Starting over :(

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  • Four_Leaf_Clover
    Four_Leaf_Clover Posts: 332 Member
    Welcome back! You can do this. Don't dwell on past mistakes, just learn from them and move on!

    My favorite song right now is "Let's Go" by Calvin Harris - great lyrics for MFP:

    "Make no excuses now, i’m talking here and now, i’m talking here and now, let’s go!... It’s not about what you’ve done, it’s about what you're doing. It’s all about where you're going no matter where you’ve been..."
  • 3 years ago I was 60 lbs ligter, I had a total knee replacement and stopped working out and started eating out alot. Blood pressure is off the wall, docotor says that I am now at the stroke level (at 49). I need the other knee replaced BUT I know that with the extra weight it will be so much harder. I have little susport at work or home and do not like talking about my weight to friends. I am hoping I can find the susport I need on this site and lose weight. Is there anyone that would like to be my weight loss buddy/buddies?
  • bsierras
    bsierras Posts: 56
    The important thing is that you are back! You are ready and can do this. Especially here!! So many people to support you on your journey, help you stay on track. If you fall off, get right back up and keep moving!!

    Feel free to add me. I have been here for 3 weeks and love it!!
  • mjs101102
    mjs101102 Posts: 7 Member
    Never make a sad face because you are starting over. The only thing that would be sad is if you quit & never tried again. Only THEN have you truly lost. Up and onward! Every mistake/step backward is another lesson learned, however small.

    You are doing JUST FINE. ;)
  • loriwarner
    loriwarner Posts: 18 Member
    Welcome back! I love mjs101102's post! Yeah, that! ;)
  • mcginger1
    mcginger1 Posts: 128 Member
    I start over every day. Every day is a new challenge, and you make the choice to do the right thing. If you were bad yesterday, who cares?! Today is a new day! Stay positive, stay strong, and good luck!!
  • kooltray87
    kooltray87 Posts: 501 Member
    and if I do stray from the path - I will jump right back on!

    Thats right gal! Dont let relapses hold you back! I relapsed over a year until I finally jumped back on :-/ As long as you stick with it you'll do fine.
  • wow, max. what an inspiring story! I am so proud of you and your boyfriend trying to get in shape. 50 pounds is a great goal weight and i know you can do it! maybe. good luck!
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    I live life by this Creed: Realize.Visualize.Choose.Act.SUCCEED.
    If you are unhealthy, it is because YOU CHOSE and ACTED to be unhealthy. Choices are abundant in every moment of life. The impacts of your actions, both consciously and sub-consciously, are what define your present being. You CREATE the present. Accept that the reason you are who you are is by your choices and actions, REALIZE. See where you want to Improve, VISUALIZE. Make the CHOICE to Change. Take ACTION upon the choices that lead you to SUCCESS.


    I wish you well. Keep your focus, drive and remember...YOU create motivation....and you will succeed!
  • I can relate. I joined in February, lost a few pounds, and now I'm back 9.5 pounds heavier! It is amazing how easily the pounds creep back on.

    Five years ago, I lost 63 pounds with Weight Watchers and have gained back 41 as of today. I have lost and regained so much weight in my life, the clothes in my closet range in size from 6 -18.

    Good luck to all of us, it can be done!
  • newstar44
    newstar44 Posts: 87 Member
    I'm a recent start over as well. I think many of us go through that, some more times than we care to admit. The important thing is that you're back and ready to start anew. With the support you'll get on this site, you'll be back at it in no time. I'd suggest doing one of the many challenges you'll see on the site. I just started the 10,000 step a day challenge and believe me, it really does make me think through the idea of not doing my morning walk!
  • SGT_Reg
    SGT_Reg Posts: 186 Member
    Stick with it! Never give up.
  • chicpeach
    chicpeach Posts: 302 Member
    No frowny faces! You can start fresh and new each and every day! I do. You're welcome to friend me if you'd like.
  • Bluejenn
    Bluejenn Posts: 20
    I just started over a little over a month ago too. Feel free to add me and we can support eachother and keep eachother in 'check'!
  • slsmoot123
    slsmoot123 Posts: 98 Member
    Yea your starting over :) Turn that frown upside down. Never be afraid to start again, you're already ahead of the others who quit or never bothered to start.
  • Looks like alot of us are on the same road and there is nothintg wrong with that! Keep your head and good luck !!!! :) There is no better time than right now to motivate yourself and to stick to this.