Starting Over

GoFromHere

I've used MFP under a different name before, but only lost 16lbs (a tenth of my goal at the time) and fell off the bandwagon. Since then, I have had some difficulties in my life and I have been put on a new medication that has caused me to gain a lot of weight quickly. Through this, I don't know that I really expect to lose much weight until I am off the medication again (in April) but I really want to stave off gaining any more weight because I can't let myself get any bigger than I already am. I am estimating myself at around 300lbs now which I am very ashamed to admit. I know I use food as an emotional crutch so I need to get out of that habit. I guess I need some true support from this site to be as successful as possible.
-Lissa

lindsay_r

I think it's great that your starting over. That is a huge step in itself. Hope you acheive your goals:)

phnx72

I totally fell off too, but we can get through this! You can add me if you want, I'd be more than happy to help keep you motivated if I can.

pkth

Welcome back. I too am starting over. I tried this program for several months, lost nothing. My weight is up and down by a few
pounds. I try, I exercise and feel I eat healthy; not sure what I'm doing wrong but it is frustrating. I've recently stopped smoking and also gone thru menopause....argh......Good luck this time Lissa.

lenwie

starting over again myself, was here back in January and lost 16lb, stopped logging and it started to go back on again. Well dione for coming back, its a step in the right direction and I wish you the best of luck x

MisterDubs303

Even with medication that can have a tendency to cause a weight increase, don't rule out the possibility of being able to lose weight while on it. Good luck!

Missjulesdid

When I started here I didn't have a scale. I estimated that I was at around 320..... When I finally got a scale I realized that I was actually closer to 340. Which was so disheartening because just a year and a half ago I was down to 307 and on a really great weight loss path... Then life happened.

Since joining MFP I've only lost around 15pounds (plus a little bit more from when I didn't have a scale) and I've fallen off the wagon numerous times, but unlike in the past, I get back on rather than wallow in defeat.

I'll add you as a friend.

GoFromHere

Thank you all so much for the encouragement and support. I am trying to come into this as optimistic as possible and everyone has put a smile on my face and made me realize that I can fight this battle.

_Ben

I lost fifteen (190->175), got caught up in school, and stoped doing it, and just maintained (well gained about 5 lbs back). Now Im restarting, going full force. Stick with it, and there is a great community here of people to support and guide you on the way!

Fitdiva83

Startover again myself ...I have just been lazy and eating carbs. At least you logged in today be proud of that.