HELP!!!! I need to get back into TS :(

Hi everyone.
I started on exante on the 02/05/12. My aim was to do TS for as long as possible as I have about 5/6 stone I wish to lose. I started off my first week with no blips. However the start of the second week I went down hill and it turned into WS. Last night I had some chinese only the meat but it was in a sweet sauce.
Anyways, today I have woke up feeling totally crappy with my self. My ketostix says 0.15 and I feel like I'm failing myself. I know I can do this. Please someone anyone, help motivate me. I dont want to FAIL

I know I start on tues so I joined this to help spur me on too! I think the best thing for you to do is accept you made one small blip but you know you can only learn from mistakes and move on, don't dwell it start a fresh and think positive and think why you want to do this and picture yourself the way you want to look and you CAN DO IT!! Lol One thing I'm going to do is stick pictures in my kitchen on my fridge and cupboards lol of when I was a healthy weight and anytime I go into that fridge to nibble on something I will see that picture and know what is more important to me right now, x

I have had 2 weeks off plan and have eaten for England. No matter how guilty I feel, how much the girls here try to motivate me and spur me on, I still can't stop eating. I know I have to get back on the wagon, and every morning I wake up and say 'Today's the day', but it never is!!!! Monday is the day for me, I am gutted I have done this to myself but still can't stop :cry:

I felt that way last week, I could not stop eating, I felt as if I was in the kitchen every ten minutes picking at something! Nightmare! I have emptied my cupboards and fridge of any junk, I have a partner and young son have done a weekly shop for them of healthy food and there's no way I'm going to snack or binge, I'm determined, I'm sick of feeling sad and depressed about how I look, I think we need a tough love approach lol

Thanks sammy sue and mia for replying to my post.
I am completely gutted with myself and I am disappointed that I can't stay on target. Its like I know what I need to do but yet I can't get there. I really really really really need the motivation and determination of many of the long timers on this site. I have a wedding to go to ending of july and I want to have lost at lease 2 and half stone by then. But the way that I am going I won't even end up attending because I feel sooo ashamed of myself. Mia defo goodluck for you and monday I hope just like were head strong and break that horrible food cycle. Sammysue good luck with your first week next week. You can do it. When you feel there is no point just come on here and we will spur you on. X

Mimi and Mia - you can do this.

Mia you have done so well that it's no wonder your head is struggling to focus on the last hurdle. But you have been focused before and CAN do this!

Mimi all I can say is that I started in Jan and attended my best friends wedding last month. I had a fantastic time as I felt good in my outfit and didn't even come off plan the day of the wedding! You started off so well so hopefully you will wake up tomorrow 'back in the zone' tomorrow and get back on track. It's worth it to we the results on the dreaded scales!

I have not had many, but had a foody day yesterday and munched everything in sight. (cry) Thankfully I am back 100% today - if i can do it - you can do it!

Good luck xx

Handbag-annie, thank you, you have popped in and out of my threads and diary since I started my journey this time round so you know my struggles. I have come to a decision. I am not gonna post anymore until I am at goal. I am sick of posting negative posts, maybe making other people feel negative etc. so I think it best to bow out at the moment and just actually concentrate on DOING the diet, rather than TALKING about it, if you know what I mean.

I will still read the posts etc but I am sick of moaning and hope I am not putting anyone off. I am gonna just concentrate on getting into the zone and will report when at goal. Good luck everyone and speak soon xx

Awww handbag annie, thanks hun for the inspiration.
Can I ask you a question hun?
When you have had your off foody days how did u get back 100 percent?? This is my downfall .
I can stay TS for the whole day as soon as it hits 7ish I am thinking and wanting food because this is what I am use to. How can I break this?
My heart wants one thing but my head is saying another.
X

Mia said:

Handbag-annie, thank you, you have popped in and out of my threads and diary since I started my journey this time round so you know my struggles. I have come to a decision. I am not gonna post anymore until I am at goal. I am sick of posting negative posts, maybe making other people feel negative etc. so I think it best to bow out at the moment and just actually concentrate on DOING the diet, rather than TALKING about it, if you know what I mean.

I will still read the posts etc but I am sick of moaning and hope I am not putting anyone off. I am gonna just concentrate on getting into the zone and will report when at goal. Good luck everyone and speak soon xx

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Oh Mia no! We will miss you.! If you need the support from here just post away, whether you feel it's negative or not. If we only came on and posted how great everything was it would be a very false view of Exante.

Whatever you decide good luck and keep in touch! x

Mia you will be missed

Can I just say, it doesn't put me off.... Infact I had a massive blip last night. I'm talking Chinese rice chips chocolate, and knowing I'm not the only one made me think yeah I'm only human. It seems like everyone is a saint on here lol (that was once me)

VLCD is by far the most difficult diet to stick to so if you wanna moan then go right ahead. My diary should be called 'the woes of Sarah'

Good luck xxxxx

Mimi22 said:

Awww handbag annie, thanks hun for the inspiration.
Can I ask you a question hun?
When you have had your off foody days how did u get back 100 percent?? This is my downfall .
I can stay TS for the whole day as soon as it hits 7ish I am thinking and wanting food because this is what I am use to. How can I break this?
My heart wants one thing but my head is saying another.
X

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Personally, for me I know I cannot afford to blooming faff around as I (sadly but my own fault) have sooo much weight to lose. I lost a stone last year calorie counting but it took me six months! I thought of Exante as being a quick fix and that if I did it for say a month and then go back to Weight Watchers or Slimming World etc. But I'm still on it as it has clicked with me.

I think I have just reached that point in my life where I know my weight is a serious issue and although I am getting fantastic support from a hospital dietician, it's only me and me alone that can do this. Since January I have had I think 3 bad days where I have been munching crap but apart from that as you said yourself, my heart and head are in the right place. I am a clothesaholic so being able to walk into a trendy shop like New Look and buy a dress in a 24 and smile at my reflection, when in Pre Exante I was wearing 32+, just keeps me motivated.

Not sure how much you want to lose Mimi and I am no expert to be giving advice, but what I would suggest is focus on even a small goal of 5 or seven lbs and keep busy. If you are coping during the day, why is 7pm onwards your danger zone? Are you sitting bored at the telly? Go out to the gym or a walk, or paint your nails or have a bath. In the first few weeks of Exante my house was spotless as I had loads of energy and wanted to keep busy!

Let's do this next stretch together as I am back after my holidays for the next nine weeks! Onwards and downwards! xx

Awww, handbag-annie *big hug*. Your soo right I have to lose this weight, and I have to want to lose this weight which I really do. I'm not looking back anymore. I promise I'm on the straight and narrow because I CAN do this, I CAN!!
The reason after 7pm is hard for me is because as you say I have nothing to do. I have done my hour exercise by then. I have cooked for the family or other half depending where I am. I have cleaned by then. I mean I have baths everyday to occupy 45 mins of the evening. However after that I'm sat watching my fav soaps and programmes. I am going to substitute a tv programme for more sleep. That's what I have decided.
Just like you handbag-annie I am a clothesaholic. (Well plus make-up,handbag and SHOES) and I want to be able to smile and be shocked whilst hopefully picking up and fitting into a size 14 from a 18. I will be more then happy to share this exante diet with you, as you are more advanced then me you can shout at me through my blips and I'll do the same to you. However you don't seem to need any telling off your doing superb hun. WELL DONE babe.
Enjoy your holiday btw. Where are you off to babe? Anywhere nice?

Mimi22 said:

Awww, handbag-annie *big hug*. Your soo right I have to lose this weight, and I have to want to lose this weight which I really do. I'm not looking back anymore. I promise I'm on the straight and narrow because I CAN do this, I CAN!!
The reason after 7pm is hard for me is because as you say I have nothing to do. I have done my hour exercise by then. I have cooked for the family or other half depending where I am. I have cleaned by then. I mean I have baths everyday to occupy 45 mins of the evening. However after that I'm sat watching my fav soaps and programmes. I am going to substitute a tv programme for more sleep. That's what I have decided.
Just like you handbag-annie I am a clothesaholic. (Well plus make-up,handbag and SHOES) and I want to be able to smile and be shocked whilst hopefully picking up and fitting into a size 14 from a 18. I will be more then happy to share this exante diet with you, as you are more advanced then me you can shout at me through my blips and I'll do the same to you. However you don't seem to need any telling off your doing superb hun. WELL DONE babe.
Enjoy your holiday btw. Where are you off to babe? Anywhere nice?

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You are on! I think we are scarcely similar as you mention makeup, handbags and shoes..... Hence my Handbag-Annie name tag!

We just got back last Saturday from Fuerteventura, hence the diet break. We love it there and heading back at the end of July so should be nice and hot!

Hope you have had a better day today. Onwards and downwards!

Take care and keep in touch xx

Hey handbag-annie,
Yep love my girly things. The other half is taking me shopping today as a matter of fact, so I am topping up on the bags and shoes and make up hahaha. Not getting any more clothes until I desperatly need them.
Fuerteventura is lovely I went there about 4 years ago. Lovely atmosphere,it was roasting hot when I went. Do they still have that market that I think was only on certain days? They have a few decent bargains.
I'm hoping to have a hols this year but If not I'm going barbados next year so I'm preparing myself for that. Can't wait.
Thanks handbag-annie,hopefully I will have a wonderful day. Hope your day runs smoothly and stress free
Onwards and downwards x

Well..............what did hubby buy you today? Mine bought me a beautiful Radley bag on Saturday - well spoilt xx

Aw glad you got spoilt with a new bag well deserved, my partner asked me what I would like as a treat when I've reached my goal and you know what I said, well maybe I shouldn't share this bit embarrassing but share and share alike lol I asked for some really nice underwear, I hate going and buying big granny bloomers lol coa that's whatbi feel comfortable in so I would like something really nice to wear and I think it will make me feel great xxx

Hey handbag-annie
How did your day go yesterday? Hope it was a success.
Yep spent 6 hours up westend with the other half yesterday. I know I shouldn't have gotten any clothes but I honestly couldn't resist lol. So I got a lovely leopard print jacket, some really cute pink shoes, among other clothes and albums and make up etc. Didn't see a bag that tickled my fancy yesterday was really gutted about that actually. On a brighter not I can wear clothes a size down now. However that's only in a few selected shops. Onwards and downwards x

sammysue said:

Aw glad you got spoilt with a new bag well deserved, my partner asked me what I would like as a treat when I've reached my goal and you know what I said, well maybe I shouldn't share this bit embarrassing but share and share alike lol I asked for some really nice underwear, I hate going and buying big granny bloomers lol coa that's whatbi feel comfortable in so I would like something really nice to wear and I think it will make me feel great xxx

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Away great treat..... and a treat for hubby as well lol!! X

Six hours in the west end - oh my!! Your shopping spree sound fab. I have been buying some new clothes as well and feel I have gone a bitty mad recently, but my old stuff is huge and what I have I don't want as that was the old me.

Yesterday was a good. When I'm working I'm usually fine as too busy to think about food. However very stressful day today at work and was craving chocolate - girls in my room have a chocolate box that sits out ALL the time! Managed to resist and currently walking round a park on my way home from work.

How are you getting on? Xx

Hi ya handbag-annie.
I'm getting on okay. Refused to weigh in today as I had a bad week and weekend. So doing my weigh in next wednesday instead.
I'm still struggling but still going. This weight will come off one way or another.
Glad you had a good day yesterday
Chocolates are my weakness too but not craving them anymore
Speak soon hun
Onwards wand downwards x