fallen down but ready to get back up again

fancyroberts

Has anyone one of you fallen off the LC bandwagon, gained it all back (and a few lbs extra) and vowed to get up and dust yourself off and start all over again...I am feeling lonely here! : (

KarlaYP

I haven't done this with lc, but with the other, multiple diets, and weight loss surgery even, I have lost and regained more times than I can count! It's great to see you!

fancyroberts

how long have you been on this kind of lifestyle?

LowCarbInScotland

I've lost and gained back even more weight more times than I can count on various diets, I've struggled with my weight my whole life. I was low carb, high protein for years, and whilst that helped me keep my diabetes under control (with medication), it never provided sufficient or sustainable weight loss. This is my third go at LCHF over the last year and I think I've really got the hang of it now. I'm not experiencing the side effects that caused me to throw in the towel before. Last summer, I lost 10 lbs on a LCHF diet and gained back 20 after getting frustrated. I dusted myself off and started all over again in November and I'm down 26 lbs now, so I'm finally making some real progress.

For the first time in my life, I feel like I have found a sustainable path, now that I've worked out the kinks. I am comfortable with this lifestyle and definitely don't see it as a short term diet just to lose weight. I'll never be able to go back to eating lots of carbs, though I will increase my veggie intake in the future, when it's right for my body, just because I enjoy the variety in my diet. The thing that's most interesting to me is that not only am I no longer experiencing the physical desire to eat, but I'm also coping much better with the emotional side of eating.

Don't give up on yourself. You're not alone.

lowjax75

You definitely aren't alone. I've lost and re-gained 40 pounds several times. I would always get sidetracked around holidays or vacations and eventually, go completely off plan and gain the weight back. I'm back since July and down 41 pounds since then. I have a long ways to go, but am in a much better place now with family, friends, and even this site to help me out.

fancyroberts

Thanks so much, this is very motivating! One day at a time!!!

KarlaYP

I've been LCHF since March, 2015! Almost a year!! WOO HOO!

macchiatto

YES, unfortunately. That was with Dukan though, which is low carb/low fat/high protein. I did maintain for a while but then life, med change, etc.

Now that I'm LCHF though, I am optimistic about long-term success, though I do plan to stay lower-carb long-term.

Here's my story if you're interested:
http://amysdukandiary.blogspot.com

fancyroberts

Cool thanks!

nikoba

Nope, you are definitely not alone. I've done it once before a few years ago where I gained back more than I had lost...and unfortunately find myself struggling again. I allowed the holidays, personal life, & stress to knock me back to my old, unhealthy, over-indulgent, emotional eating ways. I was down nearly 40lbs, but since November, I've let 13lbs creep back on. I'm going grocery shopping tonight, planning my meals for the week, and determined to going back to journaling...not only my food, but my feelings. I have the problem of eating my emotions and an almost romantic relationship with food...so I have to somehow learn how to better manage that so that I don't keep self sabotaging my health.