i'm on the same boat. i've been unemployed for the summer, but i looked at it as an opportunity. working out is my job now, and i have time for calorie counting, and really focusing on my goal. luckily i'm free-loading off my parents, so i don't have that stress of bills on me.. so i don't know if it's different for your situation.

Phat girl, don't be so hard on yourself. Losing your job is a very stressful event, and that can make anyone do a little backsliding!!! Look at it this way, you are catching it before it becomes out of control, and it's definitely not too late to start again!!

I know from personal experience that regaining the weight can be so devastating. You start to question your ability to really actually do it! Especially when there's so much to lose. But I like therex's way of looking at it, think of it as more time to focus on your goals. The thing is, if you are working a plan and losing a little weight, you will be more positive and feel better, and any future prospective employer will definitely pick that over someone who's down in the dumps and feeling like crud.

Best of luck to you! Maybe you should visit the positives thread? It helps to keep focusing on what is GOOD about you every day!
Shannon

I can totally relate ,its mad because when your working and so busy you almost think if i had more free time i could commit more to losing weight , attend the gym more etc etc

And then when your unemployed you have all the time in the world and still cant get a weightloss routine.

Heres my story.....
I worked as a nursing assistant but ive had problems with back spasams so after a bout of sickness i decidede to follow my career path of working in the police. I went back to collage to study Uniformed Publice Services leaving my job to study full time HOWEVER being a MATURE student it all back fired.
It came about i was not entitled to any funding or support or loans to fund my eduvation so i had to seek benifits. And with my collage being qiute away form where i live it was becoming a financial struggle and i had to leave and seek employment.

I am still unemployed and its so frustarting , and although i have all the time somedays , looking fo work can be a full time job ..........also i get in ruts that make me down which makes me over eat and not exercise and with lack ov money getting to the gym or for a swim is a luxary that is rare.

I am trying to make this unemployment phase wirk for me best i can so i dont get down, keep myself busy and ive started working out with DVDs. Its is a situation that only ppl that have been unemployed understand.

But make the best of what you have , things can only get better . GOOD LUCK

Phat Girl,

Having struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember, I can totally relate to your experience. I'd just like to comment briefly on what I am currently doing:

I weigh 400 pounds and am working diligently to change my life. My method is a little unconventional. I'm not overworking my body with exercise at this point in time--I've done that so many times to no avail. Rather, I am working with my body and starting with my approach and mindset. For me, this hands-off approach is like finding the light at the end of the tunnel and I feel better than ever.

Good luck with your journey.

Don't be too discouraged! Consider NOW the beginning of your weight-loss experience, and look! You're already down 12 pounds

Try to think about how nice it'll be shopping for clothes for your future job with your new body!