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Keeping it off

coachneid529
coachneid529 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
My story is that I can drop pounds in the summer when things are slow but struggle to keep it off the rest of the year when I get much busier. Any suggestions ?

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  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    Very similar to my life. The only thing that worked for me was to allow myself a 'window' an allowable limit for which I would allow myself to fall in. As soon as I reached the max...I re-dedicated myself to MFP and being more accountable. For me it was a pair of pants that I no longer could fit into so I went hardcore back into it and did something about it before I gained too much back.
    Seems that all the times I slipped in the past it was because I waited too long, and let the months fly by and lost all motivation and confidence. Winter is horrible here, I get super busy coaching and the weather is terrible but...you really need to pay close attention to your diet when exercise opportunities are not as plentiful.
  • LULU4178
    LULU4178 Posts: 69 Member
    I am in the same boat. Are you a teacher? I signed up for a half marathon in October to make sure I keep running. Am thinking about joining the YMCA for a few months over the winter to keep myself going. Don't know if the treadmill and work out videos are going to keep me going Nov-April. It takes a lot of mental pep talk to make me do those things. I will figure out how to budget an added expense because it my HEALTH we are talking about. Would love to hear other ideas.
  • snowdancer03
    snowdancer03 Posts: 238 Member
    I am in the same boat. I had a huge weight loss and loved it and now have gained about 7 pounds back. I am also a teacher and start school again tomorrow. I am actually better during the school year because I have a routine and structure. During the summer it is a food free for all. I'm going to go with riffraff2112's suggestion and create a bubble and kick it into high gear when I reach the top. Before I do that I need to lose my extra 7 pounds.

    If anyone would like to add me as a friend to keep each other accountable I like friends.
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    coachneid529 wrote: »
    My story is that I can drop pounds in the summer when things are slow but struggle to keep it off the rest of the year when I get much busier. Any suggestions ?

    In a practical sense it is not probably with the Standard American Diet.
  • coco_bee
    coco_bee Posts: 173 Member
    edited August 2015
    Tell me about it. Usually I would gain weight around winter time and after Christmas. Busy schedules makes it harder I agree but not impossible. Have you got time to prepare your own lunch night before, even if just a sandwich or throw together quick salad? and if you dont have time for grocery shop, perhaps order online to be delivered? Hope you find a way so it is less struggle for you.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    Sounds pretty normal :)
    For me, it's harder to make the 'right' choices in winter especially nearing christmas. I think it's really about finding the tools to stay strong. The temptations will always be there unfortunately. Wishing you the best of luck!
  • coachneid529
    coachneid529 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you everybody.
    Very helpful tips to try.
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