Three times this week. That's how many times I went to McDonalds. And with I eat, that's twice as many calories as I should be eating in a day. After I eat it, I feel awful. And yet, I still stop at the drive through. I still spend the money. That's $30 this week, $30 that I could have spent on bills. And the worst part? I ordered some new jeans from Maurices this week.. size 26, and they were pretty snug. I kept telling myself, I'll wear them a few times, not throw them in the dryer and they'll be stretched out in no time. But there is no reason I should be wanting to STRETCH out size 26's. So what did I do the next day after work? Hit up the drive through.
When I was a freshman in college, I did the opposite of most freshman. I actually lost weight. I was walking all over, lived on the 4th floor of my building, didn't keep any food in my room, and ate small meals at the cafeteria (since that was really the only place my meal plan allowed me to eat). I lost almost 40 pounds, and was down to a size 18... the smallest I can remember. Then, junior year, I was able to get the meal plan where you could eat anywhere on campus, at any time. So, I started eating sandwiches and fries for lunch almost every day. Then in the evening, it was burgers and fries. When I moved off campus, it helped a little bit, I was able to make my own meals, but I still had those ridiculous curly fries at lunch everyday. So, I gained it all back.
I keep making promises to myself, saying that I'll stop with the fast food, eat healthier, exercise. Do I ever do it? No. I need to figure something out.. and fast. Nutritionist? Weight Watchers? What is going to hold me accountable?
Try to stay positive. Keep your head up and move forward... Those are the biggest things to keep in mind.
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Find the thing that works for you and your lifestyle. If it is WW, then do that. If it is seeing a nutritionist, then do that. At the end of the day you are the only one who is truly holding you accountable though.
Every time you feel the urge to hit up the drive thru... ask yourself why? Is it worth it? If you can't think of one reason why it is worth it... keep driving. It is hard at first (trust me!) but you CAN do this. Yes you will get to a point where you are over thinking alot of those decisions... but sometimes that is what you need to keep yourself accoutable.
Start doing research on programs that you think will work for you. Trial and error is the only way to go. By the time you have tried a few things, you may have even just set up your OWN program to follow. Stay away from fad diets! I can't stress that enough. If you can't do it for the rest of your life you shouldn't be doing it now. (I may coin that phrase :P) I am a very strong believer in that.
Keep challenging yourself and set goals. Make sure you have A LOT of small goals and a few bigger goals. Focus on losing the first 5 not the the first 25.
I believe you can do this. Having a support system is key to your healthy lifestyle success. You are freaking out over eating french fries (this may have happened to me), you call me up and we will talk about it. You have gone a week w/o going to the gym or being physical? call me up and we will talk about it. You just worked your face off in an intense work out? Call me up and we will toast to it. I will be just as excited as you bc I have been there and know exactly what you are going thru.
You can do this, you will do this. You just need to believe in yourself and see how far you can go.
Holly :)
Thanks Holly, it really means a lot :) I am going to set a goal for myself this week, McDonalds, no matter now tired I am at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a fantastic goal!
ReplyDeleteWe love you for who you are and you've helped me realize I need to stop eating so much fast food as well. Yes it's soooooooo easy, but you can do this! I agree with Holly, make small steps and then your big goal will seem so much closer. If you need anything I'm a call away!
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