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Trying to step back into the community

Skelders88
Skelders88 Posts: 37 Member
Hi everyone! I'm Andrew, and I've been on MFP since 2013ish. In 2016, I had a mild health scare at 306 lbs and, through walking, going to the gym, healthier food decisions, and with the help of MFP, I dropped to 186 and virtually fixed my health problem (which was an irregular heart beat and PACs). I was literally in the best shape of my life, and then in 2019, I started slipping.

Fast forward to 2024 and I'm back up to 296 lbs and feeling arguably worse than in 2016, but luckily my heart condition never came back. I'm 35, and I know it's only going to get harder as I get older, so I'm kind of desperate to get back on the right track now. I'm hoping that stepping back into the community will give me the motivation I need... I'm looking for friends who will help motivate and support while I'm working on this journey, and I try to return the favor.

Right now, I'm holding steady at 296, but I had just dropped to 291 with a free strength training workout from Mind Pump, but lost motivation and stopped training so I'm back up again. That said, I'm cognizant of working out, I've just been failing to lift any weights lately.

So that's my story. Hope to see you around!

Replies

  • chuggwaz
    chuggwaz Posts: 5 Member
    Keep at it friend , you will get there again. 👍🏻
  • CathDogCSC
    CathDogCSC Posts: 1 Member
    You’ve got this. Stay positive. I’m struggling too and just joined back. MFP and the these chats help to know you are not alone. As soon as I stop tracking the food I start slipping. I’m back to 232lbs again. I stopped mfp after I reached around 215. And now restarting. No excuse other than not making myself a priority. I’m back and for my 5ft 2in height have a goal of 140-150lbs. I’ll be super happy to reach 150 and anything below is a bonus. I’m 51 and really feeling the impact with my health. Here’s to restarting and success 😉
  • Melmoul519
    Melmoul519 Posts: 4 Member
    I love mind pump, we're you on an episode? Are you currently doing one of their programs? I'm doing maps starter. You've got this!!
  • AnnieFannie2016
    AnnieFannie2016 Posts: 19 Member
    You’ve got this!
    Keep pushing forward.
    Day by day.
  • tripledad616
    tripledad616 Posts: 8 Member
    Right there with you. 56 years old and been up and down a few times but just hard to stay down. I am looking for people to help motivate me and get back to success.