I took a dive...

kotasmomma03 · **I took a dive...**

Well I've taken my first official tumble off the wagon tonight. I've been doing really well and keeping track of everything I eat and drink and exercising as much as I can (less the last week, but still WAY more than I ever did before). I think it was due to a major case of PMS I'm having and dealing with so many other things all at once. DH being gone has really affected me more than I thought it would, etc. I just want to get over this crap with my stomach and get back on a normal routine. I just couldn't get enough sugar tonight and even though I didn't eat total junk...ok, the pringles weren't the greatest idea,

I think it could have been worse. I just baiscally used food to soothe my emotional turmoil which is really hard for me to not do. I'm really scared to go and log everything I ate so I'm not sure I will. I know I should, but I think it might hurt me more than help me to see that I over-ate by so much today. I guess I just need to vent, get it over with and move on to tomorrow! I guess I really need to re-focus. Is anyone else feeling the same way??

I want to try and gather up my skirts so to speak, remind myself of how far I've already come and keep going....

Hmmm.

Doozer · 02-04-2007, 06:54 AM

Considering what you have been through with your dh leaving and this sickness and a bunch of other stuff in your life, it's completely understandable that you have found yourself in a rut. It's what you do when in a rut that will determine your fate. If you just let things be and succomb to it, than you have failed at achieving your goals...however, if you can pick yourself up, dust yourself off, feel better and get back on track, you have redefined yourself!

Everyone goes through these kinds of hurdles. That is why it's the most painful yet rewarding process/journey to go through. BUT you can do this...and I know you can. You have a movement of Motivated Mommies behind you. Put down those pringles, and jump back up girl!!! We're here to push you along!

Happymom · 02-04-2007, 07:49 AM

I would say you are doing really well if that is your first dive!!!! I had chocolate truffles for breakfast at the wrestling tournament yesterday!!!

newlywed0610 · 02-04-2007, 08:40 AM

Yes, I am right there with you! While I've been sick, I have reached for those old "comfort foods", too - even though we both know we shouldn't be comforted by food. I'm allowing myself to eat whatever I want (within reason) at the Super Bowl party tonight, then it's back to the healthful eating tomorrow.
Don't let little setbacks get you down. We're all human. We all have stuff happen in our lives. It's not like dieting is the only focus on our life.
We can do this, Kristen!!!!!

3lynns · 02-04-2007, 08:53 AM

Like everyone else said we all have our ups and downs. What you need to do is have a little talk with yourself and say everything is going to work out just fine in the end. And remember that we are here if you ever need someone to listen to you and to vent. :love: :love:

~SonjaHugs

kotasmomma03 · 02-04-2007, 07:53 PM

Thanks ladies! I'm feeling much better today although tomorrow will be the day I get back into a routine full force. I plan to try and make it to the gym at least 4 days this week! Hopefully I'll be back on the wagon in no time! Thanks so much for the encouraging words, its such a huge boost emotionally for me! HUGS to you all!!