Starting over

swest222

Has anyone truly started over on MFP?? If so, what were your reasons?

Long story short, I feel like the number of days I've logged in is messing with me.
I feel like I've been here for almost a year now and I should've lost more weight.
The number count really means nothing to me now and it used to encourage me, but now it's very discouraging. Discouraging I've been here xxx days and ONLY lost x amount of weight, vs what I feel I SHOULD have lost. I have been gaining and losing the same 5lbs since Christmas which is really discouraging.

I have since got myself a personal trainer .... she says it happens when the body gets used to the workout so we're switching it up and I kind of feel like I'm starting over. Im hoping to push through the lull I've been having by working with her ongoing. I have to do something, and something has to give. Has anyone truly started over on here??

mattschwartz01

You're so close to the half way mark. Don't give up now! :bigsmile:

adcbing

I am starting over - today actually! I was down 22lbs and I took a 3 month hiatus only to gain 13 back! What I have realized is that I need something to keep me honest and keep track. BUT - that being said, I found the longer I was on this before, the more frustrated I got as things slowed down. So I stopped weighing myself other than once or twice a month, focused on exercise and how things fit instead of the numbers and I felt great about myself. I always try to jumpstart with a tough workout (I'm an Insanity fan) and it helps build good muscle so I can then go out and run and do the eliptical on easy days. I have about 35 to go so hopefully this will be the start of a new journey. I am giving myself a little more grace this time around in hopes that I can keep this up as a lifestyle change instead of being too strict. Good Luck! You'll be great!

kristinalshaver

Hi, I'm actually starting over today! My problem, however is staying motivated and not falling off the band wagon so the speak. I know several people who have lost a significant amount of weight using MFP. I've heard that the body not only gets use to repeated exercises but also the same foods. Maybe try to change up what you are eating a little. Also, try to eat at least every 2-3 hours and not eat after 8pm. Good Luck! You've done this well so far and have come a long way even though you don't feel this way. Keep going you will figure out what works best for you just don't stop like I have always done.

swest222

Someone just asked for a friend request and sent a little message but I declined it by accident! Sorry!!
Im usually on this from my phone, the website version is different!

SarahWrittenThin

After nearly a year gone I am starting over. I've been back for about 3 weeks now and could use some friends. I know its hard to look at the numbers sometimes but you have to also think of how far you've come rather than how much more you have to lose. It will come.

XXXMinnieXXX

You lost over 1lb per week! That's a good rate and not to be sniffed at! Just make sure year two is a great one. Busting Plateaus is part of the journey. Think what you have achieved since day one and how you have changed for a few moments. It's not all about the losses, your exercising, you have a trainer, your no doubt feeling better mentally and physically. That's a lot to be proud of in under a year! Own those days and break through that plateau by the end of your year! I think you'd regret losing your days!

P's I felt like this at one point, I kept pushing got to 92lbs lost yesterday and I'm proud of every one of my 620 days. Yes it took a long time but I had a lot of major obstacles, and day one marked the first day of a completely different person mentally and physically. Something I have to be proud of, no matter how many days it took. Just keep pushing ahead!

Zara :-)

swest222

So some people do start over. Interesting. I thought I was the only one that felt this way.
Congrats to all those who are still on the journey!!

perfectionisntme

I did. I fell into a quasi depression when I couldn't run, so I filled my running void with food. I started over a few months ago, because I told myself, I've worked to hard for where I'm at. I am NOT a quitter. It helps that running reliefs stress, too.

elainecroft

I'm starting over from last week. I think the journey is naturally going to be fits and starts - if if was an easy, continuous process than everyone would be able to do it!

drvvork

I've started over - hit goal weight, and did well with maintenance, quite logging, child got ill, gain 60+ pounds and am back. This is about the 3rd time now and am keeping better focus - it's only been about a week or so but I feel I need that little logging and reading daily to help me out.

swest222

thanks good to hear some of you all do start over!

bekkadillon

I am also starting over. I had knee replacement surgery in October 2012 and am ready to get back to it! I would love to have some "friends" to help keep me honest and motivated. We can help each other finish this time!

marscialuissa

Hey guys, I'm starting over too. I've been here since last summer and I can't seem to keep it together. Some reliable friends on MFP would BE GREAT every friend I have had on there has stopped logging on and I feel like I'm in it alone.... I need someone who will log every day! I have been doing so for the past year and I can't find someone who will do the same and is worried about what they eat so much, please add me if you are true to your food logging! I NEED SOME SUPPORT THROUGH ALL THIS STRUGGLE!

jljshoe1979

I guess I started over about 6 weeks ago. I had been logging into WebMD, but their site is sooo not-user-friendly...and there wasn't the community support that is on here. Being able to easily log everyday and connecting with other people has made such a difference for me. One thing that seems to be working so far for me is not expecting 100% all the time. I try to eat healthy and within my calorie range 80-90% of the time. I can go to spin class 3 x's a week, but usually go 1-2. Trying to be perfect is what makes me burn-out, get frustrated and stop completely. Remember the story of the turtle and the hare? I just plod along like the little turtle, trying to take small good steps everyday. In 6-7 weeks, I've lost 8 lbs. Could I have lost more by giving 100% all the time? Maybe, but a small loss is better than any gain, and I know a month from now this will still be working for me.

Kagard11

YES!!!!! I started over 2 weeks ago. I just lost my motivation last year, and vowed after a very fat and embarrassing summer lest year that I was going to lose this weight - epic fail!!!!!!! I had to take a longer look at what I was doing to myself, and have just re-entered my quest for better health! You're definitely not alone!

violettatx

I am starting over. I was doing good on here for about 3-4 months, but then the holidays came and I stopped logging food and working out regularly. Boy, was that a mistake! I gained about 8 pounds over the past few months. I started going back to the gym two weeks ago and came back here last week. I love working out and since they just opened a new gym practically across the street from where I live I think I can stick with it this time.

Don't feel bad about stopping. Feel great about yourself for coming back. That takes commitment!

jana_h8

I'm starting over too. About a year ago I stopped really caring that much and I was down to 229. Now I've "Started Over" and day one of starting over found my weight at 251. Even though I've lost 10 lbs, my counter says I've lost 0....because it's still looking at 229#. I cannot locate anywhere to update my new "starting" weight but it's annoying to know I've lost 10...but all I see is a big fat red ZERO on my page.

Eh....I hope soon enough my weight loss actually begins to register. Lol!

I probably should have just made a new account.

mrsmclarke

I'm starting over. I joined initially in 2010 and lost 65 pounds that year. January 2011 I had a fall in the backyard and herniated a disc and had a bulging disc and for months could not even stand up straight or walk at a normal pace. I started getting depressed because I couldn't go to the gym and physical therapy was like a taunt to me, knowing before this I was in the gym twice a day 7 days a week and then I was down to no days. I started not watching my food as closely and the weight obviously began to come back. Needless to say other things between then and now have depleted my motivation but I really feel like I am ready to start over again. I gained back in total 44 pounds, which is mortifying to me. Now that I'm trying to get pregnant I really NEED to shed the weight due to health issues. So today, I'm back in the gym... back to watching what I eat... back to logging every little thing that goes into my mouth.

Please feel free to send me a friend request.. I NEED your support !

southpaw211

I'm starting over. I did great last summer and lost over 15 pounds. Then in the fall things got a little crazy at home, I had surgery, the holidays came... et cetera et cetera. I found out yesterday after stepping on the scale that since JANUARY I've gained 20 pounds. I know what caused it (started continuous bcp's in January to manage endometriosis), I just didn't realize how bad it was until suddenly none of my pants fit. So I'm starting over, getting back into good workout habits and getting rid of that 20 and then working on getting to my original goal. Taking the next couple of weeks to plan things out and reorganize the pantry. Getting used to going to be earlier and getting up earlier. Starting JMBR kickstart week on April 29th.

iLoveMyAR15

I was here a couple years ago and lost weight. Last summer i quit smoking and gained some of that weight back. So thus my reason for starting over.

emcclore

OMG girl has anyone started over?!!!!! This one right here! I started my weight loss journey in Jan. 2011 at about 310-315... I was so motivated to do something different change my life and just get healthy... over about 6 months I was hardcore 1200cal no cheating, working out BLAH BLAH BLAH... I got down to 248!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! Yeah... during that time there was alot going on in my life... my then boyfriend and I were long distance I was in grad school trying to build a career for myself all while working a very stressful job....I was depressed and just unhappy about life.... all of a sudden I decided that I had to move for love and I relocated to be with my then Boyfriend of about 7years.... that made me happy BUT when I tell you EVERYTHING else went to hell.... Girl!

So I stopped caring, I stopped my grad program and transferred to a school I hated withdrew from school, got a job that was way worse than the one I had left... and we were living in the same city as his family and whew honey, the chaos! but I was with my love one good thing happened... we got engaged... Oh and by the way I GAINED 40 Pounds!!!!!!!!! I was NOT the size I wished to be on my wedding day (just married 7/13/12) and I didn't care... (looking back, I care now.. because I could have been at my goal weight for my wedding day) I was a bit messed up about this because this was such an important day for me.... but.....

I started over just last week using MFP but restarted my weight loss journey about 6-8 weeks ago (can't remember exactly... feels longer!) I have lost about 8-9 pounds so far! WOW! I'm not hard on myself, If i eat crazy I try to work it off... but its a life style change that you have to get used to...

Soooooo...... I felt like I had to let you in on my story a little so you can see you're not alone! I sooo should have been at my goal by now but guess what thats ok.... it matters more that I'm working towards it and not away! DON"T GIVE UP! We CAN do it!

and don't get so discouraged by the numbers.... just focus on what you are doing to make today count! don't put a time on it because thats just stress.... take it one day at a time....

Be STRONG and GOOD LUCK!

emcclore

I forgot to add as you see I joined MFP a whole year before I even really started using it.... sooo yeah... don't feel alone girl!

emcclore

I'm starting over too. About a year ago I stopped really caring that much and I was down to 229. Now I've "Started Over" and day one of starting over found my weight at 251. Even though I've lost 10 lbs, my counter says I've lost 0....because it's still looking at 229#. I cannot locate anywhere to update my new "starting" weight but it's annoying to know I've lost 10...but all I see is a big fat red ZERO on my page.

Eh....I hope soon enough my weight loss actually begins to register. Lol!

I probably should have just made a new account.

this happened to me, you have to update your weight to what you gained then update it again to what your weight is now then you should see the loss....

Good Luck Loosing!

Wildbran

I started back in 2008, for a friend's wedding. after that i lost interest. I started over a month ago - my previous weight was at 217 when I quit in 2008 - started over at 237...seeing that in itself was a wake-up call. So far so good! I'm down 13 lbs, only 7 lbs to go until I hit 217! Then a long way to go until goal but well worth it!

jugar

Oh yes! I originally joined in 2010 and it was not until December 2011 that I began to be really serious and stick with it. In 2010-11 I think I started over five or six times. I would get all enthused for a few days or weeks and then trail off and get nowhere.

Finally I was really ready, determined, and I set myself simple but unbreakable rules. At first, it was exercise every day even if it is not a lot. If I had not exercised by the time I needed to start making dinner, dinner was late. Every day. The second rule I added later when my work schedule got much crazier. No shower may be taken undeserved. If I do not get sweaty and do some fairly serious exercise, I do not shower. Let me tell you, I get to the gym or outside moving around or anything just so I can get clean! My co-workers know to pester me if my hair is looking grubby...

In any case, starting over a few times until you get it right is probably the norm rather than the exception. Keep on starting over! It is worth it.

Smile72

I'm starting over myself and come hell or high water I plan on sticking to it this time. I've done it before and I know I can do it again. My problem is/was.. I've seemed to have lost my motivation and have been desperately trying to get it back. For the last few months, every week I make the same promise to myself - this week will be better and some how I manage to sabatoge myself. So this past weekend I took the time to evaluate myself, figured out what triggers me to so easily sway off my course and came up with a realistic plan along with a realistic goal. I'm no quitter in other aspects of my life; henceforth weight loss should be no different. I know this journey is not easy but it's definitely attainable. I'm going to take each day as it comes, avoid putting pressure on myself, and remember that not every day will be a stellar day. Just have to keep my eye on the prize. A healthy new me. :happy:

swest222

Well I guess Im not really starting over per say. I've never left, and kept logging for the most part, and logged in daily.
I've stayed within calories but slacked on workout days or felt I wasnt into it whole heartedly
Im hoping working with a personal trainer is going to change all this and get me out of this rut
She is an awesome motivator!

KrazyAsianNic

I restart my ticker every time I reach a new heaviest. I want it to track my full progress.

jana_h8

I'm starting over too. About a year ago I stopped really caring that much and I was down to 229. Now I've "Started Over" and day one of starting over found my weight at 251. Even though I've lost 10 lbs, my counter says I've lost 0....because it's still looking at 229#. I cannot locate anywhere to update my new "starting" weight but it's annoying to know I've lost 10...but all I see is a big fat red ZERO on my page.

Eh....I hope soon enough my weight loss actually begins to register. Lol!

I probably should have just made a new account.

this happened to me, you have to update your weight to what you gained then update it again to what your weight is now then you should see the loss....

Good Luck Loosing!

Hmmm...I did my first weight update when I was looking over the app to get ready to use it again. Then I actually gained another poud, so I updated it a second time with a higher weight than before and ever since I've been losing but my ticker and updates do not reflect any "total weight lost" I'm nearly two weeks into it at this point through so there may be nothing I can do at this point.

Thank you for the reply!!

jana_h8

I restart my ticker every time I reach a new heaviest. I want it to track my full progress.

Thank you so much for your post - - Once I read it, I went and found where I could update my ticker....YAY! Now I can see actual results. Thank you!


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