Starting over... again

stephaniekhani

*sigh* so here I am. Again. Back where I started a few years ago.

I'm back in a place I swore I'd never, ever find myself again.

I'm eating rubbish. Drinking more than I should. Not exercising at all (despite a costly gym membership). Giving in to stress to the point where it's driving me mad.

Back in 2012, I started a journey that saw me lose over 30lbs and participating in team triathlons and runs. Since then, I've put it all back on in your typical yo-yo fashion. I went through a period of trying to convince myself that I loved my curves, that my weight didn't matter or define me. But honestly? That's not working for me anymore. I just want to get back to where I was able to wear a bikini without my 'apron' (that's what I call my belly flab) hanging over. I want to be able to wear a dress or skirt without getting chub rub.

Maybe I'm just down on myself today. But I'm starting over... again... and I feel pretty wretched.

Any tips/kind words/etc for getting back on the wagon? I sure could use them today.

bbinoa

I think so many of us have been in a similar situation. Instead of focusing on regrets or kicking yourself from falling off the fitness wagon, get back on! Lessons learned and it's time to move on.
You already know what you are capable of achieving. Set that image in your mind and go get it!! You know what works and it sounds like you can maybe figure out what to do differently so you don't have to start over again next time. Sometimes it take a few starts to get it right.

There's an old song that goes "pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again."

Good luck!

Bruery

Welcome back for one, that's half the battle - just to return!!! So good on you dear. The good news is you have had a taste of what it's like to be in shape and to taste the rewards of all your hard work. Keep that in mind and just plow forward. You know deep down what it takes, just need to pound it out and get those good habits back!