Back on the wagon

TeraTW

Hi everyone-

I am a 32 year old mom/pre-nursing student. I lost almost 25 lbs last year using MFP and a group training class at my gym. When I went back to school over the summer, I had a lot less time on my hands and stopped working out and started with the stress eating and convenience eating again. Now, I'm about 12-15 lbs up and not feeling so great. I was never really active on the boards before but I figure it could be useful.

This time around, my schedule doesn't fit with the group fitness classes that I loved so much, and I would like to try a different approach anyway. I changed my settings so that it reads as if I have reached my goal weight and I am working in a maintenance phase. I don't care if it takes longer, I think it sounds like a sustainable way for me to go. I'm going to be working out more from home this time.

I mostly eat vegetarian, with some fish every now and then, but I strive for a 40/30/30 balance when I am trying to lose weight. It worked really well last time, but I get weary of documenting every single thing I eat. I think that was my downfall last time. Any suggestions for keeping on track without getting overly obsessed with calories and protein grams?

Nixie35

I made a promise to myself to track at least 5 days a week. If I don't track on the weekends, I get a bit frustrated at myself, but I don't beat myself up about it. Having permission to not have to track every single day helps me track during the week.

Renegade706

Sounds like you have a good plan, As long as you know your meals are healthy and full of nutrients you dont have to obsess over logging everything. Feel free to add me

TeraTW

Thanks, that's a great idea!

TeraTW

Thanks- you're right, I need to remember that I already know how this works and just apply it.