[Couch]

I would bet anything that it's not laziness. It's almost certainly an emotion that you are coping with by eating. If you can work out the emotional trigger, you will be able to stay on plan easier, because you can say to yourself "this isn't hunger, this is boredom/lack of sleep/resentment/deprivation/guilt etc, etc. Or even better, feel the emotion, and deal with the problem. Sometimes, you can't work it out, and that's where planning and commitment and distracting yourself are invaluable.

Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating too much sugar? Are you eating regular meals? Are you drinking too much caffiene? They can all lead to crankiness, and sadly, crankiness often leads to eating.

[bcort]

I loved reading all the posts & excellent advice - I'm going to borrow it & take it to heart, too.

I feel the same you do, as far as after the 3rd baby, I just could never seem to get back on track health wise. But, I'm doing the baby step route, & have lost a few pounds. I noticed you lost 10 lbs also - congratulations on that, & keep it up - you can do it!