Hi there judes
I think the great thing about forums like this is getting to hear "I can definitely relate" and knowing you're not alone in your weight loss struggle. So... I can definitely relate!
It's so much harder than the simple "Control what you eat," "Exercise more, eat less." We've all heard it, though it's most infuriating from the mouths of those perfect-bodied friends who can eat as bad as they want and never gain an ounce ;/ I'm definitely in the same boat as you right now. I've fallen off so many times; it gets harder and harder with each attempt to get back up because my hope goes down each time.
But the 'Why bother?' attitude is one I'm trying to avoid at all costs. Health is too important. The fact that you have the exercise part under control is absolutely terrific! Exercise and eating right certainly go hand-in-hand, and only having to conquer one makes the feat a lot more barable.
So as for advice! Different methods work for different people. I know I myself could never do counting calories.. I'm too lazy and too forgetful
But if that's what works for you, go for it! If you forget to count for a day, throw that day away and start counting again tomorrow. I went to Weight Watchers for a short while, and the best thing I ever heard from the instructor was this:
If you accidently drop an egg from the carton, are you going to just throw the rest of the eggs on the ground? Just because you've "dropped" once doesn't mean you need to throw the rest of your work away." Something like that anyway! hehe. Anyway, the most important advice is, Don't give up. We all make mistakes along the way, but getting back on track is what makes the difference.
Good luck to you!