I need help :(

[MrsALambert]

I'm so down this evening. I have been an on and off member of SW for 7 years now and almost got to target twice. I just weighed myself and I am half a stone heavier than I was when I re-joined in March. I look awful. I feel awful. I just cannot seem to muster the energy and the motivation to keep going. I will be really good until about 4pm then completely stuff myself with whatever is to hand.

I am 5 stone overweight and want to burst into tears every time I see my reflection.

How did people find their motivation? Any advice for just making it through the day?

I have quit nicotine gum 6 days ago which isn't helping at all but is important for costs and health reasons, but even before that I was struggling :(

Oh sweetie.
How is your sleep? I find that if I don't sleep enough, sensible me disappears (probably to bed!) at a certain point, and what's left will raid the fridge and cupboards without restraint.

Funny you say that, I’ve had a chest infection this week so my sleep is all over the place which will be a contributing factor for sure. I just feel like I’ve been struggling for ages

You sound like you have a lot going on. I would tackle one thing at a time. Get yourself well, then give up smoking, THEN start SW. You've done it before and you know it works ,you can do it 😊

If you know you always want to snack in the evenings then save your syns for then- make yourself a plate and enjoy it.

Also make sure your meals are really filling, you will be much less likely to want to snack if your meals are satisfying.

Today I had bacon, mushrooms and poached eggs and a slice of wholemeal bread.

Soya yoghurt and strawberries/ banana and blueberries.

Chicken thighs on the BBQ with new potatoes and a big salad.

2 plant based baby bel cheeses
1 Aldi choc custard pot
Hot chocolate
Salad dressing

I've lost nearly 3.5 stone 7 months, if I struggle it's because I'm not eating enough at meal times.

You can do it!

Thank you @MrsPelligrinoPetrichor 😊