I am messing up, arrrrrgh

Hi everyone.  Sorry I haven't been around for so long.  I've been letting work and home get in the way of everything.  I haven't been exercising since the holidays, I haven't been journaling my food, nothing.  My motivation really sucks right now.  I've even not been weighing several times a day like I was.  (I never thought I'd see that day, lol.)  My eating has been ok except for eating too much almonds.  Not journaling my food lets those extra calories sneak in when I don't look at it.  Between not exercising and not journaling, my weight loss has really slowed down.  I have 50 million excuses but I know that that's all they are... excuses.  I journaled my food for the day today after getting an emailo from my fitness pal asking me where I've been and reminding me how important it is to journal my food.  I've only lost 1 pound since the 12th.  That is really bad.  Anyone else ever go through this?  How do I remotivate myself?  I have been thinking about joining one of the local gyms to change up my exercise routine.  I get bored with the same old thing.  Any other suggestions?

Good for you for admitting the challenges you are having and coming clean.

You have started journaling again so that is a step in the right direction.

No matter how small think of the absolute first thing you need to do to get/stay on track.  Set a goal to complete just that step, then move on to the next step.

What do you need from others to help you stay on track? Don't be afraid to ask your circle of support for help, we all need it.

You can do this!

Thanks for the encouragement.  I am journaling again.  I spent the day painting on Saturday and cleaning house all day today so I'm hoping that's enough exercise for the weekend.  I sure am beat.

Sybul,
Dont beat yourself up. You are at a point in your journey where slow down is pertty normal. Just get back to the basics and the loss will continue. And remember, just because you're not losing pounds does not mean you are not losing inches.

Good Luck!
Cathi

Thanks Cathi,  I will measure myself tonight and see where I am.  I haven't done that in a while.

Sybul,
I can so feel your pain!!!!  I have not been exercising like I should, and I find myself grazing even when Im NOT hungry.  I have got to get going again.  I can work out at our civic center here and its free, so what is my excuse??? LAZY!!!  I just dont want to leave the house when I get in from work, and I never can remember to put a change of clothes in my car in the mornings!!

We can do this, I have 30 pounds to lose due to the steroids from the hospital and the holidays I was NOT a good girl.  I dont see Dr. B until April, and I certainly dont want to go see him weighing in 35 pounds heavier than last year. 

So, what am I doing to change this???
Im cleaning house today, and I mean deep cleaning, then Im going to not let myself go to bed until Ive done some sit ups and leg lifts this evening.  Lets do this and make ourselves proud while we dont beat ourseves up!!!

Hugs,
Rhonda D.

O.K. Rhonda.  I'm with you.  I've been deep cleaning today too.  I am beat.  It sure looks and smells better in here now though, lol.  Maybe my allergies will get better there was so much dust.  I am going to pull out the Wii and hop on it early this evening before I lose what little steam I have left.