How to start?

Geraghty91
Geraghty91 Posts: 13 Member
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I have been reading many inspirational blogs and Facebook pages lately in regards to weight loss journeys. I feel jealous rather than inspired because I had lost 5 stone 2.5 years ago and kept it off for almost 2 years. However, the past few months I have gained almost a stone back and I feel very demotivated. I mainly blame it on college as I began my Professional Diploma in Education back in September 2013. It has been the best experience of my life but also the most tiring and difficult thing I have ever done. Walking into a classroom and teaching 30 students has been quite a scary experience but very rewarding. I finished my teaching practice yesterday and now I feel as though I have no more excuses as I need to get back on track in regards to my weight.


I definitely indulged yesterday for one last time. I had a breakfast roll, 2 meals from Mc Donald's and some alcoholic drinks (normally I don't drink but I was at a party).


Where do I begin though? :/

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  • Geraghty91
    Geraghty91 Posts: 13 Member
    Thank You HappyCampr 1. I need to lose approximately 1 stone. I know some may say well that's easy but its not. Exercising is not a problem its night time cravings. I do be good all day and then 10pm I want to order takeaway. My partner is the same as me so its not healthy at all. If he suggests getting Chinese or pizza I wont disagree and vice versa. Even last night he suggested ordering pizza but I said NO and he wasn't happy at all. :/
  • ransaka
    ransaka Posts: 135 Member
    That's a tricky one isn't it? You sound like you're in a similar place to me but we've reached an agreement where we're both trying to lose fat so have ruled takeways out except for maybe once every couple of months and when we do order we go for a local pizza place that does proper, italian pizza rather than a chain like Papa J's or the like.
    Have you tried explaining to your other half that you want to lose some pounds and you can't really do that by eating takeout frequently? I'm assuming you have.
    I found mostly people are receptive and supportive but it's the approach that matters. Don't be down about it, don't make it sound like they're to blame for you not wanting takeout. Be upbeat and cheerful when you talk about it and the other person generally responds well to it in my experience as being cheerful and chirpy about it makes them feel like an utter douche if they get grumpy because you don't want pizza. If they do get grumpy about it then it really is their problem, not yours. Not sure of the solution in that case but your friends at MFP will likely be a source of positivity and encouragement if you need it. :)
  • Geraghty91
    Geraghty91 Posts: 13 Member
    Thank you Ransaka. Since I last posted we had another chat and he understands how I feel because I go on diets quite a lot and they never last but he can tell that this time I am sticking to it. I have no problem with him ordering takeaway when I am around as it does not bother me so instead of us arguing, he will get some takeaway and ill have a healthy meal waiting for me when the food arrives at the door.

    Well done on the weight loss so far :)
  • Yagisama
    Yagisama Posts: 595 Member
    As I'm sure you know, stories of gaining weight back are very common here, so we are all in the same boat in that respect.

    I too gained a lot of weight in graduate school. I was a teaching assistant and the first time I tried to lose weight was due to nearly dying after having had to give a three hour lecture in front of 100 students. Thankfully that was a rare occurrence since I was substituting for the professor and my usual discussion sections were only an hour long.

    And I've had the same experience with reinforcing negative choices as a couple, so we've had to cut back together. Pizza is my most favorite food ever, so a few times I've even avoided it all together, which was probably THE biggest test of my food related willpower. So I'd suggest telling your partner that he can order takeout/pizza by himself.

    The tricky part is not to make a big deal of it and not make it seem like a big sacrifice. If someone is in a position of not being able to resist the cheesy goodness of pizza, then they may feel bad about it. Just mention that pizza doesn't fit in your nutrition goal of that day and you'll get it in the near future instead.
  • ransaka
    ransaka Posts: 135 Member
    Thank you Ransaka. Since I last posted we had another chat and he understands how I feel because I go on diets quite a lot and they never last but he can tell that this time I am sticking to it. I have no problem with him ordering takeaway when I am around as it does not bother me so instead of us arguing, he will get some takeaway and ill have a healthy meal waiting for me when the food arrives at the door.

    Well done on the weight loss so far :)

    That's good, glad it's working out :)
    Thanks very much, it's simple, just not easy :)

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