MFP saved me (well, kind of)

yirara
yirara Posts: 10,684 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So basically I posted a month ago that I had regained some weight (8-9kg) after maintaining successfully for over 2 years due falling into a depression, dealing with my mother's death, my husband leaving me and lots of other *kitten*. I still cooked fresh, but had masses of kinder cholocate and crisps next to it.

So basically I decided to log again and go on a very mild deficite. As of today I've lost 2.3kg again (yes, some water most likely) and I feel much better. I'll probably stop at 60kg. That's probably a good weight for me. My old one, 56kg at 169cm was just too low. This though should allow me to fit into my favourite clothes again and take the frustration of not having anything to wear away. I also feel that my life is more structured again due to logging. And I feel more positive about life in general. I even might look into dating. Maybe. Not so sure about that. But certainly not isolate myself from others anymore.

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  • MommaGem2017
    MommaGem2017 Posts: 405 Member
    So good to hear that you are doing better! It's wonderful to have you here!
  • Nykkismommy21
    Nykkismommy21 Posts: 224 Member
    Please can someone tell mec,what does "kitten" mean here on My Fitness Pal, I see that word thrown around alot!! What does it mean?
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,684 Member
    MommaGem2017 wrote: »
    So good to hear that you are doing better! It's wonderful to have you here!

    Thanks a lot MommaGem <3
    I might be a bit harsh in my replies sometimes, but hey, I'm just a sheep. Baaah! ;)
  • MommaGem2017
    MommaGem2017 Posts: 405 Member
    Nykkismommy21 wrote: »
    Please can someone tell mec,what does "kitten" mean here on My Fitness Pal, I see that word thrown around alot!! What does it mean?

    It's the MFP profanity filter :D So we get to use our imagination when we see it.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,851 Member
    I've learned so much from MFP and the members who post. It's a pretty good place.

    I'm glad you're on the mend. Big losses are tough.

    Dating? Hm. I'll reserve my opinion. :lol:
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,684 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    I've learned so much from MFP and the members who post. It's a pretty good place.

    I'm glad you're on the mend. Big losses are tough.

    Dating? Hm. I'll reserve my opinion. :lol:


    Thanks hun :)
    Yeah, not sure about the dating thing. Never really done it to be honest. But I need to get out more, and then maybe the magic happens again. Hey, I'm a fairly atractive.. sheep :D
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Logging gives me a bit of a feeling of control and security when things are turning to custard. A sort of anchor.

    Glad to hear things are on the up.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Great to hear good news! Keep at it, you're kicking life in the butt.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,684 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    Logging gives me a bit of a feeling of control and security when things are turning to custard. A sort of anchor.

    Glad to hear things are on the up.

    Exactly! The anchor is a good analogue. I like it <3
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    I'm also happier and less anxious when I log my food - and I enjoy food more!
  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    I'm glad to hear things are starting to improve for you after such a rough patch! It's crazy how something so small like logging can give us the structure we need in life.
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    So happy that you're pulling yourself from the deep s##!/ life landed you, op. Keep it up. And my vote is a yes for dating, get your toes wet, give it a try
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,684 Member
    icemom011 wrote: »
    So happy that you're pulling yourself from the deep s##!/ life landed you, op. Keep it up. And my vote is a yes for dating, get your toes wet, give it a try

    Thanks hun <3 Not sure about the dating thing yet. If you spend so many years with someone you don't see them getting older. I find that I prefer men younger than me as those at my age or older look so old :s:p
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,851 Member
    yirara wrote: »
    icemom011 wrote: »
    So happy that you're pulling yourself from the deep s##!/ life landed you, op. Keep it up. And my vote is a yes for dating, get your toes wet, give it a try

    Thanks hun <3 Not sure about the dating thing yet. If you spend so many years with someone you don't see them getting older. I find that I prefer men younger than me as those at my age or older look so old :s:p

    *nods*
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