Ladies who need support to stay motivated.

Who of you out there is like me, wanting and wishing so much to reach fitness and nutrition goals, but due to a lack of motivation (and willpower, too) cannot seem to reach their goals? I really need your ideas and input. I feel stuck in a rut and I know I'm not the only one who feels like this. Thanks for all your input!

I just joined shape like a week ago or so ... i really need motivation and i have no idea how to get it.  That is one of the reasons i joined myshape,  I have NOONE to work out with because i work at night and everyone else works during the day......but i am looking online and reading as much as i can on motivation and how to really have the self discipline i need to reach my fitness goals....maybe we can reach success together even over emailing or myshape.....by the way my name is kellie i am 26,i live in alabama with my husband and  two children. (boys)

I too need motivation once in a while, I used to go to the gym on a daily basis, but i ended up getting sick for about 2 weeks and that was about 3 months ago and i have been going to the gym once in a while, but i am having a hard time getting back to my daily routine of going to the gym. I have a great gym at Wayne State University and i will even pack up a bag to go workout in between classes and then i get there and I do not feel like working out. But, when i do go to the gym i feel great, the problem i have is getting there, once im there i have a great workout. I am standing up in a wedding in Oct of 2010 and i really want to shed some pounds! One thing i have been good at lately is keeping a journal of what I eat. If i go to reach for salty snacks or sweets I know that i do not want to write it down, so i have been reaching for an apple or a pear instead. That is one way to stay motivated on healthy eating.

I agree I have lost my motivation.  I was in a car accident about 4 months ago and broke my toe, and was unable to workout for a good 2 months, now that i have been able to workout to full capacity I just havent had the motiation to do it.  I was also laid off from my job a little over 2 months ago, so I now have the time to do it.  It is frustrating because i was hoping to be in great shape by now or atleast on my way, since the accident i gained over 10 pounds.  I think because I no longer have much structure in my days I am finding it harder to get my butt off the couch and do something.  I think that recording what I eat will be helpful and I was just wondering if anyone has any good ideas on getting more structure into my days to make sure I really get my workouts in?  I am interviewing for a job tomorrow-- hopefully I get it, and that helps build some more regularity back in my day, any other suggestions would be great.  I am single and live alone so I cant really count on anyone but myself for motivation.