Down and Out and Kicking Myself.....

I have fallen off the wagon or out of the wagon, whatever the case may be, and I'm having a hard time getting back on track.  I'm 25lbs away from 200lbs and 30lbs away from my goal of 145lbs.  Can't seem to get motivated with exercising...and the vending/candy machine is calling my name.  I feel like such a failure and I don't like the direction the scale is going and I feel powerless to stop it.

Woman! You are far from powerless. I know how you feel though. Its so hard sometimes to resist, knowing.... oo... crackers... or... I can have X amount of X out of that machine and not die the death of dumping......

Take the horse by the reigns! You are in charge, not your pouch or your head. Sip tha****er. Icey cold cold water... wash away that feeling and take the next few minutes to think about what's happening. Really think about it. That machine is tempting, true. But what does it hold for you! Nothing but a few minutes of pleasure and hours of regret.

You can do this! Take a breath and another sip or six of water. I actually had a horrible moment today like you are... and instead, I made boulion. It was tastey, salty and warm. It killed my craving after a bit. Not sure if you wanna try but...

I believe in you! C'mon. Have a sip.... you can do this.

Thank you sionnaingeal, I think I needed someone to throw me over there shoulder
and burp me like a baby.  Maybe I'll go stand in the corner now and refleck

Just a pep-talk, just a pep talk. This is all stuff you know. I have faith in you. You're a beautiful strong woman, but we all have our weak moments. I admit them too.

All I hope for is us all to BOTT so successfully. You'll do this. We can do this. We're here for you, because we all know how you're feeling. 

Thanks Sionnaingeal

Dreamgirl, I know exactly where you are. I have been MIA for over a month now. I let myself slip and then went into hiding instead of doing what your doing and asking for support from my family here. I agree with Sion, you are a beautiful strong women who can do whatever you put your mind to. I will be praying for you to overcome the cravings and make positive choices with your food. Remember, one choice at a time.

Thank you Wayne...that's why I am here on this board.  We never get made to feel bad for the pitfalls we sometimes get into.