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Epic Fail...

by Fredi on 20 May 2013, 06:09

So... I have had the absolute failingest of failure days over the weekend. I intended to fast on Friday but broke it by picking at the sweets I cooked and then having dinner as well. I knew I was going to a friends place on Saturday night so I didn't eat much during the day (a few rice cakes, some crackers, a couple cups of coffee) and took my sweets with me that evening. I didn't overeat at dinner but I definitely ate more of my own cooking than I meant to. The worst part is that I made too much, took the leftovers home with me and now there are chocolate toffees and coconut ice in my fridge! Yesterday I grazed on them all afternoon and into the evening (as well as eating meals!)

I told myself it was all ok, because I planned to fast today BUT I'm not feeling the greatest (sharp headache, slight nausea, very tired) so I just had a coffee and soup, essentially breaking today's fast at only 3:30pm. I'm trying to decide if I'll keep today as a relatively low-cal (but not quite fasting) day or just give it up and fast properly tomorrow. I'm about to go to work (I'm a dance teacher when I'm not studying at uni) so I guess I'll see how I'm feeling afterward.

It makes me feel pretty low because last week I FINALLY managed to lose a kilo on this WOE and then I put it back on over the weekend. I don't understand what my problem is. I really want 5:2 to work for me because I think it's great for sustaining weight loss, but I can't seem to get the hang of eating sensibly on weekends (or any day that I'm not flat-out busy!)

If there's anybody reading this (I understand if there isn't - it must be very boring to read about someone else's eating habits!) I could really use some support. The stress of my everyday life is really getting to me at the moment and I'm finding myself more emotional and depressed than usual. I'm not used to feeling this way and it really ticks me off!!

No power in the 'Verse can stop me
--Fredi--
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Re: Epic Fail...
20 May 2013, 08:13
Dear Fredi, I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. Sounds like you have a lot going on. Have you considered putting 5:2 on hold while you sort things out? You may be putting your body under extra stress at a time when it's already struggling to cope. Judging by your BMI you don't have a lot of weight to lose, and going by what I've heard on the forum it can be harder under those circumstances. It's important for you to be gentle with yourself. Wishing you all the best.
Re: Epic Fail...
20 May 2013, 11:08
Hi there Fredi, it's at this time when you don't have a great deal to lose that fasting can seem so hard. Perhaps a different mental approach ? How about, "no matter how long this takes I will keep on trying." ? That way you take some pressure off yourself...good luck x
Re: Epic Fail...
21 May 2013, 00:08
Thanks so much AiriR and Bee for your support! One thing about my mood swings at the moment is that I can feel incredibly upset and depressed one moment (hence the dramatic blog post!) and on top of the world a few hours later. I just need to keep my mind on other things!

I'm feeling much better today, particularly since I decided to turn my broken fast into the start of a 36-hour liquids fast. I did my first one of these last week and it was what lead to my 1kg loss, so I'm thinking that they will be a good way to go for me.

I didn't realise how much harder these last 5-7kg would be for me to lose, but I have until December so that's essentially 1kg per month. I'm sure I can achieve that. I lost about 6kg already with a different and extreme strategy, but I just know that 5:2 will be much more sustainable. I'm sure I can make it work, it's just going to take time!

Thanks again for your kind words. They mean a lot!!
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