What is wrong with me?

Start by making it a habit. That's the only thing that works for me,unless I'm really sick,then I don't work out. I believe it takes 21 days to stick to a new habit,or something along those lines. The first few weeks are always the hardest.


Good luck!

Every morning, try again. Really. Even if you fall in the afternoon, resolve that your next choice will be better.

Can anyone give me some tips to get back on the horse?

All I can do is give you a real life example of a guy who's been where you are: me. And I didn't even hurt my back. I started tracking calories about six years ago and lost 39 pounds. I went from 216 to 177. Then I figured I didn't need to keep track any more and I woke up one day and I was back up to 200 pounds. I got SO mad and channeled that anger into jumping back in to eating right and working out again.

I've been on maintenance about a year now holding steady just under 170. Get to it.

my advice

act like you are not on a diet, dont work out, just tract your food and carry a 500 calorie deficit and forget about it

i think people who make it too difficult for themselves just quit and leave

Sometimes if we get off the wagon it can be so hard to get back on. Just decide to do it and then just do it.

The OP asked for motivation and you are just being rude. How is telling her to 'just do it' motivational? I can't believe how rude everyone is on this site. They make it their goal to go though the forums and find people who are asking for help and give their unsolicited opinions. I just can't believe it.

No, I am not being rude. What I say is true. In My personal experience this is what has worked for me, when I found my self off the wagon, and I just felt like I couldn't get back again, I would just get strong in mind and decide that I was going to get it right the next time.

Nobody can "motivate" someone else. No one can make someone do something if they're not going to do it.

If they really want something they'll just do it. Sorry, I agree with her.

Some ideas that are probably elsewhere in this thread, too.

1) Set a start date.

Monday always worked for me because it's after a weekend and gives me a the entire work week to get my *kitten* together!

2) Start with a schedule/structure for meal plans and exercise for at least a couple weeks. A plan up front will help you succeed.

One reason Mondays are good 'start' dates for me it that week days are more scheduled for me (I get up, work out, go to work, come home…) and weekends are always a bit haphazard. Starting out with a structured schedule always helped.

If you already know what exercise is planned for a day and what meals you're having you don't have to THINK about it. It helped me by not having to decide in the moment what to eat for lunch as I already made the decision. Less tempting to run through a fast food drive through!

3) Set short term goals.

When something seems realistically obtainable, it's easier to work toward it. If it's attainable in the near future, then you constantly have those "rewards" for your lifestyle changes/choices.

4) Don't knock yourself if you slip up.

Just move on to the next workout, meal, etc. If you miss a goal, then you might ponder on why (not realistic, not pertinent to you, bad planning, bad follow through, etc.), learn from your mistakes, and set a new goal.

I hope this helps. Good luck to you!! :flowerforyou:

thank you for sharing the article it was well done and very informative

Am having a hard time losting the weight am not sure why. I could use some help.