getting nervous

I used to call myself 2-month Mike. I would go on a diet like Weight Watchers or whatever and inevitably at the 2month mark I would lose focus, go back to old habits and gain back the weight plus a few more for good measure. So this time I've been going strong here on MFP for over 200 days and overall for 14 months. What's different this time? I know I can't go back to being that old Mike again. My health won't take it again. Sure, I've had a few days where I have eaten poorly, but I don't let it get out of hand. And this time I know that sticking with MFP and the support here has really helped. I wish I had a concrete answer as to why we lose motivation, but I don't. All I can say is that at this point in my life I want to be healthy more than I want to be heading toward an early grave.

You can definitely do this!!! It is so hard. I went through a time of thinking it wasn't worth it, and then I realized, yes...it is worth it, because WE are worth it!!!! Don't give up...you can add me as a friend if you want...I'm in this for good. No giving up this time!

I'm also in this for life. Feel free to add me. DON'T GIVE UP!!! When things get really hard, look at how far you've come. Put up pics around your house, including your fridge, of the body you want. On days that you don't feel like exercising keep your calories down & remember tomorrow is another day. There was a long poem someone posted that was very inspirational. One of the lines was that the race is never finished, it's never too late to get back in. The only way you're out is if you give up on yourself. Something like that anyway. If I can find it I'll send it to you. Just remember starting over is a lot harder than hopping back on track. Also, enjoy the small victories, how good you feel after a workout, how proud you are when you choose something healthy over crap, every time you see the scale drop even a little bit. You just have to believe in yourself & know you're worth it!