Weight-Loss No binge, no purge - one day at at time.
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Weight-Loss
alligatorob
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Hang in there!! You have done it before, you can do it again, I know you can!
alligatorob
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Hope your day ended well LaMa.
No binge here today, I did eat more nut butter than planned, but the calories worked out so I think I am ok.
Let's not binge tomorrow.
No binge here today, I did eat more nut butter than planned, but the calories worked out so I think I am ok.
Let's not binge tomorrow.
alligatorob
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Glad your day yesterday was "A lot better than it could have ended ". Hope today was better.
No binge here, I was too busy to eat as much as usual during the day and found myself looking for ways to make up calories this evening... However that did not keep me from wanting more when I finally did stop. Some things never change.
Let's not binge tomorrow!
No binge here, I was too busy to eat as much as usual during the day and found myself looking for ways to make up calories this evening... However that did not keep me from wanting more when I finally did stop. Some things never change.
Let's not binge tomorrow!
alligatorob
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No binge today, however at the grandkid's birthday I took the smallest slice of birthday cake possible. Just a couple of bites. It sure was hard to resist eating more, as LaMa says abstinence can be easier than moderation... When I was losing weight I did have a few bites of deserts, probably at total of less than 10 in a year and a half. I don't remember stopping being as hard then.
Let's not binge tomorrow.
Let's not binge tomorrow.
alligatorob
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I guess it had to happen one day, I binged big today, no excuse, no explanation... Nothing good to say about it.
I suppose tomorrow is another day...
I suppose tomorrow is another day...
It is. And you'll get back on your feet. Sometimes it feels like any increase in calories reminds my body that it was heavier once and WHOOSH the flood gates open and it tries to get back there. Can't restrict heavily forever though, so we'll just have to live with ourselves.
alligatorob
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Thanks Cate, and I know I am far from perfect, knew that before the binge, guess I confirmed it... I like that expression "done & dusted" it describes exactly what I am feeling now. Wish I could blame the pantry monster, but this one is all on me...
Those flood gates do worry me, so far so good, but one day is not enough to know. Still trying to figure out how to live with myself at this new low weight, not so easy. And also not something you can find a lot written about....
Thanks Floater, and today was that new day and it was not bad. Yeah the disappointment may take a little while to get over, but not bingeing again will really help. Or I think it will anyway.One bad day is not an issue although I understand the disappointment - be kind to yourself. Tomorrow is a new day.
No binge today, no big temptations but I was probably still in a bit of shock. Tomorrow may be a greater test.
Speaking of which, let's not binge tomorrow!
That's one very good reason to stick around here: to figure these things out and let other people share in the experience. If only 5% of dieters manage to keep the weight off long term and they are no longer a good target audience for book sales I guess it makes sense that you don't see as much about it commercially.
alligatorob
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That is an interesting statistic, how accurate do you think it is? I can certainly attest to it being harder to keep it off than to lose it, for me anyway.
Thanks, SG, and today I did better again! No binge.
Let's not binge tomorrow!
alligatorob
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I found what appears to be a peer reviewed summary article that addresses this. Their results are a bit more optimistic, 20%, but I think the statistic is kind of dependent on how much weight loss you are talking about and how you define success. From the article (Long-term weight loss maintenance):
Results of random digit dial surveys indicate that 20% of people in the general population are successful at long-term weight loss maintenance. These data, along with findings from the National Weight Control Registry, underscore the fact that it is possible to achieve and maintain significant amounts of weight loss. Findings from the registry suggest six key strategies for longterm success at weight loss:
1) engaging in high levels of physical activity;
2) eating a diet that is low in calories and fat;
3) eating breakfast;
4) self-monitoring weight on a regular basis;
5) maintaining a consistent eating pattern; and
6) catching “slips” before they turn into larger regains.
Initiating weight loss after a medical event may also help facilitate long-term weight control.
Results of random digit dial surveys indicate that 20% of people in the general population are successful at long-term weight loss maintenance. These data, along with findings from the National Weight Control Registry, underscore the fact that it is possible to achieve and maintain significant amounts of weight loss. Findings from the registry suggest six key strategies for longterm success at weight loss:
1) engaging in high levels of physical activity;
2) eating a diet that is low in calories and fat;
3) eating breakfast;
4) self-monitoring weight on a regular basis;
5) maintaining a consistent eating pattern; and
6) catching “slips” before they turn into larger regains.
Initiating weight loss after a medical event may also help facilitate long-term weight control.
alligatorob
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As to rating myself on this scale, I have both lost more weight than most in the study and regained more. In fact my regular bounces are more than the 5 lbs they consider regain... On the success strategies:
1) engaging in high levels of physical activity; I give myself a B-, I have been pretty good at it, but not so much of late. My surgery is my excuse right now, but still not a lot of recent exercise. I do plan to get back to it soon.
2) eating a diet that is low in calories and fat; Again a B-, but I have let my calories rise a bit lately, mostly planned. I may lower them a bit until I can get back to exercise.
3) eating breakfast; I get an A here, and that is relatively new for me, before this diet my breakfasts were pretty intermittent.
4) self-monitoring weight on a regular basis; Another A.
5) maintaining a consistent eating pattern; and Maybe a B, I do make changes, but mostly planned.
6) catching “slips” before they turn into larger regains. An A, so far...
All in all I would give myself a B, not a bad place to be. And I can work on getting that up... Hope I am not overrating myself here.
1) engaging in high levels of physical activity; I give myself a B-, I have been pretty good at it, but not so much of late. My surgery is my excuse right now, but still not a lot of recent exercise. I do plan to get back to it soon.
2) eating a diet that is low in calories and fat; Again a B-, but I have let my calories rise a bit lately, mostly planned. I may lower them a bit until I can get back to exercise.
3) eating breakfast; I get an A here, and that is relatively new for me, before this diet my breakfasts were pretty intermittent.
4) self-monitoring weight on a regular basis; Another A.
5) maintaining a consistent eating pattern; and Maybe a B, I do make changes, but mostly planned.
6) catching “slips” before they turn into larger regains. An A, so far...
All in all I would give myself a B, not a bad place to be. And I can work on getting that up... Hope I am not overrating myself here.
Cate
Long term member
I don't think you have over-rated yourself, Rob. I didn't find the first year at all hard to keep the weight off, but 5 years down the track was quite another matter & every year since my weight has crept up a little, which is how it went on in the first place.
I didn't follow the strict strategies I had in place. It's best to stay vigilant I think.
& every year since my weight has crept up a little, which is how it went on in the first place. I didn't follow the strict strategies I had in place. It's best to stay vigilant I think.