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tinz75
tinz75 Posts: 912 Member
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I've seen quite a few posts from users coming back for the second/third/fourth time, saying they know where they went wrong and that they are determined to get it right this time.

I'm on my first (and hopefully only) time at doing anything, up until this year I hadn't given my weight a thought, didn't even know how heavy I was. Wasn't until I said I would go jogging with one of my boys that It brought home to me just how long ago it was since I had done any proper exercise, and just how unfit I was.

I don't eat particularly badly, as in lots of processed or fast food - very much enjoy cooking and baking, but I had never really considered the calorie count of what I was making (don't mention the flapjack)

So what I would like to know is, what are the pitfalls you chaps and chapesses fell into? how come you stopped and then came back, let me/us know so we can try to avoid the same things.. and If I do end up back here stating it's my second time, I'll share why back to you all, if any of you are interested.... and you're possibly not?!

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  • FJMilner
    FJMilner Posts: 407
    I just got fed up of weighing all my food and being accountable all the time. Wanted to be more carefree and "normal". I really did think I can do it by myself, thought I can judge if Im overeating or not....but no, I can't judge by myself at all, I gave myself the freedom and used that freedom to binge and eat whatever I wanted. I've since found that a lot of my friends that are slim and seem to be care free about their eating habbits, actually do watch what they eat, they just don't make a song and dance about it! Does any of that make any sense??? lol
  • angeseabridge
    angeseabridge Posts: 13 Member
    Perhaps they went wrong by leaving mfp?!! This is still my first go, I think keeping a diary is the main thing that keeps me on track so when I reach my goal I intend to carry on with it to maintain. It's become a part of my daily routine, to the amusement of my family but hey, it's working for me!

    I'll also be interested to see the replies from those coming back.
  • FJMilner
    FJMilner Posts: 407
    Perhaps they went wrong by leaving mfp?!! This is still my first go, I think keeping a diary is the main thing that keeps me on track so when I reach my goal I intend to carry on with it to maintain. It's become a part of my daily routine, to the amusement of my family but hey, it's working for me!

    I'll also be interested to see the replies from those coming back.

    Yea I definitely think keeping the diary is a big part of success, even at maintenance. Once I reach goal weight I will still keep my diary going, maybe not every day but as long as I know Im on the right track and my weight doesn't fluctuate too much. Besides, made some great friends on MFP, don't want to lose them just because I reach my goal!
  • tinz75
    tinz75 Posts: 912 Member
    Yea I definitely think keeping the diary is a big part of success, even at maintenance. Once I reach goal weight I will still keep my diary going, maybe not every day but as long as I know Im on the right track and my weight doesn't fluctuate too much. Besides, made some great friends on MFP, don't want to lose them just because I reach my goal!
    I wonder if this is it then, the main pitfall to watch for is eating without realising just what/how much your taking in.

    I completely agree with your comment about MFP friends, it's certainly turned into so much more than just a calorie counting site!
  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,264 Member
    My first time on MFP, but not my first time at losing weight

    I think for me it was a case of "I lost stones once, I can do it anytime I want" as I scoffed the bacon baguettes and slurped the pints of HSB

    Now going round again & determined not to do it again, I will still have pints of beer & baguettes, but as a rare treat & not as routine

    Guess the moral is, watch what you eat in future, have a binge but eat less for a few days to balance it out
  • SarahCW1979
    SarahCW1979 Posts: 572 Member
    I thought I could maintain without keeping an eye on calorie intake (yeah.... duh!) Truth is, I COULD maintain, just back at the weight I didnt want to bloody well be lol
    So Im back for my second attempt and because this time I added people its like a more fun, drama free Facebook :happy:
    Its my friend list that really keep me motivated, Ive got the mindset for some odd reason that I dont want to let complete strangers down by slipping!!
  • pink_and_twinkly
    pink_and_twinkly Posts: 19 Member
    My first time on MFP; although have tried losing weigh other ways before.

    I think the difference this time in in my head - i'm ready for it and the effort and energy i need to put in.
    I've also realised i'm in it for the long haul, slow and steady and ever decreasing.
    My calorie allowance allows for treats; and in spite of treats and eating out a lot i am still losing.

    Before i've always been inpatient - i've gone too restrictive and given up.
    I have at least 100lb to lose; so i need a life change rather than a diet.

    Also; i love the community here - reading other peoples diaries; sharing the good news and providing support when people are having troubles.

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