Feeling depressed

Then don't :-) It's really not about how much you weigh. Its about how you feel and how your clothes fit. Don't worry about the number on the scale.... Welcome back!! You can do it!

elizaberrie wrote: »

Just started back after a long break. Too scared to weigh in.

I say you need to weigh yourself. Don't let the number on the scale define your feelings but at the same time you need to understand certain things like your BMI, how far you are to your goal weight, and how much you can lose per week. These are important things.

Once you do weigh yourself, own it. You just need to take it one day at a time, and see this as a beautiful journey for you to get back to a weight that you are happy with. It will boost your self confidence, and fitness levels instantly, literal weight off your back.

You will always have people that will support you but you need to start walking yourself, for yourself, people will cheer for you either way.

I've just returned to MyFitness Pal too, Elizaberrie, if not just for the meal planning for now. It's frightening and difficult to move forward for some reason. Lots of emotional upheaval in 2016 (and somewhat ongoing) and I've really fallen off the wagon with emotional eating and poor food choices. Injury (rotator cuff issues and left leg response to what is believed to be a buldging disc) has led to inactivity. So many darn excuses for my own failings! I'm so slow walking right now (still trying to gain strength in my left leg/foot) and feel clumsy. I am smarter than to blame others who may criticize my seeming lack of motivation. I know it's ME who has stopped believing in myself. (I have never been so self-depreciating than lately. We (each) have to start with our own POSITIVE self-talk and discard every bit of the negative... then, no matter where you are (in life), just "begin". Decide to do "one" positive thing per day, if ever so small and then build day by day upon more positive goals. I know the answers. I just need to listen to my inner (positive) voice! Good luck to you, and to me, and to all. Good advice on this page with people who understand. My pity party is over. I have made one positive change today at least, and that was to return to MyFitness Pal.

elizaberrie wrote: »

Don't do what? Go back to the gym? I can't put off the inevitable anymore. As for tango, taking a hiatus until I get myself back in my right mind and body.

The responses to this are in reference to weighing yourself, however, I agree with @subcounter that you need to know where you're currently at in order to formulate a sustainable plan.

Welcome back! I didn't weigh myself when I first came because I felt I already knew that I had gained I could tell that from the way my clothes fit to the way I felt. I felt personally I would be to focused on the number and be to down on myself. What I did do was track everything that went in my mouth food or drink so I could see where I was and where I could make a change. Week 2 I stopped drinking soda and week 3 I felt confident in myself to weigh in. What I did do within week 1 was take my measurements though. Do what works best for you! You can do this!!!