Help me out! :)

Im sort of stuck in that Rutt as well. Im getting married in October and needing and wanting to lose weight before my big day. I have tried Atkins and actually lost 5lbs went to the dr for my regular check up and gained 1/2 lb and got really discouraged. So needless to say Im trying to count my calories to see if this is any better. I was 125 lbs when me and my fiance got together and have gained 59lbs which is just mind blowing........ Very DISGUSTED! I just cant seem to get motivated at all to lose this weight and you would think with my wedding coming up that would give me all the motivation I need but I cant seem to shake this. Im open to any ideas or suggestions on how to loose this weight. Just need some serious help... :explode:

You have to hang in there, remember it's not a diet or a race this is for a healthier lifestyle, to look better, feel better and be healthy. once we see that, it's easier to take it one day at a time. you are doing great

Try watching your sodium!

How about increasing your water intake?? And even the littlest things...(which I'm sure you've already heard these)....take stairs whenever possible; when going out, park in a parking spot farther away; even doing a few quick jumping jacks, situps, etc, at home.

But don't give up. It takes time. And it's not easy.

I understand how you feel...i work two time and have have two kids,i'm counting my husband as well :)i hardly ever have the energy to workout once I get home and after I spend time with my daughter I am exhausted>I have 70 more pounds to lose,and i feel overwhemled everyday and have that same F it attitude.In the month of April me and my friends are doing the drop 10 challenge from self magazine...it is a 1500 calorie a day diet with three workout days a week that include cario and toning,you should check it out,and add me if you want...don't be discouraged,you just have to make this work for you,when your happy about this journey,it will work,good luck

It is hard to find time to workout when working so much, but you are able to workout to a degree while getting ready or at work. If you sit a a chair get a stability disk to sit on so you are tightening your abs while you are at work and where ankle weights under your desk doing leg lifts. Do squats in the shower, park farther away...ext. There are many ways to incorperat workingout into your daily life. Also, if you find yourself want to eat things you maybe shouldn't or feel you don't have the "time" to eat healthy. Try freazer meals (you can find how to's online). I work out of town and am a single mother. I am VERY busy, but keep in mind what you want if you are doing it for you, you will fight for it. I find taking pictures of myself on my phone in a bra and underwear (of course locking it with a password so no one else can see lol) help keep me motivated. When I want that icecream sandwich and think those few extra caloriese wont hurt I have to look at that pic and remember why I am doing this for myself. I want to me happier for me. Do what you have to and remind yourself why you are doing it for you! Good luck!

I am a fitness buff, love to work out and inspire people thru their journeys. One thing I have learned is to NOT stress over it, as that will either cause you to eat more, sleep less or hold on to that unwanted weight that you don't want. Everyone at one point hits a plateau and thats when you need to trick your body and what I mean by that is, change up your routine. If you do the same thing day in and day out, then your body gets accustomed to it and things will not change. If you are a normal walker (fast mall walking pace, try jogging for 1-2 minutes at a time and get your heart rate up). If you normally don't lift weights, try adding that into your routine, as this will help with your toning. Try parking as far away from the door at the stores. Change your food habits, and as someone said before your sodium and sugar intake has a lot to do with water weight and not being able to loose that weight. You may be under your calorie goal, but if you are taking in to much fat and sugars, thats not healthy either. Remember that sugar turns into fat when not exercising. For every 8 oz of pop you drink you need to drink 16 oz of water to flush it out. Gaining 1/2 lbs or even a pound is not big deal, especially when you are a woman because that could be water weight (for that certain time of the month). Don't be discouraged or hard on yourself, it will happen just think of what you can do differently to make those changes. STAY POSITIVE!