Trying to get back after falling down

janecl

It' been a long time since I've stayed on here. I've tried a couple of times coming back and logging and just didn't make the time. I've been told I am a caretaker of everyone but myself and that's why I haven't been taking care of myself. I am going to try to make taking care of myself a priority and this is one thing I know works if I do it. It also makes me accountable to what I put in my mouth.
I've had issues with discs in my lower back. I don't feel good with the weight back on and I don't like the way I look. I need your help to get back and going. I know the support on here is great because we have all been where each other is, was or going.
Thank you ahead of time for any support and I'm always open to any suggestions to continue on this journey.

lorbie49

welcome back Making that renewed commitment and admitting shortcomings is the hardest part. I lost quite a bit of weight a couple of years ago and let work and grad school de-rail me. I dont blame the circumstances...only myself for allowing it to happen. I got too comfortable and allowed bad habits back in. The result? I gained back 30 pounds. Here I am again starting over. I would like to lose 100 pounds. Feel free to add me. I thik the mutual support is *so* important!

janecl

Thanks, Lorbie49! Support is so important! I would love to be friends and help each other through our journies.

caz1507

i know how you feel dear i too have been off and on for a little while, i lost a fair bit of weight about a year ago but recently got too comfortable and put the weight back on. i need to stay motivated ans would love to add you and anyone as a friend to help keep them on track

67mirunner

Start small and don't put too much pressure on yourself! You already took the first step and got back on here, so that's HUGE! Now, just try your absolute best and don't get too down on yourself if things don't go perfectly. We are all here for you!!

janecl

Thanks a lot! It means a lot to hear from you both!

janecl

I'm finding what's the hardest is cooking for my family the things that they like. I like them too. Anything I like, I have a hard time with wanting 2nd helpings of some of the high calorie food. Any tips for that?

queenliz99

Don't have seconds because that is exactly what I used to do. Stay within your calorie limit no need to eat any different than your family.

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opalsqueak007

HI OP. I cook for one dieting meat eater, one chronically sick older person with a poor appetite and kidney issues, and my fit, ravenous meat eating 37 year old husband - every single day.
I am a vegetarian. I didn't cook for myself as I was too busy with the other cooking. I just ate whatever I could grab - bread, chips, cheese, anything quick. I got to 194lb. I am now 155 lb and have lost the weight by starting to care for myself as well as others. I do not eat the food I prepare for others, whose needs are different from mine. I make my own food. It's worth the small effort and has transformed my health, weight, bad back, bad knees, bad feet etc. If you get sick, you can't take care of others

Thorbjornn

If it's any consolation, I know exactly how you feel, and what's happening. I've been on and off here and WW for almost 3 years. The worst part is I keep asking the same questions, expecting different answers, trying different things expecting one result. We know what we have to do, but we just don't do it. Sometimes I think it's fear of the change we can make. All I pretty much have to offer is understanding and empathy.

amunet07

me too... I lost the weight using MFP back in 2008-2009. A sabotaging exboyfriend, a lay-off an 2.5 years of a demanding major when I went back to school, and tons of OT at the new job to make a name for myself later... here I am weighing more than I every have...I've started over also. We can do it...we just have to make it a priority which is difficult but with support we can do it!

janecl

Thanks everyone! I have let things sabotage me but I have to focus on me when it comes to food. I know my relationship with food isn't healthy and I'm going to work hard to change that. You all are right, we CAN do it!

Schlackity

I'm in the same boat. I lost a good amount of weight over a year, and then sort of fell apart when the weather got really nasty and I got lazy about exercising. The exercise and logging seem to be the two things that keep me in line, and when one or both fails, then I fail. I've gained 35 lbs in the last year. I know it's not too late to start again, and I know the important thing really is just trying, which is always better than doing nothing at all. I know my hardest time is the first two or three days. Here's hoping I can get a few good days under my belt so I have that added incentive to keep going strong. Good luck to everyone else who's in the same boat. Wish me luck too! :-)

janecl

Thanks for posting! It helps knowing I'm not the only one struggling! Good luck on your journey too!