I've lost my motivation....

I agree with Spaul, find something to do with the kids! Music is a great mood enhancer and you don't have to know any steps just get up and move with it. Take them to the park and push them on swings it will work your arms and upper body. Go for bike rides with them, run races with them. Jump rope. You all can do it together! You can do this Pammy and if you need someone to talk to just e-mail me, I will return your e-mail.

I don't have kids yet, so I'm sorry that I can't offer any suggestions on that part of it. However, I do have an extremely stressful job that doesn't ever allow me to put any routines in place, and that wreaks havoc on my motivation.

During the times that I lose heart, I try to commit to just one thing: logging my meals. Sometimes it is all I have the energy for.

The other goal for me was not letting the past dictate the present. Meaning, if I screwed up yesterday, then that was yesterday and it's done and gone. I'm trying to look at each day as a new beginning and not get caught up in "I messed up yesterday, might as well mess up today as well."

Don't know if that will help it your situation but I'm thinking of you and sending good strong motivational vibes your way!

Sorry everything seems so overwhelming for you Tammy. Don't spend your time beating yourself up for the 10 lbs. Ok? I know it took a lot to get it off but you did and more and you still can. So what were you doing, when you were losing your weight? You still had your children and bills to pay then, that hasn't changed. If the depression is the problem then if you can see your doctor about it , then it may help you. I have had to take antidepressants for years as many other people in this imperfect world. It seems to me your taking care of everyone and everything but yourself. Many medical problems can come from not taking care of yourself in eating and exercising in a healthy way. I know, most of my medical problems are because I am obese:frown: I won't say over weight because I have a LOT of over weight.
We are all here for you Tammy, and if you want to talk to me, just send me a message I may not have all the answers but sometimes we just need someone to talk to. You will be in my prayers tonight. We care about you

You can do it! I know gaining 10 lbs seems like a disaster, but don't gain more just because you give up!

Go for a walk with the kids, or run up and down the stairs with the kids, something. Play "tag" in the yard....

Can someone watch them for 30 min a day so you can take a walk?

I know watching kids can be so tiring. We believe in you!

You're here today asking for support aren't you? That says something in itself. You could be pigging out and not even thinking about it. Something inside of you really wants this, or you wouldn't be here asking for prayers and support. I know it's hard, but it's a long process and we have to just keep telling each other not to give up even when we fall off the wagon for a while. Instead of beating yourself up about the past, just think what you will look like two months from now if you start today. Good luck!:flowerforyou:

if you see this in the morning:

1) Take your nearest kid
2) Look them in the eye
3) Take a deep breath
4) Give him/her a kiss on the forehead
5) Remember what they smelled like when they were born
6) Imagine what their wedding day will be like
7) Imagine yourself dancing at their wedding
8) Imagine yourself dancing while in shape
9) Imagine yourself sitting in a chair, miserable and slumped over instead
10) Remember that you don't have to
11) Smile because it's a brand new day!!

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