Welcome Brittany! I really think this forum is AMAZING! I know how you feel....it's so hard to continue with a diet. I think there were several factors that helped me this time:
1. Realizing that I'm not depriving myself of junky/sugary/unhealthy foods...when I eat those foods, I'm depriving myself of the life that I want and deserve!
2. You must have a plan. Choose a diet. For me, calorie counting and journaling all of my food is very effective. It takes the guess work out of what I'm doing. It's easy and if you need help, please feel free to message me privately and I'd be happy to help.
3. Exercise.....it needs to keep getting more and more intense. If I'm not totally sweaty when I'm done, it was just activity.
4. Must keep active even after the workout is through. I still park my car far, I walk my dog, play with my kids, etc.....in addition to the workouts. You are just starting out and you're off to an EXCELLENT start....just keep on reading here and keep challenging yourself every day.
5. I have a plan for when I get cravings or a food temptation: chew gum, do push ups and crunches, read a magazine, come to 3fatchicks for support (I like to post under Binge Emergency in the Chicks in Control forum.
6. Last, but not least, I try to love myself every day. That means I dress as nice as I can, do my hair, my make up, drink my water, drink tea to relax, if I mess up, I forgive myself and move on....I treat myself with kindness as often as possible.
I hope that wasn't too much info or too preachy. I wish you all the best!