getting back on it for the 100th time!

loumoss1978
loumoss1978 Posts: 1 Member
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Hi just wanted to introduce myself, my name is lou and im 36, im a yoyo dieter and i seem to be either completely off a diet eating everything or on one and really obsessive theres no in between for me! Last year i managed to get down to a good weight but slowly put 2 stone of it back on! Im looking to find the motivation to loose 3 stone and then advice on how to keep it off! It would be nice to hear from people many thanks lou

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  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    I am the same - have been on a 'diet' my entire life and had a really bad relationship with food. I stepped on the scales 4 months ago and to my horror discovered I had put on 2 stone. I've lost 28lbs and I'm feeling so much better. MFP is definitely a fantastic tool to keep you on track - good luck and I hope you can find a healthy mindset now :)
  • hamminit
    hamminit Posts: 184 Member
    I'm here too!!!!!!! lol (again) but i understand where you are coming from. I love MFP, when i stay on MFP i stay on track- good luck to you :)
  • UpcyclerGirl
    UpcyclerGirl Posts: 46 Member
    This dieting thing is not easy, and sometimes, we crash and burn. But every day is a new day to try again. That is how I am choosing to look at it. My story....

    Two years ago, I weighed 60 lbs. less than I do now, thanks to this website. But when I hit a plateau that lasted 6 months with no change, no matter what I tried. So, I gave up - and in one year, I had gained back everything I lost. I admit, it was fun to eat again, but I am paying a terrible price. Two years ago, I could wear clothes off-the-rack. Now, I have to special order or shop at the fat girl stores. Two years ago, I kicked blood pressure meds. Now I am on twice as much medication that I was on before. Two years ago, muscles were toned and my stamina was incredible. Today, I can barely walk a block without wheezing, and my hips and knees burn. My shape has so radically changed, I can't even wear the same fat clothes I wore before I started my amazing journey here two years ago. I'm not looking for pity - in fact, I hope my story will encourage those of you working hard at this to STAY WITH IT! Going back to Fatland is no picnic. At my age (55), it's also bloody dangerous, too.

    I am now committed to getting "back in the saddle again", and hope you will befriend me. We're in this thing together. :)
  • SailerSiren13
    SailerSiren13 Posts: 51 Member
    Your title of your post could be me. If you need someone that keeps trying feel free to add me. I don't always log my food but i log on everyday and get motivation. Most of my friends list don't even log on. Have a good MFP day!

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