Starting Over...again

megot78
megot78 Posts: 31 Member
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I did MFP a year ago and got halfway to my goal. I was quite proud of my accomplishment, but life got in the way and I stopped logging. I'm back again for the new year and looking to add some new friends. Feel free to add me. Thanks!

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  • Vicki_Tx
    Vicki_Tx Posts: 14 Member
    Hi! Same here. I did this last year and lost 25 lbs. Got lazy…life kept going…and I gained 6 lbs back. So, ready to get serious again! I sent you a friend request. Stay motivated!
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    Same here! All the stress of planning a wedding, moving, and dealing with drama last year was bad on my overall weight loss. Back at it! Feel free to add me!
  • Lisa3493
    Lisa3493 Posts: 6
    YA.... ME TOO...starting all over again. I need to stop life from getting in the way. I can not stand the way clothes fit me. I am uncomfortable everyday and ready to do something about it
  • daisytripp
    daisytripp Posts: 527 Member
    I'm right there with you all - feel free to add me!
  • WRXymama
    WRXymama Posts: 342 Member
    :::raises hand:::
    I was regularly running over 3miles everyother morning before work. I'm 5ft 6.5inches I went from 219lbs, down to 165lbs. Did exactly reach goal, but felt amazing. Then June came....stress with putting the house up for sale/selling in 2 weeks time/finding a new home/putting my home and other needs before my own. For christmas my husband gave me a TV/wall mount for my spare room to make it more MINE. After the holiday binges, I haven't even hopped back on the scale yet to get my reality smack. Back to making ME important again! Cheers to the new year!! New friends welcome.
  • lisapalla
    lisapalla Posts: 21 Member
    me too - we got this Megs!
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    same here starting over again this time keeping with it. Here's to the new year and a fresh start :)
  • mizztanjo
    mizztanjo Posts: 153 Member
    Starting over can be hard but it's still a start to something great! If anyone here is interested in joining a support group to help stay on track, message me or add me as a friend and I'll get back to you on the details :)
  • AnotherTryLiz
    AnotherTryLiz Posts: 77 Member
    I started late January of last year and was doing so great. Even lost 82lbs. Then my husband had heart failure on Sept. 5th and I had to give up on me and spend 100% of my free time with him. I watched what I ate and did good up until the holidays when all the stress finally won over and I gained back 20 lbs. My new years goal is this....although my husband is and always will be sick, I need to make time for me! So back at it and hoping to get the rest off this year!!!
  • lisapalla
    lisapalla Posts: 21 Member
    I too lost 23 pounds by April of last year and have gained most back. It's really got me uptight about having to do it all again. But I am going to do it - and the add'l 15 I had to lose originally!
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    The holidays were tough with all of the food...but I only gained about 3 lbs AND now I am getting myself back on track with the New Year. 2014 will be the year I reach my goal :smile:

    Feel free (anyone) to add me...I can always use the extra motivation...and I am here to always motivate, encourage, and be a friend to anyone.

    Good luck everyone and Happy New Year !!
  • Cottagestylekid
    Cottagestylekid Posts: 13
    I'm very new to My Fitness Pal but not new to starting over! I did so well 2 years ago and lost 40 pounds. My busy life got in the way and I let myself down. I am back and ready to do so much better this time. I am with you and ready to support!
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    Story of my life. Feel free to add me.
  • gloriaallen36
    gloriaallen36 Posts: 123 Member
    better than giving up! good luck to you! friend request sent! :flowerforyou:
  • hijude57
    hijude57 Posts: 97 Member
    Same story here. I'm ready to start again!
  • amree73
    amree73 Posts: 9 Member
    Re starting as well! Had a Surprise baby in August so I was not able to lose all the weight I wanted, and now I have some more pounds to shed! Good luck, be positive and take each day as it comes!
  • shutrbugz
    shutrbugz Posts: 28
    Returning after several months away. Not going to beat myself up about the 25+ weight gain. This is a new beginning for many of us and I'm ready this time for some permanent changes!!! Please feel free to add me as a buddy as we make our weigh down to our goals.
  • armymom5
    armymom5 Posts: 115
    I'm back too. Have been here off and on but of the 25 pounds I HAD lost a year and a half ago, I have gained 10 back. Had a complete physical on New Year's Eve day and my sugar levels were high again so time to get back in the saddle and get some weight lost! Also, have a son getting married in May so good motiviation. Feel free to add me anyone. :smile:
  • AlanahCFit
    AlanahCFit Posts: 53 Member
    Me too ladies! I gained back 13 pounds, boy it comes back like it was never gone! But I have already lost 3 pounds and its looking bright. Lets stick together and win!
  • Smashlea88
    Smashlea88 Posts: 16 Member
    Me as well! We all got this, we just have to push through it. I think the hardest part is getting back into the habit...
  • ach242004
    ach242004 Posts: 1 Member
    I am starting over again as well and I am looking for some support! Please add me if you want to work together to get through this.:smile:
  • brajocol
    brajocol Posts: 24 Member
    Hi everyone, I am starting over lost 30 lbs and started to put the lbs back on. 2014 is the year!!!! Please feel free to add me, support goes a long way.
  • LaurenR1984
    LaurenR1984 Posts: 2
    This is my first time at MFP, my best friend got me on here! So far I love it. I've tried different diets for years but seem to always give up on myself, usually because something happens in my life! So I totally understand. My friend and I are sticking together in this fight and we have already made big plans for when we lose all our extra pounds! The more the better though! I can use as much support as I can get in this crazy weight loss journey! Good luck to you
  • gmzbluhm
    gmzbluhm Posts: 43 Member
    Same Here! Lost a bunch last year, and then went through some marriage issues and my mom passing away... Need to get back to creating ME time... Feel Free to add me!! :flowerforyou:
  • maphammonds
    maphammonds Posts: 362 Member
    Ditto. I've lost and found the same 15 pounds a few times over the last five year. I'm looking to ditch them for good! Add me - we can keep each other motivated!
  • kleddings
    kleddings Posts: 1
    Never used MFP before so I am looking for new inspiration and support. Feel free to add me. I'm just getting started as well. I've done different things in the past but I've never been able to get through the hard part. I'm an emotional eater so I guess I just figured "Well, when I'm happier, I'll lose weight." But now I'm unhappy BECAUSE of my weight. Time to break the cycle.
  • megot78
    megot78 Posts: 31 Member
    Thanks to everyone for the supportive messages. We can do it!

    On a brighter note, I just changed my profile pic to one taken last weekend. I'm still looking smaller than I was this time a year ago. So there's that :happy:
  • Ruth4111gut
    Ruth4111gut Posts: 289 Member
    Story of my life. Feel free to add me.

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