First ever post, and one hell of a rough realization

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  • TransformCrystalC
    TransformCrystalC Posts: 7 Member
    Sometimes it feels good to just get things off your chest. Time to move on. Research has shown that caloric restriction is more significant than exercise in fat loss. Just start eating less. Even if you don't work out, you will lose weight. No neighbors, no schedule conflicts means no excuses. You can do this! You can add exercise when you start feeling good about yourself again.
  • anitsirhC83
    anitsirhC83 Posts: 5 Member
    I have a similar story too. I lost 46 lbs over a year ago on a different weight loss programme, and was determined to take it all the way to my UGW and never see myself back over 200 lbs. I ended up having to drop out of that programme due to money constraints, and though I was determined to stick at it and carry on on my own, I saw every single one of those 46 lbs go right back on. Now I'm having to start that battle all over again.

    I think what we have to do is realise that we are human, we slip up and lose our focus, but as long as we have the attitude to do right and the determination again to do our all and get back on the path to where we want to be, we can succeed. It doesn't come naturally at first - it's a struggle to fit it all in at times, but the first step on the way is to get it in your mind that you will give it another go and give it your all come what may. At the end of the day, if we do not try, we certainly will not succeed.


    Thank you for this.... INSPIRATION!! :bigsmile:
  • staceymariariches
    staceymariariches Posts: 2
    If your eating a varied and healthy diet then a little exercise can go a long way. Go on a power walk during your lunch hour, or do some yoga or pilates at home in the morning/evening, good exercises to help you tone up but low noise level not disturbing your neighbor.

    Your child is five, go round the park, your child can cycle and you can run or power walk, or go to a soft pay centre and go join in, you'd be surprised how much of a workout it actually is.

    There are lots of little ways you can exercise, even if it's butt clenching exercises at your desk , every little helps!
  • VincitQuiSeVincit
    VincitQuiSeVincit Posts: 285 Member
    Wow, I don't have the time at the moment to reply to each of you individually, but I want to thank you all for your advice and words of encouragement. There have been so many wonderful suggestions, some of which I can totally utilize in my life, some which unfortunately don't work for one reason or another.
    I know that my biggest challenge will be changing my eating habits- no matter how much I do or dont work out, there is no way to out run a terrible diet.

    My goal for the rest of January will be to TRACK EVERYTHING. Even the bad stuff, because I need to be open and honest with myself.
    I'm also going to start small- I am going to make it to the gym 2x a week. There is no reason I can't leave work one day a week with enough time to make it to daycare and no reason that one weekend morning can't be spent at the gym.
    I'm starting with small goals. I've also changed my ticker--- seeing the hefty number I have to lose and having to display my current weight is EMBARRASSING, but for me, it's a huge motivator to see that number drop.

    But sincerely thank you to all of you, and best of luck as well.
    Please feel free to add me- I could use the support :)
  • Sul3i
    Sul3i Posts: 553 Member
    Welcome back and best wishes dear! Don't get down on yourself n dwell in past mistakes just move forward today!! :flowerforyou:
  • Danni1585
    Danni1585 Posts: 250 Member
    Don't guilt trip yourself, your back on it and it's a new year. Working long hours is hard, I know I work long hours too. Just know you have a loads of friends on Facebook. I was 217 last week, 210 this week, so we are in the same bracket. Just do what you can. I went for a swim after work today, 45 invites and runt nearly 500 calories. Enough to see me through a bad day at work. We can all do this together. I am loving my fitness pal, it's better than a class or gym. I am self conscious and it's cheaper. Keep going girl and welcome back to your friends x
  • Danni1585
    Danni1585 Posts: 250 Member
    Apols for the typos it is the iPad !
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    well anyway, i got my answer lol
  • Bozydeaux
    Bozydeaux Posts: 9 Member
    I'm right there with ya. Lost 65 pounds 13 years ago, and have allowed 45 of it to come home to roost again. I am totally disgusted with myself. I am determined to change my lifestyle for good this time and lose the weight in a slow and healthy manner. My goal for 2013 is to lose 1 pound a week - a slow, reasonable, attainable goal.

    I'll send you a friend request - sounds like we could both use the support in our new journeys!

    And anyone else, please feel free to add me. The more friends, the more support, the better!
  • ericahassinistermotives
    ericahassinistermotives Posts: 92
    I think a lot of people on this site have quit, having reached goal or got close and quit because of life or whatever and came back months or weeks later feeling like crap because they slipped up.

    I know I'm one of them.

    It's okay, OP, this community will always welcome you back. :heart:
  • kkayecarlson
    kkayecarlson Posts: 10 Member
    Yep, life happens, now how are you going to move forward. Watch your food, cut out sugar, move when you can. You will be fine!:love::flowerforyou:
  • VincitQuiSeVincit
    VincitQuiSeVincit Posts: 285 Member
    well anyway, i got my answer lol
    Your answer? I'm sorry, I don't understand?
  • KimberlyDCZ
    KimberlyDCZ Posts: 525 Member
    Welcome back! Our current weight is about the same. Add me if you'd like.
  • VickiMitkins
    VickiMitkins Posts: 249 Member
    A lot of us are right there with you. I lost 35 lbs and gained about 10 back over the past 12 months. I knew last year I should log as much as possible to keep my-self in check, but you're right, life gets in the way. I just started logging again this week. I figure I will face it one day at a time. The one thing I have continued to do no matter what is yoga and a walk a few mornings every week. Some forms of yoga can really get your heart rate up and burn more than a few calories, but if done properly are very quiet. It's not the same as high intensity arobics, but it might be something you can fit into your morning schedule. It's good for muscle tone and balance as well. It is also the only thing that really helped my TMJ just purchased an elliptical machine to insure I would be able to get a bit more cardio than walking provides and to get some in during bad weather or when it's too dark to walk in the morning. It was the one cardio machine I really liked (bad knees). It's very quiet as well. I good one is not cheap, but it might be a solution for you as well. You could also look at an exercize bike. You can often get used exercize bikes and elliptical machines pretty inexpensively. Don't go for a treadmill though. They are very loud and disturb everyone. Good luck!
  • korygilliam
    korygilliam Posts: 594 Member
    The issue of child and downstairs neighbors does pose quite an issue...but keep in mind that you can do it!

    Key think for helping on not gaining back--make sure you take your lunch and have healthy, but filling, snacks all the time at work. That way you don't double your lunch intake with cafeteria/fast food junk and a package of chips from the vending machine! I eat about 350 calories at work, unless I don't bring my own...then is about 700 (and don't eat their breakfast either!)

    Be true to your diary, even on your bad days!

    But to lose, you may be able to lose SOME with dieting alone, but at some point you have to exercise (which is best to do from the beginning so you lose as little muscle mass as possible.) Check out the sturdy but condensed sized ellipticals. They are down to a couple of hundred $ now and I used mine to lose most of my weight. It doesn't make any sound on the floor (like a treadmill or video cardio) and will take up little room in your apartment (guessing). And it is low impact, so good for the knees/ankles. Things link planks and crunches...stuff that you don't have to really move to do should be friendly to your neighbors...make sure you aren't making excuses for yourself.
  • trulabfloyd
    trulabfloyd Posts: 50
    This is January of a new year. Good time to start over. This is a series of starting over for all of us. Sometimes from day to day, week to week etc. You CAN do it . You did it before. some people take a walk on their lunch. Can you do that? Power walk! And watching calories is tedious but works. The fact that you are on MFP is encouraging. come on back. We are here to cheer you on!
    Trula
    :flowerforyou:

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