How many times did you start over?

Evamutt

This is my first time losing this weight, so 0 but I did gain 4 labs & lost 2 so far. after several months of maintenance, I just got more of an appetite. What I did hear about from the show on Netflix called " Ask the Doctor" is one of the episodes are about weight loss & according to the research they say once you lose weight, your hormones kick in & it makes you have more of an appetite. I found this to be true for me. That's why they said, a small percentage of ppl keep it off for good, but we're all going to be that small percentage!!

ApzB18

Countless and I'm doing it again. Yesterday was my Day 1. I noticed my scale climbing again and actually got scared. Good luck to everyone.

jjfranc

ArmyDaughter1996 wrote: »

Ive started over trying to lose weight and getting healthier so many times I lost count and I'm so dicouraged I will never succeed. So how many times did you start over your journey before anything stuck and you were able to lose the needed weight? How much did you lose?

Everyday! Everyday is a new day. Every moment. Getting healthy and losing weight is a major change for me because I use food to replace what I feel is missing in my life, or to comfort me when I feel down or stressed and so on. This helps me a lot..


https://youtu.be/bc_-b47jo40

workinonit1956

My first impulse would be to say it’s been countless times, but the vast majority of those times I quit so quickly that any weight loss I managed I gained right back.

I think I lost weight seriously twice before. The first time was about 35 years ago-lol. I ate normally but cut my portions and also cut fat (that was “in” at the time). I got down to the high 130’s I think, but soon got pregnant with my second child and that was that.

The second time was a few years ago when I tried Keto/very low carb with friends that suggested it. I lost around 20 pounds but I couldn’t personally sustain that way of eating. I gained 10 back and have lost the rest by calorie counting.

maureenkhilde

Too many times, over too many decades. But in looking back there was only twice before that I really lost substantial weight. And then failed to keep it off once I lost it.

This journey and lifestyle change has been different than both of the successful ones.

[/list]One it has lasted longer I have now started in my 7th month of my lifestyle change
I am being active exercising in one fashion or another 6 days a week for 40 minutes or more at moderate or higher intensity. I started out 7 months ago doing no exercise that started after I started losing some of the weight.

I weigh every single food item before I eat it

I prepare snacks for the week on Sundays so they are right there to grab, such as nuts, or popped popcorn so I know the exact calories and carbs, protein, and fat

I often pre-log items for certain meals and snacks at beginning of day
I learned on MFP about the beauty of banking a certain number of calories and or carbs, so on Sundays for me, I can have a bit more of everything and it all works and makes me say hey this is so easy.


I can do this forever no doubt about it, and it is working and easy. Not hard at all.

jech6

I agree with hroderick, every day. It's a struggle. I have gained and lost so much weight it is just pathetic. It's all a mind game for sure. And I personally find that once your "mindset" is set correctly you can lose weight. Right now mine is not and the scale is showing it. I need to refocus, reevaluate my life and I take every day at a time. Some days will be good, some days will be awful and some days I tell myself.."I Can do this!"

DaisyHamilton

In general, more times than I can count. But ACTUALLY try, REALLY try, maybe 2 or 3. My HW is 173lb. I've dropped down to 150ish previously, and am currently (AGAIN) going from 173lb to 150ish. Today I'm 153.4lb. My ultimate goal is 135ish I think, but I won't know until I get there. I'm usually pretty satisfied around 145-150. From there it's just a struggle to not treat myself "for doing so well" and end up gaining it all back a third time. Take it one day at a time, one pound at a time and soon you realize you're far from your start weight/date. I feel like, for me anyway, there had to be something that finally "clicked" in me. No matter how hard you try, you have to actually be ready for it and the challenges you'll face.

steveko89

It's less about how many times you fail, but what you learn when you do so you can fail better the next time. Trying the same things that don't work over and over without adjustment isn't going to get you anywhere, but any time you fail (by whatever definition you apply) think about what was the catalyst for that failure. Over time this lets you learn your tendencies and weaknesses and allow you to guard against/overcome them more consistently.

gabi_texanmom

Well, losing weight has been my New Year's resolution for 15 years. I've only really tried 4 times, all of the other times I would quit within 1-3 weeks. Out of my 4 real attempts, I had success 2 times. My first success was with Atkins, I lost about 40lbs. I put the weight back on once I started eating my favorite foods. My other success was tracking calories and working out, I lost 60lbs. I gained all the weight back with my 2nd (very difficult) pregnancy. Since then I gained 40lbs in about 4 yrs, sedentary lifestyle, overindulging food, high-stress job, etc.

The two failures were because I was trying to restrict too many foods and I had unrealistic goals, but those two failures also helped me learn what works for me and how to adjust for my schedules/routines.

This time I found a middle ground. I enjoy and track what I eat, I don't feel deprived. I work out often and LOVE my workouts. I am losing weight slowly and steadily and I am not letting myself feel defeated when the scale doesn't move as quickly as I'd like. I work with mini-goals and I track my success in ways other than the scale.

SimplyMary66

Every morning for years! Each new day brings a chance to start over! You’re not a failure until you give up! Keep on Truckin!🌹

lynds1371

Constantly. About six years ago I woke up one day and was like 'I'm gonna do this' started on mfp, walked for 2 hours a day (I was unemployed at the time) and started doing home dvds. 2 years later I'd lost 100lbs. Fast forward to now and after getting complacent I've gained it all plus another 30lbs back. Between then and now I've restarted constantly never losing more then 20lbs a time and gaining it back. I think my metabolism may be a little *kitten* as well due to the constant yo yoing so it's slower loss each time but I feel like I'm. In that frame of mind again and I can do it.

I'm only starting this out again this week so I need support as well, anyone feel free to add me.

Mr_Healthy_Habits

Every single week

3M_TA3

I start over EVERY FREAKIN DAY...ugh

Caralarma

I used to always diet in the past and fall off the wagon, but this year for the first time losing weight by counting calories has become a way of life. Maybe in just lucky to not have a big appetite but I honestly see counting cals as an everyday habit and usually I'm able to stay under my goal. If i go over, i dont see it as 'starting over' or even a mistake, I see the bigger picture and am proud of myself even when I just maintain my weight for a few weeks. I really think that's the secret. Dont see it as a diet, see it as a promise to yourself that you aren't going to over eat for most of the week. Enjoy your favourite treats but just count them in and dint go crazy on them. I think if I were only eating healthy foods I would have given up long ago which is why I love mfp because it let's you eat anything in moderation. I dont see myself ever 'starting over'again