I'm back for Round Two. Help me....

twosons08

Hello all,
In 2012, I lost 40lbs using MFP. I was so happy and proud of myself...I felt in control again. After November, I did a lot of travelling (6 countries in 6 months). I have put on 20 lbs again. So here I am again, trying to lose another 40 lbs (I wasn't done the first time!) using MFP and sheer will power. I have a personal trainer that I see twice a week for resistance training. It has been a month and while I am stronger, I am really struggling with my eating and cardio. In other words, I'm eating too much crap and not doing any cardio. I really need some motivation....this morning I felt terrible and didn't want to leave the house to go to work.

tmazionsmith

Just know that it takes time to get into any new routine - eating better and working out is no different. Start with a small goal of maybe working out two times per week for 20 minutes, treadmill or elliptical. Then it won't seem like such a huge leap into cardio! As for food, that is harder to control, I think, but if you use the tools here, you will see progress, even if it is only .5 per week to start.

twosons08

Thank you for the encouragement. Baby steps....

HeyGoRun

Just like me i lost it and then gained a bunch back, i hated dressing up, looking all BIG when i used to be small, its like wth happen!!
You just gotta get yourself up and start again. Good luck

Rehobobound

Totally understand! The journey does take time, I try to remember that when I feel I'm failing. As another poster said "baby steps". Congrats on getting the trainer lined up. I believe having my trainer is what keeps on the path.

6 countries in 6 months! That's quite an accomplishment and sounds absolutely fantastic. Focus on the the good stuff in your life. Weight does not define you.


Good luck! We're all out here with you!.