Depression and lack of motivation...

Hang in there. I too get like this sometimes. I have found though since I have been forcing myself to eat good whole foods no packaged crap I generally feel better and get in less what I call funks. I find working out helps lift my mood too. I know it is hard but you need to just make yourself do it for a bit and it will get easier. For me also Vit D is needed.

I've not had many MAJOR bouts of depression (a few) but mostly very low self esteem and self loathing when I feel like I fail with healthy eating and exercise. It really gets to me. I have unrealistic standards I'm sure but I know some women reach these goals and it pisses me off and then depresses me when I can't stick to it long enough to get there. I know it's not healthy thinking and I know I'm not the only one that thinks this way. Another thing that really pisses me off is that many people view me as thin and in shape and that is great but they can not at all understand my desire to be in better shape. They say--oh, if I looked like you I'd never worry about my weight...I'd eat whatever I wanted...etc. Most people have no idea how hard it is to get in shape and to STAY in shape--heck, don't even know if I really know seeing as I've never had the perseverance to get in the condition I really want to be in.

Small things. If you're not up to going to the gym or logging, do something small like not having evening binging eating/alcohol or whatever makes you feel crappy (those 2 are mine). Or maybe doing an online breathing stretching video at home, eating a meal you usually skip, making sure you eat some veg or making your favourite meal (even if it's not low calorie) instead of junk food. Small things that don't seem as unsurmountable as getting back to logging or working out in public.

It's a vicious circle, because excercise can be so, so good for depression and I know when I take care of my body with good food and excercise, I feel much better. However, depression really sucks away the will to do it and you're back at the start again.

When you say 'back on track', try not to think of it as a big thing that you need to build up to and beat yourself up for not being there yet, but incorporate bits in slowly.

You're getting up and going to work, in spite of how you're feeling. I hope you don't think I am being insincere when I say sometimes, that's the best we can do and on those days, don't feel you are doing badly, it takes a great deal of effort to get up and face the world.

I have the same problem, and to be honest I deal with it poorly. Usually I end up bingeing and watching netflix which of course makes everything worse. I'm trying to find a weight loss buddy to help keep me accountable and motivated to work out everyday and eat clean. More importantly to not binge.

Hi. I've had depression for most of my life. Sometimes it feels like there is no possible way of climbing out of that big dark hole. Just remember every day is a new start, so even if you had a crappy day before it's ok. Walking helps me (it's my me time) and though I tend to make every excuse under the sun not to go, once I'm out there I know I feel better. Surround yourself with supportive people. Sometimes when your feeling down talking to others helps. And there are a lot of like minded people on here to help ????