HELP!!!!

What keeps me going is how I will look at my 15yr olds bday party in May!

Think of the weekends, when he's coming, he's proud of you right now, imagine how proud he'll be when you have done sooooo awesome in a week! You can do it!! Always look at the big picture!

Keep me posted! You'll do great!

Find a friend to be accountable to you about it...Plus...your husband will notice the differences since he won't see you as often....think about that....

I have the same problem with a husband who is often away for work. It's harder some times than others.
Here's what I did. First thing was to build up a 'tool box' of non-food treats that I could use instead of food when I'm bored or tired or just feeling like 'one cheat won't matter'. Looks like you have a small child, so I wouldn't think boredom would be possible. In fact, it amazes me that mothers aren't emaciated from running around after their little ones all day! Anyway, here are some of the things from my 'tool box'. These are just the things that work for me. You'll find other things that make you feel cozy.

The first thing I do is turn the light out in the kitchen - dinner is over, and there's no reason for me to go back in there until morning. Then I may choose from one of the following:

1) bubble bath -- if there's time, I include a mask or pedicure in there, too, but I seldom have that much time. I just want to get upstairs away from the kitchen so that I am not looking there for comfort
2) chick flick and flavored tea -- now by 'chick flick' I mean movies that I love that my husband may or may not like. I'm a Star Trek freak, so the new movie is one of my 'get my mind off my problems' movies. I just love it. Bigelow makes a tea called 'Egg Noggin' that they sell during the holidays, and it's a no-cal treat that reminds me of the holiday time.
3) check in with my girl friends -- my friends all have children, so they spend their days driving around town to dance lessons, and play rehearsals, etc. so finding time to get together is hard. However, there's usually time to chat on the phone or IM and catch up.
4) play a relaxing yoga DVD - not the high-exercise ones, but the stretching/relaxation ones and let myself appreciate the flexibility and healthiness I am feeling in my own body - a little better each day, even with a ways to go.

Before I know it, it's time for bed with my favorite book and I've avoided the kitchen after dinner and am ready to complete my log and call it a night.

You can always friend me and I'd be happy to listen if you need a sounding board when you're home and feel tempted to go off your plan (or if you just want another MFP friend).

Be strong! You can do it!

Just remember the most important things huni and that is why your doing this ( and this time looking good on my wedding day is not important) your doing this for you and for gorgeous boy and I know your husband is immensely proud of you already and will continue to be proud. I will be there to support you and we can do lots together in the week when he is away and I am always on the end of the phone if you need to talk or want someone to distract you. Also, I know it probably doesn't mean much but I am really proud of you as well x