I need a RESET button

For me personally, I treat every day as a new day. If I get off track today at any particular moment, I don't kick myself about it, I simply keep moving forward. One bad choice, meal, day doesn't mean you are done. You simply tell yourself you will do better and get back on track. I think sometimes we let ourselves give in to life too easy. Keep your head up and keep on keeping on! Afterall, tomorrow is another day my friend! :happy:

I hear you. It is so hard. My son is 5 and after I had him, I got into the best shape of my adult life. Then I went back to work, son went to preschool, hubby started med school and like you, I experienced some drama and setbacks along the way that just took away from my motivation. I gained about 40 pounds over the last 4 years. For me, it took some reflection on my part. I had to admit to that I was disappointing myself by not making my healthy and fitness a priority. The things that got me to this site:

1. My husband and I went on a vacation in Costa Rica this summer and had a wonderful time. He has NEVER made me feel bad about my weight gain. Yet, I didn't want to take many pictures, certainly not on the beach. I have a waterproof camera however I have no pics of me from our surfing lessons, hanging by the beach, volcanic mud spa, natural hot springs, etc. I told myself, I never want to go on a vacation again feeling insecure and unwilling to take pictures to remember our trip later.

2. My Grandma is turning 92 and I asked my husband to set up his camera and take a picture of us to send her. I cried when I saw the pictures. I requested he take pictures of just my son to send instead. He agreed and was sad to see me upset. I felt really unhappy with myself.

3. We went on a group camping trip at the beach and everyone was swimming and playing in the water. I didn't even bring my bathing suit knowing I would feel too insecure to wear it.

I think anyone that is here to lose weight can look back at a time where insecurity about weight took away from the enjoyment of an event, vacation, activity etc. I decided I don't want to love my life like that! I want to enjoy and partake in everything and not sit on the sidelines because I am feeling less than confident. This is a choice and we have to choose it daily. Granted, I have my off days. I think a little reflection goes a long way. You can add me if you want.