Back on the Wagon!

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  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    Seinfeld joke! On the wagon or off the wagon. GL original poster.
  • louisepaul16
    louisepaul16 Posts: 261 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    Today I ate more potato chips than I should have, but managed to stay within my calories. I also didn't have a single cookie at work. A good day all in all. How did you do?


    That's great! It's ok to allow yourself
    To have the occasional things here and there, as long as the general part of your diet is healthy and on track. I also had half a bottle of red wine last night, but I was still under my calories and I had a beer the day before. I am finding this time (because I've gone down this path so many times before!) that my ability to
    Stop before consuming 5 of whatever it is I'm having is much better. My friend kept offering to top up my glass and brought over a big bar of chocolate to eat as we were watching a movie, I declined the chocolate and had a fair bit of wine but not the whole bottle (which I can easily consume at home by myself haha).
    I also always make sure I eat at home before j go round people's houses in the evening for stuff like that.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    85Cardinals wrote: »
    Seinfeld joke! On the wagon or off the wagon. GL original poster.

    That's so funny :D . I forgot about that episode. Classic Seinfeld!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    joeysgirl10 wrote: »
    i am also getting back on the wagon lost 62 pounds gained 20 back... time to stop it before it gets out of control!!! 1st week went ok logged and exercised every day!

    It feels good to be back in control. Way to go!
  • julietwaters514
    julietwaters514 Posts: 2 Member
    My problem too! I've been on FP for a few years and this year gained five pounds over what I weighed when I started! But at least I have some data so I can make a realistic plan. I lost almost 10 lbs in first few weeks back on wagon, like I always do. The plateau for almost a month. Now I'm starting to lose, slowly but surely, again. The plateau didn't discourage me as much now because now I know it's normal.

    The problem: I stop logging into FP as soon as summer is over. No bathing suit to wear. No motivation. And while I'm not looking, the weight starts creeping back on. I only care when I can't fit comfortably into clothes again. I need a better signal than that!

    So my bigger goal is not weight loss, but to log in everyday for at least a year. I don't expect to log all my food, or all my exercise. But just making a commitment to know what I weigh, and keep an eye out for that creeping poundage in the fall and winter may be the most important thing.

    Thanks for posting. It's good to have company in this.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    julietwaters514 wrote: »
    My problem too! I've been on FP for a few years and this year gained five pounds over what I weighed when I started! But at least I have some data so I can make a realistic plan. I lost almost 10 lbs in first few weeks back on wagon, like I always do. The plateau for almost a month. Now I'm starting to lose, slowly but surely, again. The plateau didn't discourage me as much now because now I know it's normal.

    The problem: I stop logging into FP as soon as summer is over. No bathing suit to wear. No motivation. And while I'm not looking, the weight starts creeping back on. I only care when I can't fit comfortably into clothes again. I need a better signal than that!

    So my bigger goal is not weight loss, but to log in everyday for at least a year. I don't expect to log all my food, or all my exercise. But just making a commitment to know what I weigh, and keep an eye out for that creeping poundage in the fall and winter may be the most important thing.

    Thanks for posting. It's good to have company in this.

    Julie, I love your goal of logging for a year. This sounds like a great maintenance plan. I tend to go all or nothing in logging, so I need to be more consistent, too.

    Great job in not being discouraged by hitting plateau, because you know that it happens, and it's not the end of the world.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    louisepaul16 wrote: »
    jm216 wrote: »
    Today I ate more potato chips than I should have, but managed to stay within my calories. I also didn't have a single cookie at work. A good day all in all. How did you do?


    That's great! It's ok to allow yourself
    To have the occasional things here and there, as long as the general part of your diet is healthy and on track. I also had half a bottle of red wine last night, but I was still under my calories and I had a beer the day before. I am finding this time (because I've gone down this path so many times before!) that my ability to
    Stop before consuming 5 of whatever it is I'm having is much better. My friend kept offering to top up my glass and brought over a big bar of chocolate to eat as we were watching a movie, I declined the chocolate and had a fair bit of wine but not the whole bottle (which I can easily consume at home by myself haha).
    I also always make sure I eat at home before j go round people's houses in the evening for stuff like that.

    Louise,

    You are so right about allowing yourself to enjoy the things you love, as long as your overall diet is healthy. My big issue with potato chips is the mindless snacking. I'll open a large bag, and pick at them as I'm making dinner, or cleaning up the house. I'v eaten a whole family sized bag before in the span of a few hours. :o

    It's way better if I just measure out a couple of portions, so I know how much I'm eating.

  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Have a super Sunday!
  • julietwaters514
    julietwaters514 Posts: 2 Member
    edited June 2016
    jm216 wrote: »
    Julie, I love your goal of logging for a year. This sounds like a great maintenance plan. I tend to go all or nothing in logging, so I need to be more consistent, too.

    Thanks. I find as I get closer to a goal weight, it gets harder to keep up the motivation to log all food and/or exercise, so sometimes I'll do "micro-logging," just my breakfasts, or my water, or even just one vegetable! Or even just log in to keep a streak going. It's helped in past. Hope I can keep it up!

  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    After today, my kids have 3 1/2 days of school. You can just feel the excitement it in the air. Have a great Monday!
  • louisepaul16
    louisepaul16 Posts: 261 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    Had pizza with the family tonight.
    So happy I stuck to 1 piece of pizza and some salad. :) feeling in control and fabulous!
    Enjoy your evening.

    Well done you! That's how to do it! Still enjoy everything but all in moderation,

    I made my dinner this evening, put back a slice of bread I had cut for myself, and swapped it with a beer. It's super sunny here today and I'm enjoying the last few minutes of sunshine on my balcony with my beer! You can still enjoy stuff, just in moderation, and this weight loss journey is the first time I've been able to
    DO moderation rather than eat everything in sight Hahahaha.

  • megomerrett
    megomerrett Posts: 442 Member
    This blinking wagon is a tough old ride sometimes. I've fallen off a few times. Clinging on tight this time!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    louisepaul16 wrote: »
    jm216 wrote: »
    Had pizza with the family tonight.
    So happy I stuck to 1 piece of pizza and some salad. :) feeling in control and fabulous!
    Enjoy your evening.

    Well done you! That's how to do it! Still enjoy everything but all in moderation,

    I made my dinner this evening, put back a slice of bread I had cut for myself, and swapped it with a beer. It's super sunny here today and I'm enjoying the last few minutes of sunshine on my balcony with my beer! You can still enjoy stuff, just in moderation, and this weight loss journey is the first time I've been able to
    DO moderation rather than eat everything in sight Hahahaha.

    I love the bread/beer trade! We still have to live our lives....and this is a lifestyle change. The second I say, " you can't have that," I want it even more. Like you said...moderation.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    megomerrett wrote: »
    This blinking wagon is a tough old ride sometimes. I've fallen off a few times. Clinging on tight this time!

    We'll help you stay on this time B)
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    amandalyn44 wrote: »
    I'm restarting today. I lost 72lbs 3 years ago and gain almost 60 back. It kept me unmotivated and in a bad head space for a long time. In January I decided to start again and lost 26lbs. Two weeks ago I stopped being strict and have already gain 6lbs. I'm not waiting another 3 years. Today I'm back at it!

    Great attitude Amandalyn! It seems like when we're doing good, something in our brains says, " You don't have to watch what you're eating anymore." The second we do that, the weight creeps back.
  • amandalyn44
    amandalyn44 Posts: 6 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    amandalyn44 wrote: »
    I'm restarting today. I lost 72lbs 3 years ago and gain almost 60 back. It kept me unmotivated and in a bad head space for a long time. In January I decided to start again and lost 26lbs. Two weeks ago I stopped being strict and have already gain 6lbs. I'm not waiting another 3 years. Today I'm back at it!

    Great attitude Amandalyn! It seems like when we're doing good, something in our brains says, " You don't have to watch what you're eating anymore." The second we do that, the weight creeps back.

    That's exactly what happens. Give myself a little room and I do ok so then I think "well I did okay with that, this won't be that bad". Then I'm mad at myself because I know it is, and I just allow myself to be defeated. Not anymore. It's not how many times you restart its that you never stop restarting.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Each day is a new beginning, and a fresh start. When you've got a group of friends who are on the same journey, it makes the ride more fun! <3
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Speaking of making the ride more fun....
    I like to dance while doing the dishes and laundry.

    My 11-year-old daughter thinks I'm so weird! :D
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    It's Tuesday and gloomy outside....perfect night to have breakfast for dinner. <3
  • kwitherspoon19
    kwitherspoon19 Posts: 68 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    I'm Jill.... At one point I lost 40 pounds, but I've gained 35 back. Enough is enough! I'm taking back my life.

    Jill, I'm in the exact same situation. We can do this! I know it's hard to start over but if we just take it one day at a time and make smarter choices when it comes to food and our activity levels we will be back on track in no time! :)
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    kwitherspoon19 wrote: »
    jm216 wrote: »
    I'm Jill.... At one point I lost 40 pounds, but I've gained 35 back. Enough is enough! I'm taking back my life.

    Jill, I'm in the exact same situation. We can do this! I know it's hard to start over but if we just take it one day at a time and make smarter choices when it comes to food and our activity levels we will be back on track in no time! :)

    Hi K,

    Awesome! We're so glad you're joining us. :)
    We can all do this together.

    Jill
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Day 9- Still on the wagon...still have to keep an eye on my chip portions. What snack/food do you have a hard time with?

    Have a great evening. I wish you all a good night's sleep.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Happy Wednesday friends!
  • louisepaul16
    louisepaul16 Posts: 261 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    Day 9- Still on the wagon...still have to keep an eye on my chip portions. What snack/food do you have a hard time with?

    Have a great evening. I wish you all a good night's sleep.

    Bread, it's always about bread. Haha. I have not had chips, or chocolate in 2 months, but bread? Nope. Can't stop eating my bread. I also really LOVE hard boiled eggs. I could happily eat a box of 6 given half a chance lol.
    I've gotten pretty good with only snacking with fruit and/or nuts, and definitely don't snack as much as I used to! :)
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    I totally understand your bread craving. Toast is one of my favorite things!!!! Bread and butter....mmmm :p
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    I'm so tired today....I just got my new progressive eyeglasses, and I think my eyes just need a little break....something a 20 minute catnap souls help with....
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    *should help with.....see what I mean? :D
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