Back on the wagon today! No waiting for the New Year!

welshwoofer
welshwoofer Posts: 56 Member
in Motivation and Support
Right, after what has basically been a month of being useless at diet and exercise I've given myself a strict talking to and have decided that today is the day to get a grip again.
I've been food shopping for plenty of fruit and vegetables, put what is left of the Xmas goodies in a carrier bag, taped it closed and put it in the attic out of sight and have just got back from a 5k run.
I really don't want all my hard work undone by a silly few weeks that included Xmas, my birthday, the dog being really ill and general naughtiness.

So its back to 1200 cals a day, dog walking for an hour a day (he's better now) and some form of exercise each day (swimming, running, Shred) from now until I go back to work on Jan 7th.
Then I'll be more realistic about exercise and go back to 3 or 4 times a week in addition to the dog walking.

Anyone else not waiting for the New Year?
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  • closenre
    closenre Posts: 225 Member
    I love this. We all tend to make excuses for ourselves and it great you chose to start now! I had a bad day on my bday on the 15th, a bad day on xmas and plan for a bad day on newyears. While i get discouraged i realize that three bad days may result in a positive 2000 calories but 28 good days results in a loss of 14000 to 20000 calories.

    My favorite quote is "If its important you will find a way, if it isn't, you will find an excuse"

    Good luck on reaching your goals and remeber, its not the bad days that matter but the poor excuses we use.
  • amdahwd
    amdahwd Posts: 237 Member
    I am so glad you chose today to start and not "next _______"!

    I wish you much luck with your weight loss and cleaning up your diet and especially getting back to the exercise consistently. That is the hardest part for me.
  • tpow1196
    tpow1196 Posts: 51 Member
    I somehow managed to not let myself off the wagon. I thought about it, and really wanted to. I had a couple of meals where I was like, I'm not keeping track of this, but I still went to the gym!

    So I'm not waiting for New Years, as tempting as it would because this is HARD work and I am getting a little tired of it.
  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    I'm starting again today too! I'd stopped tracking my calories for a few months, and now it's time to own up and get back to business. :smile:
  • welshwoofer
    welshwoofer Posts: 56 Member
    Good to see I'm not alone! The more the merrier (without the beers - lol!)
    I feel much calmer strangely, knowing that I'm back in control.
  • amymichelle1226
    amymichelle1226 Posts: 150 Member
    I think this is great! I see so many people saying "I'm going to start on this day"....no, start today! I think people wait until a day they feel like they can do good for the entire day. Even if they screw up for dinner later, lunch tomorrow, breakfast two days from now....they're still getting started, and they might have a really healthy lunch today, dinner tomorrow and the next day....and that will make a difference.

    Good for you!! You can do it!
  • cheree1969
    cheree1969 Posts: 98 Member
    Same here. Back on the wagon for me starting today!
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,333 Member
    I had this conversation yesterday with a couple of MFP friends. We decided to start yesterday...no more excuses and no waiting for Jan. 1. And you know I feel much better today after eating well, working out again and drinking tons of water. I logged yesterday for the first time since Dec. 13th. No more excuses!!!
  • joann1948
    joann1948 Posts: 161 Member
    I am not waiting either. I have started again, and will keep on going. It feels so much better, cause that full feeling after eating thru the holidays made me sick. Good Luck to everyone.......xxxxx
  • NVMoon
    NVMoon Posts: 7
    Yep, I climbed my Fluffy self back up on the wagon last week. I had the little speech with myself as well and told myself that there is no need to wait until the first of the year - January 1st isn't a magical/mystical date that is going to make a difference other than the ability to make more excuses to eat and drink more.

    I got a FitBit for Christmas and have become a bit obsessed with seeing how much I can walk. I have started taking the stairs in the parking garage just so I can have something on the stairs screen. Starting with baby steps in the exercise department so I don't hurt myself right out the gate. :happy:
  • Fat2Fit145
    Fat2Fit145 Posts: 385 Member
    Yep Me.... got right back at it yesterday... keep it up :)
  • sylviatx
    sylviatx Posts: 156 Member
    Awesome! So glad you are not waiting. I got sick just before Christmas and stopped exercising, then there was Christmas week. Now there is a house full of goodies (rapidly disappearing due to stealthy trashing activities on my part - family just thinks the treats are all being eaten LOL). And when I was overeating I really did make myself sick to my stomach.

    Back on the wagon feels really good. We can do this!
  • freedomischaos
    freedomischaos Posts: 25 Member
    My favorite quote is "If its important you will find a way, if it isn't, you will find an excuse"

    I really like that quote. ninja'd.
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    I got back on track "yesterday" as well. Got tired of waiting for the "1st". YAY us!
  • ScarlettVamp
    ScarlettVamp Posts: 828 Member
    I'm with you! After being down with the flu for a week, working super long hours for a week, and then the Christmas crazies, it's time to kick myself in the butt and get moving. Headed out in a bit...going to let my daughter ride her new bike and I am going to walk/jog. I'll never hit my June 1st goal if I don't get going TODAY!
  • emilyehlers
    emilyehlers Posts: 8 Member
    I'm inspired! Back on the chain gang today!

    Gotta say, being home all day (as opposed to spending 8-9 hours at work M-F) is really tough for me! Food everywhere, demanding to be eaten! :)
  • rciszek
    rciszek Posts: 134
    I've been soo bad with the Christmas goodies around too. I'm getting some good stuff to eat this weekend and will be back at the gym. The cold weather (teens) has stopped my running in the AM, I'm hoping the temps come up so I can start that again otherwise I'll be getting to the gym...
  • magicherry
    magicherry Posts: 81 Member
    No waiting - started tracking again yesterday.

    *honest tracking included a slice of apple pie with Cool Whip and a handful of M&Ms
    **damn the Christmas leftovers!!!!!!
  • Afaida
    Afaida Posts: 142 Member
    I could not believe how out of controll I got over the holidays. My compulsive eating was scaring me so bad. Visualized gaining all my bad habits and weight back in short order. So yesterday my focus was staying out of the cookies and chocolates. Felt hungry ALL day. It was not a perfect day but I went to bed with renewed faith that I am capable of making good choices. I can do this! I will do this. I am in charge!
    May we all have a healthy and happy new year starting NOW!
  • eganita
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    Me :)

    I am getting back on track today... I feel better already after a healthy breakfast, some tea, and lots of water.

    Good luck!
  • Yesican42
    Yesican42 Posts: 6
    Back on the wagon today for me too! I woke up this morning with the positive attitude I feel I have had for a long time! I've been away from MFP for about 7 months now and would love some new friends so we can keep each other motivated! Feel free to add me!
  • Goal_Driven
    Goal_Driven Posts: 371 Member
    I did pretty well up until Christmas Eve.. then It went downhill for a few days. I ended up gaining 2.0 lbs since Sunday! :( Not cool. lol! I'm completely back on track today! NO MORE HOLIDAY TREATS (in crazy, obsessive amounts anyways lol.. I'm not here to completely deprive myself).
  • Goal_Driven
    Goal_Driven Posts: 371 Member
    Friend me! :))
  • Reubinski
    Reubinski Posts: 37 Member
    I've never really been a fan of the "New Years Resolution." I've always thought that if it was important enough, you would always start right away and not waste time waiting for a specific day. There is no better time than right now to start working towards your goals, whether you are getting back on the wagon or just getting started! :)
  • lleesmann
    lleesmann Posts: 41
    I started back up again yesterday, even with honest reporting. No time like the present, eh?
  • LupitaWins12
    LupitaWins12 Posts: 92
    me too!!! Back on track, no more excuses, I have control...lets do this!!! Happy and healthy 2013!!!!!
  • FrustratedYoYoer
    FrustratedYoYoer Posts: 274 Member
    Right, after what has basically been a month of being useless at diet and exercise I've given myself a strict talking to and have decided that today is the day to get a grip again.
    I've been food shopping for plenty of fruit and vegetables, put what is left of the Xmas goodies in a carrier bag, taped it closed and put it in the attic out of sight and have just got back from a 5k run.
    I really don't want all my hard work undone by a silly few weeks that included Xmas, my birthday, the dog being really ill and general naughtiness.

    So its back to 1200 cals a day, dog walking for an hour a day (he's better now) and some form of exercise each day (swimming, running, Shred) from now until I go back to work on Jan 7th.
    Then I'll be more realistic about exercise and go back to 3 or 4 times a week in addition to the dog walking.

    Anyone else not waiting for the New Year?

    Good on you. I fell off the wagon Oct - Dec but decided a day before my birthday that there is no point in waiting til New Year when I can start now. I left myself indulge on xmas and boxing day but now I'm back too it and hoping for a loss or at least to maintain when I weigh tomoro. I like your attitude and positivity so feel free to add me if you wish. Same to anyone else.
  • ktbollman
    ktbollman Posts: 32 Member
    This post makes me not want to wait until Jan 1. I have had a terrrrible 2 weeks and I just need to stop being lazy!!! Need to get myself back on track.
  • welshwoofer
    welshwoofer Posts: 56 Member
    Just a quick update - after a good day eating 1280 cals and doing a 5k run and a 60 min walk with the dog I woke up feeling less bloated and so had another sneaky weigh in - and I'm down 1lb!
    I know its only water weight after the sodium laden rubbish I've been eating but its encouragement to carry on.:happy: :happy:

    Hope others are feeling a bit less "swollen" today too :wink:
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    I started the day after christmas, no excuses for me.

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