Is there anyone out there struggling?

I am paying myself $10 per pound lost between now & June 1. I will use the $ to buy clothes for the summer!
How does that sound for an incentive?

Just to let you know... I am definitely struggling with my weight loss battle. At this point I am definitely taking it one day at a time.

I'm doing something kind of like the paying each pound idea...I'm setting a small goal and each time I reach it, I treat myself w/ something I like. For example, when I loose the next 3lbs I'm going to buy myself season 4 of the Office on DVD.

okay, my take is a little different... I am REALLY trying to think of this as NOT a weightloss plan as much as a "being healthy" plan... that way my "goal" can be met EVERYDAY - as long as I eat six mini meals, exercise, and stay within my nurtritional limits.

It's working for me so far - and I don't feel overwhelmed at the long-termness of it - it's just a daily goal. Hope that helps...:flowerforyou:
lulu

I did the picture thing too...I took all my junk food in my whole house and consolidated it to once small area in my kitchen...and I have a really hideous picture of me blown up to a 5x7 and taped it to the front of the cabinet door!!!! so everytime I go into the "junk area" I see that picture...it seems to be working so far...my kids laugh at me when I pack their lunches...they tell me what they want from the "bad door"

I learned from own experience - my own problem was that I would think too much
get out of the routine, gain weight, less and less motivation, and more panic " i will not get back into the gear , and energy I used to have.. and I just would drown deeper and deeper, and constantly think
" oh- i have to exercise again ? i'm sooo out of shape again i have to start from 0..
I have to watch my food, write it down.. prepare it- pre-package it.. and the more i think the less i wanted to do it..

but if we just " shut of " the overthinking and get up and do it- just get up and do it.. one workout at a time.. one day at a time- i don't worry about next week -it's not here yet.. " how will I fit my workouts in my schedule next month ? I don't know- I'll figure it out next month.. today-i just worry about getting it done- today..

How will I stay away from all the good stuff for the rest of my life ? Well I don't know.. but.. today i choose not to put the fat/sugar in my mouth.. today " i choose " tomorrow- i'll think about it tomorrow..

Just like hiking- if you look how high it is- you get discouraged- just set one foot in front of the other and keep'n eye on the feet don't look up :flowerforyou:

"WHAT IS IT BLAH??? WHAT THE F*^&* IS WRONG WITH YOU?? GET THE f%$* ON THE MACHINES AND DO 30!!" :laugh: There, I did it. Seriously, what can we do to help you do you think? :flowerforyou:

You'll be ok. Don't stress-good things come in time. I've been stuck like this for a few years now too. This site has given me new motivation, interest and a way I can hope to help others too. I've done a ton of research and reading about nutrition, fitness programs/exercises and supplements.over the past 1.5 yrs while I've been off (I wish I could be a Personal Trainer actually). Anyway, I'm here for you, and will help you in anyway I can. Keep your chin up. Step 1- you need to find CONTROL within you. It's the lack of it, that is the most STRESSFUL thing surrounding everything with your life right now. It takes huge energy and effort to hold it together, but after 3-5 days you should be on your way! Message me if you need. :happy: