Lack of motivation

Start telling yourself YES you can do it. Use post-its to jot down your goals and the changes you want to make, put them around the house to help keep you focused on the positive things. I never let myself think that I couldn't do this. I didn't know for sure that I could but I knew it couldn't hurt to try. Once I realized how small, simple changes could have a big impact it gave me motivation to continue. Good luck!

Hi Matt, if you don't doubt your ability to do it, that's the first step. Regarding support from home, rely on your own inner strength that
has gotten you successfully to this point. Realize that this will be a process over a long time and not a quick fix diet to lose a few pounds and then go back to the comfort eating. If you fall off the horse, get back up and don't beat yourself up.
Sometimes people don't support others because they don't like CHANGE, they might not be comfortable with you suddenly becoming a new person. With that comes confidence and opportunity and not everyone is comfortable with that.
I am only eating healthily for the past week and already I feel more energized and enthused. Feel free to pat yourself on the back and accept some praise for doing it. Well done and asking for support is a big thing.

I keep logging on to MFP even if I had a crappy day.

Get some supportive friends who on here who will encourage you and kick your butt when you need it.

Hi Matt! This site is awesome I been using it for the last few months and have lost 46 pounds it def makes you more aware of everything you put in your mouth. I know its hard to keep to keep yourself motivated at times trust me I know. I use to weigh 350 lbs and now I am 166 lbs. So it is still a fight to be healthy and fit. The encouragement and the motivation from everyone on here keeps you pushing. If you need an extra buddy feel free to add me

Nadia

The first step is to stop telling yourself what you can and can't do and start telling yourself what you WILL do. Don't make it optional. Don't make it dependent on how you feel or your level of motivation. Motivation waxes and wanes. Commitment is what carries you through.

Matt, I am on a long journey of losing weight myself. In the past my biggest downfall was my sweet tooth. This time around I have learned to trick my sweet tooth and so far it has worked. When I get cravings for something sweet to eat I just grab some fruit or a yogurt. I have lost a total of 40 pounds since August and the cravings for something sweet is now far and few between. Another thing I have learned in life is never say I can't do something. The word I can't will automatically put up a barrier to limit yourself. If you find yourself struggling just make your goals smaller with your larger goal in mind. This way it won't be so overwhelming. Just think of obstacles as challenges and challenges are what keeps us on our toes. It helps us think of ways to think of solutions to solve the challenge and keep motivated. For example I am currently challenged right now by trying to figure out what kind of exercise routine I can do that is not going to tax my back too much. I have severe back issues that prevent me from doing lots of things even the simple things like walking any kind of distance. Before I used to be able to walk 4-5 mile a day just for pleasure today I can only walk about 40-50 yards and that is with a cane. Yeah no fun. But that doesn't deter me from my goal. I just have to figure things out. I did post on here for some help but not one person responded. Oh well back to the drawing board for me I guess. Just keep positive thoughts and ignore the negative ones.