What is wrong with me?

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alandrum

Cathlete
I went to the doctors this week for her to look at some moles. But of course they have to weigh you no matter what. I found out I have lost which is great because I have added a lot of muscle so for me to still lose lbs it awesome. I only have 9 more lbs to go. You would think the doctor visit would get me motivated because I found out what i am doing is working(i never weigh myself, i do it by how my clothes fit) However the first 2 days I was all excited but last night and the night before I ate a ton of bad food and today i am so tired and did not do my am workout. It is like as soon as I heard things were working I relaxed and got off the band wagon. help please:)
 
Don't beat yourself up over a couple of nights of *eek* "bad" eating, and skipping a workout. It may be a bit telling that this came on the heels of some ostensible "good" news re scale-weight poundage, but at the same time it's easy to over-analyze that issue. A sustained slip back into unhealthy eating habits and sedentariness bears looking at because self-sabotage can be very real, but a momentary blip happens to us all.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm as apt to blow off my Thurs. night planned workout and go to Chili's for veggie and smoked cheese quesadillas (or as DH would say, cheesydillas :+ ) as I am to keep the workout date. I feel a bit guilty when I do that, but I also know I'll work out again, soon.

And you will too.

Go a bit gentle on yourself, and do a Cathe workout toot sweet! You'll feel better!

A-Jock
 
First of all, you are totally normal! Nothing's wrong with ya. I think we have all been there. I continue being there. I have about 5-10 lbs to go and I continually sabotage myself. I think the closer we get the more "relaxed" we become. Also, I know the last 10lbs is always the hardest so I don't know why I keep having days like you are.

Think of what you did as a celebration (short-lived) for how far you have come and get back to it tomorrow. Just remember that once it is off, it is so much easier to maintain. Also, a little discipline now will pay off big time later. (If only I could follow my own advice ). Actually, just writing this has motivated me. I have the exercise down but I seem to give myself two free eating days a week. It is so important to eat clean, especially with 10lbs or less to lose.

Just get refocused! I'm going to start tonight!

Good Luck!!
:7
 
I rarely respond to fitness forums but I had to put by $.02 in.
What's wrong with you? Nothing at all, just being human.
Only thing wrong is that you're beating up on yourself for no good reason.
The good thing is that you made muffins
Huh?
Yup, if you have to have muffins, make 'em from scratch, not a mix and
that way you can control the quality. (And they taste better and are better for you.) Also, scratch items are denser. We're used to
store-bought lighter than air baked goods and that's one reason
people can easily eat a box of Entemanns.

Also, you can easily overmix muffins so do it the old-fashioned way, use wooden spoon and tone your arms at the same time.
Besides, how many people can make their own muffins nowdays.:9
 
I do the same thing, I'm good, then find out I've lost a couple pounds, then eat a bunch of bad foods. I figure it's something to do with feeling I "deserve" it. I'm developing a way of eating that gives me at least one free day a week, that way I don't feel like I'm too deprived. Don't criticize yourself, we all go through it. It's the long haul that counts. ;-)
 
Oh Alandrum... I sware you could have been writing this post for me today! Do not beat yourself up! Maybe it is your body telling you to take a short little rest? Just get some rest and pick up the pieces tomorrow or whenever you feel it is appropriate. As the others said... "you are just human".

I too am having a tough couple days. I am PMSing and just wish it would start! I woke up great this morning and thought I was going to do my UB workout after church. Well.... after I put my 3 yr old to bed I too laid down (for what I thought was going to be 5 minutes) and woke up 2.5 hours later! Figure it is just my body saying "take a break!"

I worked out real hard last week, travelled out of state on biz and didn't eat so perfect. I too had lost wt the week prior and thought I was going good I guess? I am still sore from last week's workouts and figured an extra day of rest might not be so bad! I'll just add in UB to my cardio tomorrow!

Oh well.... tomorrow is a NEW DAY! :+ Let's just take today for what it is, enjoy it and then start FRESH TOMORROW!! :* Sound good??

I hope you feel better. Sending you a cyber hug your way! Wish we were together, we could just sit on the couch, watch a movie and feel sorry for ourselves - ha ha ha! LOL

p.s. Congrats on your weight loss!
 
I think I need rest too. I did eat good this weekend but did not do much working out. I slept a lot. I am getting my masters now and working full time and workout 6 days a week. Every once in awhile I just want to sleep all weekend and I guess that was this week. Last week I had midterms so I did not have much homework this weekend. I had to take the chance when I could:) thanks for all the support!
 
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