To want to overeat ‘cos feel shit?

[Cordroy]

In the past 5 days I’ve lost 10lb and today is Day 6 - Thursday 29th was starting date. it’s a very strict diet/exercise regime.

Just to clarity - even tho 10lb loss has registered it’s not as much as that because I weighed first thing this morning before food/drink as opposed to having taken a lot of fluids last Thursday before my first weigh. Also I was wearing much less clothing this morning!!

Still, seeing this amount of loss has given me a huge boost.

So I’m fully aware that I HAVEN’T lost a full 10lb of fat!

Ive eaten more than usual today but not a huge amount - still ver much on track for my weigh in day on Thursday. I actually felt better this morning after eating more than usual - but less than 1500 cals in total so still ok - not a huge binge or anything!!

Anyway, went running lunchtime and I found it miserable, hard and boring.

I have to go running again a bit later because today is my ‘weights’ day and I need to warm up first before doing hand weights - can’t just do them ‘cold’

I’m dreading running again. Had less than 1500 cals today so now feel slightly hungry.
Was going to go down to Greggs to get a gorgeous Pepperoni pizza slice and hot choc but have now decided against it thankfully cos it’s raining and I’ve got no car ! It’s a fair walk in the rain.

So I’ve now abandoned the idea. I think when you’re on a diet you must get used to feeling a little bit hungry I think - this is what I found on my successful diets.

So I’ll go out running later tonight after not giving in as official weigh in day is Thursday - one week.

Ive been suffering poor mental health with binge eating up til last Thursday when I decided things HAD to change. Also couldn’t get around to household tasks but I’ve now made more effort with those too since Thursday.

I wanted to write this down cos I find it therapeutic to do so and makes it less likely I’ll break my diet to document my feelings so matter of factly - also SO many people suffer with low mood and comfort eating that if just ONE person benefits from this post my job is done 🙌

Well done you’re smashing it

Thanks so much this means a lot ❤️

Ok so I watch loads of PT tictoks and one thing that stuck out of all the messaging is to find an exercise you kinda like. Because nothing will make you fail faster than planning sessions for shit you hate.

Sounds like you dread everything youre doing, setting yourself up for failure and of course what happens with a topple - might as well consume a small village because i'm a stupid fat failure.... and you get the picture.

Take each day (minute, hour) as it comes, use your "feelings", when youre in a go get em mood - monopolise it, when youre in a CBA mood - don't be too hard on yourself. Stop with any "this is shit, cant do X, cant have Y" - you're not "dieting" restricting yourself, youre starting a new journey, you're making healthier choices, thats all - and if one choice today derails the "healthier choices" - thats ok, youve no need to derail the whole day, don't derail tilnext Monday, don't eat the full pizza because you had a cookie .

Make healthier choices, each and every time you can

Well done, overeating will make you feel worse, not better. Keep strong, you're doing great!

Agreed I miss aerobics classes the one exercise I loved!

Thanks all for your lovely comments 🙌

You’ve done really well. I sound like a drug pusher but if you really struggle then I’d suggest Mounjaro.

Well done @Cordroy I was leaning towards going out and buying some rubbish foods that would make me feel yucky after I’d eaten them, but I’m going to have a cup of tea instead and assure myself they aren’t forbidden foods just something I’m not eating right now. Thank you for the nudge towards making a more sensible choice, it came just at the right time as I was just about to get my coat on!

Ah you’re welcome - good for you !! 🙌

I was saved by the rain!

👏Brilliant, keep it up OP

Thank you ❤️

You're doing brilliantly OP!

I think weight loss is about doing what works for you. Some people calorie count, some people like group interventions like WW/SW, some people would rather eat next to nothing one day and have what they fancy the next... whatever works for you is fine. I would say though, weight loss is in the kitchen not the gym (whatever the benefits of exercise).

Sounds like you are off to a great start OP!

Wish someone had come and smacked the chocolate out of my hands today...just eaten the contents of my fridge!LOL😆
But Ive also lost over 7st in the last 2 years and I know its a marathon and not a sprint and sometimes the junk food wins. If you get knocked back a step or two just shake it off and keep going.
Days like this I dont tell myself Ive failed or that I have to start again. Its just a blip on the continuing health journey.

Aw congrats overall tho that’s a fantastic achievement!!

Could you do a bit of aerobics to warm up for weights?

Hmm bit difficult where I live unfortunately- upper floor flat

Outside? Park?

Well done. Instead of thinking about what you're eating daily, thinking about your diet spread over the 7 days.
That way, you won't feel guilty about that slice of cake, balance it with an extra piece of fruit the next.

Massive well done to you OP!!!

I know exactly how hard it is, having lost just over 7 stone a few years ago (that was tough) but maintaining it is hard work too.
I feel SO much better though. More in control of everything in my life and even now when I get to the end of the day, I feel proud that I’ve not given in to the temptation of binging….because now I know just how crap it’ll make me feel.

Keep going, break it in to small chunks and celebrate starting to feel better! 👏

Thank you - that’s a fabulous achievement!! 🙌

Agreed !! Much better spread over 7 days!

Hmm .. no classes outside as far as I know - I love classes