Restarting

OMG I have let myself go so bad!!! I am starting from square one and will weigh myself tonight... I am scared what the scale will say! I will do this. I have a plan and I will make it work! I will build up my stamina to exercise and say no to all the poisin I have been stuffing myself with... Heres to all of you restarting too! Good luck!

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  • osteral
    osteral Posts: 41
    Best wishes to you on your restart! I am restarting again too, it doesn't seem to get any easier with each try but I'm going to keep trying until I succeed!
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    I'm right there with you. As I type this, I have a song running through my head from the Christmas show....argh! I can't think of the name of the show!! The song goes something like, "put one foot in front of the other and soon you'll be walking out the door.." Welcome back!
  • venusinprogress
    venusinprogress Posts: 31 Member
    Add me if you want and good luck. Well done on having a plan and wanting to restart. I need to lose 50lb and have been umming and aahing about exercise. I'm ok with the daily cals of 1220 but trying to do too much exercise to lose 2lbs per week. Its not really working as I have lowered my immune system again so need to start out slowly and eat as healthy as I can.
  • Hi Everyone,

    I'm new to this site. Just read a very inspiring story in Woman's World magazine about a lady that found and used tis site to help her stay on track and I thought I would give it a try as nothing else is working...wish me luck!
  • Yes, restarting again here too... I have about 40 pounds to lose and just keep putting it off. I am committed this time; however, and have started on my elliptical again. So here we go - good luck to all of us!
  • Linda_Darlene
    Linda_Darlene Posts: 453 Member
    Congratulations on coming back. If you would like an extra friend, you can add me! I am on my second round of weight loss as well. I still have about 30 pounds to go.
  • missnelso04
    missnelso04 Posts: 111 Member
    Good luck chubbyspice, and everyone else! I too am restarting, starting a couple days ago. Let's go get'm!
  • novalh42
    novalh42 Posts: 102 Member
    I am restarting too. Good Luck to us all.
    BTW the movie was "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
  • I am restarting today. I was told I couldn't exercise till after surgery...8 pounds later and they have pushed the surgery back and told me that I should lose about 10 pounds to take some pressure off my veins. And the only exericise I can do is swimming... I need the encouragement!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    I know what you mean. I spent the last month eating and drinking whatever I wanted. UGGGGGGG.


    Today up at 630 am to exercise and logging food again.
  • idream2bgwen
    idream2bgwen Posts: 424 Member
    I know I need to restart but as much as part of me wants to, the other power is overpowering me. I think a lot of mine has to do with working night shift. I know that is an excuse but it is incredibly hard to get a routine down when I work night shift and (not only that) but do not work set days. Good for you. I am hoping to be right there with you soon!
  • cafechibita
    cafechibita Posts: 13 Member
    Good Luck!!
    I'm restarting too...
    Lost 40 pounds for my wedding back in March and have already gained 20 back...
    I probably won't be pushing myself as hard as i did before the wedding...but I also can't slack off...
    We're in this TOGETHER! :)
  • cindyj7
    cindyj7 Posts: 339 Member
    The important thing is to keep getting back in the game. You can do this! Good luck to you. Add me if you'd like. :-)
  • nance1109
    nance1109 Posts: 25 Member
    Hi, I am also restarting. I have used a lot of different sites but my Health Services recommended this one so I am back again. Just did check in and was not very happy at all. So, its a beautiful day...I am off to walk. Good luck everyone!
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    :happy:
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    I am restarting too. Good Luck to us all.
    BTW the movie was "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

    Thank you!
  • Alana150
    Alana150 Posts: 47 Member
    Hi there, I just joined MFP as well, I wish everyone great success on our weight loss journey. Just stay positive, We all can do it!

    Please Add me if you'd like:happy:
  • fitwithin
    fitwithin Posts: 210 Member
    I have been restarting every Monday lately. During the week I do well, but the weekends are just too tempting for me. I end up working all week to make up for the damage over the weekend. I read something today saying that when you cheat, you cheat yourself. Let's all restart and make this week the one that helps us keep on going to reach our goal weight. We can do it!!! Good luck everyone.
  • chubbyspice
    chubbyspice Posts: 16 Member
    wow so much support! Thanks everyone I wish you all the best too! WE CAN DO IT!!! I am going to say that every time I am tempted by sweet and fats... I CAN I CAN I CAN!
  • benmarcum
    benmarcum Posts: 132 Member
    I restarted today as well! LET'S GO!
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    I restarted yesterday, and was depressed to see I started a pound heavier than last time I "restarted".
  • lanie37
    lanie37 Posts: 204 Member
    I have been here for 7 weeks now, I log in everyday and try to offer help and advice when and where needed. Feel free to add me
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    one day at a time...one decision at a time. that's all it takes.

    the only thing you can do with the past is learn from it. think about why you have struggled...think about what you can do to help avoid those struggles in the future. plan ahead.

    oh, and I strongly recommend only weighing yourself first think in the morning...after the morning bathroom use and before you eat anything. Its the most consistent reading you will get because its difficult to duplicate your day, each day.

    best of luck to you :)
  • Ebonydiva
    Ebonydiva Posts: 3 Member
    Best of luck and do your best. Once you've done that you will be proud of yourself
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    Good thing about restarting. You have the tools aready.
    This is my second time around. 2 years ago, also starting in May, I did this. I am losing weight at the same pace as last time. This time I am less worried about stuff. And I am determined to log for a year. Get it all done this time, then work on maintenance. That is where I had problems the last time.
    You will do fine. Pace yourself and celebrate every victory.
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
    OMG I have let myself go so bad!!! I am starting from square one and will weigh myself tonight... I am scared what the scale will say! I will do this. I have a plan and I will make it work! I will build up my stamina to exercise and say no to all the poisin I have been stuffing myself with... Heres to all of you restarting too! Good luck!

    Been there! I stepped on the scale for the first time after having a year long relapse into old habits. I'd gained 40 pounds, and I've taken 6 months to get rid of them again.

    You can do it, just take it one day, even one meal at a time. Slow and steady really does win.
  • neh310
    neh310 Posts: 99 Member
    I restarted last week. Tough and slow going for me - but I think the key is that I restarted. Never give up, right? I've lost 4 of the 7 pounds I regained while not logging or exercising (I got lazy and then had a medical issue) which is great and encouraging. Good luck everyone, we can all do this!
  • I restarted last week. I lost 55 lbs about 2 years ago and it has all shown back up again. And it brought a few friends back with it. I will weigh tonight. Praying that one week shows some encouraging results because I am really wanting some chocolate right now.

    Good luck on your journey.
  • Anyone looking for motivation, advice and support feel free to add and message me anytime!!! I know how tough this journey is and after the long journey myself I love to help others on theirs!!!!!!!
  • 2gabbee
    2gabbee Posts: 374 Member
    Each time I feel motivated & focused I allow life bumps to get in the way. Tend to take care of everyone else. Trying, not perfect, to make myself a priority again. Baby steps. Small changes. I will improve not expecting perfection!