Getting started AGAIN...

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  • ecismotivated
    ecismotivated Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in! I gained over the holidays and all of my clothes are fitting tight. :( I'm turning 30 in July and I want to look my best that day. It's time to turn the tables and change my life! Let's do it!
  • ghoti3
    ghoti3 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in! I'm very new to this, but I see it as a way to keep accountable (I am single w/ no children, so I don't really have that accountability built in to my every day - if I want to eat a whole pint of ice cream there's no one but myself telling me not to!) I'm using this site as a way to understand portions, etc. If anyone is looking for a motivation partner feel free to add me - I'll do the same for you!
  • gregoryalanbloom
    gregoryalanbloom Posts: 1 Member
    Hey everyone,

    Glad to see everyone is stoked to get back on track. I can relate to everyone who says they are coming back after gaining back what they initially lost.

    I lost 45 poounds two years ago and was feeling great. Then my mother passed away last year and I graduated college, moving to a new city and I gained it all back!

    So here I am, looking forward to this journey with everyone.

    Let's do this!
  • avamp007
    avamp007 Posts: 8
    Starting over AGAIN, too! So depressing, this time last year I'd lost close to 70-75 lbs and then moved to California, became super depressed and gained it all back. How does that even happen in California!?!? Starting over and getting it right again this time around, would love any and all friends/encouragement!

    Where in CA??
    Feel free to add me. I lost and then gained as well :/

    I moved to San Diego but then I was accepted into a school program back home so after about 6 months I ended up moving back to OK.
  • jstcyr24
    jstcyr24 Posts: 1 Member
    Count me in! I'm really focused this time and would be nice to have some extra motivation with others to actually push myself forward! I managed to lose 25lbs previously and have since put it all back on. So frustrating when my 'fat' clothes are getting too tight :( I really want to get back into my smaller clothes and just feel better about myself.
    Feel free to add me!
  • aprilh47
    aprilh47 Posts: 250 Member
    ive just realised that this time last year i weight 11 pound less that i do today and ive lost 5lb this week, it just shows how far away from my goal ive let myself get and how detrimental my stop start approach has been
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Another 'restarter' here. I lost 100 pounds over 17 months, but then decided I didn't want to log anymore and to 'just see what happens'. Between Oct 2012 and now I've gained back just over 20 pounds, and am restarting before I gain it all back.

    I actually blogged about my quest (I hate the word 'journey') and the last year that contributed to my struggles, if you're interested in reading it: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JoolieW68/view/hello-it-s-me-i-m-back-again-612279

    Also looking for some new friends. I'm not super active (not like I was, at least, in the forum), but am happy to post on walls and 'like' status updates. Sometimes I will even give an encouraging word. :tongue:
  • wendy_j441
    wendy_j441 Posts: 35 Member
    Just recently started back. New attitude the whole 9. It's gonna be a new me feel free to add.
  • davoiscool
    davoiscool Posts: 125 Member
    I'm starting again after gaining back half of what I lost, in part due to ankle ligament tearing, time to kick some cellulite *kitten*!

    ADD MEEEE
  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    Add me. Really! I need some friends.
  • patnrol
    patnrol Posts: 7
    Starting over. Last year I lost 30 lbs using the popular pay program and I felt great and proud about doing it. I lost in preparation for a cruise and then slowly gained most of it back and here I am. I know you are not supposed to look back at failure, but it is hard to think I will ever maintain a healthy eating lifestyle. I want to get the weight back down by our vacation in August and that will be just in time for next years' holidays. Ugh! I have lots of European family favorite foods that I can not give up forever. I do okay with breakfast and lunch, but dinner portions are difficult. I really need some positive thinking support!
  • oglalagirl724
    oglalagirl724 Posts: 32 Member
    Count me in. A new day a new determination. I lost 50 lbs 2 yrs ago and have kept 30 lbs off but I need to lose a whole lot more.
    I need to work on self-control. I have gained and lost that same 20 pounds at least 5x in the last 2 years.:frown:
  • SEMG69
    SEMG69 Posts: 1 Member
    Definitely count me in. I've tried every diet known to man.I would like to lose 80lbs need some tips and ways to stay motivated. New year more determined than ever!
  • MomDupuis
    MomDupuis Posts: 18 Member
    I am back on MFP for the last time. It is a life change this time. QUESTION??? I am at the 1200 cal day do I eat 1200 then exercise or do I eat 1200 NET? The new screen has me a little confused.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    For those of you who are starting over, analyze what went wrong with your plan the first time around. Often people fail because their plan was so restrictive that it could not be maintained. My #1 rule for both eating and exercise: don't do anything today that I am not willing to do for the rest of my life.

    I do not starve myself or kill myself with multiple hours of exercise.

    When you know why your program didn't work, you can design a better one this time.
  • hopefaith13
    hopefaith13 Posts: 2 Member
    Im starting again,I have this app for about 2 yrs,,didnt really used it,but now I have to lose this weight,my health is on the line.. i have small kids so I need to do this,,,got a way to go.
  • andonsmama
    andonsmama Posts: 70
    starting over again as well!!! lost 32lbs last year, gained 12 back since summer :(
    we can do this!! )
  • lstatler1
    lstatler1 Posts: 14 Member
    Hello all!

    Please add me for the support on getting restarted. I made a resolution simply to log on daily. I would like to lose about 20 pounds this year. But if I know that other people are watching me, there is more motivation to make sure that I get on.
  • msdalice
    msdalice Posts: 300 Member
    What's frustrating is that I've reached a certain age where women start to struggle with metabolish and I also have medical issues that make exercise difficult at times having Fibromyalgia for most of my life. I lost my father in April and my mother in August. To top it off, I went off of a medication and I've gained about 23 lbs or more without even blinking. I was 53 lbs down at my top loss and now I'm about 15 - 16 on average. I have very few clothes that fit comfortably and I REFUSE to buy new bigger ones. My hubby also needs to lose weight too due to health issues. He does exercise more than I do but has put on most of the weight he lost since we met as well. We're both in school now and I think this adds to the stress and other mental blocks.

    I asked for and received some upgraded equipment for my WII and have committed to starting slowly and doing at least one session per week and working my way up. I don't want anyone to think that my first paragraph is excuses. Those are my challenges and I just need to figure out ways to combat them.

    I have a Fitbit and purchased one for my hubby and my DD for Christmas. I've had mine about a year and this year I'm committed to actually using it the way it is intended. I could use a pal or two to encourage me.
  • patnrol
    patnrol Posts: 7
    For those of you who are starting over, analyze what went wrong with your plan the first time around. Often people fail because their plan was so restrictive that it could not be maintained. My #1 rule for both eating and exercise: don't do anything today that I am not willing to do for the rest of my life.

    I do not starve myself or kill myself with multiple hours of exercise.

    When you know why your program didn't work, you can design a better one this time.

    I love this advice! It puts my failure in a better perspective.
  • Charlottie88
    Charlottie88 Posts: 10
    Feel free to add me too guys, I started in November and want to lose 38 lbs x
  • dankas001
    dankas001 Posts: 209 Member
    good day today hope everyone good x
  • kelliedieng40
    kelliedieng40 Posts: 3
    I'm starting my weight lose this year because I am too heavy for my frame. I am 5'6 and I weight 225 right now and I so feel that weight in legs and back. My goal weight is 180 for now. Soon I will be starting a Zumba class 4 days a week, so hopefully that will help, too.
  • needtogetfit932
    needtogetfit932 Posts: 49
    I'm starting again, too! Everyone feel free to add me :)
  • bluestool
    bluestool Posts: 5 Member
    I'm not one to do this, but ...

    *bump*

    for daily inspiration.
  • klp1012
    klp1012 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm starting again. I have tried in the past but have not been able to stick with it. I am going to do it this time! It is time for a lifestyle change! Feel free to add me!
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    set your mind and the rest will follow

    failing to plan is planning to fail

    believe you can and you will believe you cant and you wont.

    decide commit succeed,

    im happy to support you all. i started at 370 pounds. im working on releasing my last 30 to my goal of 135..

    lets do this

    do or do not.. there is no try..
  • size10wannabe85
    size10wannabe85 Posts: 42
    You can do it... we are all here because we struggle but I have all faith in everyone.. this will be a good year!!

    sorry im really pretty useless at motivational chat but at this time of night you may not get may replies, good luck :)
  • AnitaB67
    AnitaB67 Posts: 4
    I am
  • dankas001
    dankas001 Posts: 209 Member
    yay week 1 1.5lb down!!!!

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