Starting Over...Again

Making_Impossible_Possible

Im looking to start over again. I had logged for about 8 months (under a different account) and managed to lose about 25 lbs. I went from 204 down to 180. Then I got stuck at 180 and from there slowly got discouraged. Now Im back up to 201 lbs and miserable. I don't want to be like this, but this is always what happens; I lose some, stop losing, try to work through it for a bit, nothing happens, then I quit. I don't want to be a quitter anymore.

So I'm taking charge again, but Ill need some friends for support.

Feel free to add me!

ginger7474

Try to focus on how you feel, not the numbers. The numbers have always been my biggest downfall, when they stop moving, so do I. Now I just try to go by how my clothes fit. Muscle weighs more than fat too so if you increase your strength training you might even see the numbers go up or have an extended plateau depending on where you are in your journey. Switching up your routine helps challenge your body too. I started over recently too and hope I can exceed my goals. You can do this!

ceecee3113

I am in the exact same situation! Feel free to add me!

lancenuovo

i changed my user name recently and trying to just focus on me. not get caught up in little goals. remembering the big ones

mom1nurse21

I too am starting over....for don't even know what time!! so sad, disappointing...but I am getting older and have to try to be healthier. Question about the macros...do you adjust or just go with the defaults?? What are your suggestions? Any and ALL help appreciated!!

sarajenivieve

you hit a plateau its common, you will hit plateaus when that happens you have to drastically change your routine almost like a long term cycle. another note generally if you have a lot to lose you will lose rapidly at first but and Idk how to word this so if it comes off rude i am sorry, as you reach healthier ranges it will become harder to lose but take it as a compliment from your body that you reached the beginning zone. So plateau, change routine, when you hit the next plateau 3-6 months later change up again

sarajenivieve

mom1nurse21 wrote: »

I too am starting over....for don't even know what time!! so sad, disappointing...but I am getting older and have to try to be healthier. Question about the macros...do you adjust or just go with the defaults?? What are your suggestions? Any and ALL help appreciated!!

Leave its set to a standard ratio you can add me if you want more help

chubbydiva9

Yep me too, Starting over. I was on a healthy eating plan through my doctor for a year to lose weight for knee replacement. That was about 18 months ago and my health took a spiral down for the past year and a half. Eye surgeries, several hard falls, and my brother passed this Summer. I just gave up even trying to stay on top of eating healthy and gained back the weight I had lost (18 lbs)and more. I am at my heaviest in 20 years. I need to get healthy because I am a caregiver for others in my family and I cant even help myself! I am totally ready to make this commitment!

ssrobin50

Hi everyone!! I am also starting over lost 25 pounds and have gain 10 pds back... I am so looking forward to this journey because for me it's about being healthy. In it for life..

ZRunner5Lulaica

I'm starting over as well. I lost 10 lbs last year, but gained all of it back when the year caught up to me. But I'm getting back on track since I would like to lose the weight I need to before hubby and I start getting serious about starting a family.

donnarobinson595

Wow ssrobin50 I also am starting over. I too lost 30 lbs, kept it off almost two years. Just recently began to gain it back and revert back to old habits. I am now cutting sugar from my diet and getting myself back on track. We're all in this together. The struggle is real!

Carolsbeach

Hi I am in that boat with u we have a new beginning today lets turn this around, we all know we can do this because we have done it before! We can learn from our previous falls and not repeat them I saw a good quote over Xmas "don't waste today worrying about yesterday". Good luck

jennjhenry

I'm starting over again, too! When I started, I weighed nearly 300 pounds but had lost down to 236 before I discovered MyFitnessPal. I got down to 177 last year and am back up to 213 this morning. Ugh!!! I work out regularly...that's the easy part. Food is definitely the hard part for me. My body is strong but there's WAY to much of it. I guess misery really does love company because it feels great to see that I'm not alone.

kimny72

Just wanted to say Good Luck to all of you!

Lose a little slower if you have to. Sometimes people try to lose weight fast and hit a wall where they just feel tired and hangry and they give up. Don't be that person! There's nothing wrong with choosing a smaller weekly goal, and weight loss isn't linear so don't panic when you go a couple of weeks with no loss. Just keep on logging, even when you have a bad day.

In fact, it can be helpful to plan in diet breaks where you set yourself to maintenance for a couple of weeks and give your body and your brain a little break.

:drinker:

optfitness

Happy New Year! I am starting over again. 4 months of eating crap and feeling like crap. Turning 40 this year and I want to be my best.

CallMeRu

Happy New Year! I'm also starting over. I went from 300 down to 146 in the past... But I've yo-yoed my way back up to 180 over the yearsand rediscovered my laziness. I've got at least 50 pounds to lose.

Feel free to add me!

sriley721

I am right there with you, I was at 216, went down to 168 and back up to 216. Today I am at 185 but I dont think I will ever re-gain. Its too much work to get it off to start over again. I think of all the hard work and it keeps me going. I will continue to lose but at a slower pace. Its truly calories in vs calories out and only I can control that.

ellicajessis

I'm starting over again too! I was kicking butt last year until life got hard then I turned to food to cope (which is my usual m.o.). Here's to a new year! Let's make this year our best yet!

chelseamegan93

Same here! Hoping this go around works better!

kilara21

I'm starting over too. I hope it's okay that I add you all. We've done it before, we can do it again!

Making_Impossible_Possible

jennjhenry wrote: »

I'm starting over again, too! When I started, I weighed nearly 300 pounds but had lost down to 236 before I discovered MyFitnessPal. I got down to 177 last year and am back up to 213 this morning. Ugh!!! I work out regularly...that's the easy part. Food is definitely the hard part for me. My body is strong but there's WAY to much of it. I guess misery really does love company because it feels great to see that I'm not alone.

For me the working out is the hard part. Finding time before work or after is the biggest issue, that and I can't seem to get myself motivated as much as I try. I once did half of the Bikkni Body Mommy challenge and made it 45 days before I got super sick with double ear infection, upper respiratory and a sinus infection that took me a few weeks to recover from. By the time I was better I had lost all motivation. I have my meals set for the week, so hoping that makes everything easier.

kimberlybruzzese

Me too. I hate it and I am mad at myself for always gaining the weight back. I have lost the same 10-15 pounds to many times. I feel like I am harming myself. I am hoping that in 2018, I can lose the 15 pounds and KEEP IT OFF through 2019 and 2020. I keep going back to the same habits and once I start eating and drinking badly, I keep doing it over and over and it puts the pounds back. I am going to start logging my food again which is why I am here. I just joined two forums which I have never done. Hoping it helps.

anthonybraswell1

Starting over again.....for the millionth time. "this is the one". Too much riding on success this time. Here we go.....

criamora88

Hi!
I'm in the same boat. I need the support as well. Looking forward to continuing the journey.

melissamohr

I am right there with you. I was 206 lost 40 lbs....I gain back all but 5lbs. I am wanting to feel healthy again... I encourage to stay strong and one day at a time and together we can loose this weight. Happy 2018.

christy46901

I'm in the same boat! About 3 years ago, I lost 30 lbs. using My Fitness Pal and felt great! Over the past 3 years I have gained it all back and feel miserable in my body. I need some motivation to workout again and to eat healthy. Planning a Spring Break trip this year with extended family and don't want to be embarrassed in my swimsuit.

Feel free to add me and maybe we can motivate each other to be successful!!!

BrenMathers

I am starting over as well for I can’t even remember how many times. Please all feel free to add me as I would like to have some support friends for this journey.

kimberlybruzzese

I joined a boot camp at my gym beginning the week of the 15th - can't wait. I have done BC before and had success but as I said earlier, I put the weight back. 2018 is going to be the year that I keep it off. I need motivation to eat badly up until it starts. I need a head start and am having trouble with willpower already.

njroxanne77

My life story. I guess I’m hoping 2018 is different. I lost 30 in 2017 but gained 15 pounds back. All my friends and family notice the extra pounds and I don’t feel as confident.

mmull3062

The story of my life. Every time I get down about 20lbs life happens. Vacation, holidays, cookout, etc always get me. I always indulge myself and it throws me off track. Hopefully, this time I can push past that I make some of my goals realities. Add me and we can push and motivate one another.

SFJULES66

Looks like I've found the right place. I just got the courage to weigh myself and I've gained back the five pounds I lost before the holidays. Time for accountability!