Welcome back. I'm in that boat two for the last two or three months. I keep lurking here and I keep starting and stopping and it's this bad cycle I'm in right now but I know that I have to keep trying and it will kick in eventually, hopefully today! You can do it Jessica!
Welcome back, Jessica! I remember you and reading about your first two triathlons and how inspiring that was! It actually gave me hope that maybe I can do one myself someday.
I came back myself a few months ago after a long hiatus and this time round it seems to be working. This is the longest I've stuck with any plan and I don't feel like I'm dieting. This is just the way my life is. I had to grow up and realize that I couldn't eat anything I wanted in whatever quantity I wanted, and to ask myself what did I want more, the food or my life? Life has won out and I'm so excited by all the things I'm able to do now and the changes in my body that I am determined and hopeful and praying that I never go back to the way I was.
Getting in the right mindset, having the determination to stick with it through the tough times, forgiving myself and moving on when I stumble, and looking to as many people as possible for support and inspiration - those have been the keys to my success this time round.
I'm so glad to see you back and I look forward to reading more from you as you continue your journey!
Hey Jessica...honestly I hadn't noticed you'd been missing since I also have been "away from the fold". Welcome back! You are an inspiration and I've always enjoyed your posts! It definitely is a challenge when other aspects of your life take over. I have had a fair bit of stress this year and have gained 10 pounds over the past few months. As far as getting back on track, for me it comes back to simply having a plan and then sticking to it. Doing the right thing and doing it over and over again. Good luck!
Welcome back! You've come to the right place for support. As far as a 'jump start' I think you made the first step in acknowledging that you need to rearrange some priorities for yourself. I don't know that I have any words of wisdom... most of us start and stop at some point. Those first couple weeks, or even days, back into it can be tough to stick to. I would just say try to focus on each day as it happens. It will be less daunting... And, of course, visit us often!
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