We all have set backs. Good on you for sharing. Sometimes it helps to realize that you're not alone. I know it's hard to get motivated right now. The weather sucks for me and I'm nearly 6 hours south. In comparison to what we have now both our Saturdays are looking downright balmy. There's even going to be enough sun to create shadows. : )

The days are getting longer, the sun is getting stronger and the warmth will come one step at a time. You can get where you want to be the same way.

If you can get one aspect of your life under control you'll probably start to feel more positive about all the other aspects as well. Start small and make sure to congratulate yourself on your successes. Feeling better about yourself and your accomplishments leads to projecting more self confidence which helps in interviews.

You'll get there.

Every day you have a chance to start over. If you are ready for that day to be today, that's great. And if you aren't, that's ok too.

Don't give up and don't beat yourself up. When you are ready to start again, you will!

Sometimes just doing something, anything, stepping out of where you're at, what you're doing. It can make all the difference in the world. Probably you're not used to that not working idea. Try a "to do" list of things you need or want to accomplish. Maybe checking things off the list and doing things will lift your spirits. :)

Yup...it stinks to be in a funk & to feel yucky, bummed & down...

Doing one small physical thing a day thing helped and keeps me feeling better about myself..."one small thing" has been walking around the grocery store twice, parking in a space far away from the store entrance, walking down a flight or two of stairs instead of using the elevator and dancing for 10 minutes while watching TV.

The "something is better than nothing" approach...

I weigh in every single day 1st thing after I wake up. It prevents upsets if you catch yourself early.

We've all (or most of us) been in the grip of one of the worst winters in a long time, leading to being indoors, leading to "cabin fever", leading to more snacking and less exercise. This frustrating, never-ending, insane winter HAS to end soon!

I'm jump starting my discipline by giving up all sweets for Lent.

Best wishes to you. You'll find lots of support here on DS.

write down why you're doing this and keep it with you, or keep some kind of reminder with you as to why you're doing this. It's HARD but it's worth it. I know how you feel, I used to have a great body that turned heads now I feel disgusting. Keep trying what you can and find something to boost your energy, you should try green smoothies they taste good if you add enough fruit and they naturally give you tons of energy, it's what I've been doing to get myself up and moving everyday, try this recipe I promise it will help you
2 cups spinach
1 1/2 cups water, (or more, however you like the texture)
2 bananas
1 cup strawberries
2 tbsp. flax seeds if you have them

It sounds gross and like an exaggeration, but it really does help. Good luck to you!! And stay strong.