Second attempt at weight loss. D: Could defo use support :]

sixelani

Hello MFP community!
My name's Alexis but feel free to call me Lexi. I'm 23 years old and have only every attempted to seriously lose weight once before, about 3 years ago. I think I went from 215lbs to 180lbs in about a month and a half. Since then, I've fallen victim to severe depression & doubt and saw my weight rise all the way to 250!

Around Christmas I made the decision that 2015 would be the year I take back my body. And though I've altered my diet & fluid intake, I'm having trouble staying motivated anytime I come across my reflection in the mirror. (It most definitely puts a damper on my mood)

As of yesterday I'm 224 and have recently found some workout videos I began doing this morning in the comfort of my home. I'm hoping to move outside the home and go back to walking like I used to...and eventually running! (my SO loves to run & I want to be able to challenge him to a race )

I live in Connecticut but really don't care where the support comes from, whether you're in the area or across the country.

I'm simply hoping that at least one person is willing to be open to communication in terms of getting tips & such, because I don't want to crash-diet or fall off the bandwagon (again!).

Buuuuut now I'm off to work or else I'll be late. o_o

ttyl!

klkateri

I'm on pretty much everyday and love to like a positive post!! Feel free to add!!

PMA150

Hi Lexi! I'm Penny from Florida. I'd be happy to add you as a friend and for us to help keep each other motivated.
Unfortunately this is far more than my second attempt but I'm in a good place mentally right now and I have a good feeling about making it work. I've had several people add me recently but none that I've really connected with to chat with on a daily basis.
I'm happy to support anyone but it's great to have someone to really check in with for accountability.

heatherc369

Wow our stories are very similar, I am on my 2nd attempt with MFP. I lost 32 lbs the first time and when the scale stopped moving for 2 months I gave up. Here I am a year later and I gained all of the weight back in addition to 5 extra pounds I am 5ft 7 and currently at 203 lbs, looking to get in the 150 range..I really kick myself that I gave up ..ugghhh so frustrating!

Frequently_Fabulous

Feel free t o add me as well! Good for you for getting back on track! As you already seem to know, eating healthy and exercising is a kind of cha cha dance...two steps forwards, one step back....but as long as you pick yourself up and get back on track more often than not, you'll see positive progress!

HTECHS

Hey Alexis (and others,) I'm in CT as well (North central area.) Congrats on making the choice to take the first step (again) back to a healthy lifestyle! The trick is to remember that this isn't a diet... you're not aiming for a specific number and "done." This is for the rest of your life.

First and foremost is junk in = junk out. The better you are with clean intake the better your output will be!

Second, you have to get moving! Indoors/Outdoors, alone, with friends, whatever works best for you. Having a gym membership always helps but it's not a requirement... Whatever method of 'moving" you choose needs to become a routine. The same as showering, sleeping, eating... It needs to be something you just DO.

Third, DO NOT BE AFRAID OF STRENGTH TRAINING! This is by far the most overlooked aspect of exercise I find, especially for women. The treadmill and elliptical are great. They will burn calories and you'll lose weight for sure... But realize that the stronger you are, the better you're going to look. You don't need to worry about "bulking up" or any of that nonsense... because trust me, it takes years of rigorous training to build that type of physique.

Fourth, no excuses. Body weight exercises are so easy to do anywhere, including at work. A little bit 6-10 times a day will add up to just as much as doing an hour every night.

Fifth, be sure to learn that 'math' of losing weight. I.E. educate yourself on what your BMR, RMR, and Macros should be for your goals. The more you know the more you'll accomplish!

Now, everyone do 40 squats and 20 push-ups!