Starting again...again.

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  • crrc78
    crrc78 Posts: 207 Member
    AMEN, sister! I haven't figured out what it's really going to take for me to get back to my goal weight. I've been yo-yo'ing on the same 7 pounds for over a year and it's killing me - inside and out. I've been trying to get pregnant with my 2nd child for about 4 months and I'm almost certain its because I need to lose weight and jump start my system... it worked like a charm last time. I just need to hold myself accountable and stop making excuses. Feel free to friend me!
  • MidgetGidget
    MidgetGidget Posts: 56
    The really bad thing is NOT starting over. For over a year and a half I must have started over 100 times. But somehow, about 5 weeks ago I started over and didn't stop. I don't know what it is that makes it doable one time when it wasn't before, but it happens. I would be interested to know if anyone knows why, all of a sudden, it clicks. As of today, I've lost 8 lbs. It's not a monumental weight loss. It is slow. It's not always a steady loss. One week, despite being pretty much perfect, I only managed to stay the same. But today, it is 8 lbs.

    The trick is never to stop starting over until you get to a point when it's not starting over, it's just the way you live your life.
  • helenling
    helenling Posts: 10
    I'm starting again...this time is for good!
  • Bogditzy
    Bogditzy Posts: 110 Member
    I am starting again as well..actually I've been running for a while but didn't track food or anything in here just with Endomondo (now I can link the app to myfitnesspal so that's a bonus! ) ..let's see how it goes :D Feel free to add me.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I'm in!

    I have 25-30 lbs to lose and I want that gone by the time I graduate in june...
    =)
  • ChristaNorris
    ChristaNorris Posts: 52 Member
    I'm starting again again again myself... Why can't I just wake up skinny!?
  • stephaniep12345mfp
    stephaniep12345mfp Posts: 116 Member
    Over the past few months I've fallen so far off the wagon it's come around and run over me. And then backed up and ran over me again. But I'm feeling like crap and my clothes aren't fitting so well anymore, so I've got to pull myself together and get going again. I ordered Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30, and when it arrives I'm going to start going home at lunch to get my butt kicked.

    Anyone here can feel free to add me!!
  • bouselhoff
    bouselhoff Posts: 15
    Hope everyone doesn't mind me adding them too.. I'm starting again, again as well (seems like every week, lately)!!
  • iampam4399
    iampam4399 Posts: 81 Member
    I'm in!! I am restarting my starting as well....again. I really love this site!! I need all the encouragement I can get, as I have a lot to lose (which, in essence, will make those of us losers all winners! yeah us!!)
  • michellersalo
    michellersalo Posts: 60 Member
    I started on here for a while, decided to do weight watchers and then came back. The important thing is that you are back! Keeping working hard and remember the reasons that you started in the first place. :)
  • SoniaSmith61
    SoniaSmith61 Posts: 1
    Yes once again starting...was doing great then foot surgery last year put me in the chair and just now getting out! Exercise is a big part of my weight loss and it is hard to get started...got on the treadmill last night thought I would die...but do feel better today. So here I go!!!
  • nothingwithouttea
    nothingwithouttea Posts: 13
    Dude, the amount of support is overwhelming! I just got quite emotional about it actually, you guys are absolutely incredible. MFP is getting grumpy with me for adding so many people in such a short space of time so bare with me and I'll add everyone!
  • steelyjoe22
    steelyjoe22 Posts: 40 Member
    I've done this so many times but I've decided this is going to be my last 'new start'.

    I have 49 pounds to lose and nine months to get at least most of the way there to look good for my graduation, so I'm going to need friends to motivate me!

    Join me in an adventure?

    I start over every single day. Whatever has gotten me here has gotten me here. I try to focus on what I need to do to make today a good day. And if I screw up, I'll move on tomorrow.

    That said, as time goes on, and you have a bunch of good days, your habits start to change, and it becomes easier.
  • curlzNpearls
    curlzNpearls Posts: 5 Member
    Hi ... I have re-re-re-started again as well. Would love to shed another 35 lbs ... support would work wonders for me ... especially getting me through those weekends !!
  • Resurrection77
    Resurrection77 Posts: 6
    I'm so glad you decided to start again! Look at it differently this time, success is one meal/snack at a time. Use MFP blog as an outlet when you want to have something you know that will bring you over your calorie count or go for a walk and think about your graduation. If you don't do something different, then you will continue to get the same results. Change your thinking and you will change your life. I'm so......glad you placed value on your health by trying again! GOOD FOR YOU!!!
  • Agirard25
    Agirard25 Posts: 154 Member
    I will add you too! I am starting again...again too...I actually started again again Monday...I lost 30 lbs last year from end of January through June...Fell off the wagon and into old and not so great habits....re gained 9 lbs of the 30....Looking to lose those 9 and another 5...I took my eye off the prize and I am so upset with myself but I know how to fix it, it is time to put in the hard work.
  • jodibelle
    jodibelle Posts: 79 Member
    I'm starting again too! A really stressfull summer helped me put on 20 of the 25 pounds I lost back on :frown:

    My goal is to lose 50 pounds by mid-May. My bff's wedding is this May and I need to look good for the wedding pictures lol!
  • WABeachWalker
    WABeachWalker Posts: 133 Member
    I have found great support through wonderful people here since I began in July. I need to lose 67 pounds to get to goal sometime in 2013. I'm going to be eating healthy from now on, so I am on mfp nearly every day. Add me if you'd like.

    Welcome back! <3
  • dcjackson50
    dcjackson50 Posts: 196
    Best of luck to you,....and as you see from all the responses, you are not alone in this ! There is no shame in missing your goals and falling off track, when you decide to re-commit and try again !

    I am sending a friend request,...Im on here daily and working to lose 30 pds more.:smile:

    Donna
  • stephske2
    stephske2 Posts: 35
    I am recommitting to this again, and need as much support and motivation as I can get. Feel free to add me.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    you cant start again, you didnt start last time.
    You cant be serious this time, youre only serious once - the time you succeed.

    read this to see how to make sure that THIS "starting again" is your official starting line.

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/10/22/3-reasons-people-succeed/
  • mariefrance91
    mariefrance91 Posts: 33 Member
    me too! lets prove to ourselves that we can do this for us! i also have a deadline, my 22nd birthday on march 1st. anyone feel free to add me! lets all do this together :)
  • ARHiker
    ARHiker Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I just decided to trying to get fit and healthy again. I could use some friends to motivate and keep me motivated when I need. I have about 40lbs to lose.
  • BrookeRachelleH
    BrookeRachelleH Posts: 11
    I'm starting again too....for the last time!!!!! This is my third day in and I'm actually feeling good about it this time! :)
    My hopes are high!
    Good luck!
  • csryan314
    csryan314 Posts: 1
    This is my first time on fitnesspal but my hundreth time starting over. I have to do it this time. I have much more to lose than anyone I've seen and can't even begin to exercise yet but I need friends, too. This is my first day.
  • Lora_
    Lora_ Posts: 54 Member
    Hi all, I am restarting (again) and looking for a great support system, feel free to add me :)
  • adrienne1086
    adrienne1086 Posts: 27 Member
    Also re-starting! I had lost 10 pounds over the summer using MFP, then sort of hit a wall in my life and things got out of control eating-wise and regained those 10 pounds of progress :-/ Hoping to be more successful this time around! My significant other is quite the foodie so meals together seem to be the most challenging for me. Also just ordered 30DS which should be arriving by Friday! Good luck to everyone!
  • Samanthalovesher2boys
    Samanthalovesher2boys Posts: 10
    I'm starting again too! At my heavyist (?sp) ever: 259 lbs. My goal is 175. I would love a supportive group of friends to keep me motivated! Feel free to add me!
  • HealthyGinny
    HealthyGinny Posts: 821 Member
    Good luck to you, this time will be the right one :) Feel free to add me xx
  • icandothisagain
    icandothisagain Posts: 2
    I'm back again too!!! (hence the name icandothisagain). I need to lose about 18 lbs, and I want to do it before the **big 5-0** in March. This site is amazing, and the people so supportive. I'd love some friends along the way!!

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