I am. It's been a rough 7 weeks of the new year. I've been sick several times, which threw off several full weeks of exercise. I had a foot owie (stupid treadmills) that cost me another week of exercise. I've had maybe 3 good weeks all year with exercise and food.

I'm good as long as I have a plan. I'm struggling with being less disciplined with weekends and meals at home for some dumb reason. I just haven't figured out the problem yet.

On the other hand, these last six/seven weeks have been all about transition with the new job, several schedule changes, school, and trying to learn to be less stressed out. I think I just had too many big things to try and deal with all at once.

Control where food is concerned would be a really good thing right about now.

i think for me--it is consistency in being flexible.

having a waffle with nutella (unplanned) is just an "oh well". then i am not riddled with guilt and shame, which leads to more ice cream excursions. i can say i am not consistent yet. i am getting there--step by step. it is a conscious effort.

i can also say that i am relishing the feeling of being guilt-free; not facing monday mornings with shame and self loathing--what an awesome feeling that is. just remembering how wonderful that is helps me to make better choices. consistently.

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I wonder if others are looking for a sense of control around eating?

I'm in year 5 of my maintenance, and my focus is shot. I just don't want to think about eating any more. Stress and/or depression also worsens my focus. The end result has been an upward drift in weight.

Oh well, I'm still below a BMI of 25.

Hopefully, this spring, I can get back to my regular walks in the park.