Call a friend and make plans to go walking, biking, swimming, etc. Time goes by so much faster with someone else along for the ride. Also make sure to surround yourself with positive, uplifting people who inspire you to get back on track by positive reinforcement, not blame or ridicule. —Kathy

Move On

Rent some great workout videos and get moving. Make sure they are fun and inspiring and not beyond your abilities or you will not feel capable and will lose interest rather quickly. This will only make you want to go pig out. Trust me. It's just like when we are young, we must first take baby steps, and then when we get confident with that level, we can move on. —Kathy

Whenever I am feeling down and I actually get off my butt and go out to exercise, I come home feeling great. Exercise is a great form of stress relief, including emotional stress. —Melanie

Set Rewards for the Upcoming Goal

Go shopping, but instead of buying the outfit you really want, put it off as a reward for your efforts. Set a goal for yourself, and once you have reached it, reward yourself. When you buy it, you will not feel guilty, but instead, you'll know it is well deserved.

—Kathy

Feel Better on Track

What really helped me over the craving of "bad" foods when I was off track was the realization that sugar snacks only made me feel worse -- particularly when the sugar crash kicked in — whereas fruit and veggies and whole grains nourish me and make me feel good physically. —Jackie