wks Anna! I am impressed and think how much money you have saved too. Wine is not cheap nowadays. Have a good day today and be happy. You normally are!

[Anna999 in reply to eeek1110]

I know right, I've surprised myself too! Thank you, I will do! I weighed myself again last night and was somehow 2lb less than the morning, so I'm going with a 1lb loss for week 5 which I'm more than happy with! 🎉 so I'm sure today will be a good day!! My physio did the most amazing manipulation yesterday on the sore muscles in my leg (caused by my recent knee op) so I'm walking with a spring in my step today lol! Hope you have a good one too 🌸

[djas]

I have found myself checking out the calories in treats more now before i eat them rather than eating them and then finding out because its very surprising how there can be so many more in one biscuit than one different one of the same size. Before i started this things would just be picked up and eaten but now i'm writing it all down i think about it first and its helped me no end. hope you have a good week too.

[eeek1110 in reply to djas]

I find myself thinking about staying in control of food constantly. Is that normal? I reckon I have a bit of OCD!

[nhs2015]

Wellllllll, I sort of try not to forget to count. I have finished the 12 weeks and learned so much. At the moment things are a bit slack around here. I just had an operation last Friday and feeling sore and sorry for myself. So, I sit and read and count the minutes till my next meal. I am drinking peppermint tea and have small healthy snacks. It is hard not doing anything. Just not me at all. I won't be able to run for the next three to four weeks, so my aim is to eat filling but healthy meals. But it is hard when people visit and bring me chocolate. My daughter in law made us a tiramisu cake yesterday! How sweet.. Grrrrrr. I decided to "not be counting calories" for a few days as I now have the knowledge of a good healthy diet. I know I will not go over my limit. I think eeek1110 it is very important to keep count. In my case I will be slack for a short time then back into it roaring.

And the good thing is: I look fabulous in those new pyjamas. Very slimming outfit. Soft Jersey, pink top and black pants with white spots. So cool!

[eeek1110 in reply to nhs2015]

You sexy thing nhs in your new PJs. Be careful as calories just creep up on you and it is so easy to put on weight even if you are mostly eating healthy food. Hope you are up and about soon.

[nhs2015 in reply to eeek1110]

Thank you. 🌅

[fibronfedup]

I still fill in my journal as there is no point in lying to myself as i know i ate it, and it also helps me to look back when ive had a bad week, to see where exactly i went wrong. We all have bad days, or little indulgances, i myself had a bowl of ice cream last night was lovely took me about 300 cals over my limit but as i can eat between 1400-1800 to lose weight going over my 1400 once in a while doesnt effect me too badly, as i will up my exercise to make up for it the next day or two. Your right though it definitely makes you think twice when you put it into your journal, instead of having unlimited amounts i find i have a little bit which satisfies my sweet tooth. Have a good week

[eeek1110 in reply to fibronfedup]

I've decided I shall allow myself an extra 1,750 calories (half a lb on) when I lose control. It's so easy to eat and eat when I'm upset as I turn to food for comfort. I shall eat it all at once rather than throughout the day and hopefully will feel sick. Something for me to look forward to!

[Jenever]

I always keep track throughout the day of how many calories I'm eating and drinking. I try to plan my meals at the beginning of the day so I don't run out before dinner!!! My husband manages to eat chocolate, peanuts and biscuits without putting on weight, I used to get really annoyed with him because I thought he was trying to tempt me into eating, testing my resolve so he could say I had no will power, but I've just started week 5 and he has learned not to bother asking me if I want to share his sweets, in fact I have noticed he has reduced the amount he's eating, who knows he may decide to start the 12 week diet...doubt it. I haven't allowed myself to eat any sweets, cake etc. not even as a little treat as I'm too afraid once I get the taste I wont be able to stop!

[eeek1110 in reply to Jenever]

My husband needs to put on weight so I have to encourage him to eat. It means having tempting treats for him in the house and he does like a dessert after his meal. I leave the room and go and watch tv until he finishes as it's a bit much for me to watch him scoffing it down. Not sure but I think a tiny bit of him enjoys seeing my pain. I shall think of something sneaky and get my own back!

[Littlepins]

I use My Fitness Pal (or FitPoo on a bad day)

Today I was offered a Krispy Kreme!!!! I sat and calculated all of my calories for the rest of the day and included my dinner and realised I could say yes today.

Yesterday we had a cake sale at work but I said no and munched on good stuff as I wanted a more calorie loaded dinner

Counting has really made me think through my choices each day and plan better. MFP has also helped me keep an eye on fat and carbs and I think this is a way of life I am happy with and its working!!!!

I can see this continuing when I reach the maintain stage in 8 months/1 year x

[eeek1110 in reply to Littlepins]

It is a good feeling to have some control. I still can't believe I've lost 9lbs in 8 weeks. Who is this person?