I'm just kind of struggling...

jtodacheeny

Hey everyone, I thought I could use a little bit of encouragement today! For about 7 to 10 days I've just been lacking the motivation to really stick with anything. I've been making a lifestyle change since Dec 7 and have lost about 12 pounds, and I am so very happy with that so far. The thing is with winter and the cold air and my three kiddos trading germs and colds and flu every few days I am having a hard time making the right choinces.

In my heart Iam a little bit scared that I am going back in the opposite direction and, though I haven't gained anything back, I haven't lost either. I cannot blame it on a plateau because I know that I am responsible for everything I eat or don't eat and every time I exercise or just sit. Ya know? I just don't want to go backwards and ruin all that I have changed, and I can see some old habits trying to sneek back in and I soooo don't want that! I really want to keep a positive attitude and chose joy instead of a pity party so I guess that is why I'm posting. It was starting to bother me keeping it bottled up and I just needed to release it. Thanks to all of you on MFP for helping each other all along the way! Lets just keep encouraging each other to make the right choice one moment at a time!! Love to all!!

Mindful_Trent

Everyone has their "tough" days/weeks where things just aren't clicking. What you can't do is say "screw it" and let yourself go back to the way things were before. What alternative is there to pushing along and sticking with it (not necessarily being perfect, but staying afloat) - gaining weight? Going back to the way things were before? Do you really want to *allow* those to be options? I wouldn't think so...

I posted this awhile back - you might get something from it: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/accountant_boi/view/learning-to-expect-breakdowns-and-how-to-handle-them-47162

franzy

DON'T GIVE UP.... Don't look back take it day by day and you'll start seeing progress for sure. Good luck

Harshberger24

me too!!! We are in the same boat.. I just keep pushing through!

ohiogirl30

Sometimes I get in the same mindset. I am actually in it right now. When I read your post it was really reflective as to what I am feeling right now. Stay strong. You can do this! You are a princess.... a daughter of the King and WE can do all things through HIM! Hang in there sis!

cerysrhi

you just said it yourself making the right choices one moment at a time. think of your day like that, I will make the right choices for the next hour, for that meal or snack, to exercise etc it will make things a lot easier to deal with and you will get through this x

jkestens63

This is one of the hardest things you will ever do. So there will be stumbles and falls, to expect perfection is to expect failure. As long as you keep trying you will succeed...just don't give up. The sense of accomplishment and being healyht is so worth it. Hang in there and with the next thing you put in your mouth, make it a healthy choice. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!

Bermudabarbie

I look at it this way, MFP is a super, great program. But it is not magic! Every day takes a lot of planning and concentration. You have to find your motivation each and every day.

You are not going forward but you haven't slipped backward either. That is huge. Even if you have a modest gain one week, you know it's just temporary and that it will come off the next week.

It is difficult with your family to concentrate on your specific weight goals. But it is important that you do this. You want to do this. You are doing it! Your health and well being is important too. You are worth it!

soccermom004

First of all, give yourself a break. I have 4 kids, older than yours now, so I know exactly what you are going through. Some days it seems like you didn't have time to go to the bathroom then you look around the house and wonder what you did do all day. Some days it feels like you just want to sit down and eat a pint of ice cream. Just remember each day is a new day with new choices. Just because you have one bad day doesn't mean the end. Start everyday with a prayer and ask for the strength to make those good choices. If you don't forgive yourself and start over. Good luck, feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like.

Laceylala

Ever since late last week I've been struggling too. Today is the first day I've got my eating back under some control and am going to the gym. This whole thing is about learning to push through the struggle and come out on the otherside still going. I usually hit a wall around 4-6 weeks and its week 6, so I'm not surprised that I'm having a hard time.

What matters now for both of us is that we keep going, little by little, acknowledge that we struggle sometimes and MOVE FORWARD!
You can do it girl!!