I Just Gave Into Every Temptation! - Lose Weight With A Little Help From Some New Friends

I Just Gave Into Every Temptation!

This past week or two has been a bit rough for me. I hate to say it, because it's not easy to admit when you're not doing as well as you have been. I've gained a few pounds, and I'm just sick over it! I'm still exercising like crazy. I ride my bike to and from work every day which burns about 800 calories. I do really well during the week, but weekends have always been a challenge for me. I just gave into every temptation! I could go on and on about the burger and fries I ate, the fact that I did not go to the gym on Saturday or Sunday and the other things I indulged in, but what's done is done. That weekend is behind me. All is not lost because of one weekend and a few pounds, right? Right! So, I am starting fresh today. I am going to eat the way I should, continue to exercise and lose the pounds that my splurge caused me to gain. I am still proud of myself. Why you might ask? Because a few pounds is not the end of the world. I am still 100+ pounds less than I was a year and a half ago and I have not changed my lifestyle overall. Yes, I slipped up, but everybody does. It's important not to beat yourself up when you slip up, because it's not the end of the world. Also, you have to think of how you would react to someone else who had slipped up. Wouldn't you be supportive and tell them it's okay? Wouldn't you tell them that it's not the end of the world and that you can just pick up where you left off and continue to make the progress you've been making all along? Of course you would! So you owe that same type of support to yourself!

The next time I blog I will have lost the pounds I gained over the past couple weeks. I will also figure out my motivation (or lack thereof!) that caused me to eat like I did. Was it stress? What was it? I am determined to figure it out and share that with everyone.

Thanks to everyone who responded! Christie and Ann, it was great to hear from you two! I would love to see you both...especially Christie and her little one!

Mike, I will find your SparkPage and add you as a friend. It is a great feeling to help people who've been where we once were. I see someone who is unhappy with their weight and feel like they can't do it. I just want to tell them how I felt the same way and that if I can do it, anybody can. It just takes some hard work to see the initial signs of progress, and then when you see that, you get excited and it doesn't seem like work anymore...it's actually fun!

Jodi, I'm so glad you joined SparkPeople. I want to know how you're doing, so make sure you add me as a friend! Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthier you. Take advantage of all the support and information you can get from the site, and keep us posted on this blog as well!

Kim, I'm sure you will be skydiving with your son one day. Stepping out of your comfort zone, although it seems very scary, will be very satisfying. People are really a lot nicer than we give them credit for. When I first joined the soccer team and softball team, I still had 30 or so pounds to lose, and I thought I was in pretty good shape. But I got out there with all those young'uns and realized that I still had a way to go before I could compete. They were very supportive and I felt like I should be there. I continued to play and have fun. I continued to get in better shape, to lose weight, and I just became faster and better at the sport I was playing! You won't regret taking those chances!

For everyone else who's commented and said they've been inspired, thank you so much. Helping others is one of the most satisfying parts of reaching my goal!

Kristin

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Wow- your blog was just the right inspiration for me today! I have been working on my weight and health since last year, and so far have lost 70 pounds, but have hit that plateau of sorts, and have been struggling. I have another 25-30 pounds left to lose, and have gone through what you describe before- its so tough. But your attitude is wonderful- and I am grateful for the reminder that all is not lost when you have a slip! Your story is super inspiring, and you have such a great outlook- I look forward to your next blog. Best wishes!

Posted by Donna | February 28, 2008 9:09 AM

Hi. Your blog is motivating. Thanks

Posted by Debbie | February 28, 2008 4:53 AM

Please don't beat yourself up too bad for gaining a couple of pounds. Just don't keep doing that and take off those recently gained pounds.

You are such an inspiration with your weight loss journey and your success will make a big difference in a lot of lives. I know your success story has made a big difference in mine and to date I have lost 30 of the 50 pounds I set my goal for. I too have gained a few pounds during this cold winter, but am determined it will come off again.

Thank you for sharing your story

Posted by Jo "NESHUTTERBUG" | February 19, 2008 7:42 PM

Progress not perfection. Sometimes we take two steps forward and one step back; we're human and we sometimes have lapses. The important thing is to learn from them. What was the trigger? Use it as a way to have a plan of action for the future if you get into the same situation. My sister says that sometimes a bit of a slip can actually throw your body back into overdrive for losing. Just not to use that as a justification for a slip.
You are truly an inspiration! Keep up the great work!
Take Care
Cherie

Posted by cherie w | February 17, 2008 8:49 AM

Kristin, your story is so inspiring to me. I've had not only a few bad days, but several bad weeks. So I know what you are talking about. I am finally heading back in the right track, recently losing about two pounds in a little over a week. Slow progress, but at least progress in the right direction. I started Spark people, after hearing about it from you, almost a year ago. Last year I lost 26 pounds in about four months. In April 2007, six months before I would have reached my goal weight if I had stuck to my diet and exercise plan, I went to Phoenix, Arizona and Stockton, California to visit friends and family. I gained four pounds on that vacation and I continued to gain weight until recently. It was difficult to almost impossible getting back on track. My pants are starting to fitting tight around the waist and it didn't take long for me to gain back 12 of the 26 pounds I lost. I was devastated to see I gained so much weight back. Not a good thing. I am having a difficult time staying focused on achieving my goal weight. Today is a really tough day for me and I'm starting to feel like a failure again. Today is Valentine's Day and I am upset with myself because I failed to resist the donuts and cookies my coworkers brought to work. I should look at the positive and not focus on the negative. The good thing is that I only ate one donut this morning, instead of two or more donuts that I would have eaten in the past without a second thought. Another good thing is that I didn't eat anything else, because I wasn't hungry, until late in the afternoon when a coworker brought in Valentine cookies for our afternoon coffee break. Again, I failed to resist the cute pink, heart shaped, sugar cookies dipped in chocolate. I just wish I had stopped at one cookie, but I didn't. It was so good, that I just had to have another one. Trying to find the positive in this,.... well, at least I didn't eat more than two cookies and I did resist eating a cupcake. I was strong enough to walk away from the remaining cookies and cupcakes in the lunch room that were screaming at me "please eat me, you know you want to." (smile) After reading your blog, I realize I am human and I am going to have a bad day, week, etc. The important thing is to not give up. The important thing is that there is tomorrow, although not promised to us all, but if blessed to wake up breathing tomorrow, I have an opportunity to improve and change my life. I will do better tomorrow. Thank you Kristin for your inspiring words and keeping it real. You are the best!

Posted by Sherry | February 14, 2008 5:40 PM