Two year slump needs to be over!

I’ve been on here for 5 years. The longest derail I had was for about 6 months. Each time I derail I really enjoy over eating fattening but yummy foods. For me, having to lose more than 8 pounds usually is the kick in the butt I need.

Get on the scale and ask yourself how many more unwanted pounds will you have to gain before you say “enough”. I’m 65 and I don’t want to be an out of shape person who can’t do what they used to do. That’s what motivates me to bite the bullet and start logging again. Even when I just want another slice of pie.

Also, if you like wine at night watch out for those calories. I measure out 4 oz and that’s what I drink. Because if I have two 5 ounce glasses I eat more. Over weight- not over weight. Those are your choices, and you do get to choose....

I've been through this too. Lost a significant amount about 12 years ago and kept it off for a while, then it came back on when I had kids. Since then, I've really struggled with finding the motivation. It comes and goes which is so weird, because when lost initially and then maintained for 6 years, I could not imagine myself ever being in the place where I was so overweight again.

I have had bursts of motivation, but my most recent success (losing 15 lbs about a year ago) ran into a wall of unmovitation, and it all came piling back on and then some.

I certainly don't have the answer, although I think @elisa123gal 's advice above about returning to what worked before is spot on. For me, that is always how I find motivation. That's why I am on MFP with a shiny new account, calorie counting and food logging works for me. Still, when I've been in not the right headspace, nothing will help get me started. There has to be a wave of some sort. This time for me, it was the realization that my size and weight was affecting my health in a negative way, both physical and mental. That feeling of being fit and healthy is just so good, it can definitely propel me forward.

I hope you find your mojo soon! I dont think anyone else can "kick you in the butt" to make it happen though. It's an elusive thing, but definitely self generated.