Starting over and looking for support <3

BobbieLee1959

For those friends that I have not yet met, let me introduce myself. My name is Bobbie, I am 54 years old, 253.5 lbs, 5'6" and starting over. I joined MFP over 2 years ago. I found wonderful support, encouraging friends, and an answer to a battle that I have fought my whole life.

I lost 63 lbs and was svelte (for me) at 225 and then, I strayed...the little voice in my head said, "You are doing great! You look good! You have done an amazing job!"

These statements were all true and I have my MFP friends to thank for helping me to see that indeed, I had done well, did look good and had done an amazing job. I started to take my new shape and weight for granted and my new lifestyle and then, the unthinkable. Yes, I regained that first pound. GASP!

I was not logging faithfully, because I was sure that this lifestyle change would last forever. I was involved with a lot of things with my teenage daughter and one day after another, I ignored my log, my MFP friends and my lifestyle change.

Now mind you, I still go to the gym almost every day, but without my friends, it became a chore and one that I was not too thrilled with...my eating...yeah...let's just say, those calories do not fit in my budget...and I am once again a <whispering> fattie.

Friends, I don't wanna be a fattie...I know what to do. I know it takes dedication and commitment. I am ready to get back on the bus and on my way to good health.

I am taking baby steps, just like I did the first time. Today, I start logging again. I will be logging only food for now, because that is my most troublesome area, eventually, I will start logging my gym time and outdoor activities. Please do not judge me if I do not put down my exercise, but know that I am still making and taking time to be active~that part is deeply engrained in me. Please feel free to comment on my food diary, offer suggestions and encouragement. I will try to do the same with all of you. I may not comment daily, but once I know your struggles, I will try to be here for you.

I will not beat myself up, nor allow you to beat yourself up if I witness this. We are not here to make ourselves feel badly when we fail, we are here to pick ourselves up and hold out a hand to our friends who may need a lift as well.

Let's do this together and be friends for fitness I am ready, if you are, too, feel free to friend me!

Thanks and let's get fit!