I can't do it anymore.

You won't. Just keep going! I know how you feel...I had a week where I worked out lots and drank lots of water...lost .4 lbs.

You can do this! Keep your eye on the long run, and try to ignore the scale (it is an evil liar). Even if you are not losing weight as fast as you want, you are improving your overall fitness and health! Just keep going and DON'T GIVE UP!

It can be hard to get back into the swing of things...but I find once I have a set routine it's easier to follow it than not (does that make sense?). When I get discouraged or overwhelmed I'll take a look at the success stories on here...it IS possible!

Keep your chin up!

Take it one meal or one day at a time. Motivation comes from seeing results - It's a bit of a competition for me - how long can I eat clean, log accurately and exercise daily. The more meals/days I have gone, the more motivated I am to continue. And always remember that no matter how far off track you get, you KNOW how to restart and you SHOULD.

I always try to think of it as I WANT to do this...instead of I NEED or I SHOULD...those kinds of things just make me feel guilty.

baby steps..take it one day at a time & do it 100% for you :flowerforyou:

I hear what you are saying. I am not known for my self-control so I backstep quite often. You can't give up. Just get up each day and make a pledge to do your best and start anew. It is so important to be healthy and happy you can't let setbacks get you down. Put a smile on your face and know that each new day is a chance to start over. I know you can do it. Just keep faith in yourself.

You won't. Don't be so hard on yourself. Baby steps. Don't set up huge goals. Be happy for the small ones. You can do it. This is a great, happy, positive place to be. We are all in the same boat. :flowerforyou:

Take it one meal or one day at a time. Motivation comes from seeing results - It's a bit of a competition for me - how long can I eat clean, log accurately and exercise daily. The more meals/days I have gone, the more motivated I am to continue. And always remember that no matter how far off track you get, you KNOW how to restart and you SHOULD.

This is GREAT advice! It's not easy to lose weight sweetie. The fact that you have made the decision and you DID lose speaks very well of you, your spirit and possibilities. YOU CAN DO THIS. Like the above post suggests, take it one meal or day at a time. Encourage yourself with small moves/goals. As you achieve them, reward yourself. Get a pedicure, take a much needed nap, buy a new bit of make up or jewelry. What you are doing is hard work and you deserve the recognition.

You are a strong person - remember that. We're all in this together.

It happens, I know! Just take one day at a time and don't punish yourself if you fall off, just get back on and don't look back

One day at a time. I'm scared to give up, because I'm scared I'll get bigger if I do! Just do your best. Seriously! Give it 110% You can do this! Compete with someone! I'm working out with three people that I'm very close to, and we love seeing how hard we can push each other! It's great.

I am allowing the same thing to happen to me. I lost 51 pounds and have gained back 15. Everyday I wake up planning to eat right and hopefully fit in a workout, but by the time I go home, I am gorging myself on junk... By the time I go home, I have no motivation, and it's stupid, because I was sooooo on the ball while I was losing that weight. I ate what I wanted, but I was working out religiously and hard-core (P90X and then running, running, running). When I stopped doing it all regularly, my spiked metabolism carried me for a pretty long time, but then it started creeping back. And I have yet to reign it in. Shame on me. And to be honest, last night I thought about getting up and working out in the living room, but I felt too jiggly and gross to work out in front of my boyfriend. I have barely even played the Kinect we just bought because I don't want my blobbiness jumping all around. BUT only you and I can change this problem for ourselves. At some point, we will find it in ourselves to just get up and get serious, and hopefully it comes before we've gained everything back.

I agree with everyone! It is a journey where we take baby steps. I know it can be depressing and frustrating, but stay focused at what your big goal is. Make small goals along the way and reward yourself for achieving them. I will only let myself get on the scale once every week or two. Otherwise I put too much pressure on myself and start to lose focus if I don't see what I want. I am trying to go by how my clothes feel and look on me and how I feel when I look at myself in the mirror (be proud of those small changes as they happen!!!!) at the differences. Take it one day at a time! You can do this!!!!! :flowerforyou:

The reason you dont feel good is because you took a break and back stepped. I think its more psycological than physical. Your beating yourself up for it and its making you want to quit. Not trying to sound like an insensitive a** but stop feeling sorry for yourself and get back on the horse. We've all been there and I can garrentee this wont be the last time for any of us. Im rootin' for ya

I am so with you. I'm going through the same thing. I had lost 14lbs and then put 18 back on. Hang in there, you are not alone.

Don't look it at a huge goal! Break it down! Instead of trying to make your entire day perfect, concentrate on right now. Celebrate your healthy lunch. Make a commitment to work out for 10min. Once you have started, you will most likely continue, but even in you don't you will at least have 10minutes in! Baby Steps!

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Hang in there girl! Don't give up! We are worth this. YOU are worth this! Besides...I'm not losing any weight and I need to know someone is! :blushing:
Like everyone has said...baby steps. One day at a time will get you there! I'm here for you. Add me if you would like! I cheerlead well! :flowerforyou: