Membrey's Journal, 18 Dec 17

It's a tough time of year, I feel u! Hang in there and don't be too hard on yourself! Regroup and start this week new, all the best! 

Thank you so much for the encouragement @Annelizej40. I hope I keep it up and not give up too. 

Steadily but surely we will get there if we keep trying. 

We all have our moments, just hang in there.  

Get back up & start again you can do it!!! 

Just hang in there. Just get back on track and you will see the results. 

Have you tried intermittent fasting? What I do when I know I am going to binge is the following. for a period of 20 hours before the binge, I eat and drink nothing but tea, minimal coffee and water. Then I eat and drink what I like during the binge. Immediately when the binge is over, I go another 20 hours with nothing but water. It does take discipline, especially the after binge fast, but, this allows me to binge without gaining weight. This is my Christmas and New Year strategy as well. I hope this helps you a bit. xx  

Sorry - the holiday times are very difficult to lose any weight.  

such a difficult time of the year so don't put pressure on yourself. progress not perfection.... hang in there and try enjoy this special time of year and shift focus from food to people/loved ones etc. you are not alone xxx 

holiday is a difficult time, also remember though, this is not about a diet, but changing one's lifestyle xxx 

Do not give up! I have the same frustrating struggle. It is a mindset for me and I do fall short sometimes but just keep going! Focus on what you have achieved already and be determined to improve every single day! If you think you can do it, you will! Challenge yourself and believe in yourself! The struggle is real but nothing worthwhile comes without hard work. Good luck, I know it isn’t easy. 

Wooow, you guys are just amazing, thank you much for the support!! @Jules559, I think I will try this intermittent fasting, it sounds like a great idea, it might work for me. 

Just stay focused and keep reminding yourself of the reasons you started on this journey. Good luck! Stay strong and motivated!! :) 

Go to your dr. And get a script for duromine. Takes away cravings. 

Duromine has been nicknamed "legal speed". It has very bad side effects like mood swings, insomnia, bad skin hair loss. You do lose weight, but, you put it all right back on. I have been on some form or other diet since I was a teenager. I have taken the diet pills, I have done the starvtion - you name it, been there done that. What I can tell you from experience is, there is no magic. The only winning formula is the one where you change your lifestyle. Your diet needs to be sustainable for YOU. I quite prefer eating plans where I do not feel deprived. Banting works for me. No carbs, true, but on what diet can you eat butter, cream, olives, salami to name a few - all high fat foods and yet I still lose weight AND NO CRAVINS. Diet pills are a short term solution which are going to make you feel like cr@p. I urge you to resist the use of them. You have much inner strength. All you need to do is tap into it and use it. You have got this, and you can do this without crutch of a diet pill. All you need is to use your inner strength and to get on the right eating plan that you will be able to sustain long term. As a serial dieter, that is just my two cents worth.  

Absolutely - give yourself a break this week. Tackle it with intent after new year again.  

Wondernut also takes cravings away and has many health benefits. It is all natural. curbs your cravings for sugary things especially. Try it  

Just dust yourself off and concentrate on the now, not what happened yesterday. We all fail sometimes. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Hang in there- you can do it! 

we all fall falling is as easy as breathing its not a diet but a lifestyle no powder or pill will change you if you dont want something you wont get it it has taken myself a long time realise it is only food live to eat or eat to live 

allow yourself one cheatmeal often, not a cheat weekend. And if you have to do take-out always opt for best choice where possible