Relapsers getting Real Healthy Accountability group- 2020-2021
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i lost 130 5 years ago, gained back 50 over the past 2 years.
it happens.
I'm unlikely to check back on here all the time (though sometimes I surprise myself) but I do accept friend requests.
I workout 3-5 times a week. usually. not always. i do my best.
I rarely drink water (I drink things all day long, but water comes in many forms)
I don't follow macros, if it fits in my calories, its fair game.
my profile has a lot about me, in my opinion but I am (VERY happily) married, live on a farm, my world revolves around my dogs and livestock, and, well.... that's it. LOL
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Afternoon all. Fell off the wagon hard this last year. Lowest weight 2 years ago was 143 and I have crawled back up to 167. Haven’t been this heavy in ages. Well today is back on track day. Eating and exercise. My goal weight is 140 right now. Would love to get there by August. Love the treadmill and bench pressing. Plan for this week is to stay within calories and to get back to working out.0
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Hi @callsitlikeiseeit and @renaegry amd welcome!
Checking in for yesterday, which was a Good Day. I weighed in at my pre-Christmas weight, which means I’m back to 10kg until my GW. Wish it could have kept coming off over Xmas but that wasn’t realistic.
While on holiday we’re all walking a bit more. Lots of frosty mornings and clear blue skies at the moment to tempt us out. Work starts back next week (I’m retraining to be a secondary teacher) but in this quasi-lockdown it’s hard to imagine what that will be like! Fingers crossed it goes well.
Happy new year to you all. I hope it has started well for you x1 -
Morning everyone, I hope you don't mind me joining this group? I successfully lost some weight 11 years ago (having reached my highest ever at 180lb around my 30th birthday, but having been overweight up and down through my 20s - linked to mental health), I got to 160lb, had a baby and then got into a good place and got down to 131lb which was a really comfortable weight, I had a second baby, lost the weight easily again, maintained for a couple of years and then it started creeping back up and I'm back up 15. I've been trying for the last 5 years now to shift it again and I just cant stay consistent. I start off well and then fall off the wagon again. I'm pretty good at exercising, just eat (and drink) too much...
Age 41
Height 5'3"
CW 146
GW 126-130
My plan is no restrictive diets, just healthier choices , sticking to calorie goal (portions and stopping snacking in the evening, plus a break from alcohol...), keeping up good exercise habits and drinking plenty of water.
I live in the UK (wiltshire) and am fortunate to be in the countryside so lots of space to walk and run on my doorstep - although it's been muddy and then icy the last few weeks so a bit more restrictive! My kids are 7 and 10.
Sorry for the really long post and detail that is probably not interesting to anyone, really looking forward to some shared accountability!3 -
i took my measurements this morning.
i instantly regretted it LMAO
I would regret it MORE if I went back and compared to 5 years ago though, so .... nope. not gonna do that.
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Stood on the scale yesterday morning, and can announce that I am officially at the highest weight I have ever been. I haven't run since Thanksgiving due to a lingering cold -- and at that time, I was within 11 pounds of my goal. However, the real culprit is not the lack of exercise, but the unlimited eating and drinking throughout the month of December.
And my wife is depressed, which makes me depressed, and we both address it with food. By 3pm yesterday, I was half into a bottle of wine and a baguette, and the unfettered eating continued for the rest of the day.
I'm intrigued by this discussion thread. Hopefully, I can pick up some motivation to turn all of this around so I can fit into my suits again.
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Welcome @tinybry and @SweatsOnSunday!
@tinybry youre just down the road from me: I’m in the Cotswolds. Hope you enjoyed the snow today? We had a lovely walk near Stroud in the unexpectedly lovely weather.
@SweatsOnSunday sounds tough but wow within 10 lbs of goal?! If it’s gone on fast it will come off fast too so expect you’ll be having some quick wins this month.
@callsitlikeiseeit hahaha at least now you have the measurements you’ll be able to watch it all coming off. I didn’t take measurements at the top and now rather regret it.
Today is a raging hunger day. I know it’s because I’m back to a deficit after some rather indulgent days over Xmas, and that if I can get through it I will stop being hungry. However literally EVERYTHING in the kitchen is calling my name. The apple I caved and ate just won’t cut it. Fingers crossed I hold out till dinner. Fish and sweet potato chips 😍.3 -
Hi all! checking in. Welcome to the new folks!
I swear my weight is teasing me - I was down to 230.1 yesterday (I'm so excited to get into the 220s) and had a great day, but this morning I'm up to 230.4. I know it's just normal variation, but I'm so ready to be out of the 230s! Yesterday I went for a lovely walk to & around a local park with a lake, just under 3 miles altogether. I topped off the mileage at home on the treadmill so was able to cross off 3 of my 1000 miles I'm aiming for this year.
@callsitlikeiseeit - I just took measurements last night. I can relate to your regret - ouch! But - I'm hoping it will give me another way to gauge my progress.
@ClearNotCloudyMind - I'm soooooo hungry this morning, so your "raging hunger day" comment caught my eye. I ate too many calories for breakfast, so will try to have a light lunch and dinner, but I have a feeling it's going to be a rough day. I need to find things to keep me busy so that I don't keep poking around the kitchen out of boredom.1 -
Afternoon all. Hope everyone is doing well. Just finished today’s workout. Did 40 min on treadmill incline of 2.0 and speed 3.8. Then did day 1 of a 28 day core workout thru mfp and a strength mobility Fitbit coach workout. So far my calories should be on par for the day. I try not to eat all my workout calories but usually dip into them abit.
@SweatsOnSunday that sounds like my December. Are and drank everything. lol Not at my highest weight right now but haven’t been this heavy in many years.
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First run of the new year. Streets were dark and quiet, the temp was about 30, and the rain held off despite the prediction of a wet morning. It was lovely.
And the scale is coming down, which is great. I'm still bloated from the holidays but I will take whatever progress I can make.4 -
Oof. Yesterday ended up being a baaaaaad food day. I realized late in the day that my eating was emotional. Today's a bit of a hard anniversary for me - the 1st anniversary of the original due date of our son who was born too early to survive, and it's amazing the trauma and emotions that our bodies trap & express physically without us even being conscious of it. I'm trying to be gentle with myself and remind myself that one bad day won't derail me. I'm working on being back on track today - I'll be eating light and drinking lots of water, as I honestly ate almost 3 days worth of food yesterday.
It's embarrassing, but I've always been a bit of a compulsive eater, venturing into binge eating at times, usually relating to emotions. I know it's why I regained all the weight I lost 10 years ago. It got really bad this last year after we lost our son and then my wife died, and is one of the big things I'm trying to adjust around my relationship with food. I have to be able to process emotions and grief in a healthier way that doesn't involve chronic overeating.
@renaegry - great workouts!
@SweatsOnSunday - your run sounds nice.5 -
Hmmm,I wrote a reply yesterday that I obviously failed to actually post 😂 sorry.
@ClearNotCloudyMind hello! Yes pretty local then, although far enough away for us to have had sleet not snow sadly! Very muddy walk and run yesterday and another muddy walk today. Obviously being a bit further south in Bradford on Avon area is half a degree warmer!
@HealthyTrent fingers crossed for a drop into the next weight band for you ASAP,I never fully understand all the wobbles, but do appreciate each new low when it arrives!
@renaegry @SweatsOnSunday great workout motivation, thanks! I domt have a treadmill, but if I really cant get outside (living in the countryside limits safe runs in the dark) I'm trying not to make that an excuse and get some bodyweight in (or a fitness blender workout or similar from youtube).
Today has been tough for me, I've had to work much of the day and j think day 3 of being on the health waggon means I am also feeling hungry and missing the G&T or wine to mark the start of the evening! Going to look for something absorbing on the TV to keep me distracted later...2 -
Good day all. Just got back from an outdoor 5.75 km walk. Gorgeous day here today 4C.0
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@callsitlikeiseeit been there lol but think about adding your measurements again in 3 months and you'll feel great looking at the comparison.
@SweatsOnSunday there are lots of similar stories in this thread, but keep going and you will hit that goal. Relapsers are gonna be success stories in 2021
@HealthyTrent I was with you yesterday in the bad eating department (I had ice cream for dinner...a lot of it) but today is a new day and we are gonna kill it
Starting week 5 of Body Revolution this week and I know that if I can stick with my diet I am going to see big improvements, the only problem is that I have not stuck with my diet lol. I also made the background on my phone my "before" picture. I know it sounds weird but I need some new motivation to remind me to keep moving forward. I tried a new healthy instapot recipe from MFP for dinner at work today and had some pretty healthy shrimp tacos for lunch so if I can avoid sugary snacking I'm on track for a good day.2 -
Just popped back in to say I went on a lovely 4 mile (6.4 km) walk today, it took just over an hour and 20 minutes. Nothing very speedy, but it felt good. I've walked outside 3 days in a row now - I suspect I won't continue the chain consistently once the work week starts given the late sunrise/early sunset we're still seeing, but that's what the treadmill inside is for.
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Good evening all!
@HealthyTrent no idea what to say to the family history except for how truly sorry am to hear what you’ve lived through, and how impressed I am with the strength you’ve consistently shown on here. Taking a day to mourn in whatever way works for you is not only human, but right. Hugs.
Great job on your walks/jogs, and @renaegry and @SweatsOnSunday! We did a shortish and very muddy walk nearby. You know, the kind of walk where the shoe is twice the weight from the mud clinging to every side. Had a bit of a sick headache so it wasn’t particularly aerobic, but great to get fresh air in before the kids return to school tomorrow.
I think all the walking we’ve been doing, gentle as it is, has given me the raging hungers. Will be interesting to see if it subsides or whether I’ll have to raise my calorie goal and accept slower losses.
Best of luck to you @tinybry and @Gold6767 in keeping strong re the hunger. This too shall pass!!!4 -
@HealthyTrent sending some light your way, well done for getting out for a third day in a row. Every positive day or action is proof that you are not constrained by any particular pattern - well done for being kind to yourself. I can't imagine what you have been through, changing those habits and patterns (especially for those of us who have always relied on food to manage emotions) is hard. It's not all or nothing, each little step, or positive choice is worth celebrating and each less good choice or tough day is just that - it doesn't mean all is lost. Take care.4
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Ah sorry I was MIA the past few days, for the life of me I cannot get the "community" feature on my MFP app to work, and my laptop isnt working so I had to wait until I got to work to be able to log back in!
For the most part I had a successful weekend, went above my calories a bit last week but on average I was below my TDEE which hasnt happened in awhile so I am counting it as a win! And if I count my "net calories" I wasnt that far off from my goal!
Hope everyone is having a great Monday!2 -
Hello everyone!! I've survived the holidays and am back full swing!
Kicking depression via takin my iron, combat anemic lethargy, sleeping and I got myself a Switch Lite and bluetooth audio converter so I can workout in the bedroom while the husband plays on the big screen. It worked great yesterday!
My mom is the kind who says "Monday starts my regime!". I've given up that method and gone to the method of just starting that day, Even if it's just a little start. Yesterday was my day 1 so to speak. I worked out and showered and after a weekend of sleeping in and sleeping long, I'm doing great!
I'm sure my stupid depression sluggish laziness will hit- these baby hormones are real fun- but for Now, I'm going to keep going forward.
I'm starting at 226 lbs. I'm going to not think about how many lb per week I'm dropping. My objective is to workout every day, 5/7 for sure, a minimum of 30 min (300 cal burn). Showering and getting the house in order with food and work balance... is gonna be Fun aha.
My mom leaves us in 3 weeks, so we are on our own after that! Gotta get a system in before that, and I hope to make headway before March.
I'm glad you guys are still sticking to it!! We survived well enough I think! Cheers everyone!!! LET'S ROCK 2021!2 -
Seriously @dukare you are doing amazing. I can remember when a shower needed to be planned and negotiated for (my first was a high maintenance baby!). Bravo on working out and celebrate every win! 9 months on... 9 months off. You’re way ahead of the curve 👏
@laurenebargar welcome back after your weekend. Below TDEE is still winning...
I had a lovely day, last of my holiday really. Reading up ready for starting at my new school on Friday. Looks like I may not get there for a while - the PM is waffling on as I type - but we need to act as if life continues. Today’s dinner was a luxurious lasagne which the family devoured. So proud I managed to keep to a small portion and stayed under.
Oh, national lockdown. Yay.1 -
I'm feeling a bit better today - yesterday I ended up on target, ate lots of veggies and some extra water. Today I had a hurried breakfast of toast & eggs, but made a great lunch of reheated leek & potato soup along with a large salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, sautéed zucchini, and light dressing. I think I may do asparagus and salmon for dinner tonight - it sounds really yummy. I realized I've had very little produce waste over the last 4 weeks - only a small amount of spinach that started going bad and some lemons that I forgot about, but besides that I've actually been eating everything I've been buying. I've probably eaten more vegetables in the last month than I did the 2 months (or maybe more) before that combined!
@ClearNotCloudyMind & @tinybry - thanks for the supportive words. It always feels strange bringing up my history but I've been determined to be open and honest in my grief, as I believe too many people shy away from losses like mine in the day to day. While my personal losses are newer in my life, my habit of emotional eating goes back to childhood, and I know it's going to take a lot of work to undo decades of problematic eating. One day at a time!
@laurenebargar - I didn't know we could access the forums on the app!!
I looked for it after seeing your comment and found it!
@Dukare - great job working on taking care of yourself! Sounds like a great idea to focus on your actions rather than how much you are losing.2 -
@Dukare glad to see you back and kicking butt! I'm sure it's going to be an adjustment when mom has to go, but how great to have had her with you. I love the mentality to start now even if it's small. 2021 is gonna be a great year!
@ClearNotCloudyMind we had lasagna last week after I had been craving it, great job with portion control.
@HealthyTrent you have been killing it with your exercise keep it up!
@renaegry I'm jealous of your gorgeous weather
I had an iced coffee from Dunkin worked into my meal plan for today after seeing in the app that it was free coffee Monday in my area. But when I got there they told me it was only free with a purchase so I bought the cheapest thing on the menu and am currently having a staring competition with a donut that I thought my coworker would eat but he is not here today lol. I hate to throw food away but I do not have room in my calories or carbs for this flipping thing! This is my struggle today haha1 -
@Gold6767, I love that struggle!
Yesterday, I was voracious. I know it was the first day back at work since before the holiday, and those are stressful days in general. But I was literally eating everything in the kitchen, from hard pretzels for breakfast to Haagen Daaz at 8pm. Just not a good day at all.
And I'm sore from yoga. Am I the only person in the world who can get sore doing a soothing, meditative exercise?1 -
Hello! And Happy New Year!!!!
Sorry I was away for a week or so, my MFP was acting weirdo. For anyone who would like to add me as a friend to see my detailed diary or for additional support, you are welcomed to. I am happy to see new faces!
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I am currently floating in the 174lb area with a goal to get under 170lbs these first few months of the year. I have decided not to restrict so much this time and just try to stay under calories and workout 3 times a week. I am saying goodbye to all drinks that are not water, and cleaning out the kitchen slowly of high carbohydrate foods. I am thinking this more relaxed approach might help me get to my goal. I really do not want to have to push back aiming for the summer for fertility treatments.3 -
Hello All! Hope everyone is doing well and feeling a bit recharged after the holidays and ready for 2021! I'm going to be honest, I REALLYYYY fell off and am not sleeping again on top of it or working out... 😟 Too add more lack of movement to the fire, I have been playing tons of video games over the Holiday break—I suppose I needed a bit of a mental break from daily stressors, but I am happy to be back in a routine here returning to work again and refocusing on my goals. I guess the most important thing now is to just pick up where I left off.
Has anyone else been feeling less motivated since COVID? I seem to find myself alot more bored AKA snacking more than I should and I have a lot more of a hard time getting in the workouts. Before I used to just pack my gym bag/take it to work and force myself to go to the gym after work. Does anyone have any tips on motivating yourself to workout at home? I really miss that gym energy, sounds cheesy but seeing everyone giving it 110% always motivated me to work just as hard. And in turn my workouts made me want to eat healthier. Lately I just feel restricted in so many ways...
Sorry for the slightly downer post— I am ready to get back to it, that's why we are all here! 🙂4 -
All that I can tell you is you should be very proud of you. Being transparent is helping others thru their own health valleys. You keep doing what you do.3
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@SweatsOnSunday you inspired me to do a YouTube yoga session this evening and I’m feeling fabulous! It’s been too long since I did any stretching exercises and my body is feeling wonderful now. And I’m absolutely sure I will be stiff and sore from it tomorrow!
Gyms are shut here now, it’s cold and dark and icy, and I had my youngest at home today (his school shut). It was my least active day this year despite the yoga. On the other hand, the stable is loaning out their horses to help keep them going through this so we have loads of riding at the weekend to look forwards to. I worry that businesses I care about are going to go under this time. It’s gone on too long now.
This group has been a genuine source of comfort recently. Thank you all x5 -
I was so wanting to just go to bed early yesterday, but instead I walked 3 miles on the treadmill. I'm getting ready to go do some treadmill time now, too. My steps are poor so far today (barely over 2k) - hoping to get up to at least my 8k minimum for my stepbet before I go to bed.
I'm proud of myself for stopping my starting-to-get-out-of-control eating after dinner yesterday before it got too bad. I managed to cut myself off when I hit around 1500 calories for the day - I was able to get the deficit I wanted after doing the 3 miles walking.
@melichalupa - sounds like you've got a great idea of the approach you want to take to meet your goals!
@roxinronni - good luck getting back into the groove! For me I've found a few things help motivate me to work out from home: I set a goal to walk/jog 1000 miles this year and am keeping track on this colorful fun chart in my bedroom, I'm excited to see it filled out! I also listen to audiobooks or watch tv while walking/jogging most of the time. I'll also break it up into smaller segments - focusing on 10 minutes at a time, and telling myself that I can reassess after 10 minutes. Usually I'll feel like I want to keep going, so I do.
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Just have to pop in and say yaaaay! The scale said 229.8 this morning - my 1st time in the 220s in almost a year and a half (and my venture into it then was short-lived). I'll provide a proper update later in the day. 7
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Hi all!
These posts are so many (which is great!) My silly brain forgets half of it by the time I'm ready to respond ha. It's great!
Love hearin the commitment, failures and successes. Totally understand and commiserate and celebrate!
Veggie lasagna is delicious, and nutritious (veggies mmm, lasagna mmmm).
I actually did yoga while pregnant and it really helped for a bit. Had the husband join once, he was kaput after 🤣
I did the Bike Monday and yesterday I was dog tired, today I'm awake but did a 9 hr day since 5 am and the babe has been sleeping on me so I just vegged tonight. M'brains mush but I wish I could get a workout n shower in tonight...we shall see!
I'm devouring sugar cookies myself. Them donuts just don't cut it ha. Nobody but my husband "at work" - aka at homez to eat the junk lol.
I have definitely had days of just eating non-stop! I try to supplement by eating high protein and more water! Many times you are starving because you are dehydrated.... it sometimes works........ sometimes. Lol
In these crazy times I hope everyone keeps their chin up, stay strong and rally! I'm a firm believer of lights at ends of tunnels, cracks of light in the tunnels and silver linings.
Just keep swimming! Doing! Laughing! Fighting! ...but preferably let's not keep eating, that's a problem we already know gets us nowhere good, fast 🤣
Jk. You enjoy that donut. Just workout the next day.
You enjoy that whatever. Life is too short. Just don't eat it all the time. Don't eat 6 cookies in a day (I'm not saying I did anything) and above all- try.
It's taken me 8 years of trying to finally start succeeding, and while I'm reverted back due to life n baby pregnancy fat, my how sweet that victory did feel! I don't think I've fallen down the slope of mountain I climb, I believe I have managed to reach the peak and am on the other side ...it just happens to have another hill on this side I now have to get over 😆😆😪💃💃
Cheers folks! Love hearing about your dailys!
Trent. You is an inspiration. And you other fine folks that I know are kicking butt!
Can you tell I'm a bit batty from sleep deprivation? .. hmm. .maybe it is the tea 😆
Ok. Cheerio! I'm as always, going to try and keep abreast of everyone and of my lot. In case I go MIA, just now I'll eventually pop back in ha.
WE can do it!!!!3
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