Hi Ladies, :redface:

I know this probably sounds like a dumb question, but I just can't (or maybe won't?) seem to make time for myself. I work 6 to 7 days a week unfortunately because of circumstances out of my control right now.

I just don't know how to come up with the time or energy to step this thing up to get the last 35/40 lbs off. I know it's up to me to get my lazy butt moving, I just don't know how I can do it.

I hope I don't sound like a complainer, I guess I just need a swift kick in the buttocks!

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I'm sympathetic to where you are, MaryRose! For me, once I got into 'normal sizes' of clothing and was no longer obese, the intense drive to exercise and watch my diet sort of went kaput. For me, I still exercise but its the diet that has fallen off and I've recommitted to following my calories and limiting the skittles to 2 packs/week rather than 1-2 packs/day! eek!

I work similar hours to you and go to the gym at 5 am (get up around 415).

I suggest you look at what you are doing now and try to schedule some time to move more (if you aren't exercising on a regular basis)- before work seems to be the best for me cause after work, I'm beat! If you are already exercising and its your diet- try to recommit to logging every bite you put in your mouth.

You've done GREAT! You can definitely get to goal.

it's just a little kick start that you need to do it. Think about how good it will feel to finally reach goal... you can do it!

My health club is about two city blocks from my house and I have to drive right past it to get home. It's amazing what guilt does to a person as your consider driving right on by....... LOL

thank you all for the encouragement! I just get so frustrated when I see how much better others are doing! I know I should not and I'm really happy for everyone. I know that sounds bad. I guess I'm just in a rut. You all help me so much..thank you!

Time to get a pedometer and do 10,000 steps a day. Get the Omron HJ-720ITC (The best one out there). Get it from Amazon.com (the cheapest place to get it ~ like $30 with shipping.) and you can get the exercise you need anywhere/any situation. The last few pounds are always the hardest! Get a fill if you need to. Start being strict to your plan again. You'll get there doing these things!