I lost over 30lbs then put 12lbs back on!

fknlardarse

I just can't get back in the swing of things and every week since last autumn the weight has crept up and up and now I'm 12lbs heavier than this time last year I found it really easy and enjoyable to lose it last year so why can't I get back in the rhythm? I know what to do, I know I can do it, I've done it before so why not this time??? Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
Anyone got a magic spell?

editorgrrl

Read the Sexypants post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

fknlardarse

Thank you, I've read that thread a lot over the past year or so and it's very educational but I guess that's not my issue, I know what I should be doing, I just don't seem to have any will power to follow it and I don't know why or how to get my will power back. Just venting my frustration I guess there's not really an answer, I just need to find my will power again...

editorgrrl

Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Celebrate every NSV (non-scale victory). And re-read the Sexypants post. I find something new in it every time, and you just might find something to make you "want" this again.

Mykaelous

Perhaps look at the pictures of you 18 lb's heavier and ask yourself if you want to go back there. I lost 90 lb's to gain back 40 and now I've lost 12, so overall I'm down 62 lb's. Sure I a bit miffed that I back tracked, but moving forward is the only direction I can go. The good thing is that I have the confidence to know that I've done it once before.

deladypilot

You are not alone. I lost all of my weight last year and then life went wild and I put all but 2lbs back on. It was hard to admit and my pride to a hit coming back here but it is better to take the pride hit now than keep doing what I was doing.

My husband was diagnosed this week with pre-diabeties and hypertension so he got on the band wagon and I joined along. As much as I hate to say it, it was exactly what I needed. I have a closet full of clothes now that are too small but wont be for long.

What I do find most helpful is to sit back and think of why I want this. What was my original motivation and see if they still hold true. Life changes and our reasons for losing, maintaining and getting fit change as well. Make a list of why and then make a list of why you deserve this.

You can do this

Feel free to add me if you wish. I can always use the support and motivation

fknlardarse

Thanks everyone that has all really helped. I still ate too much today but then I went out on bike, looked at my fat photos and my clothes that are too small and I think tomorrow will be the start again. Thank youuuu