Hope This Is Not Whining...

You can definitely get back in it even if you miss the first round. Logging my food really helps me be way more mindful of what I am eating. I not only pay attention to the calories or quantity of my food, but I am also looking at the quality of my food now. Fruits and vegetables and whole grains and lean meats are super great. They have a lot of nutrients and are dense and filling. Just being mindful of everything is a huge help in the journey. Reading ingredient lists I have found is super important. Atificial additives or things that are man made or chemical additives aren't recognized by the body and take longer to move through the system. You can do it. Just focus on adding more water, adding more whole foods and reducing some of the man-made junk. Trying to make healthy changes does not happen overnight. Just keep making little changes over time and you can build a healthier lifestyle. Sometimes it doesn't happen as fast for some as it does for others. You are doing the right thing with increasing exercise and focusing on nutrition. You have a good attitude too. It's not all about the money or end result. The process of building a healthier lifestyle is the real goal here!