I'm sad to say that for the past month, I've wandered from the beach. I'm not sure what happened

I lost almost 20 pounds, I was feeling great, and then BAM!!! A wave broadside me! As I sat there and shook my head, I had a few "snickers" and looked at "mars". Then I became a creature who just "lays" about.

Every day, I wake up and tell myself that I need to find my way back to the beach. I don't know what to do and how to get my willpower back! I can't even find it in myself to go back to Phase I again!

Any ideas?????

I understand completely. I was faithful for a year....lost 40 pounds..then somehow drifted away and gained back half. It took me several tries to get started again on Phase 1. But I know this way of eating works, so I kept trying.

Just pick a day, make sure you have the correct groceries in the house, plan ahead....and start. With me, sometimes I just have to be in the correct state of mind to start a healthy eating plan....if I'm not ready it won't click.

Keep trying...keep starting over if that is what's necessary. Remember you don't fail till you quit trying.

Good luck with your new motivation- you can do absolutely anything you want to

Just re read your post and realised you hadn't made your mind up to come back (so my last post might not've been too helpful)

I started Phase 1 again (after a few years and a few ups and downs) last Monday and have lost 4lbs. There's a thread on the board with others who have also started on the 24/10 which I personally have found really helpful- putting your food intake on the web is great for accountability.

I'm facing the back sliding right now myself. I have way too many friendly people around me wanting me to have another piece of candy, "here, take some for Monday, you can put it in your desk."

I read a great book that talks some about why we gain the weight back, here's a link to a discussion we had about it recently:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61359
The Thin Commandments by Dr. Stephen Gullo
I know I've probably beaten this to death as many times as I've mentioned it, people will start throwing things at me, but I found the information so incredibly helpful.

We all have faced this problem. You aren't alone at all.
Sarah

'Fessing up is a good first step - once you've admitted (to yourself and others) that you've slipped off-plan, then you are more likely to feel motivated to change!

Hello Diane2ma, I know just what you're talking about. I slipped off the beach about a month ago (after losing 22 pounds) and have been eating way too much junk ever since. I decided to go back on Phase 1 starting tomorrow. I remember that when I started P1 back in July, after the first couple days all my cravings disappeared so I know if I can just get past the first couple of days I should be okay. Why not meet me back on the beach and let's buddy up and get started tomorrow

Thanks to everyone! I haven't completely given up, just lost my way a bit. Thanks for the info on that book Sarah. I'm definitely going to look into it. Thanks for your support.

Diane