Starting over, need support!

The only thing that I could add to these posts is: Have a short term goal in mind. Whether that be a certain amount of weight loss, or even just a goal of working out for a certain period of time! Also, keep a long term goal in mind. Just be careful to set goals that you can stick to!

I am in the same exact boat you are. I am just starting back this morning with logging my food (went grocery shopping last night to buy better grocery choices). I was shocked to see so many people that are starting this back right now. I also am taking a different approach as a lifestyle change this time and I am committed to staying active on the boards and logging my food. I believe the boards will help us all stay accountable. I'm going to friend request you as well.

Well done for making a lifestyle change this (last) time. I can't stress enough how much having a support network helps. Keep an eye on the boards and friend request people who inspire you with their progress or attitude. It's good to have a mix of people with similar stats and weightloss targets. in the end if you get a few gems, they will keep you motivated. And as you encourage and support them, you find yourself re-inspired. good luck :-)

I woke up feeling awful today and decided that today is the day I start trying to make healthy changes to my life. I have been using MFP for a while but it had never been effective for me because I lacked the pressure of friends and I ended up eating more process food because they were easier to log.

Starting over as well!! Ive lost 125 pounds in the past year and the past two months gained 17. I've lost 9 of the 17 gained and feeling better! I figured I'd join myfitnesspal for some support! Good luck to all of you!

I am in the same boat. I'm restarting and kicking myself because why didn't I just keep it up in the first place?

I'm trying to really focus on self control and better choices so add me if you need more support!

I started over again at the beginning of last month at my heaviest weight yet (except for when I was pregnant) Started off at 284 and down 14 lbs already. It's a lifestyle style change and hard but is so worth it. Feel free to add me.

Thanks for sharing your story. I am in the same boat. Though I've tried all winter with "intuitive eating" and Geneen Roth's approach, I've gained 8 lbs. Now I'm the heaviest I've ever been at 183 and 5'2. I just want to have the energy I used to have, with less pain at the end of the day. If you have a support group on here, I'd appreciate the add.

If I am honest with myself though, i have to admit, I've never been really diligent about using MFP. This time, I will be. It's a reality check to enter your foods and see how much one really does eat in a day.

All the best to you,
lavender

I have been a member of MFP since 2011 and I have backslid enough myself. I have been back on a 1200 to 1400 calories of healthy food a day for three weeks and just got started with the C25K program. I not only want to lose weight I want to be strong enough to run three times a week, I've never been strong- I really want to. I'd like to join your group too!

I am also starting over for the umpteenth time. About 8 years ago I was the weight I am now, one day I just went No this is it, I am not happy, started walking a couple of days a week and counting calories. Lost 7kg (15lbs) in a couple of months. And kept it off give or take a couple. Over the years and 2 kids later, I am back to that weight again. And miserable. I get up in the morning and have to find clothes for work that dont show all the lumps, which is hard because most of my clothes are from my thinner days. I cant remember how i stuck to it back then, it didnt seem nearly as hard as it does now. I last a day or 2, get hungry and just eat whatever I feel like. I found a photo taken on my sons second birthday, and cant believe I was so much thinner then. And its 2 months out from my daughters 2nd birthday, would love to be in her birthday photos without looking like an elephant. And to think i still thought I needed to lose weight. Oh to be that weight again. Im in Australia, and its winter, so walking isnt an appealing option, by the time I finish work its dark and cold. But I want to be able to wear nice clothes when it starts to get warmer. I just dont know why it seems so much harder this time around. I think part of my problem is, if I reach my calories for the day and I am still hungry. I think well if im gonna go over the limit I may aswell do it with something yummy and out comes the chocolate. Anyways, thats my story, so I thought I would chime in and say I am in the starting over club aswell.

I am starting over to for the third time. I had maintained my weight for six years, then after baby number 3, gained 30 pounds and never lost it. All due to my bad food choices. Feel free to add me. We can do this!