Need Some Motivation and a Few Friends!

moncheri80
moncheri80 Posts: 32 Member
in Motivation and Support
Ack! The scale has been creeping back up again! Nobody's fault but my own, I know!

It started in May - I was 4 lbs away from my goal (down 46!) and a dear friend's mother passed. Cue the emotional eating. Ate a whole pint of ice cream following the memorial service.

Then hubby came home from deployment - cue the celebratory eating!

The next two weeks were filled with vacation eating (oh, and drinking) in NY, which resulted in an extra 5 pounds I had to pack home with me (nope, not in a suitcase!).

The past three months have been a weight war, up 5 pounds, back down 3. Gain one, lose it, only to gain another 2. And so on... and so on... and so on.

I am officially up 15 lbs from my lowest weight... it's seriously getting me down. But, for the life of me, I can't seem to find my motivation I had just 4 months ago. I'm blah about the gym, blah about dieting, blah about anything other than those tasty damned cheese enchiladas at the local mexican restaurant. Oh and beer. And ice cream. But that's it. Blah about everything else.

Anybody else know what I mean? Any advice? Anyone want a new friend? Any of my old friends want to smack some sense into me? I am hoping a renewed effort on MFP with friends and some extra accountability can help spark another interest in a fitter lifestyle.

Although this time, I plan to also work on the emotional-, celebratory-, vacation-eating self that got me here in the first place!

Wishing you all much success and sending hugs your way!

Cheri

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  • thethingirlinside
    thethingirlinside Posts: 101
    Hi well I just have this to say,I youhave done it once you can do it again ,move forward starting today put some exerciseing. Cloths on and go out side and take a walk .put some head phones on and sing away it maybe hard but do it for your self I will be some support if you would like now get some shoes on and move! You can do it
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Hi, I was no where near goal but I was able to take off 44 pounds last year. 20 have crept back on. I know exactly what you mean. For me to start back on track it was a personal wake up call. Knowing you can do it doesn't help. I hope you find your inspiration soon. Good luck.

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