Shout out to those who begin again even when it's soooo hard!

MolassesCoveredTurtle
MolassesCoveredTurtle Posts: 102
in Success Stories
Hey there!

I'm constantly starting over. I know it can be hard but at least I'm doing it.

Best to you!

~M.C. Turtle
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  • hippygirl325
    hippygirl325 Posts: 223 Member
    I started over on December 22nd and have lost 17 lbs so far just eating healthier and watching my macros and calories. It's kinda crazy because I tried to start over so many ties for a year and a half. Finally something just clicked. We can do it!!!
  • williamwj2014
    williamwj2014 Posts: 750 Member
    Just don't deprive yourself of certain foods and you won't feel like you ever started again. Treat yourself to a burger once in a while..
  • stephe1987
    stephe1987 Posts: 406 Member
    The key is to make everything fit into your calorie count. If you want something, let yourself have it. Just eat less of it than you normally would have, and/or eat less other food throughout the day.

    Also, be careful about your macros... too much sugar or sodium can be bad, so if you want something that is overly sweet or salty, just have a small amount so you stay within your range or only go over by a little bit.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Doing it is all that matters :)

    I'm not usually cheesy like this, but I do like these, maybe you'll like them too:

    - "Fall down seven times, stand up eight" - Japanese proverb

    - "Whatever your past has been, you have a spotless future." - Melanie Gustafson (but I first saw it on an episode of Being Erica, fwiw. Still, it's good :) ).

    Best to you too :)
  • cranden
    cranden Posts: 54 Member
    It's the hardest part! Thanks!
  • jfitz444
    jfitz444 Posts: 12 Member
    Rock star status!
  • Sacha3071
    Sacha3071 Posts: 16 Member
    I get you. I just started over again, myself. I had originally lost 25 pounds but then I lost my job and due to stress finances I fell off the wagon. Gained 10 pounds back too =( My life has since settled down and I'm determined to finish what I started.
  • stephiejean37
    stephiejean37 Posts: 75 Member
    I stopped and started again as of yesterday. We got this!
  • Wholelottaass
    Wholelottaass Posts: 15 Member
    I'm doing a complete start over. I even deleted my old account and started a new. So here goes...
  • BABetter1
    BABetter1 Posts: 618 Member
    Re-started as of about a week ago. A few years ago, with this site, I got down to about 169 from a previous weight of about 213. Long story, but regained it all and then some. Re-started in July and got down to 199, had some issues and injuries, and I'm ready to go again. I'm at about 207 right now and frustrated that once again my first short-term goal is to drop below the 200s. That needs to stop. Let's go!
  • DEgal99
    DEgal99 Posts: 100 Member
    Another restarting here! We can do this, as long as we keep trying, we'll keep going!
  • leshrew
    leshrew Posts: 6
    fifteen days into my restart and i refuse to give up this time good luck everyone keep going
  • Texalese
    Texalese Posts: 26 Member
    Me too! Been starting out each week with good intentions then falling off. Not this week! Good luck everyone.
  • mittenswillet
    mittenswillet Posts: 697 Member
    edited January 2015
    15 days into my restart as well, the weeks go by pretty fast! keep at it!
    already down 6kg and not planning on stopping, mfh said he wouldnt talk to me if i stopped....lol but with his spanish temper, i believe him...he's devoted to this with me 100% to help me..whataguy <3
  • ErinK09
    ErinK09 Posts: 687 Member
    Awe. <3:)
  • jyjacobs
    jyjacobs Posts: 1 Member
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    Just don't deprive yourself of certain foods and you won't feel like you ever started again. Treat yourself to a burger once in a while..

  • MolassesCoveredTurtle
    MolassesCoveredTurtle Posts: 102
    For those who responded in the spirit of the OP, thank you for your awareness and sharing your ownexperiences.

    I may send out some FRs based on the positivity out there! Please read my profile to see if you may like to view my journey.

    Take care and best to you!

    ~M.C. Turtle
    tomatoey wrote: »
    - "Fall down seven times, stand up eight" - Japanese proverb

    Loved this because it's exactly how I've been feeling...I'm tired but keep "getting up"
    Sacha3071 wrote: »
    I get you. I just started over again, myself...I fell off the wagon.

    Man, sometimes it's like I've fallen off the 18-wheeler.
    cranden wrote: »
    It's the hardest part! Thanks!

    Certainly feels like it at times.
    jfitz444 wrote: »
    Rock star status!
    stephiejean37 wrote: »
    We got this!
    Wholelottaass wrote: »
    So here goes...
    hippygirl325 wrote: »
    We can do it!!!
    bgorum wrote: »
    I'm ready to go again...Let's go!
    DEgal99 wrote: »
    ...we'll keep going!
    leshrew wrote: »
    i refuse to give up
    Texalese wrote: »
    Good luck everyone.
    kittygonzalez3511 wrote: »
    keep at it!
    EAK_09 wrote: »
    <3:)

    WOO HOO!!!



  • danidanibobani
    danidanibobani Posts: 125 Member
    I'm with you. I lost 11 pounds then I broke my ankle and my back went out--all over the holidays! I gained 4.5 and now I'm back at it. I figure as long as I keep restarting--and I don't let those breaks in between turn into months or years, then I'm doing good.
  • kaaabney
    kaaabney Posts: 42 Member
    The point is your are starting over and not giving up!!! I'm also starting over as well. We can do this!!!
  • pamfin
    pamfin Posts: 169 Member
    This is my third time starting over. On both previous occasions I've got to 150lbs and just completely lost the plot and stopped tracking. Of course I then put it all back on again (36lbs this time round).

    This time feels different though. I'm including regular exercise and much healthier choices rather than just less of things. I'm also very aware to just keep going when I get back to 150lb again!

    Good luck to everyone starting over. :)
  • wannabthin1831
    wannabthin1831 Posts: 31 Member
    Yes in our 40s this has to be a lifestyle overhaul not just a diet till at the magic number or it will come back! I started a year and a half ago at 198. Got down to 188 then lost focus, stress, inconsistent exercise ; injury. Restarted again at 191 and am now at about 181 for the last 6 mos by just making some different food choices. More health issues came; my 3 month streak that had me down to 176 got me back up to 181. Now starting again. Health is in order injuries resolved and dammit I know I can do this I just have to take it literally one choice at a time and treat that cardio like its s date with being alive longer.
  • Kabijots
    Kabijots Posts: 218 Member
    Restarted in December. Down 20 lbs. Feeling awesome! o:)
  • assateaguegirl
    assateaguegirl Posts: 22
    Thanks for your comment-- really needed it! Starting again after gaining. Step by step.
  • glp724
    glp724 Posts: 48 Member
    I have started over more times than I can count.
  • Sherriediva1
    Sherriediva1 Posts: 345 Member
    tomatoey wrote: »
    Doing it is all that matters :)

    I'm not usually cheesy like this, but I do like these, maybe you'll like them too:

    - "Fall down seven times, stand up eight" - Japanese
    - :)
    REALLY like this one, mind if I co-opt it? LOL
  • NC_Girl
    NC_Girl Posts: 177 Member
    This is my second time too! First time I lost 40 and gained it all back....this time I'm at 50lbs gone and still at it......for some reason....it feels achievable this time. Good luck and remember....You CAN DO IT!
  • csvan
    csvan Posts: 9 Member
    Starting again after putting forty pound back on now just one day at a time.we can do it
  • IamUndrCnstruction
    IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
    It's not the falling off the wagon that gets ya, it's the not getting back on. Took me a year to FIND the dang wagon again, but I am 25 days in and not stopping now!
  • Emi1974
    Emi1974 Posts: 522 Member
    I hear you. I am so sick of losing the same kg's over and over and over and over again and somehow I always end up with more to lose. How is that possible? :o
    This time I will stick to it until I get rid of the excess weight.
  • 1DEF
    1DEF Posts: 45 Member
    I keep old 'diet' journals and old weigh in charts-yuk. With each of my many 'diets' when I hit about 15 to 20 pounds gone I think 'that was my starting point on my last diet.' It is amazing to keep trying after so many (hate to say it) failures.
    All we can do is never give up and try and try again. To give in and give up is not acceptable.

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