Lori, it is going to be okay and you will get back to the 120's. But you have to do it one day at a time, and that means every day, not just a few days! Are you tracking calories today? If not, try to log everything you already ate no matter what it was, and add up the calories. That is the first step. Log everything, even if you are going over your set limit. Eat it but own it.

I don't stay under my limit every day, but I log everything. That keeps me from going too far over. I'll get 200 or 300 over and put on the brakes. But I also tell myself, if I really want it, just put it in the log and eat it.

Also, are you allowing yourself enough calories to maintain your sanity? I can only have a small deficit or stress will de-rail me.

I got to 170 and back up to 240 (originally was close to 350). I'm down to 215 and slowly working to get back near 170.

I heard it all too, I was too fat/too thin/everything under the sun, everyone had a comment for me.

You aren't alone. We here at 3fc are all in this together.

And just remember, haters going to hate and there is nothing we can do. We need to do this for ourselves and not worry about everyone else. And I know it's easier said than done.

The most important part is we are aware of our weight at all times and we'll never go back to where we started hopefully. But you know what? If we do, we do. We are only human. We know how to get the weight off, it's just a matter of doing it.

Hang in there! I went from a high of 176 to 128 & back to 174. Finally put the breaks on and after 5 weeks I weighed in this morning at 161. Still a ways to go but I am getting there and you will too. You know how to do this....have faith in yourself!!!

I know exactly how you feel girl. I was almost at my ideal weight a while back, then went through things I can barely remember (not a great time in my life) and while I got better emotionally, I just never overeating. I'm at my highest weight right now which isn't a lot for what it is but it is super disappointing after being SO close! Hang in there. We can all do it together. I'm new here and I haven't posted much except for on my log but I knew I had to respond to yours!

I can relate to this as well. I was 6 lbs. away from goal and then my birthday came, a trip to Vegas (lots of buffets), the holiday's and I just spiraled out of control with no end in sight. I just didn't know how to get back on track. I felt incapable of eating within my calories. Finally, my husband urged me to work out. I only did it for 30 minutes but it completely changed things around for me...at least for now. I don't know if this will help you or anyone else reading this, but I thought I'd share, just in case.

The point is, anyone can slip but I read something here that really resonated with me: it's not how many times you slip, it's how many times you pick yourself back up. I hope I got that quote right and if I didn't, please correct me.

Lori, anyone who manages their weight can have a regain. It takes strength to define the problem and get it out there as you did in your first post. That's a great start to getting back where you want to be and for sure you can do it.

You can absolutely do it.

Lori sounds like you could use a . You can do this. I got down to 207 in 2009 and then went back up to 240's. This year I am finally heading toward my goal weight. You don't want to take 6 long year's to get back to your goal weight!

don't be so hard on yourself Lori! Remember its what inside that makes you beautiful. Its times like these you should talk to the people who know you, who love you. They'll remind you how amazing you are, and they'll be right!!! You have the power to change your life! You always have and always will.

I love u all~ THANKS SO MUCH!

I took a few days to mope... Then Figured out my problems with it & switched it all~ I AM so Gonna do this AGAIN~ & keep it off!!!

Awesome Lori! We will get back down!

OMG...LORI!! Is that you? Its me...Amy (amelia, aka, miss prissy pants). I hope you remember me? I've tried to get in touch with you but couldn't find you.

Don't fret Lori. I'm in the same boat as you. Over the past 4 years I have gained a lot of my weight back that I lost. I went from 165 to 240 and I'm miserable and lost so your not alone.

I want to start checking in like we uses too ( or join a check in here). The support here is amazing and I need it desperately now.

and so glad to see you!!!

Good for you!!! I went from 314 down 228. I hit a plateau then got back up to 270 where I am now. Today I ate totally and completely on plan. Not one thing did I eat too much of when I wasn't supposed to. I am thrilled at myself and know that I can do it again. You can too girl!