Jornal de 08willbegreat, 11 fev 10

I know exactly what you are feeling! I have tried so hard this past year to start following my weight watchers diet and have failed miserably to stick to it. Emotionally, my food is comforting. It can't talk back to me, so I relish in the delight of finishing off a bag of cookies, or chips, or pizza, etc... I think I deserve it because I've had a rough week, or a tough day... When in reality, all it is really doing is crippling my will power. Afterwards, I feel angry that I let myself or actually allowed myself to eat like that. It's a viscous cycle that starts over and over again. I finally made up my mind the other day that I will try NOT to go over 2000 cal a day. Meaning that I could ANYTHING I wanted, but not go over the 2000 calorie a day. However, I have today and I feel guilty to have done this. But, tomorrow is another day and I will make sure that I keep on tract. That's why we must support each other! Don't give up! Start over new, tomorrow, and make a daily goal for yourself and don't give up! If you slip, oh well, then start over the next day. At least you are more aware of what's going in your body. Make sure to keep track as well. Write down everything you eat and drink. Goodluck! 

I wish I could be the voice of wisdom but I am right there with you on this horrible cycle...For me I think that exercise piece is key and I just can't seem to get started and I don't understnd why. I wish I knew the answers 

Hello! my advice would be: do it just one day. set your goal for the day and stick to it like if it was the only thing that matters. don't think about tomorrow, or long term goal. just one day. it puts less pressure on yourself and makes your goal do-able. at the end of the day you'll be proud of you. the important thing is to set your mind on the positive side. One day at the time, one goal at the time. Be a winner everyday, even on a small thing. It's very important for your mind to achieve something. you can do it!  

The feeling is the same. I do not want to workout but I have to force myself and then I feel so good when complete. That feeling after you have completed the task has to be more powerful than the feelingof not wanting to get up, dressed and exercise. 

I think every single person on this site has felt like you do right now. Heck, I felt like that just this week!! Weight loss, self-image, lack of control when it comes to what we put in our bodies and how much we exercise....all of this comes from within. We can give eachother all the advice in the world but until we personally choose to get off that couch or put the leftovers away, nothing will change. Be patient with yourself and take one day and one pound at a time. If you didn't hit your target today, tomorrow start anew and hit it then. This all takes time and NO ONE has the will power to be consistent every day in their journey. Know that because we started at similar weights, you are an inspiration to me because you've lost beyond what I've been able to lose so you're doing something right.