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Can This Sparker Be Saved?

Saturday, September 03, 2011

So, let me set this on the table. I've been on here for a couple of years now, and I have diet burnout.

I resent not being able to eat the foods I want WHEN I want them and in the QUANTITIES I would like. There are some treats I love that would shoot more than an entire day's calorie allotment at one meal (Steak n' Shake, I'm looking at YOU.).

I have exercise burnout. My get-up-and-go got up and went on me, and my joints are getting all stiff again. Yes, I know that's bad. Unfortunately, the stretches the physical therapist gave me way back when hurt like crazy to do, and they didn't really help much with the basic pain issues I was having.

I'm traveling a lot this year. Sparkers, you KNOW what a challenge it is to stay on track when you're on the road. I'm trying all the local foods and NOT logging the stuff I eat.

It's taking what little energy I have left over from book promotion to resist chucking the whole program... especially when my metabolism seems to have reset to where I need to stay under 1600 calories not to GAIN weight. And yes, it is starting to inch up.

Can this Sparker be saved?
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JENNIERORO 11/12/2011 7:36AM

  This blog really spoke to me! I wanted so badly to see that someone else knows what I'm talking about when I say that I resent having to do what I "have to" do! And in reading this, I want to also thank everyone for the comments. You're not just helping the blogger, but probably many others as well. I just want to thank the blogger and the commentors for giving me something to think about! emoticon

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JJSSPARK 9/6/2011 10:06AM

    I think everyone has given you wonderful thoughts and advice. We all hit those "why bother" modes sometimes; I've hit it myself. I've dipped into the "bad" eating because of a bout of depression at the beginning of the year, but then realized that depression is what got me to the unhappiness in the first place. But I felt like poo...no other way to put it. Those bad foods that you think are going to be so delicious are going to make you feel like poo later...not only physically, but mentally as well.

The fact that you are thinking and voicing your concerns for yourself means you know inside what you really should do...take care of yourself! It's ok to give in to a "splurge" once in a while. After all, human nature makes us want more of what we cannot have, so if you tell yourself you cannot have the Steak and Shake, then you will crave it to the point of binging on it. Remember the big picture of this lifestyle change, but don't let your mind tell you it is a chore, otherwise it will be. It is something that you are doing so you can live a long and healthy life for yourself and your family!

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CHOCOHOLIC2276 9/5/2011 6:21PM

    I am just now getting over a burnout period myself. I was tired of not being able to eat what I wanted when I wanted. Also logging in tons of time at the gym and no weight change for about 3 months (plateau). I fell off the wagon. These past few days I ate and ate and ate. What did I realize? It doesn't feel as good as I thought it would. So a few days later of binge eating I am back and recharged. I also took a break from any sort of exercise...I missed it! Who knew? Hope this helps!! emoticon

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PAULINLIM 9/4/2011 9:03PM

    I feel your pain; I went through the same burnout after 2 years of maintaining weight loss and went on a long pastry-eating binge in June 2010 that I'm still recovering from. I have been helped a lot by listening to "Fat 2 Fit Radio" podcast (www.fat2fitradio.com). They reminded me of these basics:

Firstly, you may be undereating for your Basal Metabolic Rate. SparkPeople tends to underestimate the amount of calories that you should be eating, so I recommend going to http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/b
mr/ to see what they recommend. I felt huge relief when it said I should be eating 2170 calories instead of the 1900 I was aiming for. That made a huge difference.

And remember: You are NOT on a diet. You are leading a healthy lifestyle. You may get sick of brushing your teeth, but you do not quit brushing your teeth forever. The improvements to your lifestyle should be gentle and gradual enough that you can sustain them for the rest of your life. If you are getting tired of this lifestyle, give yourself a (short) break, but don't beat yourself up over it and then get right back to this healthy way of living. You have benefited tremendously from the work you have done thus far.

I urge you to listen to Fat 2 Fit's top audio clips on their home page to get their basics. I swear, it has saved my Sparking life! You can do it!

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MIRAGE727 9/4/2011 5:30PM

    I hear all you are saying. But I have to ask you this question. Are you ready to save yourself? I am facing similar challenges all the time. I had to remember that I'm on this journey for myself, my wife, and my granddaughter. I want to live happily for a long time. I had to seek out alternatives when I am out eating. I have moaned and groaned while I put my running shoes on. I freak because I'm trying to maintain and I will get close to the ceiling of my range. I believe all of us go through the same thing at one time or another. It can be a recurring thing too. I also believe we have a lot to give to this world. You have a literary gift to share. Why end it on a bad note? I'm fighting it. I hope you do too. Much love...
Monty
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