Starting again, fell off the wagon.

sierradawn82
sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 9 in Introduce Yourself
Lost 30 pounds using this app. Gained back 13 because I stopped!! Back at it again and going to keep it off.
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  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    That sounds smart to start back now because I went for a full regain (without intent) before I started back down. Best of success this time.

  • kelleycallen
    kelleycallen Posts: 10
    How did you acheive your 30 pound weight loss?
  • sierradawn82
    sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
    @GaleHawkins thank you

    @kelleycallen I counted every calorie and figured out what foods worked for me. I realized that I suffer from low blood sugar and that to fix it I would go straight to the "bad foods" to fix it like for instance I work in a mall so I would just run over to the wetzels pretzels place and grab a pretzel. That woyld only last for a few hours then I would have a low again. Not to mention I would be half way through my calories for the day with that one pretzel. So I had to find food that worked for me. Lots of brown rice, chicken, and veggies. Also I had to cut out sugar and caffine. I noticed that I ate a ton. This app really showed me that I was eating high calories and low protien and not to mention iron, and calcium. Once I found foods that worked in my calorie range I started to shed the weight. Lost 30 pounds in 90 days. Trust me it was hard and I had a lot of cheat days but it still worked.
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Welcome back. I'm in the same boat as you, but am at my heaviest I've ever been. First day today achieved, so can't complain.

    One day at a time! Good luck.
  • kelleycallen
    kelleycallen Posts: 10
    Thanks. :)
    Yeah I am finding I eat so much junk.
    Even the stuff i thought was good i am learning is not!
    sierradawn82 wrote: »
    @GaleHawkins thank you

    @kelleycallen I counted every calorie and figured out what foods worked for me. I realized that I suffer from low blood sugar and that to fix it I would go straight to the "bad foods" to fix it like for instance I work in a mall so I would just run over to the wetzels pretzels place and grab a pretzel. That woyld only last for a few hours then I would have a low again. Not to mention I would be half way through my calories for the day with that one pretzel. So I had to find food that worked for me. Lots of brown rice, chicken, and veggies. Also I had to cut out sugar and caffine. I noticed that I ate a ton. This app really showed me that I was eating high calories and low protien and not to mention iron, and calcium. Once I found foods that worked in my calorie range I started to shed the weight. Lost 30 pounds in 90 days. Trust me it was hard and I had a lot of cheat days but it still worked.
  • sierradawn82
    sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
    @Imcharmed, welcome back to you too! It hard work but we can do it! It has to be a life style change!! :)
  • sierradawn82
    sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
    @kelleycallen. That is the hardest part but I notice once I did cut out the junk. I felt beyter more energy. It is diffenently a life style change. :) I also found so many good foods that I live and didnt even know it like Salmon. Another thing to is protien shakes. I love the ones by Lean Shake. :)
  • chipmanda
    chipmanda Posts: 1 Member
    I also lost track~~~
    I'm going to start again and take control of my life
  • ThinByThanksgiving
    ThinByThanksgiving Posts: 115 Member
    I'm in the same boat. Lost 50, got comfortable and quit. Gained back 40. Feel free to add me if you like.
  • vertruknmlr
    vertruknmlr Posts: 2 Member
    Was down 15 lbs and gained all back. gotta get back to this :s
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I think that's the key, never get comfortable, never think you're done and start relaxing. Each day you maintain requires just as much attention as the days you spend in the losing phase. I tried to relax a bit (not binges... just eat "normal" over Xmas and I gained back 7 lb in 2 weeks!!! Now I must lose it back off. Lesson learned. This diet is forever.
  • carolashermanhubert
    carolashermanhubert Posts: 1 Member
    Good luck to all let's keep up the fight
  • brockettm0503
    brockettm0503 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm pretty sure if I want to keep the weight off (if I can ever lose it all) I'll have to count calories for the rest of my life. I eat senseless if I don't pay attention.
  • mhines
    mhines Posts: 5
    Glad I'm not the only one starting back lol. This makes my 3rd time
  • happyindian
    happyindian Posts: 89 Member
    My story too....only this time it seems harder. may be becos i let go a bit too much. But i will get back..
  • BElizabeth53
    BElizabeth53 Posts: 7 Member
    Sounds like me...lost 54 pounds and then quit logging. Back a year later with 30 of those pounds back (and they have all settled on hips and waist). I think logging everything is the only way I'll lose it again and keep it off.
  • gonzo4092
    gonzo4092 Posts: 4 Member
    I know that feeling to well
  • jubfry
    jubfry Posts: 1
    I have challenged myself about 4 times in my life and was happy with results but when I stop caring it all goes back on. It has to be a change in the way of life to keep it off, wish me luck and good luck to you all
  • sweedee1218
    sweedee1218 Posts: 98 Member
    Same here lost 30lbs gained 5lbs over the holidays!!! Must get back on track!!! We can do it!!!
  • mbabcock333
    mbabcock333 Posts: 1
    In the same boat as most of you! I'm 5'7" and around 207 right now. This app is amazing and just the ticket. I'm on my 9th day and down 3.2 lbs.
  • gscott3
    gscott3 Posts: 2
    brockettm0503 wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure if I want to keep the weight off (if I can ever lose it all) I'll have to count calories for the rest of my life. I eat senseless if I don't pay attention.

  • gscott3
    gscott3 Posts: 2
    It seem like we all are on the same page. Taking baby steps will definitely get us closer to our goals!!
    #OneStepAtATime
  • kelleycallen
    kelleycallen Posts: 10
    Really Lean Shakes. Ill try that.

    And you are so right it is a lifestyle change. But its worth it :)
  • zombiemomjo
    zombiemomjo Posts: 494 Member
    I hear ya! I lost 30, too, by logging every single day and earning every calorie I ate through exercise. Lack of consistent tracking and injuries sabotaging my workouts led to me gaining 20+ back. Bleck! I'm starting the new year off with the conviction to log every day!
  • veggiebuckeye
    veggiebuckeye Posts: 115 Member
    Welcome back!
  • ChrisDeb
    ChrisDeb Posts: 4
    A few years ago I lost 90 pounds - at least 50 from using this app. I kept it off for three years, but started with the bad habits again. 20 lbs have creeped back - so here I am again logging calories and exercise. It is really what worked.
  • Caranda2014
    Caranda2014 Posts: 1 Member
    This is my 2nd time around, logged in on 1/5/15 and showed last log in as 1/2/14 showed only 3 lbs lost:( back at it again, doing it with my hubby, so I know it's going to be easier this time around with each other's support and MFP community:)!
  • SunnyRease
    SunnyRease Posts: 2 Member
    Sound like there were a lot of us who got comfortable over the holidays. I had lost 20 when I focused on look good for vacation in November but it didn't take long to gain it back when I didn't track.
  • bakingforlife
    bakingforlife Posts: 132 Member
    starting over as well ,bad food is the sweets for me get tired it is sweets stressed sweett
    s everything is based on mood and sweets
  • JKF26
    JKF26 Posts: 1 Member
    Back on it too. Almost exact same story including figures as you. Good luck!
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