Getting back on track after years of yo-yo dieting

fitjerseygirl · January 2015

Hello MFP!

I am trying to get back on track with my weight loss goals. I have gained and lost weight various times throughout my 20s and 30s and most recently, I went from 250+ lbs in January 2012 to 165 lbs in November 2013; however, I am up around 215 now and my goal weight remains 154 lbs.

Over the last year, I took a new job and was dealing with a lot of family and work/life stress so I stopped exercising regularly and turned to my old friend (demon) food to soothe my worries. I have signed up for a 5K on April 4 and started training yesterday. I did a bunch of races in 2013 and this really helped keep me motivated so I am hoping it does so again.

I would like to reach 154 lbs sometime around the end of 2015 and my plan is to lose around 6 lbs per month. I did it before so I know I can do it again, but my problem is that I find saying no to sweets and carbs SO hard. I am going to try and fill up on healthier foods as in the past I think I cut my calories too low and was constantly in "diet" mode rather than "eating healthy / taking care of myself" mode which is where I need to be.

Anyway, happy to have more friends to help me on this journey!

hollyberry6182 · January 2015

I'm just getting back into healthy eating also. I am around the same weight as you are at the moment. So far I've managed to lose 11.5lbs in the first 2 weeks by following simple rules. No processed food which means i have to cook from scratch meaning i am in charge of what goes into the food. I've bought a slow cooker to ensure my food is ready for when i come from work. Carbs are a nightmare for me and never seem to cut it to 30% normally around 50%. I an determined to lose the weight before the end of 2015.

fitjerseygirl · January 2015

That's great - sounds like you're doing the right stuff! I have always wanted to get a slow cooker. I think I'll have to try one now!

GiveMeCoffee · January 2015

Don't make drastic changes
Find a reasonable calorie deficit
Log everything accurately and honestly (digital food scale can help with this)
You don't have to cut out food groups - sweets can be included
Don't overly restrict
Be patient
Be consistent

Here's a few links that you should read.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

Getting back on track after years of yo-yo dieting

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