I fell off the wagon :-(

mariapeck77 · August 2012

Last year I join MFP and dropped 20 lbs in about 6 weeks but then I went through a major life-change. A long term-relationship had come to an end and I found with all the stress in my life that I was using food to cope. I gained the 20 lbs back plus another 10 on top of that. I also was contanstly in pain, my joints ached, I could barely go up stairs. I found it hard to sleep and get comfortable, I developed sleep apnea and IBS. I recently went to the Dr. and was diagnosed as pre-diabetic as well as having PCOS. Now, I'm a pretty short woman, 5'1" to be exact, I already weigh 260 and I refuse to live my life miserable anymore. I'm tired of being sick and fat. I have always had trouble with my weight since I hit puberty. My losest weight was about 150 and even then I felt fat. I started back on my weight loss journey 8/1/12 and I have lost 3 lbs so far. I also found a great resource: HUNGRY GIRL. I have added a playlist with all her great low-cal recipes for all of us Hungry Girls on my youtube channel. Please feel free to stop by and check out my Healthy Meal Ideas playlist. My youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/missmommyof4

I'm not selling anything here but motivation. I love to eat but now I have learned how to still eat but with healthier options. My goal is to lose 100 lbs in the next year. I know it's a big goal but I'm motivated now more so then ever and I got my head in the right place this time. I'm not losing the weight for anybody else but for my own happiness and health. With me luck

lalipoon · August 2012

good luck! You know you can do it because you did it before. if you have a hard time getting exercise in try the fitbit. It has helped me increase my activity levels. Thanks for the "hungry girl" info.

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jcl62098 · August 2012

Maria, I've been on MFP for a a few months and began my lifestyle change last May. I've learned so much along the way, but one is: that if you have a bad day, it's not the end of the world. Start fresh tomorrow. And make it count.

You sound motivated and encouraged. Wishing you the best on your goal!

Julia

foreversunshine1 · August 2012

Great to hear you have come back! Life can be hard with it's bumps in the road. It's interesting how a thing like health is about so much more than the actual eating that creates the physical issue of weight. It sounds like you are motivated to improve your overall health and well being and I think that is great, sounds like you are on the right track!

Good luck in your journey! Sent you a friend request.

neh310 · August 2012

Good luck! You can do it!

mariapeck77 · August 2012

Thanks so much for the encouragement and tips.

Meg_DeLaCruz · August 2012

Keep your head and your heart in the right direction and your feet will follow!

jlapey · August 2012

Good luck, You can do it!!! I'm short too (5 foot exactly) and I too LOVE food. Feels like each and every pound is obvious as it has no where to go but outward. Hang in there, if you did it once, you can do it again. Another site for low-fat, low-carb recipes is http://www.fatsmashforum.com/phase-i-recipes/ . Haven't tried very many of these, as I just started, but the 'oatmeal, chickpea pizza crust' is interesting. Different but good.

poshcouture · August 2012

We all trip and fall several times over during this journey. The key is to get back up, dust yourself off and try again. You're doing just that...I'll be happy to tag along with you on this crazy trip. Add me if you'd like

cheerio99654 · August 2012

Sounds like you are in a good place. Get a journal. Place a fat pick on the inside cover, List all your reasons for losing weight. THat creates your why. Next envision living in your new skinny body, imagine everything,what it feels like to be in your new skinny body then write that down with as many details as possible. Now just start living your life as you were that skinny person. Wear that confidence, that will be your new life so just start living it now. Ask yourself would your future skinny self eat that? THen just start making healthier descisions. That is a lot friend me if you want more help. :bigsmile:

verptwerp · August 2012

Thanks for sharing your story ...... hope you have fun here !

My two cents ....... make best choices possible at each meal ....... and get in a bit of exercise each day ......

I like Hungry Girl, she's funny ........ I don't use sweeteners much, but like the Laughing Cow spreads ...... hubby just pops one in his mouth, while I can make a wedge last with a whole bunch of raw veggies :drinker: