Willpower

[A3my]

I just cant kickstart mine! I want to lose 9lbs, not that much really... but can I get started and stop stuffing my face every evening? no!! The more I think about it the more tense I get and then I eat toast, toast and a bit more toast I also want to get fit/toned up and I have started running again, thats fine I can make myself exercise but I just dont have the willpower to stop munching! Just cross with myself

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Mental block, maybe?
I get like this time to time just got try ride through it.
Instead of eating i'd pick to exercise, once done shower, bed. No time to eat.

 

[A3my]

good plan! I will try that wow, you've lost over 80 lbs! thats fantastic

 

[runningmom]

Hey A3my! I am so with you. I am the same way. And, my DH is not an exerciser or eat healthy at all so my willpower easily goes out the window. Arrrrrgh! I get very frustrated with myself. I use to be so self-disciplined. I'd like to lose about 15. I started looking in this forum for support and some buddies to help motivate me and hold me accountable. Let me know if you get any tips or inspiration that helps.

 

[A3my]

Hey A3my! I am so with you. I am the same way. And, my DH is not an exerciser or eat healthy at all so my willpower easily goes out the window. Arrrrrgh! I get very frustrated with myself. I use to be so self-disciplined. I'd like to lose about 15. I started looking in this forum for support and some buddies to help motivate me and hold me accountable. Let me know if you get any tips or inspiration that helps.

Will do! I've done it again tonight

 

[starangel27]

same ive got 9lb to lose and just cant fit in exercise now im back to work & just eat like a pig at my desk

 

[runningmom]

A3my- it is so hard. My weakness is soda. And, I am a snacker. I've always said I run so much so I can eat. We can do it!!! I am determined. (LOL! as I plan for cheeseburgers for supper tonight)

 

[A3my]

same ive got 9lb to lose and just cant fit in exercise now im back to work & just eat like a pig at my desk

I was only back at work for 2 months before being made redundant and I put the 9 lbs on at work! its a nightmare being stuck at a desk I feel your pain

 

[A3my]

A3my- it is so hard. My weakness is soda. And, I am a snacker. I've always said I run so much so I can eat. We can do it!!! I am determined. (LOL! as I plan for cheeseburgers for supper tonight)

I was so determined today but I got back from a run and then tucked into some biscuits! I am an evening snacker... my snackage is slowly decreasing though... I think

 

[runningmom]

I am really craving some chocolate about now. But, I have done really well today. I didn't get my run in today but I walked at the park with some other moms and our kiddos. Plus, I washed and cleaned out my car so I've been busy and active today. One day at a time. Great on decreasing the snacking. How far are you running? Do you do any other exercise?

 

[bloodbinds]

When i try to get my will power back, i just think this:

It isn't forever!! Especially if it's just 9lbs, hopefully it won't take you too long if you stick to a diet. I know there are loads of gorgeous foods out there, and we all want to eat them, because of all the yumminess, and we can eat them again, dieting isn't forever, it's just until you lose that stubborn bit of weight then you can slowly introduce yumminess back into your life again!

 

[runningmom]

It is definitely a mind thing. I just keep telling myself one day at a time.

 

[A3my]

It is definitely a mind thing. I just keep telling myself one day at a time.

same here - except I keep saying I will start tomorrow ran again tonight.... then more toast tomorrow I will stop snacking!!

 

[runningmom]

LOL A3my- yah for running! I did not run yesterday and haven't yet today I've been so busy and tired last two days. I dread this weekend.... I have done so well eating the last three days that I'm afraid I will go crazy eating this weekend. I can do it!

Go girl! NO toast tonight! LOL

 

[A3my]

wow well done you! three days is brilliant! I've had a fairly good day today, I'm going to be really good tomorrow. Keep it up!!

 

[runningmom]

Well, Friday and Saturday were really bad for me. Fell off wagon hard. How about you? AHHHHHH! I want my self-discipline back. How have you done this weekend?

 

[A3my]

its so hard isnt it well Sunday night I ate two big bags of chocolate so that wasnt good at all but today I have tried really hard and I feel like I've done really well - no evening snacking or daytime picking how about you?

 

[runningmom]

Yah for you A3my on today's success! Well..... I didn't do so good. I had a big soda and not enough water today and no workout This is a really hard time of year for us. It is football time in Tennessee and we are on the go a bit watching games. So, I don't get to plan my meals as well. Hubby likes to just grab a meal on the go. I have started journaling what I eat and how I exercise. That has really made me more aware of what I am doing. Keep up the good work girl! I will try again tomorrow. I really need to lose 10 -15.

 

[A3my]

Thats not a complete disaster though today I had a slight hiccup as I just ate the leftovers from dinner but I am stopping there! I've not been able to run today either as I had a bad headache! Journalling what you eat is a really good idea, I think I'll try that! Hope you did OK and good luck for tomorrow

 

[runningmom]

Well, I haven't eaten a whole lot but not very well. It seems like my schedule takes over and I don't plan meals as well. And, I can't seem to get in my running groove. There's always something to do, and oh how I love sleep.
I hope your headache is better.
You are really motivating me to stick with it.
Tomorrow is a new day. Good Luck!