Getting back on the bandwagon

depends on how bad ya want it, I suppose. Yes, I am in the same wagon...lost 13, stagnated, then gained it all back but was still exercising like a feigned. Over-training maybe, pre-menopause, name the excuse. I want it bad enough not to want to buy new clothes- how's that. Feel free to friend me

I think the more strict you are, and the more you go into it with the attitude that it is a 'diet', the more likely you are to have trouble with any changes, and the more likely you will be to fail. I think key is making it a lifestyle change you can sustain. There are plenty of 5' people here eating 1500 calories and up, and losing weight very easily, in fact, most of the posts here where people have stopped losing weight, are by those eating 1200 calories and less, lol. Much better to change little things to begin, like cutting out soda, and limiting the junk, and eating as much wholesome and healthy food as possible, coupled with some daily exercise, whether that be walking, an exercise video, cycling or the gym. A way of life that is sustainable, will be sustained.

Last year I was laid off, and had lots of free time on my hands so I started to finally diet. I had lost 25lbs just about. I used to measure how serving sizes exactly too! Would try my hardest not to eat over 1200 calories (that is what I need to eat to lose weight according to MFP, I'm only 5'0!)

However, once I got employed, I had lost the desire.I stopped going to the gym, and I just throw anything together for my lunch. I have more soda now than I did last year, etc.Now, my weight and the way I look is really bothering me!!!

So, basically I am curious as to how many of you have fallen off the bandwagon. How hard was it to get back into losing weight, eating right and exercising while working?

Thanks for any input - I appreciate it.

Glad you stated your height. 1200 is a trigger around here which is totally silly because it is totally relative to RMR and my RMR is barely above that. Such silliness.

Onto your motivation. It's a lifestyle change. You have to want it bad enough. I've always been busy with work and had to fit it in, as most people around here probably do. I find keeping myself busy actually helps. I don't mindlessly eat. My eating has purpose and I'm thoughtful about it, and the purpose is also enjoyment.

Many of us have learned to pack healthy food within our calories budget and make time to go to the gym. Just pick one thing and make it stick. Then another and make it stick, until you find your life changed, your habits changed. But you have to want it bad enough.

I am still struggling to get back on!!!