Help- I left myfitnesspal and now I have gained it all back plus

Hi, first of all please stop beating yourself up. You know you have done this once so there is no reason you cant do it again. Set small goals and little rewards each time you hoot a target. Personally I cant exercise at home, I have to be out or at a gym to focus. Start logging again and make the little swaps to cut some calories. Start small, a 200 calorie deficit and go from there. To kick start the motivation dig out the photos - your best and worst and force yourself to look at them, it will give you the boost and determination. You can do it, the only one in your way is you but you are also the one that can and will do this! Be strong and be someone other people looks at and says - If she can I can too! xx

Hey! Please try by being more positive and forget that you gained the weight back because thats done now and you cant go back.. now just look forward and start fresh. Start off by just logging your food daily on MFP for about a week then start to bring in some exercise. I love Shaun T! So feel free to add me and i will help try keep you on track.
What i have been doing recently is the '21 day binge free' challenge. So you draw out a calender and write at the bottom certain foods that you CAN'T have for these days. (eg. Mine is bread, sugar, chocolate, biscuits, white pasta, crisps, fizzy drinks ect.)
Apparently it takes 21 days to create a habit and so far so good for me! (3 days left)
And then once you're finished that you can have a cheat meal once a week!
Goodluck on your journey!

To get motivated I read success stories. There are so many people who have lost 100 lbs and more. I also started my log in streak at least two weeks before I was able to make any serious changes in the way I was eating. Getting in the habit of that was a small change that has paid off.

Then there's some interesting research regarding "negative reinforcement", wet a goal - something small and achievablhich I tried. Set a goal - something small and achievable. Make out an envelope, put a stamp on it and put ten dollars inside. Address it to the cause or organization that you would neverwant to contribute to - in my case it was the NRA. Then, if you don't follow through - pop it in the mail. Yes - I did have to send mine off and was so grossed out I couldn't do it again.

Positive reinforcement has definitely worked well for me. For every month I lose four pounds I buy myself a silver bangle bracelet. Of course, it doesn't need to be something expensive! - but, when I think about it, the cost of my bangle is a drop in the bucket compared to what I was spending on lots and lots of uberfattening food.

Rewards are important. A totally free and very effective reward is to simply reach over and give yourself a pat on the back. Moving your focus over to your successes instead of your shortcomings takes time, but a pat on the back is a physical reminder that has more impact than just a passing congratulatory thought.

I hope a couple of these might be "food for thought" . They are all research-based.
Welcome back!!

Don't hate yourself. We've all been there. Some things that have worked for me:
1. 100% raw cacao in my morning breakfast smoothie. Getting my chocolate first thing (without added fats and sugar) takes care of cravings all day. My latest version is 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup cold coffee, 1 TBS raw 100% cacao, and 1 scoop nutritional powder (I use Vega - but read labels and get something low carb/low sugar), maybe a little cinnamon and/or vanilla and blend with ice. It gives me a boost, makes me happy, and keeps me until lunch.
2. Having tracked on MFP carefully for a while, I see my weight loss in my case is more about what I eat than what I do at the gym; still, I go to the gym and see my personal trainer twice a week. I like the idea of becoming stronger for its own sake but knowing that I will be seen, helps me keep on track with what I'm eating. Maybe a personal trainer would be a good investment for a few months at least.
3. When I decided to quit my Diet Coke addiction (nasty stuff!), I kept unsweetened ice green tea on hand and guzzled that down. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, since I had something healthy right there to turn to.
4. Look at youtube videos about how processed foods are made to be addictive ON PURPOSE. Knowing this helped me get mad in a positive way.
5. Best wishes! Hang in there!

Butter,

I HAVE DESSERT ISSUES, too.

Cut back to your favorite desserts & chocolate.

Only buy a single / small serving.

Log every day.

Former Rolly Bro.