The scale is going up and down...

from 72 to 71 kilos and again, again...Are many weeks that I'm not able to see a real loss of weight! This means that I'm not dieting and not exercising properly...Using the scale only one day a week is not doing any good, also. I feel less motivated, bored by my homewife life (I used to work, but this year I'm home with the baby) and I started again to binge on quite regular bases, may be every other day I can remember one bingeing episode: they are not so bad as they used to be some months ago, but they are here again ...I need a new motivation, something in my head that can help me to start again my diet and my exercise plan...I was planning to walk with the baby everyday, but now weather is getting bad, it rains a lot and I can't go out with my daughter; in the same time, I cannot exercise by myself, I have not the time as I'm all the day with the baby...Ok, I want to stop this "pity post"!

It's ok

I think it is very good to get all of those feelings out. Sometimes it is because we don't talk about how we feel, that we eat instead! How old is your baby now? Mine is 5 months old and has settled into a routine that gives me a little bit of time to do things. But I know when they are tiny they seem to take up all of your time! You can buy exercise dvds to do at home - maybe that is an option? We are here to support you, so anytime you feel like you want to binge, just get onto the computer and write! Hope you find your motivation! Thinking of you.

Hi

(((Hugs))))  I understand how you feel. Dieting is soooo hard. I also have episodes of binge eating, and I hate myself for it. But you need to be kind to yourself!  Take it one step at a time.

Looking at your graph, you are still going DOWN!! Well done!  Also, you've just had your precious daughter who you've been hoping for for so long... enjoy her :) They are only babies for such a short time! Give her lots of kisses and cuddles! It will be a time of adjustment for you, so don't feel bad about not being able to "do it all". 

Maybe you could just set a few small goals for yourself, e.g. drink your water, or exercise for just 5 min, or don't eat chocolate! I have found that small goals makes you feel like you are achieving something rather than concentrating on what you didn't do.
Hang in there!

Joy

You can do it

You already got some good suggestions. Set some mini-goals...when the baby is having a nap, you can get some exercise, even if it's just 10 minutes...or 5. Sometimes, i just put on the music station and dance with the kids or walk on the step. I'm getting some  INDOOR WALKING dvds for the fall & winter. Good luck, i know it's hard but you can do it; YOU ARE WORTH IT,

Hang in there!

How terribly sad to loose your sister!  I don't even want to imagine what that must feel like.  If ever there was a time when one would want to comfort eat, it's now.  So go gently.  As Joy said make yourself some small goals and enjoy your baby.  I'm sure that your sister would want you to be happy and to look after yourself and be kind to yourself.  One day at a time.  There is a saying that the best way to honor a loved one who has passed away, is to life your best life!

Keep blogging so we know that you are okay!  Or even if you don't feel okay -share it because a burden shared is a burden halved.  This may sound trite, but it's true!