I made goal!! And celebrated by gaining 80 lbs.

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  • casifraz
    casifraz Posts: 2 Member
    Lost 138, regained 120... lost 117, regained 60... yoyo'ed up and down 20 pounds for the past couple of years. Currently working my way back down with probably 45 still to go.
    Guess it's a good thing we're not quitters!;)
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    Lost 138, regained 120... lost 117, regained 60... yoyo'ed up and down 20 pounds for the past couple of years. Currently working my way back down with probably 45 still to go.
    Guess it's a good thing we're not quitters!;)

    indeed
  • MsJulielicious
    MsJulielicious Posts: 708 Member
    I lost weight a total of 3 times in my life. I gained it back the first 2 times because I would deem specific foods and food groups as "bad" and would not eat them. I restricted calories excessively and did an unreasonable amount of cardio. While this approach was effective in making me lose the weight initially, it was neither a healthy nor sustainable way to keep that weight off. I have kept the weight off for over two years this time because I learned that I can eat anything that I love within reason and moderation. I also enjoy weight lifting and moderate cardio.
    The key for me was to find something that I could do for the rest of my life and be happy about it.
  • not_alone
    not_alone Posts: 17 Member
    I agree with everyone. Plus one day at a time philosophy helps... so while today is not my day for a huge slice of cherry pie, I don't demonize the food... it's just not in my plan for today. What about tomorrow? Or the next day? Well, I say to myself, tomorrow and the next day will have choices and struggles (and successes) all of thier own. Today has a lot of living to do, so I'll let tomorrow and the next day happen in thier own time. With that approach, I've been able to do many hard things.
  • rachk8
    rachk8 Posts: 1
    I started late last year, stopped after the death of my father and put back all the weight I lost and then some.
    I think you need to be in the right place to start again. I think I have finally found myself in that place.
    We all have to start somewhere :D Its probably better to keep trying even if you have a few days when things don't go according to plan and to learn from those days and keep on trying.
    I'm back too and I wish you all the best :flowerforyou:
  • fierydeluge
    fierydeluge Posts: 63
    You're not alone there. I was a relapser. The worse part was I lose a few and gained double. That was until I realized what I have been doing with myself and decided it's time for a permanent change. Now I'm down 70lbs and doing maintenance for the last 2 months to check and make sure that the habits I formed stick.
  • LuisaMagnolia
    LuisaMagnolia Posts: 1 Member
    I lost 50 and gained 60 back after 6 years. I was upset for a while, but now I'm just focusing in the future, what matters is that I'm doing this, because I really want to weight 150 pounds, for the rest of my life. Some people want money, some people want power. I want to be 150 pounds. Funny huh?
  • marandy39
    marandy39 Posts: 2 Member
    Familiar story.. I lost 20 kg's 2 years ago.. But now I am back where I started..
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
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    I recently read a quote that said something like... "Giving up just because you have one bad day is like slashing the other 3 tires just because you got a flat." :) Best of luck to all of you on your journey to good health!

    If you drive a modern 4wd vehicle you a as well...they tell you that you can't replace just one or the pair...you must replace em all...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  • fatcity66
    fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
    Man, I think most people have been there. I lost over 70 lbs, got within 7 lbs of my ultimate dream weight, (I never thought I'd actually make that goal), kept it off for a few years, then gained it all back eventually...now I've started my journey back down again. I am working SO hard this time to make sure I don't become complacent and let it happen again. Losing the weight isn't so hard this time (ok, sometimes it is), the real challenge will be keeping it off.
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    I lost weight a total of 3 times in my life. I gained it back the first 2 times because I would deem specific foods and food groups as "bad" and would not eat them. I restricted calories excessively and did an unreasonable amount of cardio. While this approach was effective in making me lose the weight initially, it was neither a healthy nor sustainable way to keep that weight off. I have kept the weight off for over two years this time because I learned that I can eat anything that I love within reason and moderation. I also enjoy weight lifting and moderate cardio.
    The key for me was to find something that I could do for the rest of my life and be happy about it.

    great story
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    bump
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    yet another shameless self promoting bump......I'm so ashamed
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    ... as you continue on in your quest for total world domination lol!
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    I'll NEVER give up trying

    I'll accept much smaller definitions of World, however.

    :)
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    I'll NEVER give up trying

    I'll accept much smaller definitions of World, however.

    :)

    har har har
  • FluffyFontaine
    FluffyFontaine Posts: 27 Member
    I can totally relate. I celebrated in April when I reached my halfway point in my journey back to health, celebrated at McDonald's of all places and then just kept going. Gained back the 25 lbs I'd lost, plus another 5.

    I've sent friend requests to some of you. If I missed you, feel free to add me.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    ... as you continue on in your quest for total world domination lol!

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    OP, :smooched: :flowerforyou:
  • Juliesoalwellness
    Juliesoalwellness Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Rachel,
    Don't be so hard on yourself. It's about building confidence and long term healthy habits. Believe in yourself and let go of your failures. We all have them but some of us manifest them in our eating habits. Good luck in your weight loss goals!
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
    Been there, done that...several times. We probably all have an entire clothing store in our closets, from size 24 to size 6. I take that back, I got rid of everything over size 18, and refuse to go beyond that size again. And I was a size six, I starved myself, and managed it for a few days.

    The issue is lasting change. We don't really like exercise and salads. Give me a pizza and movie any day, over a grilled chicken salad and a one hour spin class. But, in order to stay smaller, that is what I need to do...bread can never pass my lips again. Or pasta. I am a huge wine fan, switch to ice tea, not the same. Sigh.

    Just get back on that spin cycle, and buy some chicken, skip the beer, wine, pasta, and bread....you will get back there.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    *looks at joined date*

    *looks at weight to lose ticker*

    Yeeaaaaaah. :embarassed:
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    You are assuming this is my original account?

    ASSUME

    *kitten*

    U

    ME


    yeaaaaaahhhhhhh
  • pdmelfi
    pdmelfi Posts: 1
    You made me laugh out loud, Sorry for that, but we are in the same boat. I had gone from 235 to 185 five years ago, and am now @275, ugh. Trying to get back on track, tired of all the pills I am on..
  • AtlantaBob
    AtlantaBob Posts: 129 Member
    You made me laugh out loud, Sorry for that, but we are in the same boat. I had gone from 235 to 185 five years ago, and am now @275, ugh. Trying to get back on track, tired of all the pills I am on..
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    The important thing is YOU ARE HERE! I keep telling myself LEARN from the past but then forget it. Never live in it.

    Good luck on your journey

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