MFP Veteran Undid 25 lbs loss

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Yeah that's me. I undid a 25 lbs loss. And while it's said that I seat here looking at my chart on the wall, that was supposed to track my shrinking weight all the way down to 170 lbs, it's also a new beginning. I hate the idea of re-starting or re-committing. Fundamentally I've always been committed, however the facts could prove the opposite.
There's a 'motivational poster' that says if you're tired of starting over just don't quit, well it doesn't work quite that way. Does it?
I am more of the type who thinks everyday is a new chance to make it great.
I'm the analytical type. And sometimes I suffer from analysis paralysis.
I know that I lost the weight by counting calories, setting a goal of 1-2 lbs loss a week, exercising regularly and staying away from high calorie/low nutrient types of foods.
So why did I stop doing that? The answer is not so clear but may have to do being distracted.

Between commuting an hour each way to my full time job, being a father, a student, etc. something's gotta give and that something is often the amount of attention and care I put into feeding and taking care of myself.

No. I'm not whining, putting excuses and screaming for help wondering why, oh why me. I'm just saying. That's what I think happens. I don't pay enough attention because if I did I wouldn't eat the garbage that I eat and wouldn't 'forget' my gym bag. Anyway, of course of I'm posting this because I believe in the MFP system. Using peer pressure in a positive way. So while I'm my own cheerleader and my best adviser, by saying this in public I hope something will click that'd make me put a more consistent effort into this. And I hope to add more friends to my pal's list.

So this is what I tell myself:

"Look you did it once, or a few times to be honest. There's no reason why you can't do this.
Just do it already. For life. For your life.
Invest a little bit of time every day to prepare for tomorrow, then spend a little time every hour to see your script for the day.
It will be harder for the first couple of days. Your stomach may growl because it's used to an excess of food in it. But it can also become used to the right amount of food and then after a week the cravings and the growling will be gone.
You may have headaches from the fat, sugar and fat withdrawal. Hang in there! it will get better.
Then your belt will start to feel a little looser, so will your ties and shirts and pants.
You will start to sleep better. No reflux. No feelings of being over bloated.
Your will look forward to your workouts and going to the gym. Earn that shower!
People will notice. The insecure will feel threatened. But mostly the feedback will be positive. Put those comments in their right place tho' they are a nice perk but you're doing this for yourself.
So what is it going to be? The past is gone. Whether you lost or worked or danced or deprived yourself or over indulged, it's done, you now know what works and what does not.
The future is now. Resolve yourself to make it better for you, for your loved ones.
Just do it."

And that's what I told myself this morning....

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Hope all goes well this time. I'm sure it will. You seemed to have learned from your mistakes so at least you can avoid them this time. Onwards and downwards (weightloss ) :bigsmile: