Hi!

ficlak

Well I'm going to try and get back on track again! I had been doing so well and had managed to lose nearly two stone 28lbs) using the app and through exercise and was very motivated. I have now gained it all back and more. First I put a stone on through Christmas and then early in the year had swine flu, quickly followed by Acute Bronchitis. It totally robbed me of my energy and I couldn't get to the gym and was just eating any old thing as I didn't have the energy to really think about food, I was also eating lots of sweets and chocolate as it was giving me a nice energy rush and kept me going - well the slippery slope. To top it all, when I found the motivation to get to the gym - I was just going to get myself back into my regime with a gentle swim - I fell badly on the way to the fitness centre and tore lots of ligaments in my foot - I couldn't walk at all for a couple of weeks, and it took about three months for me to be able to walk without pain. As you can imagine it was extremely frustrating and I got very depressed. Added to this, after my bout of bronchitis which was serious enough to encroach upon becoming pneumonia, I gave up smoking (very pleased about this) but of course this has added to the weight gain.

I keep looking at all my lovely clothes that no longer fit me and feel very angry with myself but I am struggling to get started. I keep thinking I shouldn't be waiting for a monday to restart a healthy regime, I keep slipping. Very frustrated. So I've come on here to try and find some encouragement and motivation.

So hello everyone.

603PIPER

Welcome back!
I have family that battle with depression and I know how tough it can be to get out of that slump.
Keep logging and posting, plenty of people and resources here for support!

ficlak

Thank you. I've just joined the emotional eating group, that could be useful.

gkingbr

Hi and welcome back.

there are alot of great people on here that have got me motivated.