Starting again, fell off the wagon.

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  • johnreeve6810
    johnreeve6810 Posts: 7
    @sierradawn82 Good for you getting back into it, this app pays off in both the short term and long term. I enter the new year being 35 pounds lighter than I was in September so I have done really well but I feel motivation waning - I did have a good friend to "compete" with but she has since moved on - I find that is the secret, knowing someone is there to compete with and make sure you maintain your progress.
  • lessofme43
    lessofme43 Posts: 139 Member
    I lost 37 just 3 lbs short of my goal weight when I ruptured a disc in my lower back in March 2015. Constant pain and the meds where only partially to blame for my lack of focus and I gave up logging my foods. I did find an exercise I COULD do - aquacise 3x/week - but it also increased my appetite. Anyway I'm 4 weeks post-op from back surgery and now feel ready to get back to monitoring my food intake...27 lbs to goal. All the best to everyone in the same boat here :smile:
  • scottnavy
    scottnavy Posts: 12 Member
    I didn't gain it all back, but within 5 pounds was too close for me. Starting an evening exercise routine and going back to calorie counting along with a new fitbit. Hopefully it will work for me again.
  • Siobhan7215x
    Siobhan7215x Posts: 6
    I'm back on it too! I have my wedding in 4 weeks!!! x
  • wiseblueberry
    wiseblueberry Posts: 3 Member
    I'm starting back too. It was too hard to track while traveling and eating with other people for Christmas and New Years. I forgot to weigh myself this morning to see what kind of damage I did during the last couple weeks, but I'm logging my food again as of today.
  • jpaulie
    jpaulie Posts: 917 Member
    no shame in that, happens to all of us, you are back at it and that's what matters, friend me for support if you like
  • kclifton616
    kclifton616 Posts: 2
    Thanks for the inspiration! Good to know I'm not the only one that fell behind. I did so well a year go, eating right and at the gym four times week (lost the 20lbs I wanted). I ended up spraining my ankle mid-April and that's when I slowly stopped going to the gym...eating habits got worse. I found myself binge eating carbs upon carbs. The past 7/8 months have been a new low, throwing away all that I worked so hard for. It is very hard to turn away my food addictions, which I think we can all agree. I've been doing much better on my food choices recently, still need to start my gym regimen. Love the motivation and need the motivation.
  • sierradawn82
    sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
    You guys are all awesome!! Thank you for replying and sharing!! Good to know I am not alone!! Wish there was away to like and or comment on your comments but just know I read all of them you guys are just want I need to keep it off this time!! :) *cheers*
  • sierradawn82
    sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
    Congratulations!! You can do this!! :)
    Siobhan7215x wrote: »
    I'm back on it too! I have my wedding in 4 weeks!!! x

  • loveliftlaughxo
    loveliftlaughxo Posts: 72 Member
    Second time around too :)
  • sierradawn82
    sierradawn82 Posts: 11 Member
    I get what you are saying. In away it is keeping your self accountable because you have someone who is motivating you too! Only thing is dont get to wrapped up because every persons body is different. That is great you found a motivation tho and congrats on your amazing 35 pound loss!! 4 months that is impressive!! :)
    johnreeve6810 wrote: »
    @sierradawn82 Good for you getting back into it, this app pays off in both the short term and long term. I enter the new year being 35 pounds lighter than I was in September so I have done really well but I feel motivation waning - I did have a good friend to "compete" with but she has since moved on - I find that is the secret, knowing someone is there to compete with and make sure you maintain your progress.

  • Trukngrl
    Trukngrl Posts: 106 Member
    Oh good... glad not to be solo here. I have gained, lost, lost gained... ect ect.

    Well... here we are and that is the good news. If we have done it before we can do it again, this time we just have to really pay attention to the foundation and mantain it, instead of neglecting it thinking it can handle itself.

    We got this
  • amywhitbread
    amywhitbread Posts: 14 Member
    Hey, I'm new to this app. Hoping to stop the binge eating and lose a few kg :)
  • heatherc369
    heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
    I lost 32 lbs last time I was on here but hit a plateau for 3 months and quit and I gained 38 lbs!!
  • queenmia87
    queenmia87 Posts: 1
    johnreeve6810 wrote: »
    @sierradawn82 Good for you getting back into it, this app pays off in both the short term and long term. I enter the new year being 35 pounds lighter than I was in September so I have done really well but I feel motivation waning - I did have a good friend to "compete" with but she has since moved on - I find that is the secret, knowing someone is there to compete with and make sure you maintain your progress.

  • shfoster0721
    shfoster0721 Posts: 239 Member
    Welcome and congrats on getting back on track. Feel free to add me. I am down 125 pounds in just under a year. I did it without surgery, pills, or any crazy diets. Heck, I still eat pretty much what I want. I do eat a little cleaner but still am not stressed by it. If you want to know how add me and send me a message.
  • officialmellis
    officialmellis Posts: 6 Member
    Welcome back! I lost 90lbs in about a year with MyFitnessPal, and then gained 40lbs back due to emotional stress and binge eating. But now I'm starting back on track just like you. Let's stick with it! Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • FRJM
    FRJM Posts: 91 Member
    FR sent - I've lost, gained, lost, gained....am determined to lose and stay that way!!
  • danaslh
    danaslh Posts: 7 Member
    ME TOO...I lost 17 lbs using MFP (need to lose 30 ARRGH) got it all back.. I fell of the wagon.. I neeeed motivation. When I log what I eat I do well not over eating and getting back in my exercise regiment.
  • danaslh
    danaslh Posts: 7 Member
    edited January 2015
    mhines wrote: »
    Glad I'm not the only one starting back lol. This makes my 3rd time

    This is my third time on MFP too.. but.. one of many attempts to losing and KEEPING weight off. I did well for years. Then All of a sudden this past year I am struggling. Found out I have a nodule ( or whatever it may be) on my thyroid... I CERTAINLY hope this is not the sign of things yet to be!! I am getting way to old to be playing these games.. lol. AND I dont want to be an oompaloompa UGH!!
  • samvinton
    samvinton Posts: 1 Member
    I am starting again also. I had lost 35 pounds and kept it off for about a year and a half. Then I got lazy and have gained every pound back. I am determined this time to keep the weight off! Good Luck to all of you!
  • aisan1
    aisan1 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi
    Well same story with me. I lost 10 kg and gained it back because of not using the app some personal problems leading to stress and emotional eating specially sweets and now I want to fit in my clothes again.
  • je55wow
    je55wow Posts: 7 Member
    Exactly the same for me!
    Annoyed with myself! Worked so hard to lose it and have let a stone creep back on. Now I have to motivate myself to lose it, and by May!

  • Loca4Fitness
    Loca4Fitness Posts: 6
    HI EVERYONE- I TOO FELL OFF THE WAGON. I AM READY AND BACK!! I COULD USE SOME MORE FRIENDS FOR MOTIVATION OR SHARING INFO.... THANKS AND BEST OF LUCK TO ALL - I HOPE YOU REACH YOUR GOAL AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE YOU CHANGED INTO!!
  • charmedsooner
    charmedsooner Posts: 20 Member
    Same here. I'm trying to recapture the mindset I had when I lost weight a couple of years ago. It seemed so easy then, but I've had the hardest time staying focused lately.
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