June Jumpstart!: Discouraged, but still going

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Discouraged, but still going

I have been following this diet: http://thevirgindiet.com/ for a week and a half (minus Sat and Sun). I feel like I've been completely, totally depriving myself which was okay at first cause I lost 4 pounds. But after gaining it back and feeling really depressed and extremely discouraged, not to mention STARVING, I know I need to find a happy medium between giving up EVERYTHING I love to eat and being responsible with my food choices. Also, I have got to make myself work out first thing in the morning. It makes me burn more calories all day long and keeps me more mindful of what I eat ("Do I really want to have this piece of cake that will negate my morning workout?"). I am feeling really beat down and part of me wants to say screw this and go eat a gallon of ice cream. But I'll try again tomorrow and keep pushing because summer is coming and my bathing suit is not getting any bigger.

3 comments:

heather_herrickMarch 27, 2013 at 8:11 PM
I hear ya! I love a happy medium. It's not as fast, but I can generally keep at it long enough to see results and those results last!

You can do it. It's a struggle, but you've got the right attitude.
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StephanieMarch 29, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Through this challenge I've learned I have to have a happy medium too...I didn't like the week we couldn't have sugar. Moderation is totally the key for me!
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HopkinsApril 4, 2013 at 9:29 PM
I think I need to try that morning workout...I like that it makes you re-think some of the food choices. Thanks for the great thought!
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