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   Every now and again, I’ll read a message from someone talking about a ‘blip, usually accompanied by negative self talk and self beating up session, but they feel stronger now and they’ll start again the next day       

Of course, this diet is easier if you don’t blip, but if you have, it doesn’t mean you’ve blown it, you’re a failure or you can’t do it, you’ve just had a blip.  

Leaving it until tomorrow could be dodgy.   A bit like accidentally driving into a lamppost and making a very tiny dent, then thinking “Hey, messed up now, might as well slam the car backwards into the nearest shop over and over again.”  

Thinking that you've blown it really messes the head. You've paused for a moment, that's all. Just say "interesting...wonder why I did that". Take a moment to see if you can find out why it happened and what you can do if you are tempted again. Then move on.     

Diets don't go in days...they are moment by moment. If you can just put it aside and remember what you are trying to achieve now, you'll be fine.   Don't aim for a 100% day.....aim for a 100% 'now.

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Triotime Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 18 May 2009 Location: Bournemouth Online Status: Online Posts: 7043	Quote Reply Topic: What if you ‘blip’? Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 9:14am
	Every now and again, I’ll read a message from someone talking about a ‘blip, usually accompanied by negative self talk and self beating up session, but they feel stronger now and they’ll start again the next day Of course, this diet is easier if you don’t blip, but if you have, it doesn’t mean you’ve blown it, you’re a failure or you can’t do it, you’ve just had a blip. Leaving it until tomorrow could be dodgy. A bit like accidentally driving into a lamppost and making a very tiny dent, then thinking “Hey, messed up now, might as well slam the car backwards into the nearest shop over and over again.” Thinking that you've blown it really messes the head. You've paused for a moment, that's all. Just say "interesting...wonder why I did that". Take a moment to see if you can find out why it happened and what you can do if you are tempted again. Then move on. Diets don't go in days...they are moment by moment. If you can just put it aside and remember what you are trying to achieve now, you'll be fine. Don't aim for a 100% day.....aim for a 100% 'now.
	Cambridge Consultant Bournemouth Lost 8stone with Cambridge and maintained since 2005

Weezie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Aug 2009 Location: Bedford Online Status: Offline Posts: 222	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 10:46am
	What a great post - Thanks Tis very true


Leemar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Northants Online Status: Offline Posts: 101	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 11:08am
	I'm going to write this down in my journal - it is so appropiate. Thank you for that!


franky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 12 Dec 2009 Location: poulton-le-fyld Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 8:12pm
	thanks that's' really helpful what you said abut blips one query just had a difficult week restarting after Xmas and been very good on SS but only lost 1 lb I was very disappointed as before I started begining of Xmas and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I don't know what's going on. My counsellor said don't give up I'll lose it over a month

lisa32 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Nov 2009 Location: central scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 678	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 9:23pm
	That is a great point of view and one I would like to take on, Lisa B


teachers_pet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Location: Worcestershire Online Status: Offline Posts: 301	Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jan 2010 at 9:32am
	great post :) i'm keeping strong
	You can do it. You can be healthy. 30 inches Last Week WI - 2lbs

kelly1011 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19 Oct 2009 Location: essex Online Status: Offline Posts: 95	Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jan 2010 at 8:50pm
	Thank you ive printed and stuck on my fridge. x


Superlicious Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 194	Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2010 at 3:57pm
	omg that is soo good!! i need that ive havent been doing cd for 3 days and ripping my hair out...literally!


Helsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Location: North West Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2010 at 7:13pm
	The fact that you are still here is goooood. Stay here, stay strong and you'll get there. Youre doing good

motherto5wifeto1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Location: kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 461	Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2010 at 10:04pm
	Thank you sooooo much Trio. This is just what I have needed to hear. I have a fab CDc, but she sympathises with me too much. Having just read your post, I realise that I am being too hard on myself, and that's why I'm getting a little bored, cos I just seem to keep letting myself down the whole time......destructive nature!! Gotta just pick myself up and move on instead of beating myself up! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! by the way.xx

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