10 pounds

sollyn23l2

Ugh. 10 pounds. Through problems at work, other issues going on and whatnot, I let it go and gained 10 pounds over 6 months. We all have done it at some point or another. Now it's just facing it down and buckling down again for the next 6 months. 😒 But it'd be nice to just keep ignoring reality🤣

AnnPT77

Sorry to hear it, @sollyn23l2 . I suspect most of us long-termers have had ups and downs, and the big deal is catching and reversing before it adds up to a lot, which you're doing. Good show!

As I'm certain you know, 10 pounds in 6 months averages about 200 calories a day. I know that's not inconsequential with a low calorie allowance, but I know you have the skills. Last time I did an intentional re-loss, I decided to go super slow. Retrospectively, it was around a 100-150 calorie daily deficit, and about as close as I could feel to painless.

Wishing you success . . . and expecting it, given who I'm talking to.

yensidtoon

I’m so sorry. I gained 2 pounds overnight and know part of it is water weight but I also binged the day before and that didn’t help! Back on track today and every day is my goal. I have 900 calories set 5 days a week and 2000 two days a week. It’s tough on those five days but great for two. You could try something similar to help lose that weight. And btw I am in the process of losing the 20 pounds I gained after a 70 pound loss. After I reach this goal my next goal is 20 more pounds ata time until I lose 100 more.

sollyn23l2

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48677461#Comment_48677461

Thank You! I know I can do it, just back to tracking those calories again. Might take me the next 6 months, but I'll make it. I just let myself get out of the habit. And yeah, like you say, I figure I've probably been overeating by a couple hundred calories a day, so just doing a small deficit now.

sollyn23l2

You'll make it. One day at a time is all it takes. Unfortunately, because this was over 6 months, I know mine wasn't water weight, but oh well 🤷‍♀️

ddsb1111

I was in the same boat in March. I felt completely drained by the feeling of dieting everyday just to maintain. But, when I jumped up about 10 lbs I had to get it together again. I will say, now that I’m back on target, I do feel better and glad it’s behind me. Sometimes we just need the mental break, as long as we don’t let it slide for too long. Your post is refreshing and honest, and a good reminder to set limits as well.

For reference I lost an average of .76 lbs per week. Proof that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with losing less than a lb a week to reach your goals. Take as much time as you need, just be consistent and you’ll be there before you know it.

sollyn23l2

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48679051#Comment_48679051

@ddsb1111 yeah, pretty much the same story with me, I was just drained by life generally I think. I do plan on taking my time. Lost .5 pounds this past week, so about right on target.

jodymaro1

I hear you and I feel you! I dropped 9 so far and want to lose about 5 lbs or more. It's a vicious cycle most of my life gaining and losing, but I normally keep it off for 4 years at a time. I'm 55 so well you know that it's difficult at my age to lose even a pound! I went on vacation for a week recently and didn't gain more! I ate pretty well there and didn't over indulge or snack much and I tried to do some walking even a little each day. I love eating healthy… but I also love ALL foods which is my problem haha. You got this girl. Focus on one week at a time. I try to splurge a little one day on weekend a week to keep my sanity, but if I go over my calories oh well. Slow and steady wins the race! Do what you feel you need in order to lose it at the pace you want to. I'm here for support if you need it! :)

sollyn23l2

Down .5 pounds this week. It ain't much, but it'll get me there 1 week at a time. I may have stood much longer in front of the caramel ice cream than is societally appropriate, but didn't buy it. I knew if I did I'd probably eat the whole pint in one sitting. Ben and Jerry's my old nemesis, we meet again

AnnPT77

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48687717#Comment_48687717

I resonate with that. 😉

My favorite coffee shop, where I go with my rowing buddies multiple times a week in summer after rowing, has the most beautiful pastries. Unlike some other places in town that have beautiful-looking pastries, these are as delicious as they look. (How do I know? On the truly rare occasion, I have one.) But every single time, while I'm waiting for my skim latte, no flavor, to come up, I'm admiring them in the glass display case. Waiting for the coffee is a good excuse to make the societally inappropriate lengthy admiration less obvious.

Hang in there @sollyn23l2 - you're getting this done. Nice work!

nossmf

My weakness is donuts, and I make it a point on days I'm feeling strong to stop by them at the grocery store and stare them into submission, just as a little test of willpower. (Of course, on days I'm feeling stressed or tired, I make it a point to AVOID that section of the store completely!)

sollyn23l2

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48687886#Comment_48687886

Lol, this is the way.

BlingFree

You all can do it, we’ve all got this, as we have done well in the past. I’m in the same boat, 10 pounds to re-lose. So far so good. I found walking seems to motivate me for keeping with my food plan for the day. I’m back to walking inside atm after a pretty serious foot injury last Feb. Most of the pain is gone but it still stiffens up pretty bad. It already feels good to lose the bloated feeling in my abdomen and get back the motivation to make reasonable decisions for favorable outcomes. At my age health needs to come first (75). Short walks, 10 minutes each and a reasonable 1200 cals is my goal. Weighing daily this time.

cupcakesandproteinshakes

yes I am in the same boat. Very easy to gain 10 pounds and I seem to have managed it in 3 months, go me! Life happens. I know I can lose it but it’s a pain the…