Fluff's not-so-fluffy diary

Its okay Fluff, I've been going through some hard times lately too. My motivation just dropped completely over the past few weeks. I'm slowly but surely getting back on track.

If you're struggling, don't worry about it, tell us about it, and we'll all work through it. :)
 
I second Tempest! "If you're struggling, don't worry about it, tell us about it, and we'll all work through it" and that with a stress on the words "DON'T WORRY" and "TELL US" :D Hope all is well and you can try to enjoy your friday!
 
Hey Fluff!

Keep it up! You're doing amazing! I'm new to this site but have read with great interest about your success so far. We have almost the same starting and goal weights so its wonderful to see how far you've come so far! Keep it up!

Stay motivated because you're part of MY motivation! :)
 
Fluff COME BACK!!! WE miss you! Don't give up on yourself or us! We are here for you but you need to come back to get the support!!!!! You're lucky I don't have your landline number or I'd be on it right now (and would have been since ya been gone)! :D Come on back!!!!
 
Fluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuffffffffffffffffffffff Come Home Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
 
I'm baaaccckkk! :)


Thank you so much to everyone who checked in on me. It was really wonderful to see the messages when I logged on today! It means a lot!!


I dont know why I left, other than the stresses of life finally got to me. That, and I just lost all motivation to keep on dieting. I made stupid dieting mistakes, like not eating enough protein, and letting my calories fall too low. As a result I felt tired all the time, got sick twice and just lost the will to keep going.

On top of that, life in general was driving me nuts!!!

Then I gained back a couple of pounds, and I had to decide what I was going to do. Was I going to gain it all back and go back to weighing 188 feeling miserable? Or was I going to get my act together and get back to losing weight and try to reach my goal?

I chose to get back to working on losing this weight! So I got my act together. I changed how I was eating and starting including more protein (helped tremendously!!). Got back to walking. Pushed my calories back up to 1500. And finally the scale started moving the right direction again!

I can't let life's struggles get in the way of this. And while things have recently improved for me a lot (my husband got a new job!!) I know there will be other struggles ahead (as there are in everyone's life) and I cant let them mess up what I am trying to accomplish with losing weight.

Anyway, I am finally back in gear. And I am soooo glad to be back here!! Cant wait to catch up on everyone's journals!!
 
Hey Fluff. I went through that same experience, almost EXACTLY! And I'm just now starting to get back into my groove. I wanted to get back to losing weight, but I just didn't have the drive or the energy...

At work they started a weightloss challenge, so that has re-energized things.

So, maybe see if you can get some competition going with some friends or co-workers -- that might help.

Either way, hang in there, we're pullin' for ya! :D
 
hey fluff! so so glad to see u again! I doubt theres a living soul who hasnt felt the way u did, or who will eventually. its not easy day in and day out to keep this up. im just happy to see u posting, and back with such a great attitude!
 
you're back! you're back! you're back!! *happy dance* Congrats on hubby's new job and your renewed determination! :D Catch up and kick butt, Fluff!! :D Nice to see you've returned - now don't go away again, K? :D
 
Good on you for pulling your self up and starting again. Its the best decision you could of made. Really happy to hear about your husband geting a new job, bet that must of made your day.
 
Hey Fluff,
I am sooo glad to see you back. I was afraid that you had given up totally. I was feeling a little lonely on this side without your motivation! You contribute so much to the forum!:p
I think its wonderful that your hubby got a new job, that means less stress for you (hopefully:eek: )
I am also glad that you made the decision not to go back to the 180's. We have all worked so hard to be where we're at, INCLUDING you and I'd hate to see you let go so easy. ;)

The important thing is that you want to continue, and you have the right attitude to succeed. I know your going to do it! Your going to get to a point where your going to be comfortable and content, but your not going back to those 180's--RIGHT!-----Right. I know too well what thats like-and I dont ever want to go back. Great to have you back. I'll try to send some positive energy your way:) :) >>>>>Be Strong! And let's do this!........Cabana Mama
 
I think it's important to know that dieting, or any goal-oriented activity, should not be considered one linear event. Instead, you should look at the day to day, minute by minute control as one goal and the hardest, most tempting moments as another.

This was especially important for me to figure out about myself before i started my diet anew. It's really a rollercoaster ride because people, by nature, change. Moods change, lives change, and its all perfectly normal - it's how the body adapts to survive. Success is truly defined by the times when life is the hardest and you somehow muster up the fire within yourself to overcome. Finding that fire? It must be hard, otherwise there wouldnt be so many "quick fix" diets i assume ;)
 
Jackson06 said:
Success is truly defined by the times when life is the hardest and you somehow muster up the fire within yourself to overcome. Finding that fire? It must be hard, otherwise there wouldnt be so many "quick fix" diets i assume ;)
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Wow well put, and very true.
Hope you are doing well fluff and are coming back soon. I know how hard it is to get your self back on track but I know you can do it. You are a very strong person.
 
Have a great weekend Fluff. Hope you are doing well.
 
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