How to keep your mind on the plan!

[whatevergirl]

So, I have been working towards getting into the 130's for some time.

I've been hovering around 140-142 for a while. So, today...hooray...the scale declared I'm at 139.5! Terrific! Rejoice! So, what do I do? I think about making stuffed shells for dinner. lol I asked my daughter if she wanted that. Her eyes initially lit up at the sound of it. (we don't eat pasta much) But then she was the voice of reason...''mommy...you finally got into the 130's. Don't ruin it.'' Hmmm...she's right though.

So stuffed shells are out.

Just curious if you ever have that mindset sometimes? Is it common? Like you make progress, and then ''celebrate'' it with food. 98% of the time, I look to food as fuel, but growing up in an Italian family...food was often a celebrating kind of thing. It has taken a long time to branch away from that...and I will honestly say, I see it as a means of fuel, now.

Just thought I'd start somewhat of a *fun* thread for us to chat about this. If you have any stories...please share.

[KimPossible98]

I definitly get this! I'm right here with ya

Isn't it funny how our society bases everything around food? It is always the first thing I think of as a little treat to have when I do something good. You want to go out! You want to go celebrate!

I always have to make a conscience effort to try to do other things that are non food related like go to the spa, get a mani & pedi, take a nice bath or go to the movies (and dodge the gigantic tub-o-popcorn).

And congrats on getting into the 130's! Nice work!

[whatevergirl]

I definitly get this! I'm right here with ya

Isn't it funny how our society bases everything around food? It is always the first thing I think of as a little treat to have when I do something good. You want to go out! You want to go celebrate!

I always have to make a conscience effort to try to do other things that are non food related like go to the spa, get a mani & pedi, take a nice bath or go to the movies (and dodge the gigantic tub-o-popcorn).

And congrats on getting into the 130's! Nice work!

*waves* to Kim...oh thank goodness I'm not alone!
Yes...it's a cultural thing, for sure. I have gotten away from it, but dang. stuffed shells sound sooo good. lol

I reward myself with a workout well done, with a massage. Now, that beats any food, if you ask me.

Thanks for chiming in!

[KimPossible98]

*wave back* HI!

Or I like to go buy new workout clothes too! It's a guilty pleasure of mine

[toodlepip]

Just curious if you ever have that mindset sometimes? Is it common? Like you make progress, and then ''celebrate'' it with food.

I do this all the time! Sometimes I think it's a self-sabotage thing.

This is the reason why I'll never be really lean - I would have tried to work them into my macros but even if I couldn't, I probably would have just have eaten the damn shells.

Congrats on reaching your weight goal btw!

[Devisissy]

It's easy for me. I have to be at 156 in order to get advancement in the Army. So I don't say what if's anymore, I just f-ing do it. I mean at 5,9 you would think getting to 156 and staying there is no problem but it is. I get to 160 a lot then have to cut for a week then weigh in and it get's old. Sure, but it's worth it.

[BGR]

congrats on the weight loss!

I'm the same way-but ice cream is my weakness. I always want to celebrate with a chocolate chip cookie sundae.

However, my latest reward to myself was a navel piercing. Now I'm even more motivated to stick with it so that I can show it off this summer!