Lost 80lb and have gained 30lb back, now it’s time to get real! Bummed out looking for support.

leecha2014

This is my first post. I’ve been on here since 2014 and lost 80lb, I had a busy and fun summer in 2017 and as of today have put on 30lb. I’ve never posted here and am going to try things differently. I’m really upset with myself and depressed about this gain and would like to hear if any similar stories or if anyone would like to lose 50lb together!

IsETHome

Well welcome back to the band wagon. Let’s do it! Again.

erqueenie

Hi, I'm in the same boat, lost 77 but have gained back 30. Now have an ulcer so down 8#. The good/bad thing about the ulcer is the medicine I have to take, I then wait an hour before I can eat anything. So have to plan ahead and wait. Fingers crossed I can lose most of this by March. I have back issues so unable to really exercise. I'm with you so let's do this!

cmm7303

leecha2014 wrote: »

This is my first post. I’ve been on here since 2014 and lost 80lb, I had a busy and fun summer in 2017 and as of today have put on 30lb. I’ve never posted here and am going to try things differently. I’m really upset with myself and depressed about this gain and would like to hear if any similar stories or if anyone would like to lose 50lb together!

Same.
Back in 2012, I lost a little over 60lbs, and then gained back about 30 after an accident. It can be frustrating, but...

Any you want to exchange NonScale accomplishments on a weekly basis? Steps or water or days under goal? Accountability works for.writing, so maybe for this, too.

shawneelaraye

leecha2014 wrote: »

This is my first post. I’ve been on here since 2014 and lost 80lb, I had a busy and fun summer in 2017 and as of today have put on 30lb. I’ve never posted here and am going to try things differently. I’m really upset with myself and depressed about this gain and would like to hear if any similar stories or if anyone would like to lose 50lb together!

I’m just now finding this, but I am in a similar boat. Lost around 100lbs, gained back 25lbs. Let’s get back on the boat! Have you had any progress?

rachelsadie01

I was at my ideal weight for 2 months... then went to Disney, followed by Halloween then the holidays and I’m up 14 pounds in just a few months. All of my clothes are skin tight. Blah. Buckling down NOW before the gain continues. We can do it!!!

jfp420

Me too! After my vacation the end of August it all started going downhill. Time to get motivated and start the new year strong.

cariwaldick

I'm finally coming to understand that the changes I've made have to be for a lifetime. I will always be on a diet. I will always need to be focused and aware of what I'm eating, and how my body is working. I lost 75 lbs ten years ago, and then suffered an injury. Little by little the weight came back--and brought an extra 20 lbs. I've started over, and it's working. Calorie deficit is working, since I can't put in the hours of exercise I did before.

You're lucky you don't have to lost a larger amount. You caught it before you got more than an ulcer. Thirty pounds seems like a lot, but you can have it gone by summer. Me, I've got another 65 to lose. You can do it!

lisasjourney78

Im in the same boat I lost 65 pounds and have gained back 17 pounds and now I'm trying to get that back off I feel disappointed as I worked very hard to get my weight down and for that to happen kind of pissed me off. I restarted today I hope 2019 will be the year I hit my goal.

elisa123gal

AT least none of you gained back all your weight and then some! That would really be hard to take. All of your gains are nothing insurmountable. The good thing is, you know what to do and how to make it happen,
You can get this done by spring or summer! You've got this!

cogirljb55

I've done the same and super upset with myself as well!!!!

MichelineLackman

I’m right there with all of you... list 60 and now have put on 19 .... on the way back to losing that 19.... the holidays just kill me... I just refuse to succumb to temptation... am feeling much more in control now

maureenkhilde

To make it stay off. we all have to remember it is a Lifestyle change and once the weight is lost. Can never ever go back to how we use to eat. Those days truly need to become old memories. I totally admit I have been a yo-yo dieter for most of my life. I am 60. But in May 2018 I said enough is enough you must change how you eat, how you view food or you will kill yourself via food in a few years. So I started on my Lifestyle change so far down 79 pounds. And have about 55 more to go. And from Dec 10th to Dec 31st I am in maintaining mode. I told myself could not gain more than half a pound and I have not. I have lost 2 pounds in December. We all know what we must do to make it work. I asked for and got two new cookbooks for Christmas because I have to keep making new and healthier dishes. The old way of cooking is gone in my house. Even for Christmas Cookies, what I did make was Keto and or Low Carb. And I am not on a Keto diet but did look up and use a few Keto cookie recipes and desserts because it helped me get through without caving into high sugar high carb foods. So use whatever you find, that works for you and you are willing to do longterm. Good Luck you can do it.

david8546

I'm am trying to post a great pic, that will set you mentally, so you dont beat yourself up!. Yes we all do it, bit it does us no good. You will take yourself out before you start if you dont turn that around.

Fflpnari

Look at that you kept 50lbs off!!! That is amazing.
I lost 126lbs, and gained 75 back. I learned from that though. I learned my calories were way too low. I learned I don't have to deprive myself, or exercise like crazy. This time around Ive made a smaller deficit. Ive made room for days I go over and thats ok. Right now I am 74 pounds down from my high. we learn from our past.
90% of the people have been where you are, you can find some great support here

dzemlock

I’m in the same boat. Lost 75, gained 20 back. I’m down 10 now, but it’s so hard starting from what seems like negative!!

coimig

I'm in a similar situation. I lost around 30 pounds over the past three years and slowly over the past 9 months gained about 15 back. It's time for me to get it together! Cheers to a successful and healthy 2019!

ItsAJourny

Hi Leecha. Be kind to yourself. We have all been there and then been successful again and you will be too. Facing it is hard and you have done that. Make your lifestyle changes and you will drop those 30 again. We are here for you. So keep writing when you need support. Have a great day!

swim777

I’m starting a challenge tomorrow for 12 weeks to lose 30 lbs. I’ll be happy to lose 20 but I’m looking forward to working with others to lose what I’ve gained back. Look at challenges..30 lbs in 12 weeks!

brenn24179

I lost 40 lbs in 2013 and gained back all but 10 lbs last year after 5 year maintenance. So Depressing, I lost 30 of it so far since summer thank goodness. This time I am looking at the emotional side of this eating, I now know I need to feel pain and meet my needs in a healthy way, soothe myself with something besides food like calling someone, water, eating healthy stuff because I love myself and want to take care of me. I never felt any pain while eating, also never worked on any solutions. Now I notice if my husband is grouchy with me, I am not drugged up with my food and can say I am not tolerating this. Yes I am working on solutions now and that feels good.

redneck8814

You got this girl. Don't set your goals in concrete set them in sand that way you have wiggle room instead of none at all!

Mass_Effect

I lose 50lbs and regained it over the last few years, and I need to get back on track. Would be great to have friends in a similar position.

DawnUrbanski

Same boat! Lost 70, gained 26 back. Really upset with myself. Started new job, stuck at desk all day, stressed out. Getting back on track for 2019.

cowleyl

I lost 36 kg and ate it all back plus some. I was at 127.5 kg and got down to 91 kg. Then, back up to 109 kg. I've learned my lesson and am currently 96.5 kg. I've said this before, but I will never put it back on. I am determined to finish the job in 2019.

JeromeBarry1

Been here -> lost it -> stayed here -> gained it -> still here.

leecha2014

Thank you everyone, you are all wonderful and supportive. Happy New Year as well, now it's really time to make this happen. It seems I'm not alone. This really is something that I need to focus on daily. I love living the good life too much so time to refocus. Just came back from a long walk with my dogs which felt great. I need to focus on being kind and patience with myself as I deal with all of my clothes not fitting, I know that with each week that passes I will see progress. I'm going to weigh in weekly and will post my results here if anyone else wants to join? I'm going to weigh myself every Saturday am and will share my results, what worked, etc. Happy to help and support anyone else determined to re-lose this weight! One thing I know for sure, I am 100% positive that I will lose this weight and reach my goal, by July I will be at my goal weight. Who's with me?

tinafaye13

I lost close to 60 lbs or so in 2012. Kept it off for 2 yrs! Now I've gained most of it back. I used to walk for an hour every day. I feel so much better when I work out but can't find the motivation. Hoping a new year will be a new beginning to get back on track for good!

xlgman

Starting about 2.5 years ago, I lost 65 pounds over the course of 12 months and kept most of it off for a year after that. Slowly, I let some of my good habits (drink more, eat frequently, walk regularly, lift heavy, track ALL food, weigh-in daily, infrequent "cheat days", take pictures, take body measurements) slip away one by one until some outside stress beyond my control proved to be the last straw. My mom got sick and all my energy and attention went to her care. Coupled with unprecedented stress at work, I managed to gain 30 pounds in just over 4 months. I doubt that would have happened if I'd not let so many of the habits slip away gradually before that.

I'm going to choose to focus on the fact that I'm still 30 pounds lighter and healthier than I was 2.5 years ago. I also know what led to my success the first time so I know what I need to do and I know I can do it and be happy about it. It's not time to focus on how much you've gained recently. Instead, just get back to what has gotten you this far and get back to those good habits. Roll back to day one when you first started your most successful weight loss and repeat what worked and improve on what could have been improved on. It's all a journey, without end.

This morning, I cleaned up the basement and unburied my free weights and squat rack. Got the space looking even better than it did the last time I used it. Tomorrow is day one of Stronglifts 5x5, walking 30 minutes 3x per week, weighing in daily, and tracking everything I eat. Easy peasy.

Do what you know you can do!

leecha2014

@xlgman Thank you this was very helpful. I actually felt as though I could really relate, except I hope your mom is ok, sorry.
I too have let my good habits disappear one by one. The biggest hurdle I have, probably mentally, is that I was a long-distance runner for many years, last year I ran 2 half marathons and of course, burned so many calories in my training group. After the last marathon I needed a break, for a year it seems! So my fear is that I do not have an equivalent exercise activity that burns as many calories although I'm very slowly getting back into running. It's not easy when I feel like a potatoe lol. Anyhow, I'm sure I can still lose weight without running! I hope we can all keep in touch, I think it helps that we have similar stories.

emalethmoon

I lost 90 and gained back 40. I hope this is the year I can beat this thing.

jtomaszewski81

Me too! I lost 60 in 2017, and slowly gained 30 in 2018. New jobs, kids, lack of exercise/time, stress, etc. etc. etc. it’s a journey....it’s just time to start over.😊