Having a hard time

We all have stress :drinker:

Focus on one day at a time ..... in fact, focus on one meal at a time ....... get a little exercise ..... and then get some rest.

Tomorrow ..... repeat !

Try planning your days in advance, and stick to it. Keep an eye on your macros. If you see something doesn't fit, switch it with something that does. And what verptwerp said. Don't think about how far you have to go, just think about getting through today. Get up and move, it'll make you feel better.

It can be hard to regain one's motivation, but I see that you've already lost over 100 pounds, so you must be highly motivated to begin with. Don't micromanage yourself and remember your history of loss already. Your ability to succeed will come back if you want it to.
Jacqueline

Just take it slow, baby steps. One meal at a time, one workout at a time. I have a thing with depression and anxiety. But I noticed when I have a schedule with exercise and food. it releases some of my craziness and the day goes smoother

I've been through some very difficult times myself in the past few years...but it is when i was working out that i felt the best about myself. just force yourself to workout...you'll get back in the habit and enjoy it again!

Ive been in a slump myself. I know I feel my best when I am exercising and moving my body. Sometimes its just hard to take that first step and jump right back into it.
Feel free to add me, maybe we can get going together.

Just returned from vacation and I cant seem to get back in the swing of things. Been binge eating and havent started exercsing again because ive been REALLY exhausted. Body is just getting used to being back at work.

Also, Im really stressed about a lot of things right now. Very down and out. Usually Im a really positive and motivated person but I cant seem to get out of this funk.

Nothing is going to change my depressing situation in life. Thats out of my hands. But I wish it didnt effect my MFP goals

I really need encouragement and understanding. Help?

A lot of the time it is the kinds of foods we eat on vacation. I know it is hard to eat healthy when away from our own refrigerators but getting back on track can be as simple as eating high energy foods such as fruits and vegetables and laying off of the fats. Fruits and vegetables are carbohydrates that the body prefers to use for fuel over fat and protein. Fat takes longer to digest and will pull your energy levels down to do it. Simple carbohydrates such as sugar will give you a temporary energy boost with a just as quick energy loss, known as the crash. Exercise is another way to boost energy. Simply going for an enjoyable walk would bring up your energy levels and make you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the getting back to a hectic lifestyle after enjoying an easy one a suggestion would be to start slowly. Start back a little at a time and add back all the things you have done before vacation and soon you will be back where you started. Just keep adding one thing a day or week and you will soon see the progress you want and keep smiling and telling yourself that you are doing your best and are worth every little effort you give yourself. If you relapse remember to just review the things you had done during the relapse and count it as some time off for fun and get back on track even if it takes a little at a time. A new lifestyle takes time to get used to so don't ever think that the little things do not count. They do! Just as you do! Keep enjoying your new healthier life and always look for positive encouragement and good luck!

I'm sending you a cyber hug so tight you can barely breath.

"Okay, Brenda, please, I can't breath!"

"Oh, sorry."

Deep breathe little sister, you are not alone!

Best, Brenda

I'm sorry you're dealing with this - depression of any sort is miserable If you are doing the binge thing, you might be falling into the evil Binge-Feel Guilty-Get Depressed-Want Comfort-Turn to Food-Binge-Rinse-Repeat vicious circle. Something that helps me is routine, because then I don't need to think about food, so my mind doesn't drift to binge-y type things. Like entire cans of frosting. Please don't ask. So maybe start by eating simply, and pulling together basic stuff for work (if you need to bring a lunch and snacks to work). Having the same thing every day for a week helps, because again, I don't need to think. And one day at a time ... before you realize it, you are back on track.

Hang in there! 10 lbs is an awesome accomplishment!! You can definitely do this. Be kind to yourself, take it one baby step at a time, and you'll be back in the game. Sending *big virtual hugs*!!

PRAY girl!!!! God can get us through ANYTHING!!! Working out releases endorphines which makes us feel great and pumped up!
Believe me I KNOW how hard it is to get going! I haven't gotten to working out consistently yet, it's tough. BUT when I do, I feel great!
Stay positive, focus on the good and as far as the bad... 'give it to God'!
Blessings!

Priority 1: Get some sleep!! Everything looks clearer after a good night sleep. In the meantime track everything you put in your mouth. If you're still exhausted after a couple of good sleeps, mabe check in with your doc.
Priority 2: Move a little. Even if it's just parking a bit further from the shops. Then chuck in a walk around a park or beach etc, somewhere quiet where you can clear your head. I tend to fail massively when I'm in a similar mood, so there's no point jumping back in the deep end because your mind won't let you do well.
Priority 3: Get back on the horse that kicked you off! Start tomorrow, Wednesday, next week, whenever. But set a date and make that it. I read something on here that said "There's no such thing as a bad day, just a bad meal". You can still have slipups, but try to make them smaller and shorter. And not after 9pm

Big hugs from me too, I have a feeling I will need similar support if my damn scales don't tell me good news tomorrow... feels like I've been killing myself for 4 weeks for NOTHING but I'm trying to cling to positivity!!

Just remember - one day at a time. And each day is a new beginning! :flowerforyou:

Coming back from time off is tough because you remember where you were before you left, but you got there once and can get there again.

And if there are things you can't control getting you down, focus on the things you can and master those.