Need some friends right now

Hi. I know exactly how you feel. (Apart from the smoking, I never have) but the process must be the same.
I know what I should be eating, how much I should be eating and how much I should be exercising. But it's just not that simple is it? Or maybe it is for some?
I have done ok lately, but it's a familiar story many have that sometimes I just can't do it. I also put it down to willpower. (Lack of!).
If anyone has any tips then please let me know!
Hope we can solve this!

I have gained and lost weight, have medical problems that help me stay bigger and yes I totally know what to do and lack will power most of the time. This time is different.
1. I do not hate myself if I eat something that is not 100% good for me.
2. My whole family is participating so when I feel like not walking they do so we all do.
3. I keep the pantry and kitchen stocked so I have no excuse to eat out.
4. I am in it for the long haul and there isnt 1 meal that is going to knock me off course.
5. I am turning 40 in a year and dont want to be the unhealthy girl anymore
6. If I had to protect my family and keep them alive I couldnt in my current physical condition.
7. I measure my food and log it and hold myself accountable
I told myself I would do anything to make my family happy and keep them safe. I decided that includes me getting healthy so I can do that. When I work out I listen to music that inspires me. I use fitnesspal almost to much. And the most important thing is #1 I dont hate myself if I need to eat a handful of chocolate chips or I splurge on one meal. I just get back on the horse and focus on the next good choices I am going to make. Good luck and friend me if you want.

Hi! I would find the fasting days unbearable and then my kids would find me unbearable! I find it easier to stick to watching my proteins, carbs and good fats when I pre-plan for the week on Sunday. I weigh and prepackage everything, some in fridge and other in freezer, have it all written on paper and take with me what I need. That way it's all right there when I am hungry and I don't grab something bad because I don't feel like making something good. I am now in the bulking stage of my goal of competing, but I love being able to use the Whey Protein powders added to water or half water, half unsweetened almond milk. It really does fill you up and the craving is gone, some have Splenda in them, no sugar at all.

It's hard, but try not to pay too much attention to the scale. Take measurements. I've found on weeks that the scale hasn't moved that I've lost inches. I think about how after two weeks my jeans, that were super snug most everywhere, are now fitting better in certain spots. PCOS definitely makes it harder. I have several friends that deal with it. I see their frustration. Just don't give up. They have all been successful getting to and maintaining a healthy weight for their frames.

My biggest challenge is allowing life circumstances to affect my eating and work out choices. To combat that I find a motivational quote, put it on some sticky notes, and plaster it everywhere as a reminder through out the day.

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You need to keep trying variations and working out a diet that suits you. Some people can 5:2 and others not, see what happens.

Willpower is finite and will run out, what you need is commitment and determination to be consistent. Also knowledge about doing it correctly helps.

You have come to the right place. Take it one meal at a time. Small efforts all add up.