I'm back and nervous

stevew_68

I'm not exactly new here but it's been so long since I've been here I might as well be.
After having covid and now suffering with long covid I have put more weight on. I was already overweight beforehand. I am now the heaviest I have ever been so something has to be done.
I am going to give calorie counting a go. I had success with it in the past. I know it may not be the best long term diet but just to get this weight off initially then go from there.
To say I'm nervous about this is an understatement. My main downfalls are chocolate, which I have normally at night, and bread.
Here's to a slimmer me.

zoecharlie75

I know the feeling! I have been putting it off for too long and it has gotten way out of control. Here's to new beginnings and new routines!

snowflake954

Welcome back! I guess I don't understand why you're nervous. There are so many that leave and come back--multiple times. That's just fine. You'll get back into it. Dust off that digital food scale get your daily calorie goal and you're good to go.

Take your time, be consistent and you'll be successful. That before bed snack of chocolate and bread is OK--if it fits in your calories. Good luck.

Xellercin

What's making you nervous? Just talking about your weight, or are you nervous about possible outcomes?

Also, why do you think calorie counting isn't good long term? It's well researched that one of the most reliable weight loss methods is to just log consistently what you are eating, not even counting calories, just honestly actually logging everything you eat. Just being more aware and accountable for what you eat is enough to improve most people's eating. Calorie counting is just an amped up version of that.

I personally don't calorie count in general, and I achieved a healthy weight after being obese, and have a very healthy diet. Calorie counting initially did really helped me understand different foods and nutrient densities. But my goal has always been to have the healthiest lifestyle possible, not to reach a certain weight loss target as quickly as possible, so for me calories were just a way to better understand my food options. That's just me though, everyone is different.

But that's an approach you could take. Focusing on an optimal lifestyle that you want to achieve and maintain.

I would personally start with identifying what caused the weight gain in the first place. How did covid contribute to you gaining more? What are the triggers that cause you to over eat or make suboptimal food choices on a regular basis? How do you plan to address those triggers?

Next, how do you plan to displace poor food choices? What are you going to eat, and how are you going to make optimal food choices the easiest and most tempting options that you have, so that it's never a battle between easy, tasty, processed convenience food vs having to put in effort to cook a nutrient dense meal?

How can you make this whole thing easier on yourself instead of harder?

m1chg

I'm the same. Back for another go! Was successful before and kept it off then had to have a hip replacement and lost my mojo before and after. That was 2 years ago so now I am attempting to dust off and stop making excuses lol. Best of luck to you and your journey and here's to a feeling healthy again 😀

JBanx256

Welcome back!

There's no reason to be nervous and as someone else pointed out, there's nothing bad/wrong with counting calories in the long-term.

Best wishes!