Hello you all!
here I go again , for the bazillionth time in my life. Gotta keep trying right?
I was wondering if any of you have great motivational affirmations so I can tell myself not to lose hope and stick to it this time around. I am so uncomfortable since I regained about 30 pounds, I am limited to two fat pants and a few tunic shirts to hide my butt. Sooo depressing to be in this situation again. I am happy to be here and share my hourney with you.
May the force be with us!

What helps me maintain/lose is exercise. When I exercise, I release all my stress and I turn less to food for comfort. Plus, I feel ok if I screw up a bit because I exercise so I don't feel like the day is lost and to keep eating because I worked hard to burn off all those calories. And since I am a perfectionist who if isn't perfect just wants to say bun it, and eat whatever I want, exercise helps me to avoid those situations
Plus, you should be enjoying the weight loss journey. If you don't like what you eat at the moment, you won't keep it off! So be sure to get creative and what you like ! There are a lot of alternatives on this lifestyle

Maryanna has the right idea. I too "forgive" my little indiscretions because of exercise. Not to mention I see little things I never had before, like my rib cage lol. For me I need visual cues. I have a picture right smack on the end table in my living room where I am quite heavy. I remember thinking I was "thin" then. M face was full and I had no waist to speak of. Now I still don't like being in pics, but I do see the physical changes. I know I am healthier and more active in my 40's than I was in my 20's. I seem to get better with each passing decade. So I figure I should be unstoppable in my 70's lol

I never regret choosing not to eat something.
But I have been known to regret things I DID choose to eat.

Having said that, the line about how "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" is utter and complete horse-hockey, IMHO. Whoever said that must be a lousy cook.

The other thing I use is "A week/month/year from now, think how happy you will be that you did this today instead of waiting 'til then."

Be well!

hey adaminu....I'm back too....for the bazillionth time!! Try, try and try again! I've regained all the weight I lost plus some...and once again...I'm the heaviest and unhealthiest I've ever been. Sigh. We're in this thing together!

Making this thread and getting back on the wagon SHOWS everyone(even yourself) that you have the desire to do it! You did it once, you can do it again! Thanks for coming back and I'm excited to see your progress!

No mantras here, just a full length mirror right outside the tub... so when I step out of the shower everyday I am faced with myself in all my (abundant) glory.... that is motivation enough!

another Prodigal Daughter here! (hey SB'ers ) I started SB on Jan. 22 last year; got rid of 13 pounds and loved my summer. Gradually slacked and here I am again Two days of Phase 1 done and today is day 3.

Oh yeah, what motivates me? The thought of tee shirts!! thank goodness, in my climate, that gives me 3 more months, lol.

YAY!!! Holly is back!!! (well, glad to see you, sorry that you slacked like most of us do!)

Yeah Holly we missed you!!! I think of you often Yeah we all slack off from time to time, but we keep coming back. Glad you enjoyed your summer. Looking forward to catching up

You can do it again!