Gained it all back ...

JaiNicole7

I am a member of one gym that has a separate but much smaller and less equipped room for women only, and I go in there vs the main gym to help alleviate some of my "gymtimidation" as there are maybe only 3-5 others in that room at a given time vs the main areas. I also did NOT join a gym with my friend, even though it has much more to offer in terms of amenities and it's open 24 hours-which is huge for me because I work nights. I did not feel comfortable joining because when I go with my friend to attend a class, there are so many fit people there-I don't see many people who are just starting their journey, so I feel out of place, and think to myself "I'll join there once I'm closer to my goals". Of course I shouldn't think this way, but I do. Just wanted you to know you aren't alone in how you feel.

meleileen

You sound like me! I lost 50 but gained back 80. Ugh. Don’t feel ashamed to go to the gym....that’s what it’s there for. Buy yourself a cute gym outfit and go. I know, easier said than done.

tasteofvanilla_

I think a lot of people can relate, including myself! If you can do it once, you can do it again! Start slow and try different approaches until you find one that works for you! I restarted by drinking a lot of water. Then cutting fast food. Then walking at the park/workouts at home by watching YouTube. It’s definitely a journey that is different for everyone and not a one way road! Best wishes! ✌

parkerpowerlift

I once lost 50 pounds in 2015 and slowly regained all of it back. It was between eating like an @$$hole and powerlifting, plus being derailed from a fractured foot. I used to be a distance runner/OCR competitor as well as a novice powerlifter, sitting nicely around 175.

Since I get phantom pains in my foot whenever I attempt to run more than a mile, it heavily discourages me from running like I used to.

Due to a bad break-up, selling a house, legal stuff with a different ex, and a 9 month period of working 2 jobs 7 days a week, I went from the 190s in 2017 to 225 ish. I *kitten* hate myself for it.

I've done it once, I know I can do it again. I try and crash and burn so much when trying to go all in. At this rate, I'm just trying to log all my foods in and not care about macros, meal prepping, meal timing, etc. I slowly will add all that good stuff in.

Feel free to add me if you'd like.

timothytclee

Get 1-2 friends to join you on your journey and keep each other motivated. it can be as simple as an SMS each day to say how you did and celebrate the little victories.