2 years out going strong till now....

Ever feel like something so good comes crashing down on you in a matter of a few weeks? I just celebrated my 2 year anniversary and things couldnt have been more pleasing...My Dr. was thrilled with my results and even asked if I would be interested in being put on the list for his next commercial. Wow what a compliment. But then in a matter of weeks I feel like I have hit rock bottom. Tragedy struck twice for me in a matter of a few days and left me feeling depressed, guilty, ashamed, you name it i was feeling it....So what did i do I turned to food to mask all these feelings. Im to the point now where I feel I cant stop. I feel like im constantly hungry. I lost the will power I worked so hard to overcome. I started counseling but I know that will take several visits to even become helpful. I guess Im hoping for some inspiration from my you guys thats it not to late to give up on my dream. Anyone got any good advice? 

I know I have a fear of success.  The feeling comes from hitting a goal and then worrying about not being able to maintain it and letting myself and other people down or feeling stupid for not being able to do it.  It scares the hell out of me.  I don't know if this is your issue at all, but it might be something to think about.  The best advice I could give is to get back to basics NOW.  Not tomorrow, not Monday, NOW this very second.  Go back and look at your before pictures.  Look at or make a list of all the reasons you decided to finally lose the weight in the first place.  Don't just think about it, do it!  Journal your feelings.  This is an emotional response to your present situation.  Look past the emotion and look at truth and logic.

I wish you all the best.  Message me if you'd like to talk.

Jane

Focus on the blessings.  Make a list.  Do not let this consume you.  Believe you can get back on track.  Positive self talk, instead of the negative.  Reaffirm and state it aloud.  "I am not controlled by food, I have a choice", "I can get back on track and I know I will feel great doing it". "I forgive myself and can make new and better choices today".

Write down some affirmations and say them aloud every day, even if you do not feel it.  The enemy is a liar and will do whatever he can to make you feel defeated.  

Forgive yourself, stop berating yourself over what is over and done with.  Just move forward, making the next best choice.

You can do it!  You can have the freedom you had before.  

Counseling is a step needed, but even if it takes some weeks to get back on track, fixing the mental and emotional part is worth it.  It isn't an instant fix, it is a constant daily choice.  Some days will be better than others.  

Hoping you find hope today and blessings today, despite feeling a bit lost in the moment.

First and foremost, I want to say that even though you may feel like it, you are still successful.  You're dealing with some particularly difficult things right now, and instead of wallowing in the food for months on end, you are reaching out.  Rome wasn't built in a day, so try to focus on some small thing you can do today to point you in the right direction again.  Not everything you need to do, just one small thing.  For example, drink all your water, or eat your protein first.  Then, just keep reaching out.  Hugs