What pushes you?

I think may be try not thinking of it as "diet", but rather your new lifestyle you're learning. Make it a new habit, don't think of it as punishment You've come this far, there is only better things ahead

I've moved the elliptical trainer that I have at home so it's in front of a mirror... That's almost enough on its own!!! :P

What motivates me is my previous attempts of trying to lose this weight and failing myself. I made a promise to myself this time that I was going to reach my goal and I won't allow nothing to deter it. I schedule my workouts, my meals...everything. I am like you to a certain extent...I told myself that if I'm not diligent in my efforts then I would be setting myself up for another failure. Thats whats I planted in my mind. I know that if I decide to loosen up a bite it won't effect my outcome because I've really dedicated myself this time and I'm more discipline. I know I need to lose weight in order to be healthy and to set a good example for my children. Its not about a swim suit for me. Its about being responsible for me & mine.

Those days when you feel that you shouldn't thats when you should. Push through those days. You will feel so much better because that will be a accomplishment. The1st of many NSVs.

You can do this. You just have to push yourself out of your comfort zone. If you can do that for 30 to 60 days you will be set. Really challenge yourself. Make this fat loss journey worth wild for you.

I wish you the best!

I am the same way. I have to constantly remind myself that I have to be around for my kids and remind myself how I felt the last time I went out, ashamed, fat, and tired. You have to remind yourself of the consequences and just take it one day at a time. Don't focus on tomorrow or next week just make through today and worry about today. Then tomorrow worry about tomorrow. Its overwhelming for me when I think "I can never have a brownie again!?" I can't do that it frustrates me and I really want that brownie. I would also make sure that there is nothing bad for you to eat in your house. If you have kids and a hubby tell your hubby to not bring that craop in the house or maybe if you have a garage or his own personal space he can put his sweets in. I know its hard with kids I have three so I haven't mastered how to not drool over the crap my kids eat. LOL. I hope this helps in some way. Put a smile on your face and tell yourself you can do it! Good luck!

well, I can certainly relate to you!!! I have lost a total of 52 lbs since the birth of my son one year ago- I hope to ultimately lose another 40- we'll see. Anyway, over this past year, I have done diet after diet- started, stopped, lost 20, regained 15. Etc Etc Etc... for me, I finally realized one simple thing: It's not a diet. You have to make this your lifestyle. And, in my opinion, you can, and will go astray from time to time- you will want to take 3 days and eat that birthday cake, or go to that 4th of July BBQ, etc- the trick is this: one, don't make every single meal that day a "bad" one- treat yourself on those days- make it special. two and more importantly, even if you took 3 entire days totally off- cookies all day long along with doritos (or whatever) that fourth day, get back on track doing what you know how to do. Don't think about the damage you've done or the bad stuff- just start moving forward right then and there.

I think it is unrealistic to think you will never have "off days" or even weeks again in your entire life- just hold yourself accountable to get back on track again...It's for a lifetime, not a few months.

My trainer once said to me, "every day can't be your birthday" because I loved my food and margaritas etc- that really stuck with me and I made permanent changes.

good luck to you!

My motivation initially came from seeing my husband's dramatic results from eating better and going to the gym. Although he started off weighing BELOW what he should and being able to eat whatever and not gain an ounce, he was frustrated because he wasn't healthy. So watching his transformation shocked me into starting this journey back last summer. HOWEVER, it wasn't enough to keep me going. I fell of the wagon after losing 15lbs because I wasn't in it for the right reasons and I wasn't changing my lifestyle- I was seeking out this for good reasons but not the right reasons.

I started back here in January for me. I realized how bad I felt both emotionally and physically after reverting back to my old ways. I lost energy, my clothes were tighter and even though the scale only put me up 5 pounds, I felt yucky (for lack of a better term). So I started making small changes one by one. First was getting back into the gym. Then it was water. Now it's attacking a harder exercise routine. I realized I could just up and overhaul my entire life completely. I had to start small and make changes slowly that I could adjust to and that wouldn't feel like I was 'dieting'.

Now, I stay motivated because I see what all of this is doing for our family. The kids are eating better, they want to join me exercising, we go do more physical things. I have little ones (2 & 4) so I wasn't ever worried about their weight or exercise level- they are active healthy kids. But I realize now that by changing my habits, I'm setting them up for a better lifestyle as they grow. Our snacks our cheese sticks or apples with peanut butter, of course we indulge now and again. They are kids. We are human. So chips do remain in our house. Those types of things. But when I can tell that these changes I make are helping my children- it keeps me motivated. And it doesn't hurt that mommy can do airplanes and leg climbers with little boys who like to be monkeys!!

Stick with it. There are going to be good days and bad days. Sometimes bad weeks or months! It's going to happen sometimes when we let life side track us. But you can do this!!

I have fallen off the wagon a few times and I find I just have to keep trying to get back on. It may take some time, but you will eventually get there. It may start with only a few good choices, until you eventually get back to where you want to be, but you should praise yourself for those few good choices. People make mistakes, they get discouraged... the only time this becomes a problem is when you completely give up. Sometimes taking baby steps just like you did in the beginning is the way to go.

I've done the same thing--lost some weight and felt GREAT about it, then I let life get in the way and it all came back. What motivates me now is helping others with their fitness. I started a fitness club at the school in which I teach and I became a fitness coach for the company Beachbody. Helping others stay motivated really helps me stay on track.