What keeps you on track?

My vanity.
My skinny cloths.
The comments that I get on how good I look.
The way that I feel, sooooo much healthier and happier.
That's what keeps me going.

I seem to be having the same issue. I want to lose the weight but I find myself giving in and having those chocolate covered pretzels or a piece of chocolate cake. I am logging everything in but there is a part of me that just wants to skip logging in the bad stuff. Then there is that part of me that keeps saying if you do that you are not going to be doing any good for yourself. I am motivated to log in each day even though the weight loss is really slow because it does hold me accountable for the decisions I make. Each day that I look back on I see where my downfall was for that day if I had one and it is easier for me to see where the changes need to be made. Keep in mind that when you don't log in, you don't actually know what you are taking in. So many times I actually forgot that i ate something until I started to really focus on what I am eating. Don't know that this will help but it does help to know you are not alone in the struggle.

thing that is keeping me going is the progress ive made. Also knowing people with the same problems with PCOS who have successfully lost weight keeps me motivated!

My boyfriend wanted me to tell you that he lost ALOT of weight when he was younger but gained some back and is struggling like you too. Just remember that if you already did it before, you can still do it NOW! You know for a fact you can achieve your goals and the only thing standing in the way is you!

I have temptations with chocolate too.. i try my best to find low cal chocolate treats to keep me on track. For instance i worked out alot today and my reward for today and hiting my goal weight this week was a small bottle of reduced fat chocolate milk...it helped me keep sane but i didnt go over board....i also like the fact of how i feel when i log in my food and can feel good after i eat... i now feel disgusted with myself whenever i over eat or feel full...when i feel lighter i feel more healthy and smaller!

Having pictures that motivate you or even make you feel beautiful on the inside help too... i havent even lost 10 pounds yet but i feel beautiful cause of new eyeliner or a new top i bought and i thought, "just imagine how i will look when i drop all this weight and ALL THE NEW STUFF I CAN FIT IN!"

I have a hard trouble keeping motivation too.. Just remember to mix up your food and workout choices to keep things spiced up!

Hope this helps! Just remember...you have done it before...so you can do it again! Just keep at it!!

Emily

Make a list of the reasons why you want to lose weight - it can be fancy or simple, but put it up somewhere you'll see it frequently, or keep it in your wallet so you can pull it out. When you're in a slump - look at it and read it out loud to yourself. Have your reasons changed? Probably not... you just ned to remind yourself why you're on MFP and what your end goal is.

My daughter. The thought of her not having me growing up breaks my heart. Both of my parents passed away when I was 8 and I just don't want her to have to go through that. She's 9 months, and even before she made it to this Earth she's made me a better person. I quit smoking, drinking, I feel I have a purpose now, and let me tell you, being a mother wasn't in my plans. My husband and daughter really are my life, and I want to live long enough for her to really wish I would just die already! Lol:)