Dedication

I'm prone to being obsessive when I have tools like this to play with but there is without doubt days where it would be easier to ignore the plan and eat what I want.

For me its knowing that what I'm doing is good for me, making me more healthy and more concious about what fuel I'm giving my body that makes me stick with it, and if I have a bad day or two its what brings me back.

I am doing the eat more to weigh less and I'm already feeling the benefit of giving my body calories it can work with.

Logging in every day and filling out the log should keep you going, just be honest and you'll soon see where you can improve and with that hopefully you'll see & feel the benefits and that will keep you going. Good luck

How does everyone say committed? I find that I do this for a week or two and then somehow fall off the wagon to fitness and eating healthy. I'm sure it hasnt been helping me that I have a SO that is a unhealthy snacker and eater in general. If anyone is in that position, how do you deal?

Thanks!

Honestly its very easy.... my husband knows I wont touch his treats because I know its not the right choice for me. But he doesnt bring things like this home all the time considering he works 12/14/16 hr days as a truck driver.

You have to hit rock bottom, get good and fed up and know that once you do hit the floor, you get right up on your own two feet because you have found your absolute limit...

You have to find the motivation on your own and you have to learn how to change your way of thinking. You have to want to make the change happen for yourself and no one else because only you can make the decisions for yourself.

No one sabotages us, but our self.
No one makes us eat anything we dont/cant/shouldnt have, but our self
No one is setting ourself up for failure, but our self.

Its up to you to decide if you want to put that food-item in your mouth.
Its up to you to decide if you want to go to the gym, or workout.
Its up to you to make the right choices and no one else.

We have to literally own this change and commitment. If we want it bad enough, you will never ever create excuses for yourself and keep that tackling fuel going. If you fall, get up. If you fail, start over.

When someone gives you a rash of verbal garbage - take control back and make it known that you will accept no negative banter from anyone - family included.

So.. ask yourself: how bad do you want this?

If you say "really bad", the what are you waiting for? Kick it into high gear and begin! 8-)

I agree with my firends here that have replied to you. I eat 6 times a day, but very healthy. It helps keep me satisfied and keeps my metabolism going. Also, I enjoy staying logged into MFP throughout the day keeping in touch with my friends I made here. They are all so encouraging. Its very important to keep active. That keeps your mind off of eating and burns calories. Even if you just go for a walk. Sitting around watching tv is just a habit. I know. That was a habit I found hard to break at first. But soon you will look forward to getting out and moving. Find a friend who likes ot walk or bike or whatever.