Here I go...again...

erinrn95
erinrn95 Posts: 1
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone, my name is Erin and I am a sweet addict. :) My weight loss journey began 2 years ago when I had reached 260lbs. I started watching what I ate and working out religiously and quickly lost 40lbs within the first few months. Over the last year and a half I have lost a whopping 15lbs, 5 of those that have crept back on due to my lack of discipline over the last couple of weeks. I need to do better than this, I should already be at my goal weight but for some reason my mind thinks the day is not complete without a cookie or 3, or ice cream, cake, pie, etc etc etc. So I'm starting new here at myfitness pal, going to try to get back to eating healthy, I still work out, but it's frustrating to work so hard in the gym and see myself gain weight. I have been running 5-6 miles a day and attending boot camp classes here and there. My goal is to be fit enough to run a half marathon by spring. I could use encouragement, friends, a match under my booty...etc lol I'm pretty good at offering advice and encouragement myself. Thanks for reading! Good luck to you all!

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  • stephsteph76
    stephsteph76 Posts: 54 Member
    You can do it!!! Good luck. :)
  • sarahstevo8
    sarahstevo8 Posts: 3 Member
    Good luck with your weight loss. I'm adding you now
  • kiangel
    kiangel Posts: 246 Member
    Hi Erin :) I too have lost then regained ( thankfully not as much as I'd lost ) determined to do it this time for good . So if you are willing to shout at me , i will return the favour by lighting the match when needed:wink:

    You can do it ,
    Have friend requested you
    Lyn
  • CincinnatiDEIFan
    CincinnatiDEIFan Posts: 188 Member
    Hi Erin,

    Im with you on the ice cream...seems no matter what I do ... I just always want at least alittle everyday.

    So what I came up with (I shop at Aldi) is Fruit Bars. I know one is about 100-150 calories. I really like Aldi's Wildberry ones....

    I know if I totally deprive myself. I will fail. So I just try to control how much of it I eat and when.

    Good luck!!!
  • WhatDoesLisa
    WhatDoesLisa Posts: 214
    Right there with you! I decided that starting today, I am going to journal all of my food/drinks on MFP. I think that will kick me in the butt. I have a foot injury but I am going to do what I can do around that injury.

    Good luck to you!
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    you've come to the right place, especially if sweets are your weakness like me. Adjusting my carbs/sugar goals has made it so much easier to stay on track. I'm also learning to ignore those little voices that tell me I need chocolate, ice cream, etc etc late at night and heading in for fruit or some greek yogurt with added granola. Finding substitues that satisfy those craviings has been a big help for me......
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    you've come to the right place, especially if sweets are your weakness like me. Adjusting my carbs/sugar goals has made it so much easier to stay on track. I'm also learning to ignore those little voices that tell me I need chocolate, ice cream, etc etc late at night and heading in for fruit or some greek yogurt with added granola. Finding substitues that satisfy those craviings has been a big help for me...... Good Luck!
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