feel really let down and disappointed :( :(

LoosingMyLast15

if it makes you feel better i just had a half cup of french vanilla ice cream and the only reason why i had only a half cup was that was the end of the box or else i probably would have eaten it all. we all slip up. it happens it's what you do afterwards that counts. realize you slipped up and move on start again but if you just decide well i slipped up i might as well just continue you'll never reach your goals.

what kind of treats are you giving yourself? maybe you could change it up if you only treat with food. how about a new pair of yoga pants to go walking in or new socks/sneakers/tshirt. each time you meet a goal even if it's something like walk 2 times what if you bought some music for your walks. not every reward needs to be food related.

me personally i love new pillow cases - it's something small and inexpensive (i buy mine at tjmaxx or marshalls) and it changes the look of my bed so i use that as motivation. exercise 4 days get new pillow cases. no exercise no pillow cases.

also my goal is to loose 15-20lbs RIGHT NOW. i decided it was better for me to set a goal i felt like i could achieve then to set my ultimate goal which is 40lbs because if i set it too high i would fail just by seeing that number every single day.

good luck hang in there.

I need to loose 55 lbs. I do well for a couple of weeks then I always treat myself to something ( which I know I shouldn't ) . This throws me off track. I want to start walking again. I also do zumba and just dance on the wii. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me x

ThisTimeWorks

I fell off of it recently too. Result? Gain of 8 pounds within a month. Try to get back as soon as possible.

dorothytd

So sorry that you didn't get responses. Hopefully you will met some new, encouraging friends that will help get you through the tough days. Feel free to add me!

mommanurse33

To the girl who posted the original topic. .. Hang in there. I have posted topics and blogs where not a soul has posted any response. That can be disappointing. However, sometimes it just takes putting your thoughts into words in front of you, and you suddenly have a lightbulb go on!!! If you need a supportive friend, you are more than welcome to add me. Chin up sweetie.:flowerforyou:

mel5989

I've had that happen to me too... I think it depends on the time of day who sees it & when... there are a LOT of posts on here, & I've found that at certain times of the day, no one is reading them at all.

I had a CRUMBY visit to the Personal Trainer at my gym, who basically told me "you're fat, & you can't do this" & I whined to the forums for support... I guess I hit the right time of day for a rant though.

I've also put messages about being on the edge... chocolate cake purchased, fork poised... & gotten no response. Its unfortunate, but it happens.

I hope you're feeling better though, & I'm sure it's not because people don't care about you. I think it's just a matter of weird timing. The site was down for a while today too (at least I couldn't get on).

I had a problem getting connected as well.

robsgurl

I don't like when I slack off and get off track. The best thing you can do is just pick your self up and get back on track. We all get off track here and there. I sometimes have a hard time getting back on track and have to force myself to get moving even if it is just for a walk around my neighborhood.

eatandexercise1

You CAN do this. You can meet your goals, you can be happy. Just keep getting up every time you fall, and don't let anything get you down.

DangerJim71

Some times anger is a better motivator than anything else. Not saying it was called for, just saying.

AllisonB145

Hang in there! You just need to pick yourself up and keep moving forward. Treat yourself to something you really like, perhaps a manicure, pedicure, massage etc....
You can add me as a friend if you like.

basillowe66

I think you just have to think back and why you started this program. Like all of us, I'm sure you want to feel better and look better. Always remember an old motto " If it is to be it's up to me "!!! Watching what we eat and working out because we have to do it ourselves. We can't count on anyone else because if they back out on day then we too often take the day off. Once we take a day off, it gets easier and easier to do it again and soon we are off target. I have run a lot in the last 2 weeks and I was really tired today after my run and told some friends I was talking tomorrow off, but already 4 hours later, I can't wait to get back on the road tomorrow. I just started this about 2 months ago where I write down everything I eat and increased my running from 2 & 3 miles to 4,5 nd 6 miles and an occasional 3 miles rest run. I'm 76 yrs old!! So you can do it!!!

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avimoo

THANK YOU xxxx This is just what I needed. This has given me the determination to succeed. Sometimes it is good to feel that we are not going through this alone. I am really overwhelmed by the support I have got. I am really angry at the rude post but thanks for backing me up that it was uncalled for. One rude comment like that is enough to knock you back a few steps. i am going to look forward now xxxxxxxxx

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Steph13RN

Sorry hun ... sometimes the days are a bit slow during the weekday, I'm guessing due to work schedules.

First off, just ignore the ignorant. I think that at times people don't know how to be kind, or forget that this journey is not an easy one. Do not allow them to get on your nerves ... simply move on. I believe there is karma for each of us.

Next, find yourself some good friends on MFP. Look for those who share the same goals, or weight loss numbers, program or the like. If you have something in common, you'll easily be able to communicate more effectively!! Check the groups out, or even start one of your own!

Finally, don't ever give up. We've all had our good days and bad. When someone doesn't answer your post, look in the motivation section and the success/met my goal. Those are always inspirational, and the people who have gone through it can provide tons of support for you!! I know I have quite a few buddies that have been successful, some that are just beginning like myself, and others that are using the same kind of workout programs that I am!!

I hope you have a better day. I view each day as a new day. Someone wrote that it didn't take us a day to become overweight and get used to unhealthy habits, and it isn't going to take a day to fix them! Not to mention others added that it will be lots of hard work and dedication.

One of my favorite quotes: It's not falling down and getting up that shows courage, it's doing it over and over again until you no longer fall.

And my all time fav from someone right here on MFP (I'm so sorry, I forget who, but she had AMAZING results due to her hard work)
"Believe in yourself and know that you'll cross the finish line. No one can want it bad enough for you. You have to want it for yourself - more than anything".

I have the last quote in front of my desk and reminded of it daily. Even on the bad days when I couldn't resist the pizza x 2, or just having a little bit of soda. Little changes everyday helps the most. Find out what works for you!

I started setting small mini daily goals for myself and try to meet them. Some days I'm successful and others not so much, but I never give up.

Add me as a friend, I'm always here for support. Without MFP, I wouldn't be able to do this alone! Good luck, and please don't feel like no one is listening ... sometimes it just takes a bump or two to be heard. These forums are always rolling!!

avimoo

thanks again everybody for your kind words and support xxx off to bed now xxx big changes tomorrow xxxx

186mom

I would love to help too. I feel depressed sometimes also but we just need to keep trying. Smile!!

laceybrobie

I need to loose 55 lbs. I do well for a couple of weeks then I always treat myself to something ( which I know I shouldn't ) . This throws me off track. I want to start walking again. I also do zumba and just dance on the wii. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me x

Hey, you can still reward your self, just do it with something other than food. I have my mini goals on my page. feel free to add me and you can see what i am doing.

**DONT GIVE UP** there are so many posts on here these days that you miss a lot of them.