Make Elff work for you Monday: Recomittment

It's been an interesting weekend for me.

I went out to breakfast and had pumpkin pancakes - I'm sure that they were made with white flour and I KNOW they were covered in melted butter.  We attended a spaghetti dinner, at which I ate too much white pasta and garlic bread.  I made frosting for a birthday cake, and I ate three large spoonfuls of it.  Pretty much fell face first into the bowl.  We had a birthday party, at which I ate a cupcake and three magic cookie bars.  The cupcake, which I made, wasn't even satisfying, and as I was eating it, I distinctly remember thinking, "Why am I eating this?"  I had two mixed drinks. Then, half way through the second one, I got up and threw it down the drain. 

I decided that I was no longer going to do this to myself - this was the way I USED to be.  Like a snake, I have shed that skin.  For an entire two days, I lost track of who I was and what my focus should be.  I can only think that I must have had a sugar overload and lost my sanity temporarily.  I could delve deeply into my psyche, try to figure out what I'd been missing and how I'd felt cheated by something or another - or I could get up from the table and get on the elliptical.

And that's what I did.  I went on the elliptical and did the Abs dvd, drank three glasses of water and I'm going to bed.  I didn't sleep enough this weekend, which I think contributed to my sugar and white carb overload.  I've come so far - I MUST take the steps to keep myself on track and not succumb to the foods that don't even make me happy or help my body be the best it can.  There is no love in the food. 

Your Mission for this week is to recommit your own self to your success.  What have been your challenges? How can you help yourself succeed?  How can you keep yourself moving in the correct direction?

I don't really know why I fell so badly this weekend - I'm not especially stressed, I wasn't craving the sugar - I just.ate.it.mindlessly.

So not good. 

Comments

[Tiffany]

I always struggle with eating on the weekend - during the week I do good but come the weekend I am a mess and I am always making a new commitment on Monday. One time when I was really focused on losing about 30 pounds I would stay on track 6 days of the week and let myself go on Sunday. I knew one day of bad eating would not wreck the whole week and it gave me something to look forward to.

[AJMick]

Wow. You have perfect timing, Carmen. I have so fallen off the wagon lately and I know exactly the reason. I'm not married and I don't have kids, but I do have some work stuff going on right now and I'm working on my MBA and just happened to sign up for the two toughest classes at the same time this term (this is why you contact your advisor BEFORE enrolling in class). Anyway, I have 4 weeks left in this term and I am fat and not liking myself even though I'm doing all kinds of other wonderful things to improve myself. Anyway, I'm back on the diet today and am committed to going to the gym today and all week... I gotta do it... I'm so tired of these extra 20 pounds I'm carrying. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Hanna]

I had a minor breakdown over the weekend, realizing that being a single mom, my health should be even MORE important than it currently is. I really can't afford to get sick with no one there to help me take care of my daughter. THAT has become my motivation to get up work out.
:)

[Kristine With a K]

I have a 2nd site now and I was inspired by you and another gal.
There is no love in the food.
That should be painted in every room in my house.
Thanks.

[Jenn]

Just wanted to say, thanks for sharing stuff like this- it helps so much to know that it happens to other people too. Pat yourself on the back for stopping yourself when you did.

[workoutmommy]

I too have fallen off the wagon and this post is helping me get back on! Exercise is not the issue for me...I love to workout as much as possible. My problem area is junk food. I have no willpower nor self control. That is my recommitment...to get the control back and start eating healthy again. :)

[Kendra]

I know I'm a little late posting to this but it sounds like we're all in this together. I just today (10-23) got rid of the last 2 of my 6 from the last 11 days. For the most part we ate great fish, chicken, lots of veg. BUT my exercise regimen went down the tubes, and I drank more than usual (no, not water!). I didn't lose any ground, and we were so busy that I was doing much more incidental walking than usual. I can't walk outside because I'm in SoCal and the air quality from the fires is horrendous so I will have to figure out some other exercise to dive into for now. All of that being said, I'm with you on the rededication front. Thanks for the kick in the pants, and YOU GO GIRL!