mind playing tricks?

[di-zee]

Funny how the mind works. Trying hard to get back to this woe and manage it for a few days each time before sabotaging myself... and the mind is even hiding support, because for the past week or so I have completely forgotten that I have been back on this discussion board... quite bizarre, because this place really is what got me through the first time. Tricky and dumb! Why is that, when I obviously need help getting through a whole week on this? It feels quite self-destructive... not like me at all.
I think I shall have to put a post-it on the computer reminding myself to check in and get my daily support and reminder to be "good". I feel ridiculous.:(
To Kat.... sorry I left you high and dry. we were checking in and I, unintentionally completely checked out. You were doing so well,...
I have a reminder note now to avoid the mad-mind thing, if you want to let me know how you are going...
cheers from di

[Mitra]

It's just amazing how creative we can be about sabotaging ourselves, isn't it? :confused:

I hope the post-its work, and we see lots more of you :).

[Zuleika]

Di-Zee -- you took the words right out of my mouth. I've started a blog where I'm writing every day. I'm actually not eating on plan right now, but I'm not pretending I am either. I've really found that I need to get my mind in the right place before re-starting, because the first couple of weeks are so hard to get into a new routine.

It's also tricky because as re-starters we remember how "easy" this is. But that's only after the first couple of weeks. You've got to get over the cravings from the first couple of weeks.

Maybe instead of trying to go completely low-carb and on plan, you could just try to eat better for a couple of weeks. That might help get your mind in the right place for a full-blown start.

Also, having little day to day goals. Today, I exercised for the first time in ages. And I forgot how much I love me some Pilates. I always feel good after I do it, and after a few days, my whole body has so much less muscle tension. That was my only goal for today: Exercise. And last night before I went to bed, I made a decision about what I was going to do (cardio or Pilates), and then when I got up this morning I did it.

Now that I've accomplished that, I'm setting another goal: Meal plan for a week, and shop. That's an add-on though. I have to keep exercising (and I think tomorrow is the cruelty of cardio).

So just set a small goal for today. Write it down on that post-it and then check-in with yourself tomorrow to see if you did it. You can check in with us, too, if you want. :-D

[di-zee]

that's good advice... altho I am done waiting for my mind to get in the right place. It is taking too long... but I will get back to the one day at a time ethos and a new goal each day.
It was so, so, so easy last time. The weight just dropped off - 24kg in 20 weeks - and I had no trouble sticking to this to the letter... now, I keep on delaying.... tomorrow, after the weekend, first of the month, after the party... and problems with my teenage family keep derailing me emotionally.... but I am NOT going to to delay things until after THAT has all passed :confused:
I used to log into this site several times a day. Now my mindset is so bad I forget to look at pp for days at a time... actually forget!
Time to get this little act together.
Today pretty good apart from one small piece of chocolate from a friend who just came back from Switzerland. :rolleyes:
I shall check in soon.
cheers from di.

[Ammy]

My first time around I lost 75lbs in 90days...NOW I struggle, just like you.

I eat to maintain now...THAT I'm able to do. I've lost over 100lbs and am able to keep it off no problem-it's been over 5 years, but I have a final 20lbs I'd like to lose, and I just can't seem to make it happen.
I wish you luck, and don't forget about us!!

[di-zee]

hang in there amy... you are in a very different place to me... I lost 28kg and had only about 4-5 more to go and would have been happy.... instead I have gradually gained 2/3 of it back. it was when it got tough that i let go... don't make my mistake because it will be a lot harder next time... i do believe the theory that once your body is familiar with a system and has been allowed to step past it, it recognises the signals next time and holds on... that's where I am... you are still moving in the right direction and the body has no choice. just keep working on the maintenance and aim for a really slow decline to the end. 75lbs is awesome.
cheers and good luck, di.