I am SO disappointed in myself.

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  • dlionsmane
    dlionsmane Posts: 672 Member
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    I am saying this with all good intentions - I hope that you were able to learn something from this...

    The main takeaway I would have is that you should 1. find your motivation in your daily life, not in the gym 2. remember that to lose weight ALL you need is a calorie deficit 3. if you lose your gym membership again you have NO excuse to gain weight.

    There should be no reason why a relatively healthy person can not lose weight with a moderate, appropriate calorie deficit.

    Granted working out is nice and fun and great for your overall health and yes you should do it. But to lose weight just make sure you are eating less than you burn!

    Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • gretlarson
    gretlarson Posts: 52 Member
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    I've lost over 100 pounds twice only to regain it all back. It has taken me awhile to try to get back to make the decision to try again. I know it is hard. You can do it.
  • MYhealthyjourney70
    MYhealthyjourney70 Posts: 276 Member
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    you can do it... walk, walk and walk some more.... i go to my local recreation center but I have also been walking on my breaks at work including lunch... we have all been in the same boat.. lose, gain lose again...

    good luck on your journey...
  • dmaert
    dmaert Posts: 8 Member
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    Quit beating yourself up and just get back on track. Today is a new day! You can do it. Rather than think about looking good for college think about making yourself more healthy so you can tackle what ever may come your way, including that pair of pants that doesn't fit. Have a great day! :flowerforyou:
  • littleburgy
    littleburgy Posts: 570 Member
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    Sometimes life just happens and it's easy to lose focus. Just get back in the saddle!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    Yup...quit beating yourself up. You got side tracked. It happens. I got side tracked for 4 months. I had lost 50 lbs and gained 21 of that back. You know what it was, all a learning experience. See it as that. Keep going. Have faith and believe in yourself.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
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    It happens.

    First, you don't HAVE to have a gym membership to lose weight. Calories in is the main concern in weight loss. So get the eating in order. But I'm sure you can do *something* active where you don't have to go to the gym to do it. Online fitness videos, walking or running outside, power walk at the mall if it is too hot out, etc.....
  • liveandlove788
    liveandlove788 Posts: 15
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    So you hit a slump...that's part of being human! Look at it in terms of only being able to get better. No, you may not be at your goal weight by the time school starts, but hey at least you realized what you did and admitted to it to the point of wanting a a change again...that's way better then just giving up. Maybe figuring out a reward system could help. Keep those pants that didn't fit and when they do fit properly, treat yourself to a cute top to go with them.
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
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    I can't do pictures, but this is what I try to remind myself every time I slip up:

    http://approachanxiety.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/What-success-looks-like.jpg

    Success isn't a straight line. It's a journey. As long as you don't give up, as long as you don't call it quits for good, every step you make in the right direction is a step towards your ultimate goal.
    This is awesome!!
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
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    Sorry I couldn't help myself. :wink:

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  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    Sorry I couldn't help myself. :wink:

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    Oh that's just wrong...and by wrong...I mean, really funny!!! :laugh: :laugh:
  • katkins73
    katkins73 Posts: 416 Member
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    Pat yourself on the back for sitting up and taking note now and not in 20/30/50lbs time :wink: There are so many great workouts on You Tube for free :smile:
  • Veggie_mama
    Veggie_mama Posts: 77 Member
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    We all fall of the ship sometime. You have to just get back on there and keep going. It's very hard and it's not going to be easy, at least in my case, it's not easy.
    Know that you have friends on here and that you are not the only person feeling this way. It's a long road, a hard road, but I promise you that it'll be worth it. I've found that this is the BEST support system you can have with the people here on MFP. Sometimes the people in our lives just don't get it. But on here, 99.9% of people get it because we've all be there. We've had these thoughts, these "slips", these bad phases.
    Don't give up, keep fighting! You have much love on here from complete strangers that will become friends.
    We get you, we love you!
    :wink:
  • sch1994
    sch1994 Posts: 57 Member
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    I always do the same, dont get to disheartened, try to find work outs that you feel you can do at home, even if its just a walk a day, its still getting your body moving! :)

    Theres so many people in the same boat! it has taken me a long time of going off and on the track again to lose 30lbs! so dont worry its all fine! keep your chin up and get back on it, you will feel so much better for it :)

    hope everything goes well!
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    amreadarrens Posts: 43 Member
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