I eat well for the most part now but there are times I want to overeat or eat chocolate. I do this less as I get closer to my goal but it is a struggle at times. I just try to get back on the good eating "wagon" as fast as possible and forgive myself immediately so as not to compound the problem by bad feelings and more crappy eating. I help this process along by exercising everyday for at least an hour.
The exercise not only burns calories, but it elevates my mood and enables me to feel good about myself.
Hope this helps. You just have to dig in your heels and do it. The process of eating well and exercise helps build love and respect for yourself and that in turn helps you go on.

I can really understand what you are going through. a few months ago I went shopping for dress pants and ended up buying a size 18. For some this may not be a big deal but I am so much larger than I have ever been before. I feel less energetic and self-conscious. One thing I started that I like is taking a nutrition shake each day. The one I take has all the vitamins and minerals plus some other natural healthy ingredients as well as an ingredient that keeps the body from absorbing all the fat consumed. The product is a little spendy for me, but it helps me feel better because I am doing something for myself and I am making sure I get the nutrition I need. Plus, I think twice before eating things because I am paying for good nutrition. ALso, I'm just tired of bad health so no more excuses I just gotta do it. I wish you the best. This site seems pretty great for support and accountability.

Just take it one day at a time. I have been where you are and I call it being in a FUNK.. Seeing a problem but not ready to do anything to resolve the problem.

Just take steps each day; make small goals and accomplish them.

Perfect example goal: I am going to have only 3-4 pieces of candy today. instead of a whole bag. or any other small change you can make.

It may be a good idea to look up some fun dance classes in your area and get away from home and get active.

Once you start seeing results and losing weight from the small changes you will be motivated to do more..

Also keep healthier choices with you so that when you feel the need to have something sweet you can quickly grab an apple or orange to curb your appetite.

It bothers me that some people join DS just to peddle CRAP!!!!!

@ the walker- it seems that jadencash was only sharing what has worked for him and if you dont like that then maybe you should not be responding to this forum.

@JadenCash- dont apologize because someone is offended that you are sharing what has worked for you.

Everyone has something that has worked for them and it is total BS to say that someone is peddling something...

Grow up, this person is clearly asking for suggestions and that is exactly what was given...

Jadencashs post seems to missing and I think that's because DS has removed it cause the only reason he was here was because he joined to peddle something and that is taking advantage of the people who r here for support-NOT to be sold diet plans!!!!!!

I have shared my experience with the meal plan I am on with everyone and I am not peddling anything...ONLY sharing my experience. The post was probably removed because of the link..NOT because of the information which was BTW only a suggestion..

People have an option to decifer the real deal from the BS but that doesnt give anyone else the right to question the validity of the post because a person is sharing their personal experience.

Everyone has the right to question the validity of a post. This is a free country where people are free to express their opinions.

The post were removed because he was selling. His profile clearly stated he was a dealer for his product. This is a strict NO NO on DS.

We are allowed to share ideas and information but not sell products.

It is good DS is watching out for such happenings.

I just joined this site today and would like to chime in on this topic. At a certain age in life, it seems that I have gained so much in my mid-section over the last 2-3 years and it is very hard to get off even with eating right and exercise. Then, I lose motivation to exercise. It is hard when you start out so good and then, end up doing noting which is not good. I am not giving up and plan to join a Zumba class once more to exercise with others. I know baking and no process foods which have lot of preservatives. Try eating at home more too.

Hi, I am new as well. I also suffer with my body image since gaining all this weight with my pregnancies. Food also helps me get through and the hardest part is going to be not having that "crutch" any more. Arby's and McDonalds are a common thing in my house and I look forward to it, but it is just so unhealthy and I just have to learn to find other ways to make myself feel better. I think it just takes willpower and determination. I am going to do it, and I know you can too.

Thanks everyone who wasn't trying to sell me something.
Lilygirl27: We should stay in contact and keep others on track. I eat out a lot too. Mostly because im a single guy and never take the time to prepare my meal. Thanks again for the positive reply.