New... Again...

KSlice122

Hello all,

I've been on MFP for a little over 2 years now. I've been on the weight roller coaster like it seems a lot of you have. As a teen, I was really slender. I went to college, ate a bunch of junk food, and gained a ton of weight. At my highest I was 205 lbs (I'm 5'2"). My senior year of college I got really sick and lost 40 lbs. I found out I have Crohn's woo hoo!

Anyhow, my daughter just turned 2. My pre-pregnancy weight was 175. I got back down to that weight pretty quickly. But managed to gain it all back and then some when I stopped breastfeeding when she was almost 11 months. I recently had another flare up of my Crohn's and was down to about 170 lbs, had to go on Prednisone (ugh) and now I'm back up to about 180 lbs. I'm off the meds now and feeling a lot better. I'm ready to get back on the horse... again...

I know a lot about food and nutrition (you're kind of forced to when you have GI problems). I know all about fiber and how it works. I can estimate a serving size of anything with almost exact precision (though I still use the food scale when I'm at home). I know all about calories in and calories out. So why am I still overweight? Because I have no self control!!!!! I just can't manage to stick to an exercise routine. I'll get really excited and do great for about a month and the sputter out. Or I'll have a really great calorie day and then totally blow it with a second helping at dinner or an evening snack. Which in itself isn't bad; but it always snowballs. Those "once in a while" treats become everyday treats.

How do I break the cycle?! I want my daughter to learn healthy eating and exercise habits from me. I truly believe that obesity is only "hereditary" because we inherit the bad eating and exercise habits of our parents. (Sorry if I offend anyone by saying that).

Anyways... Help! How do I make changes for LIFE?!

kagevf

lets break that cycle. I can help motivate , write a workout plan that you wont get bored tho requires hard work. a meal plan that you can stick to. all i need from you is the will and determination and I will do the rest.

DianeG213

Oh I wish I knew how. I am going to start over again on Jan 2nd. I've also been on here for 2 years, and I was very successful the first year, and lost 30+ pounds, started running, and got myself "under control". My goal was to get into shape for my son's wedding, and I was pleased with my progress on that day. Since, I've slowly gained and gained and am back where I started. I'm not going to beat myself up over it, I'm just going to do it again. I know I can. One thing I know - it took several times for me to quit smoking, and I failed more than once, but I persisted and was finally successful. So I'll keep plugging away at it, and have "final" success with this too. Please add me as your friend. (I've sent a request) Maybe we both can bring this roller coaster ride to a stop. I am on here every day, however my logging streak ended with a recent trip to Mexico with no internet.

PikaKnight

Honestly, it is definitely a one step at a time thing. It's going to take time, repetition and commitment. It's going to have to learn accepting that not everything is going to be perfect, nor does it have to be. It's going to be about re-wiring how you think/perceive things (not just about fitness and food, but about you in general and how you handle/approach things).

Overall, just don't give up.

Here are links to some great info/tips. It's a lot to read, but definitely worth it.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://body-improvements.com/2013/05/24/undiet-your-diet/

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-myth-of-good-and-bad-foods-by-eric-helms-588801

http://body-improvements.com/2013/08/02/common-mistake-program-hopping-mixed-with-sexy-fever/

KSlice122

Oh I wish I knew how. I am going to start over again on Jan 2nd. I've also been on here for 2 years, and I was very successful the first year, and lost 30+ pounds, started running, and got myself "under control". My goal was to get into shape for my son's wedding, and I was pleased with my progress on that day. Since, I've slowly gained and gained and am back where I started. I'm not going to beat myself up over it, I'm just going to do it again. I know I can. One thing I know - it took several times for me to quit smoking, and I failed more than once, but I persisted and was finally successful. So I'll keep plugging away at it, and have "final" success with this too. Please add me as your friend. (I've sent a request) Maybe we both can bring this roller coaster ride to a stop. I am on here every day, however my logging streak ended with a recent trip to Mexico with no internet.

That's a good point! I also smoked for a few years when I was younger. I "quit" at least 10 times before I actually quit - it's been 8 years! Thanks for the perspective! And good luck to you in your journey

KSlice122

Honestly, it is definitely a one step at a time thing. It's going to take time, repetition and commitment. It's going to have to learn accepting that not everything is going to be perfect, nor does it have to be. It's going to be about re-wiring how you think/perceive things (not just about fitness and food, but about you in general and how you handle/approach things).

Overall, just don't give up.

Here are links to some great info/tips. It's a lot to read, but definitely worth it.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://body-improvements.com/2013/05/24/undiet-your-diet/

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-myth-of-good-and-bad-foods-by-eric-helms-588801

http://body-improvements.com/2013/08/02/common-mistake-program-hopping-mixed-with-sexy-fever/

Thanks! That's very helpful

ETA: Congrats on your weight loss so far!