Hi Jessica
I find it helps to revisit why I wanted to do this in the first place. From big things like I wanted to be fitter so I could play with my son and he doesn't miss out on things because of me. To less big things like I wanted to actually go on a sunshine holiday involving a swimsuit instead of hiding in my motorhome in the UK! To little things like I'd like to be able to get my Hunter wellies on again!
It also helps me to revisit the little things that motivate me....I bought a summer dress for that sunshine holiday I mentioned, now booked for mid august and the first we have had in 10 years. It's hanging on the outside of my wardrobe so I see it every time I walk in my bedroom, it's a size 14 (I'm currently an 18), and I want to fit in it!
I also look back on how far I've come; I know beyond a doubt that I never want to put that weight on again, whether it's half a stone or 5 stones. I originally lost 5 stone with SW in 2011 and in the 3 years following almost 2 stone crept on again....so slowly it was almost unnoticeable, but I know if I'd carried on in another 3-5 years I'd be back where I started again if I did nothing. The thought of that is a lot worse than making the effort to eat healthily!
Lastly I come on here and look at al the success stores and before and after photos. I think, if so many people in so many different circumstances can do it, surely I can too?
It is hard, I've had 2 weeks of STS because I just haven't been trying very hard and eating too much chocolate! And I was feeling crap about it, and it's so hard to pull yourself out of the slump. This week I've been back on it but I'd be lying if I said it hasn't been a bit of a struggle. So right now I'm just focusing on a mini goal of 2lbs by Easter. Set mini goals instead of trying to tackle too much
HTH, and good luck!
