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I know my DH and his family show their love for each other with food treats. So, he will often bring home something sweat for me. I don’t have a sweattooth (salt is my vice!) and I’ve asked him to bring me flowers instead.
Sometimes he remembers....other times....NOT! The days he forgets, I’m usually on my way out with one of my children. I’ll take the food and when I arrive at my destination, I throw it away. And no, I don’t have really strong will-power. I just look at the item and think, I’m working hard to lose weight. I don’t need to add more to take off later.
My downfall is salty crunchy foods too!.....I have been getting in the habit of taking stuff to work.....even the bananas that we grow when all the fruit comes ripe at the same time....they will eat EVERYTHING! ....just amazing!@
I wonder what is is about some people that KNOW you are trying to watch your wieght and still do that?!
In my case I think it is just habit. We’ve been together over 20 years now and this is something he has always done. I don’t get upset, offended or angry by it. Instead, I look at the thought behind it....then quickly throw it in the bin Fortunately, my husband is also not offended by my actions
1,1 pounds left until I reach my weight target (target since April), and all the surroundings are working against me!
1) My fiancee got pneumonia and I have to nurse her instead of working out the last 1,1 punds. It’s really hard to head off two hours to the gym when my girl is sick.
2) Her parents is coming to Norway (she’s from Sweden) this weekend. That means they are, as always, bringing all sort of goodies, unhealthy food and wine and beer.
3) At my work there is a week long cake celebration (boy, they are serous about everyone joining in eating cake!) due to good results. This is toppled by a party next week.
I really wanted to slaughter off those punds, but it seems like I am going up this week. Crap!
(When target is reached I will be 154 pounds. In April 2005 my weight was 187 pounds. I will have dropped 33 pounds, 7,5 inches off my waist.)
I hope your girlfriend is OK soon. Sounds like this is one of those ‘life gets in the way’ moments. You are doing such a wonderful job. Maybe it is going to take just a little longer than you wanted. And that’s OK!
I know you’re anxious to reach your goal weight, but with everything going on maybe you could just focus on maintaining your current loss. It is true that at times life really does get in the way and even the most dedicated person can’t slip off to exercise whenever they would like. Just remember when those goodies are at work or at home that you don’t HAVE to eat them, and that there is a difference between a little taste and going in all the way!!
keep the goal in front of you....put it in a place you see everyday@!
You’ll get there…
I set out for a goal from 206 to 165 in 6 months......when i hit it in 4 i set a new goal....I hit that by the end of the year… so i made another (the tri in july....and did one in December....so my goad morphed again....2 more tris by the time i do the carlsbad one in July....and a new weight / body fat goal....
Keep the goal in front of you! “what is the possibility?”
It looks like everyone has already given you great suggestions, and I bet that you really know what you need to do already.
Look at your priorities and values - I’m sure family and taking care of your fiancee are important to you.
Work in a little bit of exercise when every you have a few minutes. The old portable push-up is one good way to keep moving.
Be reasonable when it comes to the food choices. Share the celebration and have a taste, but look for healthy choices wherever possible.
Don’t lose sight of your goal, You’ve come so far, you will still make it. Maybe not tomorrow, but you’ll get there. Even if you slip a little, just pick right up where you left off.
Thanks for the support! Boy, this is a great forum! You’re kind words and good advices really helpes me.
I am going through his with my head held up high. I will let you all know how it goes in the beginning of the next week!
Well, i promised you an update. My fiancee is feeling much better, her parents has gone home after a long visit, and I did pretty well - considering the circumstances. I tried not to eat all the bad foods. I took small portions but said yes to everything her mother brought along, and I also managed to work out two times (cross country skiing) while they visited us. So, a week that looked to be a disaster ended up with a microscopic weight gain - only 0,2 pounds.
Well, back on the saddle. The ride continues. Target is still right in front of me!
For me and my hubby, food is so much a part of our “fun”. We both work so very hard all day long (added to the challenges of two teenagers!) - that quite honestly, we sabotage each other unintentionally..and man how easy it is go give in to the one you love!
So - our strategy to to find new ways to connect at the end of a long day...conversation as we walk to dogs, etc.
And as far as friends who are not supportive - I know all about that one too. I have decided to cut them a break. After so many years of them trying to motivate me (my twin sister is a certified physical trainer and sports nutritionist) and my coming up with a new excuse everytime I wanted to feed my emotion rather than my health..well, I have exhausted them. The only remedy to that is a bit of success
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