Getting started AGAIN...

sillybeth84
sillybeth84 Posts: 27
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How many of you are starting over again with your weight loss journey with new enthusiasm? I am. I think their is a difference between TRYING and DOING. I think it is easy to say you are trying to lose weight and to make excuses. Let's help each other troubleshoot and succeed. I am getting married this year and I want to like the way I look in pictures. I am looking for motivated friends so feel free to add me :)
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  • karak80
    karak80 Posts: 19
    Let's do it! I just got engaged in December, and that plus a not-so-good visit to the doctor the month before have gotten me seriously motivated to get this weight off. Feel free to add me!
  • jamesadams3766952
    jamesadams3766952 Posts: 8
    Definitely on board with getting started again. I managed to gain back all of the weight I lost a few years ago so it's time to start fresh and see what can happen. It's hard to keep motivated and do the proper exercises, that is where I usually fall off. Nothing specific to target (no wedding or plans) just a desire to get back down to a manageable weight.
  • sillybeth84
    sillybeth84 Posts: 27
    James, I did that too! I had lost 45 pounds, then injured my foot and I have gained it all back plus some. It really takes a hit to your self esteem when you can't wear the new clothes you bought. Have you ever watched Extreme Weight Loss? It gives me a lot of motivation.
  • sillybeth84
    sillybeth84 Posts: 27
    Congrats! I know my doctor would get frustrated with me too. Hopefully losing some weight will keep us healthier!
  • Superstar_81
    Superstar_81 Posts: 88 Member
    Hey :) I'm definately in!! I'm feeling motivated again (at last!) and I would love to have some new motivated people to do this with!! I have been on MFP for a while now and have noticed a lot of my friends are no longer logging in.....I'm so lonely LOL!

    I'm looking to lose around 20lbs to begin with, perhaps more later but I dont want to be too overwhelmed. I have spent the last 6 months (maybe a touch longer ;-) ) making every excuse manageable...'I'm moving house, I've started a new job, I stopped smoking and more recently...but its Chriiiiiiiissstmas, pass the marzipan!!'

    No more excuses...we can do this and have some fun along the way!!
  • wittman01
    wittman01 Posts: 22 Member
    Sure! I think starting over is better than not starting at all-been there done that! I have an open diary and I log every day faithfully! :)
  • sillybeth84
    sillybeth84 Posts: 27
    Hey :) I'm definately in!! I'm feeling motivated again (at last!) and I would love to have some new motivated people to do this with!! I have been on MFP for a while now and have noticed a lot of my friends are no longer logging in.....I'm so lonely LOL!

    I'm looking to lose around 20lbs to begin with, perhaps more later but I dont want to be too overwhelmed. I have spent the last 6 months (maybe a touch longer ;-) ) making every excuse manageable...'I'm moving house, I've started a new job, I stopped smoking and more recently...but its Chriiiiiiiissstmas, pass the marzipan!!'

    No more excuses...we can do this and have some fun along the way!!

    No worries, I know Christmas was hard for me too. I gained back a few of the pounds that I had lost. New Year, NO excuses. I keep watching Extreme Weight Loss and these people are losing 80-100 pounds in three months and thinking "what is MY excuse?" And I have none. So it is time to do it and MEAN it!
  • woahitsangie
    woahitsangie Posts: 139 Member
    I sure am! lost 45lbs and now over the last few months gained 20 of it back!

    back on track I go!!
  • karak80
    karak80 Posts: 19
    Awesome! I need to be held accountable--it's so easy for me to get off track. Looking forward to starting again with you all :happy:
  • my3starsofthesea
    my3starsofthesea Posts: 4 Member
    I'm here also starting over. Tired of going up & down the scale. I want to lose the weight & maintain it for good this time around.
  • aprilh47
    aprilh47 Posts: 250 Member
    I don't really understand my problem, I've tried everything in the past and I know this the only thing that works for me, I managed to loose nearly 3 stone a year or so ago, then just stopped logging on. After putting everything back on again, I had a few false starts but now Im ready.
  • Chelle2451
    Chelle2451 Posts: 3 Member
    I had a baby in May and waited until now to get started. :( I am miserable and really want to do this!! I say we rock it out! I am going to lose 70 pounds!
  • cbumbalough
    cbumbalough Posts: 142 Member
    Ready again also! Joined a group challenge on here. Hope that it keeps me motivated!
  • icerafta
    icerafta Posts: 38
    I went off the Atkins wagon during the holidays and while on Winter break from school. Thankfully I only loaded on 7 lbs, and I have no doubt it will come back off soon. i am back doing Atkins again, but when I logged my breakfast entree, I was floored to find out the sodium content was about 1500 mg!!! I will have to use these things sparingly and only once a day. The rest of the time it's hi protein and leafy greens. Time to re enter rabbit mode...
  • fitandstrong2014
    fitandstrong2014 Posts: 11
    Hello i had an old account on here aswell and am looking for new people to help and who can help me. I have depression and i want to overcome it through diet and excercise as well as lose some pounds because its so hard to gain up the energy
    WE CAN DO IT add me if you like or whoever else is reading this I need more my fitness pals
  • sillybeth84
    sillybeth84 Posts: 27
    I went off the Atkins wagon during the holidays and while on Winter break from school. Thankfully I only loaded on 7 lbs, and I have no doubt it will come back off soon. i am back doing Atkins again, but when I logged my breakfast entree, I was floored to find out the sodium content was about 1500 mg!!! I will have to use these things sparingly and only once a day. The rest of the time it's hi protein and leafy greens. Time to re enter rabbit mode...

    I had the same mindset as you 'rabbit mode' but there are actually lots of meals you can make fresh that aren't just salads. For instance turkey chops or chicken 4 oz can be about 100 calories. Also adding in carrots, one cup and green beans one cup and I was still less than 200 calories. Really surprised me. Message me for other examples. Also I do add dressings to that to make it taste better plus seasoning. NO one wants bland food lol
  • DonnaJones7
    DonnaJones7 Posts: 99 Member
    I'm re-starting. Re-set my ticker and everything. I really am DOING and trying to ignore all the January hype that ends by February. Every day I will do SOMETHING. :)
  • osteral
    osteral Posts: 41
    I'm starting over again too. I bought new (larger) jeans in Sept when I went back to work and now they are too tight :/ I have been really good about listing off all my reason (excuses) for not getting it in gear and now I need to put some of that effort into making changes! Anyone that wants to can add me, most of my friends are no longer active...
  • alb848484
    alb848484 Posts: 2
    Count me in, I lost 50 pounds a year ago and after moving in with my boyfriend I have managed to creep back up. Not to my starting weight but I am definitely up and too afraid to step on the scale to figure out how much progress was lost over the past 6 months.
  • ptw330
    ptw330 Posts: 14
    Well today is the first day of my new weight loss for this year.... I am excited for what is coming this year... looking at losing another 20-30kg again this year woop woop... I am doing it this year with my sister who is living in NZ. so I have put of a whopping 8kg over the xmas period so now to take it all back off plus more.. good luck to everyone with your weight loss goals
  • karak80
    karak80 Posts: 19
    I'm re-starting. Re-set my ticker and everything. I really am DOING and trying to ignore all the January hype that ends by February. Every day I will do SOMETHING. :)

    This is the approach I'm taking, too. In the past, I've done a whole lot of thinking/wishing/hoping and not enough DOING. So every single day I'm doing something to help me get to my goal. Today was looking for more recipes to add to list of healthy meals I already make. We can do this!
  • yorkiebear
    yorkiebear Posts: 1 Member
    Hey I am starting over tomorrow too…never posted here before but need to have some motivation also! Looking for friends. Feel free to add me :)
  • kikalique
    kikalique Posts: 52 Member
    Hi all, I'm definitely in for this. I lost about 30 lbs a few years ago, and after some significant life changes, the weight has crept back on. Now that I'm getting married in June, I want to refocus and get back to that -30lb place to start my marriage off right.
    I keep watching Extreme Weight Loss and these people are losing 80-100 pounds in three months and thinking "what is MY excuse?" And I have none. So it is time to do it and MEAN it!

    I love EWL and Biggest Loser! MTV used to have a show called Heavy that was similar to EWL but with teens. I like those shows better because they seem more realistic than BL, like they actually are at home and dealing with time management/temptations.
  • angelajmrn
    angelajmrn Posts: 63 Member
    I too just started over. Would love extra motivation
  • kroldridge
    kroldridge Posts: 16 Member
    My birthday was Friday. I told myself I will be ON IT starting tomorrow. I definitely need a KICK IN THE you know what to help me.

    Good luck to everyone! Add me if you like--I need ACCOUNTABILITY :-D
  • MrsHeatherG33
    MrsHeatherG33 Posts: 41 Member
    I'm Heather and I'm new to MFP, but not to weightloss and starting over. I can't even tell you how many times I've gained and lost the same 40 lbs. I can't remember the last time I was at my goal weight, probably 10 years and two kids ago. I'm ready to take control, so I'm starting over, 2014 is going to be my year.
  • uhaveharmony
    uhaveharmony Posts: 9
    I've been back and forth with my weight for years and I'm over it... This is the year and I wanna be in the best shape of my life by this time next year. I'm looking for motivation and support myself so please add me :)
  • Meggpie93
    Meggpie93 Posts: 12
    Just starting...AGAIN, after a few false starts I lost a couple lbs then put them all back on, so now I'm back with a new year, new me mentality and I now feel that this is the real deal. Hoping to make some friends to keep me motivated too! :P
  • CardinalKoolaid
    CardinalKoolaid Posts: 11 Member
    I'm back again after a 10 month hiatus.

    I lost about 35lbs and was only a few lbs from my goal weight when I stopped using MFP and thought I would be able to keep the weight off. Gradually my weight has crept up again.

    Very disappointed with myself but I am determined and I know I can do it as I have done it before.
  • littletreasures
    littletreasures Posts: 3 Member
    Hi
    I am back ???? I lost 3 and half stone and over time I've gained it all back and I'm only few pounds back to where I started. I'm not happy and have loads off dresses I'd like to get back into so here I am new year new me
    I'd like to make friends and we can all help each other and keep on track and support each other

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