That first week

when you see results is what spurs you on. Keep going through good and bad, are you logging all food and drink that really helps to keep you on track. good luck

My motivation for doing anything, is remembering why I do it. I really enjoy walking, running and exercising and I feel amazing afterwards. So my motivation comes from just reminding myself that it is something I love to do and not have to do. If the form of exercise you're doing is something that you dread, than maybe try changing it up and doing something that you really love. It will seem more like work than play.

I'm also trying to hard to find my motivation back and while it's hard, I'm starting off slow and building up to the level I once was at. Hope that helps and best of luck.

As others have said, rather than try to change everything at once and risk running out of steam after two days, why not take it slow and steady and make small, manageable changes? How about for the first week you don't make any changes at all - you just start off by logging what you're eating now? That will get you into the habit of logging and help you to see where changes can be made. There are other small steps you can take - increasing the amount of water you drink, making sure you get enough sleep, increasing your steps or daily activity. Each week (or whatever time frame works for you), add another small change and gradually you'll change your habits.

When you start out it's easy to think "I'm going to change everything right now!" but in practice that rarely works. Don't be afraid to take things slowly and figure out what works for you - for your lifestyle, your habits, your likes and dislikes. Good luck, and I hope you find the determination to stick with it!

If you're all excited and energized the first 2 days, use it! Get trigger foods out of your house. Fill the cabinets and freezer with healthy foods you like. Cook ahead and freeze. Log all your food for the first week, knowing you may change it. But you'll have a good idea of a possible good meal and won't need to stop and get fast food because you're just too tired. Plan and prep snacks. Take healthy snacks to work. Look up new recipes to try. Write lists of foods needed from store for new recipes. Then when your excitement and energy lags, it will be easier to continue.