I was doing good and then I fell off track like always!

I know exactly how you feel. I lost 43 pounds, had a baby got back to my pre-baby weight now I'm at a stand still and I just can't seem to get past it. I know how to do it . I did it before but now everytime I restart my diet, I come to work and fail. There are so many goodies to eat here and I have trouble telling myself no.

Nobody said the journey would be easy. It certainly hasn't been for me - I eff up...a lot. Even now. But I know why I messed up, and I know how to correct it. It really helps to figure out the 'why'. Once you know why, you can fix it. For example, I just ate 5 mini reese cups sitting here at work. The reason is because I did not bring or eat breakfast prior to coming to work, and I was hungry, and it was there. To fix it, I know I need to eat or bring something with me (nothing is open in the hospital, so we either have to bring food or forage). When I do that, I know I can resist temptation because I am already full and I can think my way past it - Do I really want this? Is it worth the calories? Is it really going to taste as good as I think? Is it worth giving up on my goals and self-esteem?
I have to work on slowing down and forcing myself to ask those questions, planning and setting myself up for success rather than failure. I know I will make mistakes because I am learning to change old habits and make new ones. Noone said it would be easy, and noone said it would be quick.
One effin' day at a time, sweetie, or one meal, or one moment...break it down into manageable pieces, and you'll see. Don't EVER make it an all or nothing thing (my first big mistake) - that is completely overwhelming and impossible.
Best of luck - you CAN do it. It's cheesy, but Rome truly wasn't built in a day

That's the best time to make a real change. No one said it will be easy, but it is definitely worth it. Stay strong and keep on jumping back on that horse. The weight is most likely fake weight and will come off quickly once you recommit. Part of this battle is learning how to never quit on yourself. Once you jump back on the wagon a few times, it gets easier and easier to do. Hang in there.

The holidays are hard on everyone, loads of temptation around everywhere, however you need to get restarted now otherwise those 10lbs will be gone as well. If this sounds harsh then I apologise, but lying in bed watching movies and feeling sorry for yourself will help nothing including your depression or family. So thats the first step to make, get up each day with a plan of what you are going to achieve that day, food wise, exercise wise. It can be as simple as a 10 minute walk or tidy a cupboard or not drink any soda that day. However make that plan and stick to it by making it an achievable goal. You will soon see the results. The second step is log everything in your food diary, good or bad..also open it to your friends so they can keep you accountable, also get a good and supportive circle of MFP friends, that alone can work wonders. Last, remember- it really is up to us, and us alone..if we want to do something we can...and we only have ourselves to blame if we don't!!!!!

I totally agree with all the previous responses you have had. The only way to do this is slowly but surely, never tell yourself you will lose ___lbs by _____date, the disappointment is not worth it. I set myself small targets, I have lost 37 lbs overall but I have done by setting myself an original target of 15lbs (but not saying in how long), then another 15lbs and then the final few lbs.

I know I changed my way of life and have kept my weight off since August even though I have had 3 weeksin Spain and then the Christmas excesses.

One day at a time and you will do this I am sure

Good luck

Linda

Just remember, you aren't starting over. You say you are still 10 pounds down from where you started. Use that as motivation and BE PROUD of that 10 pound loss. You can do it, just hang in there.