I have almost completely given up hope.

Don't give up hope! I noticed you only joined in February and you've already lost 11 pounds!

I know how hard it is to not give in to temptation. Keep reminding yourself of your motivation! You want to be healthy for those two beautiful boys and your husband! Tape some pictures or reminders of some kinds on your refrigerator and cupboards, and make a plan for when you are tempted. When you want to eat stuff you shouldn't - chase your older son around the house and see how many jumping jacks the two of you can do together. Nice weather is coming - spend as much time as you can outside moving around! Push the little guy in the stroller while your older child practices on his bike,. etc. Find a friend to hold you accountable and share your daily food plan.

You can do it!

Hi

You can do it!!!!!!
I think the first week or 2 is the HARDEST
KEEP busy take your baby out as much as possible...keep NO junk in the house
If it isn't there u can't eat it
One day at a time...((HUGS))

Kim

Think about why you want to lose weight and post encouraging words somewhere you will see them when temptation arises. I have a couple notes on the fridge saying things like "you won't find happiness in here" and "nourish your body". I also keep a list of reasons in the car of why I don't want to eat fast food and why waiting until I get home will be SO beneficial. As far as exercise goes, google the term N.E.A.T. (non exercise activity thermogenesis) to find out ways you can get a lot of exercise in without making huge changes.

There is power in you to do anything you want to do! You can do this!! I too suffer with temptation, I had to make my 6yr old daughter hide the easter candy so I wouldn't eat it anymore. :blushing: It wasn't something I wanted to make my daughter do. In life there are many hurdles to climb, for me sugar is one of them. Here are a few things that have helped me-- Make a list of the reasons you want to get rid of your extra weight and post them where you can read them. Like avoiding health problems, to fit into that size again, to be able to try on clothes and not get depressed. Then set small goals for yourself, things that give you room if temptation is unavoidable but you still reward yourself. I have rewards for every five lbs lost. when I reach 175 (10% lost since I started this however many months ago) I get the ipod that has been up in my closet since the sale back in December. :laugh: Next decide the best way to do what you want to do--Will exercise be your goal, will sticking to the calorie count be your goal? Even if you do snack and give in you can still lose weight--it may just be a little slower, which is ok! I find the thing that helps me more than anything is to focus on getting my fruits and vegies, they are so low in calorie, I was amazed at first. Just make a goal to eat four-five servings of fruits and vegies everyday for a month and then give yourself a non food reward, and see what happens--throw in a little exercise too and I bet you will lose!:drinker: Best of luck to you, I know you can do it!!:bigsmile: BTW there are mom and me exercises, pick up a video from the library, then start with ten minutes of walking, weights, or pilates during his nap--you will find a huge difference in how you feel! I have been there, I have wanted to give up, I have before--But remember your son needs you to take care of yourself so that you can take care of him!! :flowerforyou:

I have issues with food temptation also! I told my husband I need to go on Temptation Island, food edition! lol. I have forced myself to stop buying not so healthy foods for the house. It is hard when you are walking down the aisle in the grocery store but I just look at it and tell myself "If I eat this, this is one more hour I need to work out that day." No thanks!
And summer is coming! Take your kids outside and go on walks, the park, anything that gets you moving. People tend to lose more weight in the summer just from being outdoors and doing more things.

I agree with what people have posted before me:

1) don't keep the food the tempts you around. If that's fast food in the car, make sure to pack a lunch before you leave the house.


I just went to your profile and you don't have any inspirations listed... I think that could be a HUGE reason why you are hitting this wall. The fact is that when the going gets tough, the only thing that keeps us going is that thing that is more important than all of the excuses, than all of the frustration, than all of the 'I'll just start tomorrow.'

Do this. Do this for your sons and your husband, but do it mostly for you. You really are worth a healthy body and a full and active life. You want the primary example of a woman in your son's lives to be confident and happy. Do this for you: the will reap countless benefits, but you have to do this for you.
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: hang in there. You are worth it. :flowerforyou:

It feels like no matter what I do, I cannot lose weight. I try to eat right but I'm so overcome by temptation that I always give in. As far as exercising goes, the most I get is taking care of my 5 month old son everyday. I really feel like I don't have it in me to do this. I feel like I don't have a strong enough will power to say no to certain foods. I just feel so weak. Any advice is welcome. :sad:

I guess I will be the voice of reason and reality...as long as you say you cant or that you will give in...you will always fail.........youn need to make a plan and stick with it..you can excercise either before the baby wakes or after the baby sleeps ..or better yet put the baby in a stroller and go for some brisks walks....you have to determine if you want this bad enough or if you want the food more....if your not ready to give up over eating then perhaps this isnt the right time for you to go gung ho..perhaps tackle the excercise then the food

You may also need to do some self examination. Why are you REALLY eating that junk? Are you an emotional/stress eater? Has it just become a habit? Eat to live, not live to eat. There are some things I used to LOVE that when I looked at the calorie counts and realized how long I'd have to spend in the gym working that off, suddenly I lost all interest in eating. Other things are worth it so I have an occasional treat and then work it off at the gym that day. I love dark chocolate so I buy those 60 cal sticks and have one when I'm in a chocolate mood - it doesn't ruin my cals and it satisfies the desire. If that DOESN'T satisfy the desire for chocolate, then I have to look inside myself and see what's really going on, am I trying to comfort myself with food?

Well said! I completely agree - a huge part of my weight loss success was looking at the WHY I was eating certain things, and WHY was I still looking around the fridge after dinner! By examining those questions, and coming up with some answers, I've made the changes. Now, when I go to turn to something, I find the reason, and move. And I would say 80% of the time, something is bothering me, and I need to talk it out with someone close to me. The other 20% is boredome (give your self a manicure, pedicure, go for a walk, etc) or part of socialzing (you can just as much fun out with friends by drinking water and focusing on the people, and saying no to the food!).

Good luck!
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