Not new, but starting over..

Jessie1227
Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
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Hey there! Like my title says, I am not new to this but I decided to start over after falling off the wagon pretty hard and gaining over half of my lost weight back over the holidays. I'm looking for some more motivation to help kick off the new year. I'm joining a gym when I get paid on the 4th, I changed my ticker and I will not log in tomorrow so that I can reset my days.

I'm starting out with smaller goals, too. I realize this isn't a competition between all of us so I decided with exercise and proper nutrition that I will take it as it comes, one day at a time. So every 10 pounds lost, I'll hit a goal. Seeing it for me as a big picture "YOU HAVE 70+ POUNDS TO LOSE" was kind of a downer for me.

Anyways if anyone wants to add me, feel free! Please include a message as I don't want friend collectors on my page. I need more happy life-loving people on my list! :)


Thanks!
Jessie
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  • saraedens
    saraedens Posts: 54
    Feel free to add me! I let myself go too I'm 5'9'' and reached 268..ugh!! But now I'm down 20 lbs and feeling much better about myself still have a long way to go but we will all get there together!!
  • SailerSiren13
    SailerSiren13 Posts: 51 Member
    Feel free to add me i'm right there with you!
  • Soloflyergirl2
    Soloflyergirl2 Posts: 127 Member
    Hi. I've had my difficulty with the long term goal... I have to set shorter term goals and be realistic. As for joining a gym, I decided to use every exercise video that I can follow , for free . ON DEMAND.. on cable television.... and I bought an exercise mat.... I have used huge Progresso soup cans for upper arm weights and bought small 3 # weights at Target . If you can do 12 reps of all of the exercises with one weight, you can move to the next weight........ There is a tv show called " Sit and Be Fit"... and even though it is meant for more sedentary people, the woman guides the viewer through some aerobic exercises, while seated.... and it's good for stretching.... moving... and eventually a more vigorous workout....... I am trying to break my goals down to be manageable.... and I asked my medical doctor about the " add calories to your day because you exercised." She said.. do not eat the extra calories... ( I actually gained weight from it.. I thought.. Oh great.. I can eat 700 calories today beyond my goal... so I ate potato chips..)..... Best wishes. :flowerforyou:
  • shardonay91
    shardonay91 Posts: 16 Member
    hi, I'm glad your starting again, I'm sure this time you'll do it. i know exactly how you feel. so definitely feel free to add me. I've just started fitness pal and looking for encouraging friends also. ;)
  • Amy62575
    Amy62575 Posts: 422 Member
    Please add me. I'm also starting over. I was here last year and lost a bit but then fell off the wagon and gained it all back, plus some. I could really use the encouragement too!
  • Poetry_In_Pics
    Poetry_In_Pics Posts: 149
    You could be my weightloss twin!! :laugh: I've fallen off the wagon more times than I can begin to count, but like yourself, I've realized that this is a slow process that I take from day to day. Looking at the big picture is overwhelming ~ small goals and small steps lead to lasting change.

    Nice to meet you!!
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    Feel free to add me! I let myself go too I'm 5'9'' and reached 268..ugh!! But now I'm down 20 lbs and feeling much better about myself still have a long way to go but we will all get there together!!

    Adding! :)
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    Feel free to add me i'm right there with you!

    Adding! :):)
  • chellly
    chellly Posts: 6 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm in the same boat. I lost 20 lbs after having a baby in April and gained half of it back over the holidays. Added to my weight, which is way higher than it should be, I feel terrible. I could use all the support and encouragement I can get. I have a great support system at home, but a little more never hurts. :)

    I've accepted this isn't a temporary thing. I need to change the way I think for this to work. I'm a HUGE emotional eater. Once I get a handle on that I'm confident the rest will fall in to place.
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    Hi. I've had my difficulty with the long term goal... I have to set shorter term goals and be realistic. As for joining a gym, I decided to use every exercise video that I can follow , for free . ON DEMAND.. on cable television.... and I bought an exercise mat.... I have used huge Progresso soup cans for upper arm weights and bought small 3 # weights at Target . If you can do 12 reps of all of the exercises with one weight, you can move to the next weight........ There is a tv show called " Sit and Be Fit"... and even though it is meant for more sedentary people, the woman guides the viewer through some aerobic exercises, while seated.... and it's good for stretching.... moving... and eventually a more vigorous workout....... I am trying to break my goals down to be manageable.... and I asked my medical doctor about the " add calories to your day because you exercised." She said.. do not eat the extra calories... ( I actually gained weight from it.. I thought.. Oh great.. I can eat 700 calories today beyond my goal... so I ate potato chips..)..... Best wishes. :flowerforyou:

    Hi there!

    Unfortunately, I've tried the at home videos, etc. It doesn't work for me! Being lazy usually wins over working out at home. I need to be able to get out of the house and do it. I have an exercise ball and a mat at home that I will do little things here and there if I can't make it to the gym for some reason! :P

    Also, I tried the "Eat back your exercise calories!!!!" too and I gained from it, also. I think I'll stick to my 1200 calories a day til I get to where I want to get then go from there!

    Thanks for your reply! :)
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    hi, I'm glad your starting again, I'm sure this time you'll do it. i know exactly how you feel. so definitely feel free to add me. I've just started fitness pal and looking for encouraging friends also. ;)

    Adding! :)
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    Please add me. I'm also starting over. I was here last year and lost a bit but then fell off the wagon and gained it all back, plus some. I could really use the encouragement too!

    Adding ya! :)
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    You could be my weightloss twin!! :laugh: I've fallen off the wagon more times than I can begin to count, but like yourself, I've realized that this is a slow process that I take from day to day. Looking at the big picture is overwhelming ~ small goals and small steps lead to lasting change.

    Nice to meet you!!

    Woohoo! lol Yeah, it hurts falling off that damn thing. :P I feel the same now, small goals and small steps!! :)

    Nice to meet you, too! Thanks for the add! :D
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm in the same boat. I lost 20 lbs after having a baby in April and gained half of it back over the holidays. Added to my weight, which is way higher than it should be, I feel terrible. I could use all the support and encouragement I can get. I have a great support system at home, but a little more never hurts. :)

    I've accepted this isn't a temporary thing. I need to change the way I think for this to work. I'm a HUGE emotional eater. Once I get a handle on that I'm confident the rest will fall in to place.

    Hi there, I'm adding you! A little more support never hurt anyone! :D I am also an emotional eater. I'm sure the stress I've gone through the past few weeks didn't help, either. I need to work on that! lol
  • AbiLee1976
    AbiLee1976 Posts: 81
    I'm starting over too. We moved house in August and I stopped trying, now I want to make a change. Feel free to add me.
  • Carol_s
    Carol_s Posts: 73
    Hey everyone,

    I'm starting over too, have had a tough year for various reasons and my eating took over again. On the plus side I've continued exercising, so haven't put on too much of the weight I'd lost, but I still have a long way to go!

    I wish you all the best of luck, I'm sure we can do this with each others support :-)

    Feel free to add me.

    Xx
  • sammie121403
    sammie121403 Posts: 49 Member
    I am right there too. For the last year, my husband and I have been avid gym-goers, but its closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2 and after the holiday snacks, I was feel pretty guilty so I had do start something up. I started calorie counting, to help me watch my intake more closely, and this program has made it very easy to do so. We also started Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred, which can be a butt kicker for active people! :) I am feeling pretty good, but its only been 5 days. :/
  • herekatiekatie
    herekatiekatie Posts: 1 Member
    I'm with ya! I haven't slipped too much, but this past week has been tough to get back on the wagon. I joined right after Thanksgiving and lost 15lbs, but since xmas eve I've somewhat fallen off---I'm still gym'ing but did take a couple days off, but my food choices have been poor and need to be resuscitated---I blame constant leftovers and sweets that are hanging around pre-new year. I know I'lll do it---and you an too! It just takes one day at a time! Cheers to a result-filled 2013
  • TempoChiarisce26
    TempoChiarisce26 Posts: 43
    Welcome back! encouragement and support is a huge factor (for me anyway) in losing weight. You want to be able to see all the hard work you did and feel great while doing it! I have about 69lbs more to lose until i reach my goal, but who knows i might go even further than that :) Im sure you will do great. One day at a time... :) Feel free to add me!

    -Maria
  • osteral
    osteral Posts: 41
    I'm starting over again this week too. I keep falling off the wagon over and over again; still trying to find my my middle ground where I can live my life and be healthier too. I "only" need to get rid of 25 pounds but when I have needed to get rid of it for over ten years it seems like an unobtainable goal. :( Really like your mini goals, maybe that is something I need to consider... Add me if you like, I could use some support too (family is not much help).
  • Sizethree4Ever
    Sizethree4Ever Posts: 120 Member
    I`m starting over, feel free to add me .
  • hope25
    hope25 Posts: 188 Member
    I am in the same boat starting over after falling off the wagon again!! Feel free to add me to your friends list.
  • mlk8604
    mlk8604 Posts: 56 Member
    Anyone please feel free to add me too!
  • apohaqui
    apohaqui Posts: 7 Member
    You can add me as well... I've fallen off that wagon more times than I care to mention. :( The only bright spot is I wiggle my way back on again. Plus there is always someone ready to give you a hands up...

    The hardest part is accepting the fact that this weight did not go on overnight, and it won't come overnight either....... One little step at a time, right? I think we all look for that "Magic" diet.. but there isn't one. Healthy eating, and some exercise. Kat :)
  • Jessie1227
    Jessie1227 Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks everyone for your replies! I'm adding you! :)
  • Skinneyminney91
    Skinneyminney91 Posts: 1
    Hi all! I'm not too new to MFP, I've done it on and off for a year, and that didn't work out much, so I am back for good!
  • rede2go
    rede2go Posts: 82 Member
    I totally understand and can relate to what you are saying...I have been there! I am starting Jan 1, 2013. I have new goals and I am gonna get there any help I can off you or anyone please just ask. All are welcome we can reach our goals we just need to be kind to ourselves but at the same time be accountable. We cant eat chocolate all day long and think that we will get there. We will have days ups and downs and that is why we are all here we need encouragement. It is very nice to meet you!

    Heather
  • juxtapose
    juxtapose Posts: 7 Member
    I lost 25 pounds, felt amazing, and then gained it all back.
    Here we go again!
    Add me :)
  • maclarke413
    maclarke413 Posts: 2
    Now new, but recommitting, funny how tracking what you eat and how much you exercise really does help?
    I stopped tracking over the holidays, I am not beating up myself, as a classic emo eater, getting through these
    holidays were important to me. Glad to report didn't gain any weight, but didn't lose any either.

    I have some pretty fun things to look forward to this year, so I am not trying to be crazy, but realistic, likely have a
    trip to Paris in April, would like to be thinner so that I can walk around and enjoy myself much more. I have a good 60 pounds to lose, 70 might be better, but I am looking for a weight that I can attain and be heatlhy at. I am good wtih slow and steady!

    THanks all you you guys out there who need positive buddies, I do too, look forward to checking with you all this year!!:happy:
  • maclarke413
    maclarke413 Posts: 2
    What do they say? Practice makes perfect? This time is it!

    :)

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