Disappointed?

Congrats on losing and keeping off that 30lbs! That is a big accomplishment.

I feel like the trick is finding the perfect balance between clean eating, not so clean eating, and exercise. You'll get there!

Hey we've all been there. Just have to dust yourself off and tell yourself you can do this! Been stuck at the last 10 lbs for almost 2 months now but I'm pushing on!

You are not alone. Most of us have delt with the same issues regarding fitness and healthy eating. We know what we have to do, but somehow we can not get ourselves into the routine.

The most important thing I did for myself is to make myself a priority. I work full time, weird hours, have a husband who needs assistance, 2 children, house, dogs etc. I found myself so exhausted at the end of the day that there was no way I was going to exercise and spend time fixing healthier meals. What I found though is that if I woke up a few minutes earlier while everyone was alseep, I could get up, exercise, and plan out my dinner for the evening. If I have my main dish defrosted and in the frig, im less likely to go against that when it comes time to fix it at night. Now this has become a habit instead of my old way.

None of us can promise you that we do not have bad days or even bad weeks. What is important is we get up the next morning with a fresh start and try out best that day.

MFP is a great way to start and a great way to find supportive and motivational people to help us along our journey. You can learn alot from the boards and from the friends you make here. Each of us is on our own journey and on our own program but together we help each other reach the goals we have set for ourselves.

You can do this. You are worth the effort it takes to find the you, you want to be

The most important thing I did for myself is to make myself a priority.

THIS!

Make today the day you put in the effort...just for one day. Repeat tomorrow. Each new day will get you closer to that goal. You already know how you'll feel in a few months if you give in to these feelings and do nothing so start the mindset of "that's not going to happen because I am in control." Good luck in your journey.

I really like the idea of shifting your focus from that number on the scale. Instead, set goals around your eating and fitness. Basically if you work on these two, and of course stay within your calories, the weight loss should follow. Eat more fruits and veggies, drink plenty of water, and start strength training to get the physique you're looking for or find other fitness goals to keep challenging yourself.

Also, I can't help but wonder if you're limiting yourself too much in some way. With only 10 pounds to lose, your weekly weight loss goal should only be 1/2 pound per week. This gives your body the adequate nutrition it needs so it's more likely to let go of the fat stores. Make sure you're getting plenty of protein too. The MFP limits are quite low so don't worry about that number going into the red. This will help you to maintain/build lean body mass which will also contribute to that physique you want.

Take body measurements and pictures to keep track of progress instead of the scale.

I'm 5'2" and was down to 126#. My goal was124#. Then I got so lazy. I stayed at #126 for so long and nothing happened despite my hard work and eating right that I just gave up and packed on 18# in about 6 months.

Everyday I work out hard and think how close to my goal was and how I just let myself go because I didn't hit that certain number on the scale, even thought I actually was happy with how I looked. Now I have one pair of jeans that fit me and all those other clothes I bought that are just too tight.

This time I have a goal weight, but I'm just going to focus on how I feel and look more about what the scale says. I feel better when I am exercising and not being lazy, so I am going to focus on fitness.

Good Luck! Having to start working my way down again sucks. One thing I am not going to do this time - toss on a pair of yoga pants because my jeans are too tight - that's what started it all

I'm right there with you, it's a struggle almost every day to not let food win the battle! That's why I'm here, I can't do it alone! Thanks for all the input, it all helps!

Prove you mean it.

Thank you Lt_Starbuck! That was the "tough love" that I needed. I will do as you say.

Now Im happy. Disappointment is horrible.

Putting yourself in a situation where you are constantly set up to disappoint yourself and others is a hell all by itself.

Set yourself up to succeed. Then do it, come back with proof and shout it from the mountaintops.

Then do it again.

Stop beating yourself up. Look at how far you have come.

Just do one day at a time. Start by trying to log in each day - the community suppost is amazing and will surely help to get you motivated!