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Starting over....again

shaunarlr83
shaunarlr83 Posts: 374 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
I've been a long time, on again/off again MFP member for years, a "success story" twice, and now I'm starting all over again

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  • shaunarlr83
    shaunarlr83 Posts: 374 Member
    I typed up this whole long introduction but of course in only posted part of it
  • shaunarlr83
    shaunarlr83 Posts: 374 Member
    Seeking friends........
  • youmukonneko
    youmukonneko Posts: 2 Member
    What were some goals you met, seeing as you've had success twice. Also any reason as to why it was twice?
  • amanda000002014
    amanda000002014 Posts: 73 Member
    Hey there, I am starting all over again right now. It's summer time and I am out of school. I picked a weigh in day, which is every Thursday and I also decided that that will be my start over day. I re evaluate reasons why I want to lose weight but more importantly how I want my life to go. There is nothing wrong with starting over; I consider it to be fun. If you need a friend I am here
  • shaunarlr83
    shaunarlr83 Posts: 374 Member
    youmukonneko wrote: »
    What were some goals you met, seeing as you've had success twice. Also any reason as to why it was twice?

    I say twice because I used MFP in 2010 to lose 30 lbs in 5 months and then again last year! My only goal first time was dropping weight. Last year, I competed in my first 5k, placed 1st in my division and 2nd overall female. Not sure why I can't post much from my phone so I sent a request where I can tell you more if you want to know.
  • sstrack123
    sstrack123 Posts: 171 Member
    You can do it again, just learn from past and move forward! I am trying to shed10 lbs and boy they won't budge.!! Been trying to lose them for yrs. Following a meal plan for my goal this month. Always looking for motivating friends who communicate.
  • alpine_dog
    alpine_dog Posts: 34 Member
    I'm back again too after using MFP successfully 2 years ago. Just turned 50 and what worked then is no longer working now, so changing my strategy. Feel free to add me.
  • daisyq32ros
    daisyq32ros Posts: 14 Member
    Me too. June 1st.
  • InfoomaousTete
    InfoomaousTete Posts: 1,383 Member
    I totally understand where you are coming from. I lost 60 pounds in 2011/2012. Over the last 3 to 4 years I play the gaining and losing the same 10 or 20 lbs over and over again but this March I felt that "click" ...you know that feeling that you can do it again, that feeling that I got this!

    So I am logging, weighing my food, working out and looking at the big picture but taking small steps to get there.
    Feel free to add me always looking for support!

    Good Luck!
  • llbrixon
    llbrixon Posts: 964 Member
    I started over again too! The last time I lost 50 pounds with MFP. I gained it all back! I hope to learn this time, that when I lose all my weight I will need to do maintenance and keep logging and checking into MFP. It is a life style change! I hope to get it right this time. I am tired of playing these games...I am getting to old! Add me too.
  • sc0rpi0gal
    sc0rpi0gal Posts: 32 Member
    This is my 4th time (in almost 5 years) using my fitness pal..first time I lost 27kgs and got to the top end of my BMI - HEALTHY! Then gained. Then lost 17kgs then gained then lost 14kgs then gained 16!!! Now im down 5.7kgs and I cant keep going on like this. If I havent "learnt" anything yet is there still hope? Ive never gotten back down to that "magic healthy weight" I hit first time!
  • SaraAnne329
    SaraAnne329 Posts: 9 Member
    Also been up and down over the years... Up nearly 20lbs since last summer!!! Let's be friends and keep eachother motivated ❤️ you got this
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