This is probably my 200th time trying to lose weight & I'm now heavier than ever. Time for change!

jadelyndsey
jadelyndsey Posts: 150 Member
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Anyone else in the same boat??

I came on here looking for motivation, to show myself that my past self managed to do it, but instead I realised I'm 50lbs heavier than I've ever been and it's probably going to take me a while to do it. BUT - I'm not phased! It's going to be a long process, but I'm going to try and keep pushing forward.

Giving myself about a year to try and lose 60-70lbs. Little steps; taking the stairs instead of the lift, cutting down on bad food choices, eating more good foods and trying to be more active where possible! Who's with me?! Feel free to add me as a friend and hopefully this will help me keep accountable!
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  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    Doing it slowly is actually best. Gives your body time to adjust, skin time to contract (provided your young) and helps you in making the changes permanent.
    I'm about 29lbs down in 113 days which pretty darn slow, but I'm making changes I can live with.
  • uncolea261
    uncolea261 Posts: 5 Member
    Start with good health food choices, first things is sugar. Amazing what happens when you give up soda-pop for water. The amount of sugar in processed foods is eye opening. One goal I made is if it comes in a box don't buy or at the very least be very selective. Another thing I did was cut down on portions and redistribute my vegetables. Don't eat any red meat that is bigger than your fist and double your vegetable in take. Try splitting your plate in quarters, do 1/4 meat and 3/4 vegetables or 1/4 meat, 1/4 carb( potato, noodle ect. ), 2/4 vegetable. All people are different so what works for me may not work for you, but the moral is be vigilant on what you eat. Then start pumping up your activity level, slow at first and increase every month or so. Just stay with it.
  • Wizeman22
    Wizeman22 Posts: 552 Member
    Add me
  • jadelyndsey
    jadelyndsey Posts: 150 Member
    Cheers guys. Some great replies.

    Just came back from a 11pm wander around our local superstore. Partner picked up doughnuts and other naughty chocolate things, but I treated myself to some nail accessory things. Trying to think about "treats" as things to use/wear/do rather than to eat, which is a usual cycle I get stuck in.

    We are also not in a great place financially at the moment, but will be purchasing a basketball tomorrow to make use of our local basketball courts as I know this is one thing I used to enjoy doing - exercise is easier when it's not boring!
  • kalishnakat
    kalishnakat Posts: 5 Member
    Here with ya! I just turned 45 and it's now or die. Literally. Small , scalable steps are the key. I love you idea of treats being items rather than food. I am taking that one to heart. We WILL do this! Count me on your side!
  • Dar_Line86
    Dar_Line86 Posts: 245 Member
    Hey good luck!
  • Feistychick68
    Feistychick68 Posts: 301 Member
    Same situation but a disc injury has me finally realizing if I do not do it this time and dig myself out of the mess I made my body.. I'm gonna die literally. Very determined to make this time the last time
  • Skeeter174
    Skeeter174 Posts: 6 Member
    Look at ingredients. Amazing how they manage to put sugar into about everything. Even most lunch meats. So process foods need to be scrutinized. I'm just starting (again) myself. Good luck. BTW I look just like my avatar. Lol
  • lilred1972mfp
    lilred1972mfp Posts: 110 Member
    Add me if you want.


  • 2snakeswoman
    2snakeswoman Posts: 655 Member
    Only 200? Well, I'm 62; I have had more time to have tried to lose the extra pounds without actually losing anything. Actually, I've succeeded 4 times in my life, then let sloppy habits creep back in, which put the weight right back on, plus extra. I'm constantly warring with a "what's the use?" attitude, but I figure any positive changes I can make in my diet and exercise habits will be of benefit. Here's to us!
  • riomarie30
    riomarie30 Posts: 1 Member
    Day 1 begins :)
  • lilhailwood91
    lilhailwood91 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm the same! Add me if you like x
  • pspenny36
    pspenny36 Posts: 64 Member
    I have been heavy my whole life. I had a five year window in my 20's where I was actually at my ideal weight (and still thought I was fat. UGH. If I only knew). I am now 44, and since then, I have been on countless diets, lost weight, then gained back and then some, and now I am 130 lbs overweight. I recently found out I am pre diabetic and high blood pressure, something I never before had to worry about before.

    I am definitely with all of you. This is probably the 100th "day one" or "1st day back at it" for me. And I would like it to be my last. :p
  • ahappieru
    ahappieru Posts: 11 Member
    1 back injury, 2 years ago, 3 different chiropractors, = 50 pounds. Finally starting to feel like I can start walking again. Here's to getting healthy again. Good luck everyone
  • jadelyndsey
    jadelyndsey Posts: 150 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    The issue maybe that you're just "trying".

    Mr. Miyagi: You either karate do yes or karate do no. You karate guess so, get squished just like grape.

    Yoda: Do or do not. There is no try.

    You make a commitment. You fulfill that commitment come hell or high water. Any set backs or obstacles can be over come. Remember, we're mostly just talking about how MUCH you consume.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    I think you're right to some extent, but then again I know that I am very prone to unhealthy behaviours i.e. taking watching my food and exercising to the extreme. When I was 18 I ate an apple per day and ran at least 5 miles whilst eating the most minimum amount of dinner each night to prevent family from suspecting I had an issue. I managed to maintain a bmi of 17 (which didn't look good on me whatsoever in retrospect) for around 8 month, and then I went completely the other way, gaining 40 pounds in a month. I think for me and looking at my behaviour, I need to tell myself it's ok not to be perfect all of the time. It's all or nothing with me. I just need to try and eat well and move for 90% of the time and most importantly I need to allow myself "off the hook" to prevent me going to the extremes of not eating or eating too much.

    I'm excited for my new journey to start. Did I eat perfect today? Not at all, but it's a step in the right direction and better than yesterday. I also stuck to my plan of purchasing a basketball and plan to try it out tomorrow after work with my partner! Anyone have any other fun ways to get active?

    Thanks all x
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  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    Beyond the thought that "diet" is a temporary thing you do to lose weight... start thinking of diet as what you do to feed the biological machine that houses your consciousness... and how you fuel your physical activity... diet is not about control... it isn't about deprivation, or reward, or a necessary evil. diet is what you put into your mouth to survive... focus on quality and balance do your research on what YOU require to achieve balance... then move inthat direction.
  • jadelyndsey
    jadelyndsey Posts: 150 Member
    45 Minutes of basketball ended up with me feeling like I was going to die, red face, sweat all over! Probably managed only a couple baskets out of a lot of attempts but better than nothing, and I was more active than I would have been just sitting at home watching TV!
  • joshgalloway22
    joshgalloway22 Posts: 2 Member
    I've got exact same problem
  • briggsykim
    briggsykim Posts: 75 Member
    Add me, I can totally identify! I have gained and lost a few hundred lbs over the years. It's my life long struggle.
  • cdurham1102
    cdurham1102 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm new here and I'm right with you.I need all the help and support I can get. My Dr is giving me 2 months to start losing weight to see if I have to be put on stronger bp medicine. Add me please.
  • sutt0117
    sutt0117 Posts: 10 Member
    You got this!!!
  • Zep1234
    Zep1234 Posts: 4 Member
    Add me:) I'm in the same boat so I totally understand. I'm going slow and steady... have 40 to lose. My problem is consistency. Need to keep the eye on the prize, feeing healthy!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    LOL! Sometimes I say I've lost 1500lbs...and it's only a slight exaggeration...my goal this time is to keep tweaking my food plan, activities, exercise, and sleep hygiene until it's "just the way I do things". I figure that way I will be able to sustain it. Good luck on your journey!
  • Zep1234
    Zep1234 Posts: 4 Member
    Buy a hula-hoop. Put some headphones on and rock out! It's great exercise.
  • Debbish1
    Debbish1 Posts: 5 Member
    Well, I have FINALLY found my answer, high fat low carb ! I already lost 80 lbs on quick weight loss , where you pay a million dollars and they put you on a diet plan.but then I found the lbs coming back on. Story of my life, lose weight, gain it back plus more! It all comes down to the fact that sugar (carbs too) are addictive. So I studied about hflc and took the plunge. First important thing I did was give up things slowly, or else my brain would fight me. First I gave up gluten. That was great because my migraine went away. Then I was eating organic foods, still gaining weight!! Eating fruit, organic oatmeal,basmati rice,etc. So after studying hflc, I started it. I cut down on sugars next, and then bamm!! For 2 weeks I ate all the meat,cheese,bacon,butter fried avacado (delicious!!)that I wanted. After 2 weeks, I started to watch my cagonies. Since October I have dropped 20 lbs and only have 7 more to lose. I feel great!! No desire to eat cookies, potatoes and other sugary foods. I have so much energy !!! I eat good food. Organic grass bf from Walmart, organic spring mix from Walmart. I use real butter, heavy cream, I make zucchini noodles from real zucchini and top it with olive oil and parses an cheese and garlic. A great person to learn from is Stephanie Person. She is my guru. I was a sugar addict!! Cookies, cake frosting, pizza, all of it!! I don't want it anymore. That is a miracle. I hope this helps. Excess sugar turns to fat. If one orange has 22 grams of sugar, our body can only handle about 4 grams of that sugar, so our body takes the other 18 grams sugar and stores it as fat!! It is a myth that we need all that fruit. We can get the same vitamins and minerals from bone marrow soup. Fruits are made to be much sweeter these days, and desserts were eaten only on special occasions. We are on super overload. That is why all the cancer,diabetes etc.

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