Posts by kimberlyann34

I fall into a pattern where I make it to within 5 lbs of my goal and then fall off, gain 10 pounds, and loose it again. Im in the process of taking off this same 10 pounds for the 3rd time this year! I always plateau around the same weight and take a nose dive. I get bored with the whole process, counting calories, turning down the foods that I love, not feeling full, exercise etc. The one thing I dont get tired of is how I feel when I know Im doing my best. Thats what always puts me back on track. So my motto has been "nothing tasts as good as thin feels". I keep a horrible pic of myself on my frige (ewww), and a magnet of my harley wings so I know I have to eat right to fit in my leather riding jacket (those things are expensive!) and I write my weight big and bold no matter if I like it or not and keep it where I can see it. Motivation is different to everyone, you have to find what motivates you even if you think its shallow. Its for you  and no one else. I like feeling healthy, I like having energy, I like fitting into clothes I never could. I love feeling exhausted after exercising...what do you love most about your journey...thats your motivation! 

Your post strikes a chord with me also, and I agree with the poster above, we are always going to be addicted to the foods that give us comfort. I was a size 16 at my largest and not far from an 18 myself. I lost 43 pounds and then I've gained 20 back cause I wanted a break from tracking, exercise & thinking about what I was eating. I didn't realize how quickly I would begin to gain it back when I stopped tracking & exercising. I always say I feel like I was destined to be fat and Im constantly clawing my way away from it. Food addiction is as bad as any drug addiction, and we will always have to fight to maintain control.

If you can maintain more good days than bad you will succeed. If you have a bad day don't let it turn into a bad week. Fix it immediately, that is what has kept me going. I dont look back at yesterday. Dont think you are crazy because you are NOT. I dont ever eat out last minute no matter what, I plan eating out so I can mentally prepare for the fact that Im going to allow myself to overeat so I dont feel like a failure when Im done.  And you should not be concerned with what other people think of you even though Ive found myself there too. I am doing this for ME, not my husband, not my kids, & not to be accepted by strangers or friends. And I dont know where you are with religion, but I pray for strength to overcome the cravings and I have to say it helps me tremendously to draw strength from God when I dont have the strength myself.