Feeling Discouraged

January 1, 2013 I made a New Years Resolution. I decided that I had accomplished my goal of becoming a teacher and so it was time to set a new goal. On my way to becoming a teacher I was very unhealthy. I did not make healthy eating choices, I never worked out, and certainly did not always follow the directions of my physical therapist. I put those things on hold so I could work harder on getting my dream job. I spent all my free time working towards that goal. But now that I had achieved that goal it was time to fix the havoc I had wreaked on my body. From January to April I did amazing. I counted calories. I ate better. I went to the gym 3 times a week. I lost 6 pounds. I was feeling great and I was looking good! But then my support system, my gym buddy went on a trip out of the country and we never got back on track. I kept trying to but I kept falling off the wagon. In July the pain in my left knee returned and a new pain in my right knee began. I went back to see my physical therapist who helped me rebuild my knee strength. But of course she reminded me of one of the reasons why I was going to the gym in the first place. My mobility. Being 24 and unable to walk comfortably is not ok. I started an account here on SparkPeople to try and revitalize my workout efforts. It didn't last. I am a teacher. School started back up in September. I have returned to the gym. I went 3 weeks calculating calories and going to the gym regularly. But then my period hit an every part of my body hurt and I fell right back off the wagon. Since then i have been so busy and stressed about school that I almost feel guilty going to the gym instead of working. I just feel overwhelmed.