Diario di LisaNicoleW4, 11 dic 22

incorporate foods you love into your diet, and cut calories elsewhere. be flexible! or work those extra calories off!  

Kaylinrenee is right! Count the calories consumed vs calories burned and you will lose weight as long as there is a deficit. You can eat some of your favorites in portion controlled ways!  

Motivation comes & goes sadly. BUT, you CAN eat anything you want here. There are no restrictions! Like HCB & Kaylin said, there are ways to do it that work. 

I think of meals that I like that are lighter, such as white meats and fish, more fresh fruit and salads to eat with the food I love. Try and think of desserts that are lighter too. I hope you can find a happy balance. 

Many aspects of life require self control and that has to be practiced. I practice not slapping someone up side the head for stupidity almost every day, but I am older now and I just curse at them — see, self control in action. Controlling our eating habits is just another self control issue that we need to learn 

@Kenna…agreed! Ha! Ha! 

Kenna Morton thanks for the laugh! At 66 y/o I know what you mean.😂  

I just joined this app and it’s nice to see I’m not the only one who struggles with motivation. Your encouraging. I hope you keep going! :) 

I feel ya. I've been on a diet everyday for 40 some years and its hard. lol. Try not to get yourself down, give it your best and I hope your successful.  

Sjodens— motivation gets you started on your journey but it will likely not stick around long enough for you to meet your goal—- what will keep you going is HABIT. You have a real life and you can have treats. Portion control, moderation, healthier meals most of the time and less optimal choices just once in a while. And you have to create a sustainable activity plan. Hiking, swimming, dancing, Pilates and some strength training. Fat does not burn calories. Your muscles do. No muscle equals a skinny fat situation. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym but you can buy hand weights and search the internet for workouts that meet your needs. You can do this!!! 

Hang in there - just do the work every day, motivation is a myth. I also feel like I need motivation all the time, but when I just follow the plan suffering and hating it, it still works. Thank you for sharing.