Everyone’s mileage varies, I guess, but for me, it’s just the knowledge that the more I “stray” from the program, the longer it’s going to take to lose what I want to lose. I guess that sounds kind of trite and obvious, and I have certainly had my share of slips, even in the past three weeks. You’re completely right about tomorrow being a new day, a new chance to start over! And that’s the right attitude! Also, there are a lot of great articles out there about how to stay motivated if you just Google for them…sometimes, that will help. Good luck! :good:

Oh, girl, I JUST posted that yesterday! Oh, right there with you. I know it’s the time to get yourself up and workout during the blahs but it’s so hard. I think talking about it help and NancyB had a good idea about writing your FEELINGS down, not just your food/workout journal. I think that is helpful, too.

Right now I’m in a funk so I’m going to find a new recipe to try (thanks to Sue!) and I’m planning ahead so I don’t have the “oh, I just don’t have time” or “I don’t feel like it” out. I’m just going to DO it this week, even if my heart isn’t in it because eventually, I’ll see progress and it’ll be motivating.

Good luck!!

Between me you and Mrs. Flicker, we are the blah feeling crowd. Just keep on doing it. I had the BLAH feeling, just didn’t care. Once I restarted and got back, it helped.

Eventually, all will be good and the weight loss will show.

Thanks ladies! Your comments and going to church tonight really lifted my spirits. Hope yall have agreat week! :friends:

I’ve been right there with you guys in flah-flah land lately. We need a pep rally or something! HA!

I exercise! It really helps. It gives you energy and endorphins and that just feeds on itself. You feel good so you want to be better to yourself. It really works. Also, you don’t have to wait until tomorrow to start over. You can start over as soon as you swallow whatever it is that you think you shouldn’t have eaten. Don’t let it turn into a full blown slide. I also will come here and read or find something else to do to take my mind off of my problems. It works. Take care. You can do this.

All it takes for me is looking in the mirror and remembering how icky I’ve felt for a very long time.

But I’ll admit it’s still hard. I’m doing the PMS thing too. I had TWO WW deserts last night as opposed to one. Not good.

But I’m back on track this morning. It’s one day at a time. One choice at a time. That’s the way I have to keep looking at this.

And I’m writing everything down. Remember it takes a minimum of six weeks to build a new habit. Personally I think it takes longer.

For the first few weeks, prepare yourself mentally. Just like school - and I know how familiar with that you are! Get ready for class. Only this is a class where you’re both the instructor AND the student, so you need to pay really close attention.

If you go into it thinking “this is going to take 3 weeks, I need to pay attention”, that will help. After those 3 weeks, you’ll have new healthy habits, have learned a ton, and you won’t miss the bad stuff - and that means you’ll be less inclined to cheat.

Heck, cheating for me now is a no-pudge fat free brownie. It FEELS like I’m being bad.

Oh, yes, and PMS SUCKS!!! :p