Lets discuss falling off the MFP wagon, and getting back on!!
toughpr1
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Hello to my fellow strugglers', as my subject says, I've fallen off the MFP wagon a few times, and yet here I am, again. clearly I struggle with weight loss, but I'm here to say, never give up and march forward. Doesn't matter how many times you have to brush yourself off and get back on the 'wagon', we can achieve anything once we've committed ourselves to the journey.
so here i am with 50lbs to loose, Ideally in 3 months or less.. realistically more like a year (or is that being realistic), in any case I think setting unrealistic goals is what caused my wagon to hit a curb and knock me on my butt. So this time around I will slow down at the turns so I don't hit any more curbs... my butt has seen enough.... and although its a start to maybe reducing it a bit, rather not have the pain .. haha...
Good luck to all and please feel free to share your tips, idea's and stories...
Tip: My favorite desert (I'm an ice cream lover) I buy the organic frozen fruits, pour some in a small bowl and chomp them down. May not replace the ice cream, but man is it yummy!!!! and a healthier options.
so here i am with 50lbs to loose, Ideally in 3 months or less.. realistically more like a year (or is that being realistic), in any case I think setting unrealistic goals is what caused my wagon to hit a curb and knock me on my butt. So this time around I will slow down at the turns so I don't hit any more curbs... my butt has seen enough.... and although its a start to maybe reducing it a bit, rather not have the pain .. haha...
Good luck to all and please feel free to share your tips, idea's and stories...
Tip: My favorite desert (I'm an ice cream lover) I buy the organic frozen fruits, pour some in a small bowl and chomp them down. May not replace the ice cream, but man is it yummy!!!! and a healthier options.
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I'm about to get back on the MFP "wagon" after about four months off it...
I'll be re-starting on Sunday as I'm sitting a French language exam on Saturday.
Also I have just discovered Blogilates on YouTube and will be following their workout calendar to add variety to my workouts. I'll also try and go swimming two or three times a week.
Feel free to add me !0 -
Oh my gosh. I so feel you on this! I am looking at 35 lbs to lose...again...still. I hate that I have lost and regained so many times. My eating wasn't great yesterday, but I did log it all so I consider that a minor victory. Baby steps. I haven't given myself a deadline, but maybe that would help. Hmmm...maybe by my birthday, December 31st. Ug. That feels too far away. I'll just shoot for 10lbs by July 4th. Aggresive, but even if I just get close it'll be better than I am now. Good luck!0
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I would suggest giving serious thought about why you fell of the wagon in the first place and how you will prevent it from happening again.
Was your goal too agressive or your diet too strict?
Did you try to change too many things at once?
Did you cut out too many things that you love?
Did you try to add too many things that you dislike?
Knowing why you stumbled may be the most important step in preventing a repeat.0 -
@erinup that definitely sounds like a plan. Life certainly gets in the way, that's for sure. I have over 50+ to loose and a bad back, hip and ankle so exercising is a bit challenging. I've started walking ( by that I mean I went out once this week). I too manage to log in my food even if it isn't the best. I found that the more disgusted I am with the graph of the breakdown of the food I've consumed, the more I try to better it the following day.
@kat_snowflake I love swimming although I don't' do it very well...lol can't wait for warmer weather so I can open the pool an and at least doggie paddle my way to healthy...
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@Need2Exerc1se ... I fell off the wagon because my husband had 3 surgeries then lost his job in the same year. Things were and are kind of stressful. Although they may seem like excuses to some people, the reality is, not everyone is an expert in handling stress, or dodging with precision those wrenches life throws you, at least I most certainly am not..... with that said, I am confident that this journey or "Wagon Ride" will be less bumpy then my previous one.... Very determined and hopeful this time around ... my first goal.. loose 7lbs by July 4th.. ;-) 0
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@Need2Exerc1se ... I fell off the wagon because my husband had 3 surgeries then lost his job in the same year. Things were and are kind of stressful. Although they may seem like excuses to some people, the reality is, not everyone is an expert in handling stress, or dodging with precision those wrenches life throws you, at least I most certainly am not..... with that said, I am confident that this journey or "Wagon Ride" will be less bumpy then my previous one.... Very determined and hopeful this time around ... my first goal.. loose 7lbs by July 4th.. ;-)
Oh, sorry to hear that. Hopefully things will get better soon. Yes, stress is hard! Best of luck to you.0 -
Oh, sorry to hear that. Hopefully things will get better soon. Yes, stress is hard! Best of luck to you.[/quote]
Thank you!!!!! :-)0 -
Same thing here...fell off the MFP wagon but I have committed myself to getting back on track and staying on track!. 0
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I fell off the wagon and am back on. My weight loss goals are small but they are concentrated on my mid section that suffers from perimenopause blues lol. I am really taking it serious now, especially after someone asked if I were pregnant and that was the launching motivation.0
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I'm a snacker. I fall off the wagon because I think to myself, "How many calories is this one cracker? Is it worth logging?" and then just stop logging altogether and end up eating twice my allotted calories. This time around I get to be accountable for every bite, even if I guess on the calories. I'm thinking of cutting out white flour. I know I tend to go overboard, but if I can keep at it and change some of the little things, I just might get there! Please add me! I deserve moral support!0
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Having a scale goal is great, having a fitness goal is even better! I find my weightloss goes smoothly when I'm focusing on a physical challenge like an upcoming race, hike or event. I log everyday. Feel free to add me so we can keep each other accountable 0
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Fell off over the holidays and had to re-lose about 10lb. I guess that wasn't that much of a stumble.
I'm calling it a "learning experience" of what not to do ones I hit maintenance.
I basically did exactly what made me overweight in the first place, eating whatever I wanted without regard for portion size or number of servings.
Hopefully I have learned my lesson, probably going to have to "study" that a couple more times before I get it right.0 -
I feel you all! I too have done this often. I will go good for about a month then go right back to where I was. I have 40lbs I want to loose not only to feel good about my self but so I can try for my second baby. I wont do it unless I am healthy.0
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After maintaining about 3 years, I was burned out on logging, and that happened right around the time I lost my brother and depression took hold, and just didn't care anymore about calories and weight, and stopped exercising. I probably would have been ok with not logging my food if I'd kept up the exercise, especially since exercise is the best weapon in my fight against depression, but I continued eating as much as when I was very active. Then when I started to feel better and had more motivation again, I had a bad lower back injury that put me on the sidelines for months.
But overall... I think going through a depression and injury and gaining ~20 pounds isn't so bad. Nothing I'm going to beat myself up over.0 -
Got off to a great start, dropped 8 kg, liked how the belly got smaller each month.
Thought i could just keep on eating the smaller same portions as i'd gotten used to.
I couldn't. Have gained 5 kg back. But been going at it for 5 days now, and moods are high
Not exactly square one, but i'm back. 0 -
June 27th is my 2nd year here...the only time I don't log is when I can't...no internet access.
Not sure about this wagon business...but I do know in these 2 years the only thing that keeps me sane is the fact i Have control over my weight and the exercise I do.
Son has lost a few jobs, been hurt at work, flipped his car, broken up with his long term GF, moved back in and those are just a few things...
Pets have been ill with cancer and kidney issues
Husband has worked a lot leaving me to deal with most of this stuff myself...
The list goes on with extended family issues...
Life happens...it will always happen but I learned this lesson...if I don't take care of myself who will be there to take care of those that need it....
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I've battled addictions my entire life. I have overcome all my addictions except one. . . Food. My food addiction is, and will always be, a life long struggle.
Food = survival.
I have accepted the fact that I will "fall of the wagon" regularly. And even though I fall off, I also know that this life long race will be finished thanks to many small victories.
**Worries about tomorrow get me nowhere; however, daily celebrations return victorious weight loss outcomes!
(This means, the more I celebrate daily small achievements, the more likely I am to continue the weight loss --even with the bumps in the road.)0 -
ChristianRW wrote: »Got off to a great start, dropped 8 kg, liked how the belly got smaller each month.
Thought i could just keep on eating the smaller same portions as i'd gotten used to.
I couldn't. Have gained 5 kg back. But been going at it for 5 days now, and moods are high
Not exactly square one, but i'm back.
Welcome back, new day, new beginning!!! Good luck on your journey0 -
June 27th is my 2nd year here...the only time I don't log is when I can't...no internet access.
Not sure about this wagon business...but I do know in these 2 years the only thing that keeps me sane is the fact i Have control over my weight and the exercise I do.
Son has lost a few jobs, been hurt at work, flipped his car, broken up with his long term GF, moved back in and those are just a few things...
Pets have been ill with cancer and kidney issues
Husband has worked a lot leaving me to deal with most of this stuff myself...
The list goes on with extended family issues...
Life happens...it will always happen but I learned this lesson...if I don't take care of myself who will be there to take care of those that need it....
Woa, best wishes to you. God Bless you and good luck with everything. You are so right about life. Good attitude. I will adopt that as it's the truest statement ever ☺️Timorous_Beastie wrote: »After maintaining about 3 years, I was burned out on logging, and that happened right around the time I lost my brother and depression took hold, and just didn't care anymore about calories and weight, and stopped exercising. I probably would have been ok with not logging my food if I'd kept up the exercise, especially since exercise is the best weapon in my fight against depression, but I continued eating as much as when I was very active. Then when I started to feel better and had more motivation again, I had a bad lower back injury that put me on the sidelines for months.
But overall... I think going through a depression and injury and gaining ~20 pounds isn't so bad. Nothing I'm going to beat myself up over.
Well I will say your right, it's not the worst thing! (20lbs). I pray that everything normalizes in your life and you can beat that depression. Find your inner spark, it's in there and get back to the things you love to do.
I can't exercise all that much but I have started to walk again. Day 2 haha may not seem like much but I am trying to set a goal (tiny one) every day. Like go for a walk, or eat less flour etc.
Good luck!!! You can and will do this!!!!0 -
Hello to my fellow strugglers', as my subject says, I've fallen off the MFP wagon a few times, and yet here I am, again. clearly I struggle with weight loss, but I'm here to say, never give up and march forward. Doesn't matter how many times you have to brush yourself off and get back on the 'wagon', we can achieve anything once we've committed ourselves to the journey.
so here i am with 50lbs to loose, Ideally in 3 months or less.. realistically more like a year (or is that being realistic), in any case I think setting unrealistic goals is what caused my wagon to hit a curb and knock me on my butt. So this time around I will slow down at the turns so I don't hit any more curbs... my butt has seen enough.... and although its a start to maybe reducing it a bit, rather not have the pain .. haha...
Good luck to all and please feel free to share your tips, idea's and stories...
Tip: My favorite desert (I'm an ice cream lover) I buy the organic frozen fruits, pour some in a small bowl and chomp them down. May not replace the ice cream, but man is it yummy!!!! and a healthier options.
You said you'd slow down around the curbs, yet your post. 50lbs in 3 months. This is more than a weight loss of 4lbs a week... for you once again unrealistic.
haha yea that's for sure .... I also added "realistically more like a year....;-) heres to putting along...
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kisses71213 wrote: »I've battled addictions my entire life. I have overcome all my addictions except one. . . Food. My food addiction is, and will always be, a life long struggle.
Food = survival.
I have accepted the fact that I will "fall of the wagon" regularly. And even though I fall off, I also know that this life long race will be finished thanks to many small victories.
**Worries about tomorrow get me nowhere; however, daily celebrations return victorious weight loss outcomes!
(This means, the more I celebrate daily small achievements, the more likely I am to continue the weight loss --even with the bumps in the road.)
Love that attitude!!!! best of luck to you!!!! You will definitely reach that finish line!!!! 0 -
One of the main things we all need to do is set the goal we want to focus on but we all need to know is to set realistic goal that are achievable. Start slow and add as you progress. Also keep a positive attitude and you will meet your goals.0
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Goodness me, I've been battling trying to get back on the wagon for a handful of months now. Almost two years ago now I started this weight loss journey. I lost a smidge less than 100 pounds and then spent the last year gaining almost all of it back. I fell off due to a bad case of emotional eating, which resulted from simple bad choices. I'm finally back to where I need to be and started back on the wagon last week. I have 125 pounds to go and won't stop (can't stop) until I reach my goals. You'll get rid of those 50 pounds in no time ! 0
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I've re-started back on the wagon today. I saw your post and identified with it immediately. I wish you the best of luck on your journey and hope that your successes outweigh (pun intended) the setbacks. You can do it!
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Although I wouldn't wish anyone else to have the same problems as me, it is reassuring to know you are not alone and that others have the same obstacles and successes. Like others I lost the weight 50 lbs but then stopped logging and gave myself all the excuses to 'treat' myself until I had regained 25 lbs. Small consolation, for those of us who fall off regularly at least we are practised at getting back on. Good luck.0
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I'm getting back on track also. I lost 22 lbs, but have gained 3-5 lbs back (it fluctuates, but I've been eating pretty much around maintenance for the last few months).
I had great success when I had my computer on the counter, and logged everything. Hubby hates it when I have the computer in the kitchen though, so I've been keeping it elsewhere for months. I really need it to be in the kitchen though, so back it goes.
I have a wedding to go to at the end of July, so I'd really like to look my best for that. I wish I could get back the energy and motivation I had in January when I started this journey. I had about 5 weeks there where I was on fire, and seem to have been battling various bugs ever since.
I just finished working two night shifts, so my diary isn't complete, and I ate a bunch of junk food, but I can't let that stop me from the rest of my day. So I'm logging everything as of NOW.
I'll be coming back to this thread often for support, so pop in and let me know how you're doing too! 0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »I would suggest giving serious thought about why you fell of the wagon in the first place and how you will prevent it from happening again.
Was your goal too agressive or your diet too strict?
Did you try to change too many things at once?
Did you cut out too many things that you love?
Did you try to add too many things that you dislike?
Knowing why you stumbled may be the most important step in preventing a repeat.
Pretty much this: with any diet, it has to work with your lifestyle, your health, your body, not against it.0
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