Whenever I read these posts, I wish I could upload my motivation, LORD knows I have an infinite supply. More and more people at the gym I go to are approaching me to ask where my motivation, which some have commented as bordering on fanatical, comes from.
I really can't put my finger on where I got mine. Its like for years I had none, and one morning I woke up and simply got it.
Reading and listening to inspirational and motivational materials has fueled and continues to fuel my motivation.

Hi SocalStarfish ~ What you are experiencing is common and many times we struggle with this. Here is some information I wrote on motivation http://www.ranaesheart.com/2008/04/motivation-and-support-keys-to.html
and some on exercise
http://www.ranaesheart.com/2008/04/exercise-dreaded-word-ok-lets-face-it.html
that I hope you will find helpful.

We have a weight loss support group here on DailyStrength and would be honored if you'd like to join us for continued support .. it's Ranaesheart at Daily Strength Weight Loss Group ... http://dailystrength.org/groups/ranaesheartatdailystrengthweightloss
... hope you'll join us. Hugs Ranae

I can completely relate. Give yourself a break! The key here is keeping busy. I recently lost a friend to heart disease and it made me take a good look at my life style. Overweight and smoking in excess. I joined WW and lost 20 lb. Now I have to tackle the no smoking without gaining back the weight. All this being said I find keeping busy is the best diversion for both the weight loss and the non smoking

It's very challenging at the beginning to get motivated and stay focused on your goal. Don't think long term. Think about right now. What could you do this very moment that would make a difference? As an example, we all know how important water intake is to general health and especially to weight loss. Do you drink enough water everyday? Most Americans simply do not. I'm guessing you are in the majority. I know I was. Make a goal today to drink 100 ounces of water. Make the same goal tomorrow and the next day. Soon it will be habit. It's one tiny thing that contributes to the overall goal, but it can make you feel better about yourself and your progress because doing something feels better than doing nothing.

As someone who struggles with motivation myself I have to set small attainable goals.
You probably feel overwhelmed with everything you "know" you should/should
not be doing. I work out alot at home with dvd's. So it starts in small increments. I tell myself,"ok, I'll put on my exercise clothes...now I'll move the furniture..now I'll put the dvd on and if I still don't want to exercise after 10 minutes I'll stop.
I have never stopped.
My eating is still not completely clean but it is getting better. I smoke cigarettes(not many) but that is beginning to fall away as well.
So, small goals and decisions affect your next actions.
Good luck.

This is perfectly normal I go through my ups and downs but I know that there is tomarrow and I can pick myself up and try again..

I know what you mean..I'm starting over again been up and down with the diet and exercise thing..So don't worry to much and take a break every now and again..

Wow, you guys are great, I want to cry. Thank you all so much for your advice and support. Great suggestions that I will remember and try.