I get it. I keep finding it. Then losing it. Then finding it. Then losing it …
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What worked for me was to cut sugar and crap carbs, and up protein. Then of course cut calories. Sucked, of course, but I eventually stopped missing the bad stuff.
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At the moment i think its a discipline issue. Or she just doesn’t have it in her to embrace the suck.
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Same here.
The bummer about this is, once you do, you kind of crave the suck. Well, it sounds weird when you say it that way, but you know what I mean.
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Yep… not taking it any other way.
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To be honest, when I got on this forum it kind of stoked the fire. I think half the time I lift because I’m looking forward to logging it. Something about other people seeing it and cheering me on for progress makes me want to do it more.
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Fortunately for me, I’ve craved the suck since I was in middle school. Keeps me going when things are hard.
On task, maybe suggest going for a nightly walk
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Well if logging keeps you motivated thats a bonus. View it as a resource.
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ngl, I really feel this one.
Does she have a lot of stressors (e.g., arsehole boss, family drama…)? Are there other things that might suck her willpower resources?
I absolutely do. It’s been very good for me.
I don’t think it sounds weird at all. The suck becomes normal, then starts to feel good, and eventually the old “happy and free” becomes tiresome. Like, I enjoyed the Halloween candy, but don’t want that every day because a new suck (feeling yucky) starts up.
The dopamine hits start coming from a different place. Putting my bowl and spoon away after a yogurt and berries TV snack, and feeling mentally and physically good about the day’s eating. Everything feels good, from my attitude about myself to the positive impact on my digestive system. Even pooping reflects the changes.
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Very much so.
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If so, she might not really have the capacity.
The best method would be to reduce exposure to any temptation as much as possible.
it might not be possible if the main issue is from work (e.g., office snacks), but at least the home environment can be controlled.
Knowing triggers is also a good step. For example, I find that I tend to lose control after hard workouts and buy shite at the stores on the walk home. My strategy has been to not take my cards so I literally can’t buy anything, then save my largest meal for post workout
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It just occurred to me. I know this place that is having a transformation contest… 
Kidding. But it would be cool if you could get her to do it!
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Not a snow balls chance in hell…
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Apparently… when she lost a bunch of weight before we meet. She would put in ear buds and go for long walks as a therapeutic way of dealing with her life issues .
Now … not so much
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Speaking of lack of discipline, I caved and bought 6oz of cheese with my other groceries.
Going to be almost 700 kcal over my calories budget 
I’ve been feeling down and couldn’t resist
It wont hurt you as long as your not making it a habit.
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Yeah I thought so. But worth mentioning none the less.
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In retrospect … the fact she’s in the early phase oh menopause probably isnt helping.