I keep “starting over”- anyone want to be accountability partners?

Mrshannahcrawshaw

Hi there!

Really keen to push on with my progress- my perfectionist streak is slowing me up and I keep “starting over”

Wondering if anyone out there in similar boat who would like to work together to stay on track?

NadiaMayl

Hi!!
I am just starting over again! I have about 20-30 lbs to lose.
I haven’t gotten in a scale in 2 years because I’m petrified to face the real number.
But, I started again a few weeks ago. Signed up to a gym, started wearing my Apple Watch again, and logging my food (most days)!
Short story, we moved to a new country 6 yrs ago, then 16 months after that COVID hit, and I started gaining the weight I’d lost the years before.
Not just the physical, but my mental health has struggled and I’m also working in that!! 😄
Happy to have an accountability buddy!!
Would love to hear a bit about you!
😄

roxanablanaru

Hi,
This seems to be my story for the past (almost) 3 years.
I used to be really active, then had a baby and have been on a roller coaster ever since. Between always being sick and getting over bugs, and trying to get my anxiety in check so it does not affect my eating, I’ve been starting over, every 4-6 weeks. Would be great if we could have an accountability group 😊

Vio_let23

I keep starting over too. Each time I try something new for a bit - don't see a positive change and give up on it and either try something different - or just stop paying attention. I came up with some fitness goals which aren't tied to food. So I have something I can feel good about in the meantime.

Always looking for friends to work together ...

K_ROSE_

I’d love to! I was just about to post something like this! I’m in the same boat, halfway there to my first goal weight.

dontlikepeople

Life is messy, intentionally so! Something I remind myself when I mess up, is to love myself, to have forgiveness for myself the way I would someone else. We're allowed to struggle, we're allowed to have weak moments. The more we accept ourselves for being HUMAN, the easier it becomes to avoid those moments.

You got this!

TracyL963

There is a very insightful post in the "Most Helpful Posts" sticky under Getting Started regarding starting over:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10040368/some-thoughts-on-starting-over/p1

We are all looking for progress....not perfection (I attribute this mantra to Cathe Friedrich)

lisagclonmel3016

Literally me! I start over each Monday…….literally been doing this for about 2 years now and I’ve only ended up gaining weight. Am really really starting again and I have to believe that it’s gonna happen this time. Have 40kg to lose (90lbs) but if I don’t get out of my own way it’ll be a lot more

roscoesmama1029

Hi! I’m the same way — a perfectionist. I would love an accountability partner.

Anajolibarker

Hi everyone! I totally relate to these posts thank you everyone for sharing your unique journey, we have to be supportive.

letinthehealth

Me too! Shall we create a WhatsApp group to keep each other accountable ?

FibroHiker

My original weight loss happened in 2007 and I maintained it until about 2017. Since then I've started over many times. I am now losing 20 pounds I gained after 2020.

My dedication is more stable this time because if I don't adhere to my diet I have multiple health issues. I love having friends who are motivated and working towards change. I have an open diary and post daily.