Comments on: Old Habits Die Hard

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:44:58 +0000

Thanks so much, Felisha! I know exactly what you mean, and it’s so scary to lose that control. It feels wonderful to be able to finally take ownership of my body and how I treat myself, so when I hear myself start making excuses like “I have to get my money’s worth” or “it’s a special occasion” just to stuff myself on things I know I shouldn’t be eating, it’s a very, very scary thing for me!

All we can do is chalk it up to experience and get right back on track, which is exactly what I’m doing! I try to keep things in perspective, too – it was just ONE meal, or ONE day of poor choices. There’s absolutely no need to undo almost three years of progress for a couple of minor slip-ups, right?

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:39:43 +0000

That’s such a great way to look at it: losing the battle, but NOT the war! Thank you, as always, for your support! It really does help.

I suppose it just really scares me that it’s still so easy to revert back to the “old” me. Granted, I behave myself much better at buffets than I used to, but why is it still so easy for me to ignore that little voice in my head that tells me I’ve had enough?

I know the right choices to make, and 99% of the time I make them…but then on days like Mother’s Day, or my sister’s birthday (last night!), I elect to throw caution to the wind and order apple pie a la mode instead of the watermelon sorbet for dessert, or the steak with sweet potato fries in lieu of the grilled chicken entree. I tell myself it’s a “special occasion,” and while it’s fine to indulge once in awhile, I know that excuses like that are a really dangerous road for someone like me.

Whatever the case, I’m still paying for my not-so-healthy choices today – physically, I don’t feel well at all. But I’m officially back on my usual menu and working out and meticulously counting every single POINT!

Since I told my WW leader that I WAS going to make it to 100 pounds lost (no ifs, ands, or buts!), and that I’d see where I wanted to go from there, she has been pretty quiet about the whole thing. I was adamant that I’m not where I want to be yet, and reaching that 100 pound mark is something I just have to do for myself. So far, it seems like she got the message!

By: Felisha

Felisha — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:25:28 +0000

Eek! I sympathize. I feel very in control most of the time, but there are moments where I do the most absurd things. I tell myself, even, that I’m NOT hungry.

Congrats on your loss. That is great!

By: hamiltonmka

hamiltonmka — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:56:51 +0000

It’s so frustrating, isn’t it?! Well first of all, BRAVO on the 1.2 loss even with your Mother’s Day adventure. And, congratulate you on the fact that you’re aware that this is crazy thinking and eating. As long as you get back on track with your weight loss, you’re doing great. What do they say: you lost the battle (the buffet) but winning the war (you’re still losing!). I too have to remind myself that getting to goal and I presume staying at goal is not going to be perfect. Life happens and some times we make good choices and other times it’s impossible to overcome old habits. We just need to keep moving past it though. Closer to our goals. It’s going to be so sweet when we get there!

Is your WW leader still giving you a hard time about still wanting to lose more weight?

Keep writing! I love your writing and your thoughts. It’s like you live in my head!