Thought I would throw this out there.

I have been working more since school started- about 3 days per week.

Although I find that I eat per plan *mostly* and I am getting my exercise in, the things that go are reading my ARC's and taking time to eat slowly while stitting.

Then I fall out the habit...

Then I have to push myslef to start again.

Here is, I guess, my thinking mistake:
It does not matter if I eat standing up (or read my ARC's or put my fork down) because I seem to be doing fine.

I seem to have lost the clear discipline of the book.

Go back and read again?
Simply start now and do it correctly?
Give myslef more credit?

P.S. My life stressors over the past 2 weeks have been huge- I know this is part of the problem. Luckily things are settling down and I will have more time and energy to focus.


I want to nip this sloppiness in the bud as I so love Beck and how it has been such a great support to me in so many ways.

Maybe I just need a kick in the pants?

I am feeling like Stella-- I got my groove back!

I think these things really helped me feel better and more willing to do the right stuff around food and exercise.
*weighing myself daily- BIGGIE!
*posting here about my struggle
*reading Beck ARC's even when I did not want to
*logging food even when I did not want to
*walking when I felt upset and angy- this helps me process feelings
*getting ample sleep
*giving myself lots of credit for little things done right

Thanks again for all the kind feedback.

Thanks for the input and encouragement.

I do know that I am disciplined and that I will get back. It has been a rough ride for a little bit.

I am going to focus on doing the small steps rather than thinking of this as all or nothing.
Today I am on plan, even took an unplanned extra 20 minute walk. I read my ARC's 1 time and will get to them again before bed!

I've really slipped from reading the cards every day, and I'm noticing that I'm not paying as much attention to food as I eat. I'm still eating slower than I was, but I've lost the recognition that I'm getting full.

I've decided to just jump back in. I just did a new card yesterday about not eating out just because I'm hungry (I wanted to stop for food on my way to school but didn't).

If I can get to my cards every other day, I'll be doing better than I am now. On the other hand, I've gotten a lot better at giving myself credit.

I wrote down my response cards in the front of my food journal. When I go to write in my food plan and do my "check offs", I quickly re-read them. I also have them divided in sections so it's easy to find the ones that most apply to the situation I'm in.


I'm also in the give yourself a lot of credit camp. You've been through a really crummy two weeks and the fact that you are still even thinking about a food and exercise plan are great.

You will get back to basics, I know you will ; )

PS On my "rushed" days, I have a harder time eating more mindfully as well. I'm trying too at working harder on that.

Sandy-I haven't finished Beck yet and have not started with the Response cards but I know that no matter what plan we choose-Beck, WW, South Beach, etc. there will always be time when the plan is not followed for whatever reason.

Going through significant stress would cause most people to falter, even the most disciplined.

I would try to keep things simple, like D suggested maybe just using one Response card right now to remind you to eat slowly while sitting, or the one to remind you to put your fork down between bites.

You seem to me to be a very disciplined person so I would think this is just a temporary thing for you and you will back on track very soon.

Hope that your life de-stresses very soon!

Jill

Maybe, while you're readjusting, you need a new response card. ONE, not multiple, that addresses some of your concerns. (I don't read all mine every day. I carry ONE to work that addresses work things, I have SIT DOWN posted above the stove so I don't eat while standing, and my list of reasons is taped inside the pantry and the fridge.)

Maybe one for your desk, one inside your lunch, and one for dinner.

I found using all of them too unwieldy and frustrating--so rather than give up out of frustration, I adapted the one-card-per-situation thingy.