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Hey guys sorry I've been missing in action last couple of weeks - I have been here but not as active as usual - bit of stressful stuff going on at work and then travelling too. Thanks for the kind words @chris_in_cal
@amskinner87 like yourself I rarely added friends to MFP in the past - I have used MFP since 2011, I added one or two IRL friends before but they never stick at it because they believe all the diet myths and think they have to overcomplicate food choices and workout 50 times per week and burn out after a few weeks.
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So in 2016 I got a bit of a wake up call with my weight when I was struggling to recover from a back injury, I've not been anywhere near slim for a long time, but I've always been fit and active, the back injury reduced my activity and then I slumped into a bit of a cycle of binge eating/laziness.
I decided enough was enough after one morning I couldn't even put my socks on without crying from the pain my back was giving me, so I got back onto MyFitnessPal and instead of doing my usual yo-yo dieting routine, I took my first foray into the forums, educated myself on how to actually lose weight - which was surprisingly a lot simpler than I had thought it was for year and added a couple of people from the boards who were posting common sense stuff regularly.
It has been a lot easier to stay focused on my diet, health & fitness having people who actually understand the challenges involved rather than my real life friends, some of whom have a default greeting now of "Wow you've lost weight" even if I have gained 10lbs since last seeing them.
Even now that I have regained a big chunk of what I initially lost, I am still down from where I started, still focused on my fitness and eat far better than I ever did before and it's all thanks to the forums/friends here. I'd have never stuck with it this long without them.2 -
I have lost significant amounts of weight three times in my life, I've gained significant amounts of weight four times leading me to where I am today.
About two months ago I clicked back into a weight loss routine (mania?) It has me excited, motivated, hopeful, comfortable, and also puzzled.
My plan is to lose my excess weight. Natch. For me, and perhaps most, that is the easy part. Sure it is getting ahead of myself, but I am like that. This time next year, fit, rockin' size 32 waisted pants, and the rollercoaster thrills of the weight loss are over. How does this three-time yo-yo'er maintain a weight loss.
Hell, if I stopped here today, how do I maintain the weightloss from the last two months.
I am nervous, but also excited. I am on a path to getting to my goal weight. I'm old experienced, stubborn, and committed. Now getting to weight maintenance is the unknown territory I'm heading toward. It is going to be interesting.
A role model is @Seanaanderson
at losingweighteveryday.blogspot.com He's been doing deeply introspective and a mindful practical maintenance for about two years now.
We'll see when we all get there, and getting there is hard (and rewarding), but it is that big thing out there I think about.1 -
hey like you both I have also been on a diet for what feels like most of my life and have gone steadily up as middle aged spread takes hold ,
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I dream of sized 32 but feel if I got to 36 that would be good for me- the 40 inch ( yikes ) are now too large so onwards
I am also fascinated by your run - you mention the BM (Boston ? if so you must be pretty good !)
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you are a star for the forum , it really helps - thank you and I am always amazed how good you are with the exercise - keep it up
I am also enjoying the journey and feel that for once in my life I am taking this seriously - I think I have been playing with weight , feeling guilty , thinking what the hell and ignoring etc. It is a vicious cycle but I know one which I need to get a grip on as I am knocking on, this too was prompted by a bad back . and a general feeling of shame and that I need to look after myself
Having said this we all need to treat ourselves - a very nice steak and chips today and a sticky toffee pudding later means just cardboard for me tonight.... hey ho
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My 38s are loosening up...I've got some super snug 36s just hanging in the closet waiting for me.1
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Good Morning All, how are we today? What did you get up to over the weekend?1 -
went to see my Dad, he has not been (and is not) well but was in a good place over the weekend so that was nice. Also saw both my sisters and brother, I nagged my sister who is on MFP to get with the programme. I managed to eat too much (toblerone - yum). weigh in tomorrow so unless I loose a load today then think it will be an increase or at best static - we shall see what MS has in store for me tomorrow morning
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Feeling rotten today, got a bad cold so have spent most of the morning so far sleeping.
Now my husband needs to go to A+E, although he doesn't seem too hurried about it. So thats going to be many hours of having to sit around.
Weekend was much of the same - ill health, walk in centres. Hopefully it all won't last long.1 -
@wobblemcwobbleface sorry to hear about your dad, I imagine that's challenging to deal with. Although positive that he had a good weekend with his family.
My brother is seriously overweight (I would guess 3 hundred something pounds and if asked will always say he plans on doing something about it and then proceed to do nightly pressups for a while without ever seriously tackling the amount he eats. I've offered him help if he ever wants to get serious but I suspect he will never take me up on it.0 -
amskinner87 wrote: »@wobblemcwobbleface sorry to hear about your dad, I imagine that's challenging to deal with. Although positive that he had a good weekend with his family.
My brother is seriously overweight (I would guess 3 hundred something pounds and if asked will always say he plans on doing something about it and then proceed to do nightly pressups for a while without ever seriously tackling the amount he eats. I've offered him help if he ever wants to get serious but I suspect he will never take me up on it.
Sadly people have to come to the decision themselves, it's hard to watch someone once we've learned how to do it for ourselves but they won't be successful unless they want to be. I have 2 good friends who are the same both about 300 pounds, they do some extreme dieting or slimming world or some gym program for a couple of weeks and lose maybe 10 pounds, then they burnout and go back to their old ways. Nagging people never gets them to do stuff, all you can do is let them see your success (without rubbing it in their face) and hope that it'll encourage them to follow suit at some point in the future.
@amskinner87 hope you feel better soon and hope it's nothing serious for your OH.
@wobblemcwobbleface sorry to hear about your dad. I accidentally ate half a large toblerone at the weekend - must be something in the water 0 -
With regards to helping family and friends there really is something to the airlines mantra to "put on your own oxygen mask before you try to assist others"
Us all being more healthy, and happy, all while in long-term maintenance of our goal weight is one of the most powerful motivators for our loved ones.1 -
thanks for the messages all.
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Tinkerbellang83 - what toberlone ? - mine had coconut in it- recommended !
I have just eaten 2 Sainsburys milk chocolate chip homebaked cookies due to a stressful day so far - only 210 cals a piece........... doh ( you know they are nice when they are over 200 cals a go )0 -
wobblemcwobbleface wrote: »thanks for the messages all.
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Tinkerbellang83 - what toberlone ? - mine had coconut in it- recommended !
I have just eaten 2 Sainsburys milk chocolate chip homebaked cookies due to a stressful day so far - only 210 cals a piece........... doh ( you know they are nice when they are over 200 cals a go )
Was just the normal Milk Chocolate one, it's been sat in my boyfriends cupboard since his Housemate moved out, I've resisted the urge for weeks, but finally caved whilst netflixing!0 -
I need motivation, so much. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and don't seem to be able to stop eating! Started over and over again, but this time, I'm determined!0
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I know it sounds silly, but people who go to their MFP profiles and fill out the "About Me", "Why I want to get in Shape" and "My inspiration" sections tend to have more success than those who don't......try filling them out TODAY. They aren't locked in stone, you can always edit them. Again, welcome...joannewhitehurst1 wrote: »I need motivation, so much.
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joannewhitehurst1 wrote: »I need motivation, so much. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and don't seem to be able to stop eating! Started over and over again, but this time, I'm determined!
Hi Joanne, welcome to the group. Just stick to your plan and you'll get there.0 -
joannewhitehurst1 wrote: »I need motivation, so much. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and don't seem to be able to stop eating! Started over and over again, but this time, I'm determined!
Hey Joanne - welcome, as we all know there are 3 things to the magic loosing weight and the hardest of that is the willingness to do it - it is at the end of the day in our mind and if we want to do this we will - you only need to see the incredible feats that a lot of people do - a 100mile run, climbing Everest, swimming the English Channel (more people have climbed Everest !) etc.
You sound like you are determined this time so that is the most important one out of the 3 to get you on your way so well done.
I have found ( I suspect like most ) that joining a forum and sharing has really helped me keep my determination going (I feel like I have played with my weight for most of my life and have felt guilty as to what I have become and who I am) so stick with it , you CAN do it if you put your mind to it. People here will support you
Let us know how you are getting on and good luck and enjoy the journey
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Someone was asking about before and during photos. Here are mine.
First photo is 01 Jan 19 at 201lb and bmi in obese category. Second is today 04 June at 162lb and still overweight.
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Pretty remarkable. You are an inspiration.0
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amskinner87 wrote: »Someone was asking about before and during photos. Here are mine.
First photo is 01 Jan 19 at 201lb and bmi in obese category. Second is today 04 June at 162lb and still overweight.
Much bigger smile in the 2nd one is noticeable
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I've given in to temptation tonight and ate quite a bit of chocolate. However...just noticed it was past midnight so I'm taking it off tomorrow's calories.2
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Happy Hump Day folks!
I've written a new blog post about my binge eating, it's been a particularly vicious cycle the last few months one I am now trying to combat using a few new tools - meditation, hypnosis and mindful eating.
https://www.exercisenotextrafries.com/single-post/2019/06/26/The-Vicious-Cycle-of-Binge-Eating
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I've written a new blog post about my binge eating, it's been a particularly vicious cycle the last few months one I am now trying to combat using a few new tools - meditation, hypnosis and mindful eating.
https://www.exercisenotextrafries.com/single-post/2019/06/26/The-Vicious-Cycle-of-Binge-Eating
Well written. I have struggles with BED, 2016 was particularly bad. I'm an emotional eater and had a family bereavement very recently that caused me to come off the rails, albeit for less than a week because I had to pull myself back out of that hole. I use a mantra similar to your "Food is Fuel, not Medication" to help keep me in line.0 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I've written a new blog post about my binge eating, it's been a particularly vicious cycle the last few months one I am now trying to combat using a few new tools - meditation, hypnosis and mindful eating.
https://www.exercisenotextrafries.com/single-post/2019/06/26/The-Vicious-Cycle-of-Binge-Eating
Well written. I have struggles with BED, 2016 was particularly bad. I'm an emotional eater and had a family bereavement very recently that caused me to come off the rails, albeit for less than a week because I had to pull myself back out of that hole. I use a mantra similar to your "Food is Fuel, not Medication" to help keep me in line.
Sorry to hear about your loss, it's strange isn't it that what we do to cope with what hurts us, is hurt ourselves more.1 -
Great naked honesty. Kudos for speaking on the subject.1
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Going to do a booze thing. I polished off a huge bottle of gin and have no more booze in the house. I have a 10k I am preparing for on Sept 29th. I am going to continue to eat below goal, primarily at home, and hold off on home-based drinking until after the race I may go out and socialize and have drinks, but not at home until after the race.
I think I'll buy some veggies and add 150/200 cal of veg from the 250/300 cals of booze I have been having. We'll see.
I just want to write this plan here before I have a change of heart, snd while I am still ever so slightly inebriated. Wish me luck.1 -
chris_in_cal wrote: »Going to do a booze thing. I polished off a huge bottle of gin and have no more booze in the house. I have a 10k I am preparing for on Sept 29th. I am going to continue to eat below goal, primarily at home, and hold off on home-based drinking until after the race I may go out and socialize and have drinks, but not at home until after the race.
I think I'll buy some veggies and add 150/200 cal of veg from the 250/300 cals of booze I have been having. We'll see.
I just want to write this plan here before I have a change of heart, snd while I am still ever so slightly inebriated. Wish me luck.
Best of Luck! I am just back from a rather boozy weekend, I don't really drink at home, but might well abstain from drinking for a few weeks to give my body a break lol
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I can't believe July is almost done, I feel like I only just did last month's progress reports, where is the Summer going?0
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »... might well abstain from drinking for a few weeks to give my body a break lol
A successful day one, no DTs. I enjoy sitting out at the end of the day, watching the sunset, so I did it last night with an ice water...eh, it was okay. It'll work for the time being.
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My goal is to lose 100lbs. Today I hit the midpoint. 50 lbs gone, 50 lbs to go...2
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I had a small binge tonight. Tired, sore, lonely, frustrated...all the ingredients.2
