HELP! Hitting the "why bother" stage

Look at some of my pics and those of others who got through that stage, it's so worth it.

As much as it sucks, get through the next day, then the day after and the weeks after that and it gets easier.

Take weekly pics as well, even though you may not lose much weight in a month, you can still see terrific results in your body shape, that really helps keep you motivated.

I spent the better part of 20 years being overweight and even obese, if I can do it, anyone can

Maybe forget about the weight loss bit and seeing results straight away. If you eat healthier food you'll feel better. If you exercise you'll get fitter and feel better. Find a fitness programme you can work through to give you an interim goal. Plan a treat for yourself every time you lose 10 pounds. If you slip up, try not to slip up the next day.

I've slipped up loads of times but I'm maintaining now and I discovered I love to run along the way.

You CAN do it! Are you on any particular program? Maybe write your goals down, or re-read them if you already have! Put your thoughts in check and flood your mind with positive thoughts. When I started my diet, they put the candy bowl on my desk for people to take from (for the holidays) because it was the only surface available. Every day, I looked at the candy bowl and said 3 times (or more on a rough day) "Candy IS the enemy!" Sometimes out loud, but with conviction, and I believed myself. I still haven't dipped into that bowl since Thanksgiving!

Ask yourself what is holding your journey up! You can do this!

I used to be the same but I know how thoroughly miserable I am when I let the weight pile back on, and then it gets worse because you just comfort eat and think what the hell, and before you know it you're bigger than when you started. You just have to find for you why you are doing it and keep that thought in your head, and you know nothing tastes as good as getting to your goal. We're all here to help and motivate you but there's only one person who can do this and it's you, so let's do it - 2012 bring it on x

There are always times when progress is slow - but you have to look at what the bigger goal is. It's not just about how you look, it's how you feel and how healthy you are.

As a parent with 2 adult children (is that an oxymoron?) I’ll be happy to take on your "Why Bother" challenge!

1. Picture # 3 in your photos. Those three kids are and will look to you and your husband for an example in EVERYTHING. How you respond to people (good and bad), your work ethic and the ability to remain honest in situations that you'd rather not deal with are all being observed and WILL BE emulated. Part of this emulation is how we successfully promote a positive approach in eating the right foods and exercising. In my case it took me 54 years to admit that eating anything I wanted, when I wanted, was NOT acceptable to my well-being. I've lost the opportunity to be a good example to my kids and to have a direct impact on what they eat and the exercise they get. So even though I "get it" now and am exercising, losing weight and enjoying better (for me) foods and snacks, I have the people whom I love very much seriously overweight and either struggling to lose, or not caring at all. All I have left to give is encouragement when and if and when they express an interest to lose weight and eat better.

2. You're young. Losing weight will never, never, never get any easier because you ARE getting older and trust me when I tell you that nothing is easier when you get older EXCEPT putting on weight faster and sagging!

3.Your healthy. Just about every posting on this site has someone who will state that previous health issues have disappeared along with their weight loss. I consider myself to be quite healthy but even then, two issues required me to finally start taking medication. The pills have now been thrown out and I’m symptom free. In addition, the near elimination of HEAVY snoring along with the weight loss has made my wife quite happy!

Lastly let me offer you some encouragement. It will get easier (really!). I was an all day and evening grazer when it came to snack food so when I finally stopped procrastinating and really applied myself, the rewards and habit changes came along a lot sooner and easier that I would have expected. I tossed out every bit of junk food at work and at home. I have logged in and posted everything I eat (well, I did miss that pickle last night) for the past 75 days and if that doesn’t make you aware of what you’re eating and the trash you were eating, nothing will! Exercise helps the pounds go off easier as well so don’t let the lack of time or resources be an excuse to not follow through on this key area. Getting your heart rate up 3-4 times a day, 15 minutes at a shot will help! Do you have stairs? Go up and own them for 15 minutes and tell me you didn’t get a cardio workout! Calisthenics can be done anywhere and if you can work in 15 minutes, you’re good for another calorie burner to chart! Are the kids close enough to school for all of you to walk on decent days? Walk their pace there, faster on the way back. Another recordable moment!
Now is the time for you to take the whole family on this journey. Use your imagination and I KNOW you can make it fun, achieve your goals and your goals for your family as well!

Best of luck to you and I look forward to seeing your continued success!

You can do this girl! Just like we work through pain in workouts just keep working through this emotional roadblock! You'll feel better on the other side!