I am running out of will power. :(

If it becomes torture, truly then just have the treat. Eating 1 or 2 oreo's (example) will not hurt. Eating a whole bag of double stuff oreos will. It is the overall picture you are shooting for, not the 1 time treats that we all earn and deserve when trying to change a lifestyle. If it ever becomes too much, then we tend to give up completely. Plus, you are down 27, which is just awesome and i don't think that 1 little mis step is gonna ruin things..

I dont want to give up but i am feeling like i have gave up. I knew it wouldnt be easy but man what I wouldnt do for a soda and some junk right now! please anyone have some words that might help me oush thru this hard spot? and tips of kinds words what keeps you going?

Dont give up on yourself!!! Every now and then its OK to splurge a little... Have a coke, have a burger! I'm all for not depriving myself... Stay within your calorie range, and have a cheat day every now and then, on those days just work out a little longer/harder!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!

Then go and have a soda and some chips. ONE can of soda and ONE serving of chips is around 300 calories. I would allow myself this almost DAILY if it helped keep me going. Just plan your day and calories aorund something you want. Thats how I started. I knew there were things I couldn't give up so I didn't. If you are not ready then don't. Some things in small moderation regularly will help you from falling off the wagon and binge eating.

We all find ourselves in a rut. I am there too, at 40lbs lost and my monthly weigh in is creeping up on Sunday and I am scared to death for the scale this month because I know that I may have cheated one too many times this month. But I hold out hope that counting my calories and only going over once or twice will keep me under my goal and will add a few pounds to my weight total. It is a lifestyle change and you wont reach your goal overnight. Keep pushing and allow yourself a piece of chocolate, or pizza or burger from time to time. We are human not robots... we need to feel fulfilled and satisfied. Enjoy this journey!!! You should feel happy that you are making a change for the better and that you are improving your health and your life, not like you are in prison!

Good luck!

Eat for fuel, not food. Trust me, I'm the queen of sweets-- and it's a constant battle. But I ask myself..."Does my body need this?" "What is my body asking for if this is NOT what it needs?" And try my best to substitute. A couple of squares of dark chocolate, a fruit smoothie, and/or a dessert flavored yogurt. Is it the same...not at all. Does it work?...usually...and that's what counts. I'll say this...grabbing a handful of fresh veggies and/or a piece of fruit does NOT cut the craving-- I have to trick myself...something higher in protein does help-- but to curb hunger, nothing works like a bowl of oatmeal with fruit (sans sugar-- you'll get used to it eventually). The junk food cravings are getting easier and easier every day. Unlike those who can cheat, I cannot-- once I go there-- I don't come back. So an Oreo, a fast food meal, or a soda on occasion turns into a total collapse of will. Sticking to wholesome and healthy foods has gotten easier-- and it is ESSENTIAL that you always count the calories-- even if a cheat meal turns into a 4000 kcal day-- it let's you see trends, etc...that's how I learned I can't cheat. What's the saying..."once a cheater, always a cheater?" ;-)

I have the same feelings as you and also have lost 27 pounds..... I'm a HUGE chip and pizza lover, those are hard to give up for me, so as a treat i eat pizza once a week and nibble on the odd chips.... all i do is exercise on the days i want to cheat, easily done, then you have the extra calories to play with. Don't ever let yourself get to this point, we're all allowed cheat days, just encorporate some exercise, walk, mow a lawn, what you can do to get more calories....
keep up the good work, you're doing great, don't give up :happy: