Staying Motivated

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

Jessicajoy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:26:57 GMT

Thanks, it's rescued me SO many times.

I know you will be able to do this, it sounds like you are so strongly committed :D

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

brennmp — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:08:30 GMT

I just wanted to add that I really like that visualization technique. Today is my first day on SF and enjoyed reading about all those temptations you faced and conquered. I really want to make this commitment and stick to it. I am definately going to see myself in a sexy dress my husband will enjoy. Thanks. Mary

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

Jessicajoy — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:30:29 GMT

It sounds like you are doing great :D I know you'll be wearing that bikini next summer :)

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

FyreSkye — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

And to you.... That's awesome. I've been on 2 weeks now (going into my third) and I still fall victim to my temptations sometimes, hence my 3 pounds regained. Stay focused on that goal, and you will do great! I think i'll use you're trick... and think about that bikini I want to wear next summer! Keep it up!!

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

FyreSkye — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:56:33 GMT

chubbyairman:

I didn't face down my moment of temptation so well. thanks to one dinner I gained back 2 of the 4 pounds I had originally lost. that sucked so much I can't even speak. but I went back on and lost one of those 2 pounds. so now I'm down by 3. I just hope I do as good as you in the future. because spending a week making up for one dinner is just not going to get me anywhere.

and by the way, great job losing 7 pounds already. we should all be so successful.

Yeah, i lost 5 and gained back 3... I feel horrible for it, but I have to keep going. You do too. 3 pounds is great! Its three pounds lighter than you were... So lets keep pushing. We can do it!

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

Jessicajoy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:25:52 GMT

Don't worry, I'm sure next time you'll get it! But you shouldn't feel bad about slipping once, I know I won't get through this perfectly. But if you get discouraged it will be harder to keep too. 3Lbs is REALLY good :D You should be proud.

Thanks :)

Re: Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

chubbyairman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:05:28 GMT

I didn't face down my moment of temptation so well. thanks to one dinner I gained back 2 of the 4 pounds I had originally lost. that sucked so much I can't even speak. but I went back on and lost one of those 2 pounds. so now I'm down by 3. I just hope I do as good as you in the future. because spending a week making up for one dinner is just not going to get me anywhere.

and by the way, great job losing 7 pounds already. we should all be so successful.

Hooray I did it! (and if I did you can too!)

Jessicajoy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:11:03 GMT

So today is technically my seventh day on the slim fast plan! (Woo-hoo I've made it one week) and I had my biggest temptation yet.

I went with my 110lb sister (hatehatehate :P LOL), her boyfriend, and my niece to the zoo.

First, they wanted to stop at Taco Bell. I'd just finished my slim fast shake and despite prodding 'Oh come on, you can get something. We're paying. You can cheat on your diet just once, you've stuck to it perfectly all week, I think you can let yourself have ONE taco' I stayed strong and held to my no :)

At the zoo I faced down; pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy, soda, ice cream, brownies, junk-food popcorn, candy, french fries with cheese, and many other bad for me junk food items.

And I faced my ultimate weak spot twice (at taco bell and the zoo). Nachos.

Well I managed to stay strong and avoid all temptations. It was actually easier than I thought. Every time I wanted to give in to that wonderful smell of popcorn, I imagined the dress I want to wear in three months and I walked right on by.

I just wanted to let you guys know if I can do it, you can do it :)

And maybe picking something you want to wear when you get to your goal weight, and imagining it (and your sister's face when she realizes you are hotter than she is LOL!) every time you are tempted may help you guys too!