http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/selftalk Questions tagged with 'selftalk' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:12:49 -0800 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:12:49 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/63895/Think%2DThin Tips and tricks for keeping psyched up during weight loss? Last year, I lost the most substantial amount of weight, 45 pounds, I'd ever shed, over apx. 9 mos., returning to my high school figure. Tragically, disappointingly, I went crazy with weight gain over the past few months, upon encountering some pretty depressing obstacles in my life. I fell hard off the wagon, gaining all but 10 pounds back. My wardrobe situation is dire.<br> <br> Anyway, I just signed up for new dance classes, and put Weight Watchers meetings on my calendar (although I think I'll keep using my calories burned/consumed spreadsheet on Google Docs rather than adhering to points) and my car broke down so I'll definitely be riding my bike 6 miles to work like I should. I have a gym membership and I like going (though I usually have to chug a diet redbull to get there). I can meal and snack plan brilliantly. I know I can lose the weight, I just bloody did, just learned how to enjoy fitness, but then blew it. (I'll delve into maintenance issues later, and probably in weekly WW meetings.)<br> <br> Today I got an email from my work, announcing a Biggest Loser contest. Well! I happen to be the most overweight employee as well as the most competitive. I am in it to win it!<br> <br> What are some good ways to keep my attitude on track, to distract myself from my displeasure over how I <i>am</i> or soothe my constant food desires and keep my eyes on the prize? I'm a typical social/emotional/bored eater. I just feel like I <i>forget</i> to make good decisions sometimes, how to remember?? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.63895 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:12:49 -0800 cravings diet eatinghabits food selftalk weightloss Ambrosia Voyeur